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1. GATE 2027: Important Official Dates
GOAPS runs on a strict timeline, and this year adds a dedicated correction window. Keep your DigiLocker and documents ready well before the portal opens.
20 Jul 2026
Information Brochure Released
14 Aug 2026
GOAPS Registration Portal Opens
21 Sep 2026
Regular Registration Closes (No Late Fee)
30 Sep 2026
Extended Registration Closes (With Late Fee)
14–21 Oct 2026
Application Correction Window
Edit city, paper, or category preferences for a small fee
04 Jan 2027
Exam City Allotment Notification
Early Jan 2027
Admit Card Release
Exact date to be confirmed on GOAPS
6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Feb 2027
GATE 2027 Examination - 6 Days, 2 Shifts Daily
Forenoon 9:30–12:30 · Afternoon 2:30–5:30
Late Feb 2027
Answer Key & Response Sheet Release
19 Mar 2027
Result Declaration
2. The Game Changer: Mandatory DigiLocker
For the first time, registration through a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for all Indian nationals. You can no longer type your demographic details manually - GOAPS pulls verified data directly from your digital vault.
AUTO-FETCHED
Data Locked by GOAPS
Full name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, verified address, and profile picture are fetched directly from your Aadhaar-linked DigiLocker record.
WATCH OUT
Mismatched Photo or Name?
Since your profile picture and name are auto-fetched from Aadhaar, an outdated photo or a spelling mismatch will carry straight into your GATE application. Update your Aadhaar record now, not on registration day.
How to Set Up a Verified DigiLocker for GATE
1
Download the app or visit the site
Go to digilocker.gov.in or install the DigiLocker app, then tap Sign Up.
2
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number - GATE 2027 relies on Aadhaar-based verification for identity checks.
3
Verify OTP and set a security PIN
Confirm the UIDAI OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile, then set a 6-digit PIN, you'll need this when GOAPS asks to fetch your details.
4
Link it during GOAPS registration
Choose "Register using DigiLocker" once the portal opens on 14 Aug 2026, then grant IIT Madras permission to securely pull your verified identity.
Mobile number not linked to Aadhaar?
You'll need to update it through UIDAI (online or at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra) before your DigiLocker can verify - this can take a few days, so don't leave it for the last week of registration.
3. Expanded Choice: The "6-City" Rule
Candidates were previously limited to 3 exam-city preferences. For GATE 2027, IIT Madras has widened that window and reshaped the allotment logic.
NEW RULE
You can now select up to 6 exam cities
While filling the application, prioritise up to six preferred examination cities from the official list. Condition: all six choices must fall inside the same GATE 2027 zone — you can't mix, say, a city from the Chennai zone with one from the Bombay zone.
The 8 GATE Zones
IISc Bangalore
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT Guwahati
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Madras
IIT Roorkee
GATE 2027 spans 300+ exam cities across these 8 zones. IIT Madras can still add, remove, or reassign a city - your final centre (visible only on the admit card) may not match any of your six choices.
International centres withdrawn
GATE 2027 will not be held outside India. Foreign nationals and NRIs must choose an examination city within India, arrange their own travel, and pay the full per-paper application fee.
4. What Else Is New in GATE 2027
Beyond DigiLocker and the 6-city rule, IIT Madras has made several other changes this cycle - most tied to the first major syllabus revision in five years.
NEW
Robotics & Automation (RA)
A brand-new test paper joins the list, taking the total from 29 to 30 GATE papers this year.
REVISED
Syllabi Revised After 5 Years
Every paper's syllabus has been updated to reflect current developments - don't prep from an old-year PDF.
CONFIRMED
Live Facial Authentication
GOAPS captures a live photo via webcam or phone camera during registration to match your identity documents.
CHANGED
XE / XH / XL Code Updates
Sectional paper codes for Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Life Sciences have been revised — recheck your section code before submitting.
CHANGED
Textile Engg. & Fibre Science (TF)
The TF paper's classification has been updated this cycle - TF aspirants should read the official brochure closely before choosing a paper combination.
CHANGED
BT Syllabus & Two-Paper Combos
Biotechnology's syllabus and its approved two-paper combination list have both been revised for GATE 2027.
5. Documents Required - Official Checklist
Straight from IIT Madras's required documents page: keep the following ready before the portal opens. Tap an item below to check it off as you prepare.
0 of 9 ready
Your DOB must match exactly
The date of birth on your application must exactly match the DOB on your uploaded photo ID. Since your scorecard is issued using this data, a mismatch can cause problems in Application Verification.
6. Application Fee Structure
The fee is charged per test paper - so a two-paper combination is charged twice. Payment is online-only: net banking, UPI, debit, or credit card.
| Category | Regular Fee (by 21 Sep) | Extended / Late Fee (by 30 Sep) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS / Foreign Nationals | ₹2,000 / paper | ₹2,500 / paper |
| Female (all categories) / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 / paper | ₹1,500 / paper |
The fee is non-refundable once paid, except where IIT Madras itself removes a paper combination. OBC-NCL and EWS candidates don't need to upload a category certificate for the fee concession - only SC, ST, and PwD candidates do.
7. Application FAQs & Official Links
No. One email address can be used for only one application. Submitting multiple applications with different emails for the same candidate leads to rejection.
Select your primary and secondary papers within a single application, using only the approved two-paper combinations. Don't register twice.
Fix it at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra right away. Since DigiLocker fetching is mandatory, your scorecard will carry the exact name pulled from your verified digital ID.
Most fields lock once you proceed to payment. The correction window (14–21 Oct 2026) lets you update city, paper, or category preferences for a small additional fee — treat it as a safety net, not your first attempt.
No. Only SC, ST, and PwD candidates upload a certificate during registration to claim the fee concession. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates are typically required later, at the counselling stage.
No. International centres have been withdrawn entirely. Foreign nationals and NRIs must travel to an India-based exam centre and pay the full application fee.
No. The allotted centre printed on your admit card is final. Exam-city changes are only possible during the correction window, and only within your originally chosen zone.
For Indian nationals, manual entry is gone — GOAPS requires a verified DigiLocker to auto-fetch your identity details for GATE 2027. Set your account up well before 14 Aug 2026.
Dates, fees, and rules above are compiled from the official GATE 2027 brochure and GOAPS portal as of early August 2026. IIT Madras can revise figures before the portal opens — always confirm final details on the official website before you pay.