GATE 2027 registration has been extended for all candidates. The new regular deadline is September 27, 2026. The late-fee window runs till October 5, 2026. Application rectification starts October 14, 2026. City allotment is scheduled on January 4, 2027. Admit card download remains TBA.
GOAPS opened on September 2 after two reschedules. The institute also updated deadlines. Earlier closing dates, September 21 and September 30, are revised on the official timeline. The change buys time to fix DigiLocker issues, paper choices, and uploads. Do not wait for payment days; gateways choke.
GATE 2027 registration: new deadlines and immediate priorities
Prioritise choices and documents first. Select one or two papers, then pick six cities. Log in using a verified DigiLocker account and grant consent. For SC, ST, or Persons with Benchmark Disability, upload specified PDFs in the GATE2027 folder. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS need none. Ensure ID, name, and DOB match.
GATE 2027 fees by category and late window
Application fees remain tiered by category and paper count. The extended window adds ₹500 across slabs. Bank or gateway charges are extra. Plan two-paper applications carefully because fees are double in regular mode. Consider early payment to avoid duplicate transactions and refunds delays, which the portal processes after verification.
| Category | Regular (One) | Regular (Two) | Extended (One) | Extended (Two) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | 1000 | 2000 | 1500 | 2500 |
| All other candidates | 2000 | 4000 | 2500 | 4500 |
GATE 2027 GOAPS steps: apply without mistakes
Start at the official site and choose Proceed to GATE 2027 Registration. Sign in using DigiLocker, complete e‑KYC if prompted, then capture the live photo. Confirm auto-fetched details, select papers and cities, and upload photo and signature as per specs. Preview, pay, download the PDF, and track status labels.
GATE 2027 photo and signature specs that prevent defects
Use a white‑background, front‑facing photo, 200×260 to 530×690 pixels, 5–600 kB, with 60–70 percent face coverage. Signature must be black or dark blue, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels, 3–300 kB. Non‑compliant files trigger defects, fixable from October 14. Mark September 27 and October 5 now, then track city allotment updates. Admit card timeline will be shared later on the portal.
