GATE 2027 Registration Closing Today: Apply Online on GOAPS Portal

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GATE 2027 - Regular Registration Window Closes Today

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Roorkee)

National Coordination Board (NCB) • GATE 2027 Organizing Institute

REGULAR REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY (25 SEP 2026)

The Organizing Institute for GATE 2027 (IIT Roorkee) closes the regular online application window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027) today, 25 September 2026. Engineering graduates and final-year undergraduate students seeking admission to M.Tech, M.S., direct Ph.D. programmes in premier institutions (IITs, IISc, NITs) or PSU recruitment (ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, DRDO) must finalize their applications on the GOAPS portal at gate2027.iitr.ac.in before server cutoff.

Candidates submitting their applications after today will incur a substantial late fee penalty during the extended window.

GATE 2027 Application Fee Structure

Candidate Category Regular Period (Till Today) Extended Period (With Late Fee)
Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates ₹900 per test paper ₹1,400 per test paper
All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) ₹1,800 per test paper ₹2,300 per test paper

Crucial Checkpoints Before Final Payment

  • Photograph & Signature Quality: The photograph must feature a white background with 80% face coverage. Blurry uploads will result in form rejection during audit.
  • Valid Photo ID Details: The exact Photo Identity Number entered (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License) must match the physical card carried to the examination center.
  • Choice of 3 Cities: Select all three exam cities carefully from the same administrative GATE zonal chapter.
  • Two-Paper Combination: If opting for two papers, confirm your primary discipline and secondary discipline conform to the approved combinations list.

How to Submit Application on GOAPS

  1. Access the official portal: gate2027.iitr.ac.in and open GOAPS 2027 Portal.
  2. Sign in with your registered Enrollment ID / Email Address and Password.
  3. Fill out personal details, qualifying degree records, and college address.
  4. Upload photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
  5. Verify through the application preview screen.
  6. Pay the regular application fee online and print your application receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for GATE 2027 regular online application?

The regular registration window without late fee closes on 25 September 2026. After this date, an extended registration window operates with an additional late fee penalty.

Can I apply for two test papers in GATE 2027?

Yes. Candidates can appear in up to two test papers from the approved two-paper combinations listed in the official GATE information brochure.

When will GATE 2027 be conducted?

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be administered across two weekends in February 2027 in designated forenoon and afternoon sessions.

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