Name of Examination:
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE 2027

Short Information:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released the official Information Brochure for GATE 2027. Online registration through the GATE Online Application Processing System will start on 14 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the form without a late fee until 21 September 2026.

GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. A new Robotics and Automation paper has been introduced and the syllabi and codes of some sectional papers have been revised.

• Forenoon Session: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Afternoon Session: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM
• The paper-wise and shift-wise schedule will be announced later.

A candidate currently studying in the third or higher year of an undergraduate degree programme, or one who has completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities, may apply.

• IIT Madras is the organising institute.
• Robotics and Automation has been introduced as a new test paper.
• GATE 2027 will include a total of 30 test papers.
• The syllabi of the test papers have been revised.
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science is now included as the XE9 section.
• Paper codes for XE, XH and XL sectional papers have changed.
• Applicants must provide live facial details during registration.
• Verified DigiLocker registration is recommended.
• There are no international examination centres for GATE 2027.

• Recent photograph as per the prescribed specifications
• Scanned signature
• Valid photo identity document
• Aadhaar, Aadhaar Virtual ID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence
• Degree or course details
• SC or ST certificate, where applicable
• PwD or Dyslexia certificate, where applicable
• Valid mobile number and email address
• Live facial details during online registration

1. Open the official GATE 2027 website.
2. Read the Information Brochure and eligibility criteria carefully.
3. Click the GOAPS registration link after it becomes active on 14 August 2026.
4. Register using your name, email address and mobile number.
5. Create a password and note the generated enrolment ID.
6. Enter personal, communication and educational details.
7. Select one or two eligible test papers.
8. Select three examination cities from the same GATE zone.
9. Upload photograph, signature, photo ID and applicable certificates.
10. Complete the live facial-detail verification.
11. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
12. Preview the complete form before final submission.
13. Download and save the submitted application form.

• Admission to M.E., M.Tech. and direct doctoral programmes
• Admission to doctoral programmes in eligible disciplines
• Possible Ministry of Education scholarship or assistantship
• Recruitment by participating Public Sector Undertakings
• Recruitment to certain Group-A Central Government posts

Disclaimer:
Sarkari Chatra provides simplified examination information for immediate reference. Dates and conditions may be revised by IIT Madras. Candidates must read the official GATE 2027 Information Brochure and verify all details from the official website before submitting the application.