How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form: Fees, Dates & Documents – Complete Process

GATE 2027 is around the corner and IIT Madras is the organising institution for this cycle. The released date for the GATE application form has been revised. If you are preparing for GATE 2027, knowing exactly how to apply is as important as your subject preparation. 

This guide walks you through the entire GATE application form process, including dates, fees, documents and correction steps. 

GATE 2027 Application Form Date: Key Dates to Remember

The GATE application form date has been revised by IIT Madras. Check out the GATE 2027 application form date given below:

Particulars	Date
GATE 2027 application form release	27 August 2026
GATE application form last date (without late fee)	27 September 2026
GATE application form submission last date (with late fee)	5 October 2026
GATE 2027 exam dates	6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027

How to Fill GATE Online Application Form: Step by Step Process 

To fill GATE online application form, candidates must first register on GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System). Check out how to complete the GATE application form filling process given below: 

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website and click on the GOAPS registration link. 
2. Enter your basic details, valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials. 
3. Log in to the GATE exam application form portal and update your DigiLocker account, mandatory for all Indian candidates. 
4. Fill in personal, academic and exam details in the GATE entrance exam application form. 
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature. 
6. Choose your exam papers and preferred test cities. 
7. Complete live photo verification. 
8. Preview your GATE registration application form carefully before final submission. 
9. Pay the application fee and download the confirmation page. 

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration

The GATE application form documents requires the following: 

• A valid photo ID proof (Aaadhar, Passport, PAN Card or College ID) 
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD, if applicable) 
• Recent scanned photograph and signature
• Qualifying degree/certificate details 
• DigiLocker-verified documents 

GATE Application Form Fees and Payment Methods 

The GATE application form fees vary by category:

Category	Regular Fee (per paper)	Late Fee (per paper)
Female/SC/ST/PwD	INR 1000	INR 1500
Gen/OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 2000	INR 2500

For candidates applying for two papers, the same per paper structure applies. However, only specific paper combinations are allowed. Payments must be made online and the fee is non-refundable once submitted. 

How to Upload Signature in GATE Application Form 

It is important to know how to upload signatures for GATE application form correctly. Incorrect uploads can lead to rejection. 

• Photograph: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height), white or light background, JPEG format. 
• Signature: Clear, running handwriting, scanned in JPEC format. 
• Both files should be recently scanned and free from glare, caps or dark glasses in the photo. 

GOAPS Application Form: Correction Window 

Many candidates ask, “can I edit the GATE application form” once it is submitted. The answer is yes. The correction window will be announced after the application deadline. 

Follow the steps to make a correction in the GATE application form: 

1. Open the GOAPS website and click on application form correction. 
2. Log in using your enrolment ID and password. 
3. Edit the permitted fields, such as category, exam paper or address details. 
4. Save and resubmit before the correction window closes. 

Note: Core details like name or date of birth typically require additional verification. 

Official Website for GATE Application Form 

The GATE application form official website for GATE 2027 is managed by IIT Madras. All registration, correction and download activities must be done through the GOAPS portal only. Avoid third-party websites claiming to offer the GATE application form download facility. GATE registration is exclusively an online process through GOAPS. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to fill the GATE 2027 Application form?

Ans: Without late fee, the deadline to fill GATE 2027 Application form is September 27, 2026. With late fee, it will extend to October 5, 2026.

Q2. Is DigiLocker mandatory for GATE 2027 registration?

Ans: Yes, all Indian candidates must create or update a verified DigiLocker account before applying.

Q3. Can final-year and third-year students apply for GATE 2027?

Ans: Final year-students of a qualifying degree program are eligible. Third year students are generally not eligible unless specified otherwise in the official brochure.

Q4. How much is the GATE 2027 application fee?

Ans: The GATE 2027 application fee is INR 1000 per paper for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and INR 2000 per paper for Gen/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates.

Q5. What is the size limit for photo and signature upload?

Ans: The photo should be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with a white background. Both photo and signature must be uploaded in JPEG format.