The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 registration has officially begun at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Candidates interested in taking the exam can apply through the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The registration opened on September 2, marking the start of the application process for prospective test-takers.
For Indian nationals, registration through DigiLocker is mandatory. The duration of the test will be three hours, as per the official information. IIT Madras has advised candidates to ensure that their DigiLocker account is verified and updated before beginning the GATE 2027 application process. Earlier reporting noted: GATE Application Form 2027: The GATE exam will be conducted for 30 papers, and the medium of the test will be English. Earlier reporting noted: GATE 2027 Registration: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is set to start the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 application process today at 7 pm. The exam body has announced that the GATE 2027 registration will start on September 2, and the last date to apply without a late fee has been set as September 27, 2026. Earlier reporting noted: The GATE 2027 will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The GATE exam will be conducted for 30 papers, and the medium of the test will be English.
The GATE exam aims to test the “recall, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis” abilities of a candidate, according to the official exam structure.
Direct Link To Apply Here This year, GATE will have a new paper on Robotics and Automation (RA). These include updates to the Biotechnology paper and changes in sectional paper codes for Textile Engineering and Fibre Science, Engineering Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Life Sciences. Candidates can appear for one or two test papers. However, those choosing two papers will have to select from the combinations allowed by the examination authorities. Candidates studying in the third year or higher of an undergraduate degree programme, as well as those who have completed an eligible government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities, can apply for the exam. Candidates with eligible degrees from institutions outside India can also apply, subject to the conditions specified by the authorities.
The registration window without a late fee will remain open till September 27, 2026. Candidates who miss the deadline can still apply till October 5 by paying a late fee. The application correction window will be available from October 14 to October 21. GATE 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. The city allotment notification is expected on January 4, while the admit card release date has not been announced yet. The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027. With the addition of the new paper, the examination will now be conducted for 30 test papers. IIT Madras has also made changes to some of the GATE 2027 syllabi.
