The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 application window closes today, 27 September 2026. 🎓 IIT Madras, the organizing institute, is accepting online forms at gate2027.iitm.ac.in, and this is the last day to apply at the normal fee — an extended window with a late fee stays open till 5 October.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Eligibility Criteria
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
GATE 2027 is the national-level engineering entrance examination used for M.Tech and PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and other institutes, and also by several public sector undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment. The exam is conducted as a single computer-based test (CBT) across multiple sessions. There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application started | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply (without late fee) | 27 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply (with late fee) | 5 October 2026 |
| Application rectification window | 14 – 21 October 2026 |
| GATE 2027 exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027 |
| Result declaration | 19 March 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Phase I (till 27 Sept) | Phase II (extended, with late fee) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All female candidates | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI or IMPS.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed or be appearing in BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / B.Arch / B.Sc (Research) / M.Sc / MA / MCA / ME / M.Tech / Dual Degree / Integrated programmes.
- There is no age limit for GATE 2027.
- Candidates should read the official information brochure on the GATE 2027 website for paper-wise eligibility details before applying.
How to Apply
- Visit the official GATE 2027 website (link below).
- Register with your name, email ID and mobile number to get enrollment credentials.
- Fill in personal details, academic qualifications and the papers you wish to appear for.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per the prescribed guidelines.
- Pay the application fee online before the deadline.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
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