The GATE 2027 official website is now live at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE 2027 is organized by IIT Madras. Online registration through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) opens on 14 August 2026, and examinations are scheduled across three weekends in February 2027.
This article covers all confirmed dates, the application process, fee structure, what's new in GATE 2027, and links to every important section of the official website — so you have a single reference point instead of navigating multiple pages.
Key Facts: GATE 2027 at a Glance
- Organizing institute: IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai)
- Official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
- Registration opens: 14 August 2026 (Friday)
- Registration closes: 21 September 2026 (without late fee) / 30 September 2026 (with late fee)
- Exam dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 February 2027
- Results: 19 March 2027
- Total test papers: 30 (including the new Robotics & Automation paper)
- Application portal: GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System)
GATE 2027 Official Website: The Only Authentic Source
The only official website for GATE 2027 is gate2027.iitm.ac.in, hosted by IIT Madras. Every year, a new GATE website is created by the organizing IIT with a URL following the pattern gate[year].[iit-domain].ac.in.
How to identify the real GATE website:
- The domain ends in
.ac.in(academic India), not.com,.in, or.org. - It includes the IIT's official subdomain (e.g.,
iitm.ac.infor IIT Madras). - Previous official sites:
gate2026.iitg.ac.in(IIT Guwahati),gate2025.iitr.ac.in(IIT Roorkee),gate2024.iisc.ac.in(IISc Bangalore). - Never trust sites with domains like
gate2027.com,gate2027india.in, or similar — these are unofficial and may contain outdated or incorrect information.
GATE 2027 Important Dates
All dates below are from the official GATE 2027 important dates page. Dates are liable to change — always verify on the official website.
| Activity | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| GOAPS registration opens | 14 August 2026 | Friday |
| Regular registration closes (without late fee) | 21 September 2026 | Monday |
| Extended registration closes (with late fee) | 30 September 2026 | Wednesday |
| Application rectification opens | 14 October 2026 | Wednesday |
| Application rectification closes | 21 October 2026 | Wednesday |
| City allotment notification | 4 January 2027 | Monday |
| Admit card download | TBA | TBA |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 6–7, 13–14, 20–21 February 2027 | Sat–Sun (3 weekends) |
| Announcement of results | 19 March 2027 | Friday |
Source: GATE 2027 Important Dates — IIT Madras. All dates are liable to change.
Key Deadlines to Remember
- 14 August 2026: GOAPS opens. Start your application early — don't wait until the last week. Upload documents, photograph, and signature while the server load is low.
- 21 September 2026: Last date for regular registration. After this, a late fee applies.
- 30 September 2026: Absolute last date for registration (extended period with late fee). No registration is possible after this date.
- 14–21 October 2026: Application rectification window. You can correct errors in your application during this period.
- February 2027: Exams are spread across three weekends (6–7, 13–14, 20–21). Your specific exam date depends on your chosen paper(s).
GATE 2027 Application Fee
The application fee for GATE 2027 varies by category and registration period:
| Category | Regular Period (per paper) | Extended Period (per paper) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD* | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All other candidates (including foreign nationals) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
*PwD = Persons with Benchmark Disability.
Important: The above fees are per test paper. Candidates opting to appear for two papers must pay twice the applicable fee.
Source: GATE 2027 Application Fees — IIT Madras
What Is GOAPS? The GATE Application Portal
GOAPS stands for GATE Online Application Processing System. It is the official portal through which all GATE applications are submitted. You cannot apply for GATE through any other website or offline form.
Through GOAPS, you can:
- Register and create your GATE account
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category certificate, etc.)
- Select your test paper(s) — one primary paper, and optionally a secondary paper from the approved two-paper combinations
- Pay the application fee online
- Download your admit card (when available)
- Check your GATE score and download your scorecard after results
Each candidate should fill only one application. If you wish to appear for a second paper, add it within your original application. Multiple applications will result in all but one being rejected without a fee refund.
What Is New in GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 introduces several changes compared to GATE 2026:
1. New Paper: Robotics & Automation (RA)
GATE 2027 introduces a brand-new paper — Robotics & Automation (RA) — bringing the total number of test papers to 30. This is significant for candidates interested in robotics, automation, and control systems. The RA paper can be combined with EE, ME, DA, or CS as a two-paper combination.
2. Revised Syllabi
The official GATE 2027 website states that syllabi have been revised for several papers. Key changes include:
- Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF): Now part of XE (Engineering Sciences) as section XE9, rather than being a standalone paper.
- XE, XH, XL sectional paper codes: Updated section codes and structure.
- Several other papers have undergone syllabus revisions — check the official syllabus page for your specific paper.
For a detailed breakdown of all syllabus changes, read our GATE 2027 revised syllabus guide.
