IIT Madras Opens GATE 2027 Registration with DigiLocker Requirement
IIT Madras has opened online registration for GATE 2027 on August 27, with a deadline of September 27 and a new mandatory DigiLocker integration.
IIT Madras opened online registration for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 on August 27, with applications due by September 27 without a late fee.
GATE 2027 registration to be linked with DigiLocker
Candidates must use their DigiLocker accounts during registration, as IIT Madras has made it mandatory for the application process.
Details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email, photograph, address, and verified identity card number will be automatically fetched from DigiLocker.
Applicants are advised to create or update their DigiLocker accounts before starting registration to ensure accuracy and avoid submission difficulties.
GATE 2027 exam to be held on six dates
The examination will take place on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, covering 30 papers.
A new test paper, Robotics and Automation (RA), has been added this year, reflecting the field's expansion across manufacturing, engineering, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and other technology-driven sectors.
Candidates can check the list of available papers and download syllabi for their chosen paper from the official GATE 2027 website.
GATE 2027: Important dates
The regular registration window runs from August 27 to September 27, with an extended period until October 5 for late applicants, who must pay an additional fee.
Candidates are urged to track the revised schedule to avoid missing any stage of the examination process.
GATE 2027: Application fees
The application fee varies by category and submission period.
During the regular registration period, unreserved candidates pay Rs 2,000, while female candidates and those in SC, ST, and PwD categories pay Rs 1,000.
In the extended registration period, fees rise to Rs 2,500 for unreserved candidates and Rs 1,500 for female and SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Applicants are advised to complete the process within the regular deadline to avoid the higher late registration cost.
GATE 2027: Steps to apply
Candidates can apply by visiting the official GATE 2027 website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, and clicking on Apply Online.
They must complete registration using their DigiLocker account, enter personal, academic, and communication details, select GATE papers and preferred examination cities, upload a photograph, signature, and documents, and pay the applicable fee online.
After verifying all details, they must submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the GATE 2027 exam.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for complete details of the GATE 2027 examination.
