IIT GATE 2027 Exam Apply Online Form

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has released the Information Brochure and Online Application Form for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. Interested candidates can apply online from 27 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 without late fee. The examination is scheduled to be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.

GATE 2027 is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes (M.Tech / M.E. / M.Arch / Ph.D) in IITs, NITs, IISc and other participating institutes. GATE score is also used by many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment. A new test paper on Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced this year. DigiLocker verification is mandatory for all Indian candidates.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

IIT GATE 2027 Exam Apply Online Form

Important Dates
Application Start : 27/08/2026
Last Date (Without Late Fee) : 27/09/2026
Last Date (With Late Fee) : 05/10/2026
Application Correction Window : 14 – 21 October 2026
Exam City Intimation : 04/01/2027
Admit Card : Before Exam
Exam Dates : 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027
Result Date : 19/03/2027
Application Fee (Per Paper)
Regular Period :
• General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 2000/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwD : Rs. 1000/-

Extended Period (Late Fee) :
• General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 2500/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwD : Rs. 1500/-

Age Limit
No Age Limit
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree programme or those who have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts / Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2027.
How to Apply GATE 2027 Online Form
  1. Visit the official website https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in
  2. Click on the Registration / Apply Online link.
  3. Complete DigiLocker verification (mandatory for Indian nationals).
  4. Register and create login credentials.
  5. Fill the application form with personal, academic and contact details.
  6. Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
  7. Select test paper(s) and preferred examination cities.
  8. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
  9. Download and print the confirmation page.
Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online Click Here
Download Information Brochure Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Note: Candidates are advised to carefully read the official Information Brochure before filling the application form. Keep checking the official website for further updates related to admit card, exam city and result.