GATE 2027 applicants have less than a day before the no‑late‑fee deadline ends tomorrow, September 27. The extended window with late fee runs from September 28 to October 5, followed by form correction from October 14 to 21. Exams are slated across six sessions in February 2027. No new extension is notified yet.
This cycle adds two important changes: mandatory DigiLocker registration for Indian nationals and a new Robotics and Automation test paper, alongside revised syllabi. Expect peak traffic on the GATE Online Application Processing System during the final hours; applying before rush helps avoid payment glitches. Two‑paper combinations also see wider pairing options this year.
GATE 2027 eligibility: who can apply now
Final‑year undergraduates, and those in the third year or higher, across Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities are eligible. Degrees from approved professional societies are valid if recognized as equivalent by national regulators. Foreign degree holders with three‑year or longer programs are also allowed. Cross‑check your program against the official eligibility table before paying fees.
GATE 2027 fees and late‑fee window
Fees are unchanged across the window: lower in the regular period, higher during late registration. Refunds are processed only for duplicate transactions, and multiple applications are rejected without refund. Pay once, confirm status in GOAPS, and avoid repeated attempts during heavy traffic.
| Category | Regular: One | Regular: Two | Late: One | Late: Two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| All others | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
GOAPS fast‑apply checklist and payment‑error fixes
Keep a white‑background passport photo and ink signature within size limits, choose six cities in one zone, and upload category or disability proof in DigiLocker’s GATE2027 folder using exact filenames. If consent or login errors appear, revoke consent, use Incognito, then retry. Do not delete your DigiLocker; duplicate‑only refunds apply.
Revised syllabus, new Robotics paper, and PSU tie‑ins
Syllabi for several papers are updated, and Robotics and Automation debuts with defined two‑paper pairings. GATE remains a gateway for postgraduate admissions and is considered by several Public Sector Undertakings, while scorecards carry a three‑year validity. Individual recruiters may specify acceptable exam years in their notices.
Apply only via the official website and GOAPS link to avoid fake portals, then verify status on your dashboard. With the regular deadline on September 27 and the late‑fee window till October 5, complete uploads early, review details for correction on October 14, and plan your February test dates now.