3. Organizing Institute Change
GATE 2027 is organized by IIT Madras, taking over from IIT Guwahati (GATE 2026). The organizing institute rotates annually among IITs and IISc.
| Year | Organizing Institute |
|---|---|
| GATE 2024 | IISc Bangalore |
| GATE 2025 | IIT Roorkee |
| GATE 2026 | IIT Guwahati |
| GATE 2027 | IIT Madras |
GATE 2027 Test Papers: All 30 Papers
GATE 2027 is conducted for 30 test papers covering engineering, technology, science, commerce, arts, and humanities. Each paper is 100 marks total: 15 marks General Aptitude + 85 marks subject-specific.
| Code | Paper Name | Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|---|
| AE | Aerospace Engineering | Download |
| AG | Agricultural Engineering | Download |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | Download |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering | Download |
| BT | Biotechnology | Download |
| CE | Civil Engineering | Download |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | Download |
| CS | Computer Science & Information Technology | Download |
| CY | Chemistry | Download |
| DA | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | Download |
| EC | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Download |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | Download |
| ES | Environmental Science & Engineering | Download |
| EY | Ecology and Evolution | Download |
| GE | Geomatics Engineering | Download |
| GG | Geology & Geophysics | Download |
| IN | Instrumentation Engineering | Download |
| MA | Mathematics | Download |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | Download |
| MN | Mining Engineering | Download |
| MT | Metallurgical Engineering | Download |
| NM | Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | Download |
| PE | Petroleum Engineering | Download |
| PH | Physics | Download |
| PI | Production & Industrial Engineering | Download |
| RA | Robotics & Automation (new in 2027) | Download |
| ST | Statistics | Download |
| XE | Engineering Sciences | Download |
| XH | Humanities & Social Sciences | Download |
| XL | Life Sciences | Download |
Source: GATE 2027 Test Papers & Syllabus — IIT Madras
GATE 2027 Official Website: Important Pages Directory
The GATE 2027 website has dedicated pages for every aspect of the application and exam process. Here's a quick-access directory:
| Section | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Important Dates | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/important_dates |
| Test Papers & Syllabus | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/exam_papers_and_syllabus |
| Question Paper Pattern | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/question_paper_pattern |
| Two-Paper Combinations | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/two_paper_combinations |
| Eligibility Criteria | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/eligibility_criteria |
| Application Fees | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/application_fees |
| Exam Cities | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/exam_cities |
| Photograph & Signature | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/photograph_and_signature |
| Required Documents | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/required_documents |
| Opportunities (admissions, PSUs) | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/opportunities |
| FAQs | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/faqs |
| Downloads | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/download |
| Contact | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/contact_us |
GATE 2027 Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
The basic eligibility rule for GATE 2027 is straightforward:
- Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program, OR
- Candidates who have completed any government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
Key points:
- No age limit: There is no upper or lower age restriction for GATE.
- No attempt limit: You can appear for GATE any number of times.
- No branch restriction for paper selection: Any eligible candidate can choose any GATE paper, regardless of their undergraduate branch.
- International candidates: Must be in the 3rd year or higher, or must have completed a Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years duration.
For the full eligibility table covering B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc., M.Sc., MCA, integrated degrees, and professional society qualifications, see the official GATE 2027 eligibility page or our detailed GATE exam eligibility 2027 guide.
Planning to Choose GATE DA (Data Science & AI)?
If you're considering the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) paper, here's what you need to know:
- The GATE DA 2027 syllabus is unchanged from GATE DA 2026 — no topics added or removed.
- DA tests Python (not C), probability & statistics, linear algebra, machine learning, AI, and DBMS.
- DA can be combined with 9 secondary papers: CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE.
- GATE DA registrations have grown from 52,493 (2024) to 91,764 (2026) — it's one of the fastest-growing GATE papers.
For a topic-by-topic breakdown with weightage analysis and preparation strategy:
- GATE DA 2027 Syllabus: Complete Guide with Weightage
- GATE DA 2027 Syllabus Changes: What Changed vs 2026?
- GATE DA Complete Guide 2027
Preparing for GATE DA 2027?
The ML Hub's GATE DA program covers every topic in the official DA syllabus — structured by GATE toppers and IIT alumni. Registration opens 14 August 2026 — start preparing now.
FAQs
What is the official website of GATE 2027?
The official GATE 2027 website is gate2027.iitm.ac.in, organized by IIT Madras. This is the only authentic source for GATE 2027 registration, syllabus, dates, and notifications.
When does GATE 2027 registration open?
GATE 2027 registration opens on 14 August 2026 through the GOAPS portal. Regular registration (without late fee) closes on 21 September 2026. Extended registration (with late fee) closes on 30 September 2026.
What are the GATE 2027 exam dates?
GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled across three weekends in February 2027: 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21 February 2027. Your specific exam date depends on your chosen paper(s). All dates are liable to change.
When will GATE 2027 results be announced?
GATE 2027 results are scheduled for 19 March 2027 (Friday).
Which IIT is organizing GATE 2027?
IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai) is the organizing institute for GATE 2027. GATE rotates annually among IITs and IISc.
What is the application fee for GATE 2027?
For Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates: ₹1,000 (regular) or ₹1,500 (extended). For all other candidates including foreign nationals: ₹2,000 (regular) or ₹2,500 (extended). Fees are per test paper — two-paper candidates pay double.
How many papers does GATE 2027 have?
GATE 2027 has 30 test papers, including the new Robotics & Automation (RA) paper introduced for the first time.
Can I appear for two papers in GATE 2027?
Yes, candidates can appear for up to two papers from the approved two-paper combinations. Both papers are selected through a single application form. For a detailed guide on choosing the right combination, read our GATE 2027 two-paper combinations guide.
Is the GATE DA syllabus changed for 2027?
No, the GATE DA 2027 syllabus is identical to GATE DA 2026. For the full comparison, see our GATE DA 2027 syllabus changes article.