GATE 2027 Registration will begin on 14 August 2026. IIT Madras is the organising authority of GATE 2027 exam. The exam date has been announced. It will be conducted on 6th, 07th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st February 2027.
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GATE 2027 Registration – Starting On Aug 14
GATE 2027 Registration will begin on 14th August 2026. Check here GATE application form details.
It is a national level entrance test organised every year. The candidates wishing to be admitted to IITs/ IISc or other institutes for M.Tech./ Ph.D programmes can register for GATE examination. GATE 2027 Application can be obtained through online mode only.
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Scores of GATE are also used for recruitment in various PSUs. On this page, candidates can check the step-by-step procedure for How to fill GATE Application Form 2027.
Steps to Register for GATE 2027
Watch Online Video of How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form (step by step procedure) provided below:
Here, we have mentioned the steps involved in the application procedure of GATE 2027:
Step-1: Online Registration
Step-2: Fill the Application Form
Step-3: Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression & Other Documents
Step-4: Fee Payment
Step-1: Online Registration:
Step-1.1: Visit Online Portal:
- Access the online website. (Direct Link will be given above)
- Click on “Register Here” link.
- Enter registration details like first name, middle name & surname.
- Then Enter phone number, email ID & password. Also verify, all three categories.
- Solve the given arithmetic expression & enter it in the given box.
- Due to last-minute rush, the mandatory verification of email and mobile number (before submitting the GATE application form) is relaxed.
- Then, click on submit button.
Step-1.2: Note down your Enrolment ID:
- After the successful registration, candidates will receive Enrolment ID on their registered email ID & mobile number.
- Keep this enrolment ID safe as it will be required for future logins at the time of downloading of admit card, result, and score card.
Step-2: Fill the Application:
Step-2.1: Login:
- Now, candidates have to login with Enrolment ID/ Email Address & Password.
- Then, click on submit button.
- Tick on the, “declaration” option tab.
- Now, click on “Start GATE 2027 Application Form“.
Step-2.2: Fill Details:
Choose Exam Centres: Students can choose a maximum of three test centres for taking the examination.
Fill your Personal Details: Candidates have to enter their personal details including name, date of birth, gender, nationality, ID proof, etc.
Submit Photo ID details: Candidates have to enter the specified number mentioned in their identification card (any one of Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar UID, valid College ID, Employee identification, or Driving License)
Enter Academic Details: Candidates need to fill in their qualification details for degree examination.
Enter your Address: Candidates have to enter their complete address, including PIN code for future communication.
Step-3: Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression & Other Documents:
Candidates are required to upload the scanned copy of degree certificate, category certificate (if applicable), Photograph, Signature & PwD Certificate (if applicable) in the given specifications:
Signature Specifications:
- Draw a rectangular box of size 2 cm × 7 cm (Height x Width) on A4-size white paper.
- Now, sign using a black or dark blue ink pen within this box.
- Scan the rectangular box containing your signature and save it in JPG/JPEG format.
- The maximum pixel resolution for the image is 160 × 560.
- The minimum pixel resolution for the image is 80 × 280.
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Photograph Specifications:
- It must be between 5 KB to 200 KB.
- The photograph should be taken with a light or white background.
- Face must be 60-70% of the cropped image.
- The image should be captured in a standard of 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (Width x Height) in JPG/ JPEG format.
- The maximum pixel resolution for the image is 480 × 640 (0.3 Megapixel).
- The minimum pixel resolution for the image is 240 × 320.
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Step-4: Declaration:
- Write your full name in the e-signature section.
- You can view your filled-in application by clicking on save and view application.
- Or you can directly submit and proceed to payment.
Step-5: Fee Payment:
The application fee for Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD* candidates is Rs. 1000/-, and for all other candidates, including foreign nationals, it is Rs. 2000/-. The fee can be paid using net banking, debit card, Credit card, and other online wallets/cash cards.
Note: On the successful submission of fee, a “Fee Payment Number” will be generated. Keep this number safe as it is required before the final submission of application form.
Points to be Remember:
- Before payment, candidates will be shown a ‘preview‘ of application. Here, candidates can review and check the application for any errors.
- After clicking on “Confirm and Final Submit” button, no changes are allowed at later stages.
- There is no need to send the print-out of filled-in application form to the GATE office.
GATE Registration 2027
The registration will begin on 14th August 2026 through online mode. Candidates must fill out the application form till 21st September 2026 without a late fee.
There is no offline mode to fill out the application. With a late fee, candidates can register for the exam till 30th September 2026. There is no need to send an application or any other documents to the authority by post or any other mode.
Also Check: GATE Eligibility Criteria
Documents/ Details Required for Registration
Here we have listed the documents/ details required for GATE 2027 registration:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ names, parents’ mobile number, etc.).
- Please note that the name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for GATE-2027 examination at the centre.
- GATE scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
- Prefix/titles such as Mr/ Shri/ Dr/ Mrs/ Smt, etc. should NOT be used before name.
- Address for Communication (including PIN code).
- Eligibility degree details.
- College name and address with PIN code.
- GATE paper (subject).
- Choice of GATE examination cities.
- High quality image of candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified.
- Good quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified.
- Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate in PDF format (Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate or Certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institute.
- Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
- Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
- Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
- Details of the valid Identity Document* (ID) (The same ID, in original, should be carried to the examination hall).
- Net-banking/debit card/credit card details for fee payment.
- Valid Identity Document: Passport/ PAN card/ Voter ID/ Aadhar-UID/ College ID/ Employee ID/ Driving License.
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