{"id":16920,"date":"2026-08-24T17:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=16920"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:56:06","slug":"how-to-fill-gate-2026-application-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/how-to-fill-gate-2026-application-form","title":{"rendered":"How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form: Fees, Dates &#038; Documents &#8211; Complete Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GATE 2027 is around the corner and IIT Madras is the organising institution for this cycle. The released date for the GATE application form has been revised. If you are preparing for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/how-get-success-cracking-gate-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GATE 2027<\/a><\/strong>, knowing exactly how to apply is as important as your subject preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide walks you through the entire GATE application form process, including dates, fees, documents and correction steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GATE 2027 Application Form Date: Key Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GATE application form date has been revised by IIT Madras. Check out the GATE 2027 application form date given below<strong>:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"264\" \/>\n<col width=\"271\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">GATE 2027 application form release<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">GATE application form last date (without late fee)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">27 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">GATE application form submission last date (with late fee)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">GATE 2027 exam dates<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21 February 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to Fill GATE Online Application Form: Step by Step Process<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fill GATE online application form, candidates must first register on GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System). Check out how to complete the GATE application form filling process given below<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official GATE 2027 website and click on the GOAPS registration link.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your basic details, valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the GATE exam application form portal and update your DigiLocker account, mandatory for all Indian candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in personal, academic and exam details in the GATE entrance exam application form.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your exam papers and preferred test cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete live photo verification.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preview your GATE registration application form carefully before final submission.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fee and download the confirmation page.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GATE application form documents requires the following<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid photo ID proof (Aaadhar, Passport, PAN Card or College ID)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL\/EWS\/PwD, if applicable)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent scanned photograph and signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying degree\/certificate details\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DigiLocker-verified documents\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>GATE Application Form Fees and Payment Methods<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GATE application form fees vary by category<strong>:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"193\" \/>\n<col width=\"224\" \/>\n<col width=\"149\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Regular Fee (per paper)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Late Fee (per paper)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Female\/SC\/ST\/PwD<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 1000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Gen\/OBC-NCL\/EWS<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 2000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 2500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For candidates applying for two papers, the same per paper structure applies. However, only specific paper combinations are allowed. Payments must be made online and the fee is non-refundable once submitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to Upload Signature in GATE Application Form<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know how to upload signatures for GATE application form correctly. Incorrect uploads can lead to rejection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Photograph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height), white or light background, JPEG format.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Signature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Clear, running handwriting, scanned in JPEC format.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both files should be recently scanned and free from glare, caps or dark glasses in the photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>GOAPS Application Form: Correction Window<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many candidates ask, \u201ccan I edit the GATE application form\u201d once it is submitted. The answer is yes. The correction window will be announced after the application deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the steps to make a correction in the GATE application form<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the GOAPS website and click on application form correction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in using your enrolment ID and password.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit the permitted fields, such as category, exam paper or address details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save and resubmit before the correction window closes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Core details like name or date of birth typically require additional verification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Official Website for GATE Application Form<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GATE application form official website for GATE 2027 is managed by IIT Madras. All registration, correction and download activities must be done through the GOAPS portal only. Avoid third-party websites claiming to offer the GATE application form download facility. GATE registration is exclusively an online process through GOAPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MADE EASY offers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/courses\/gate-1-year-foundation-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GATE 2027<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coaching and study material to help candidates prepare confidently once their application process is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q1. What is the last date to fill the GATE 2027 Application form?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Without late fee, the deadline to fill GATE 2027 Application form is September 27, 2026. With late fee, it will extend to October 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q2. Is DigiLocker mandatory for GATE 2027 registration?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, all Indian candidates must create or update a verified DigiLocker account before applying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q3. Can final-year and third-year students apply for GATE 2027?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Final year-students of a qualifying degree program are eligible. Third year students are generally not eligible unless specified otherwise in the official brochure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q4. How much is the GATE 2027 application fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The GATE 2027 application fee is INR 1000 per paper for Female\/SC\/ST\/PwD candidates and INR 2000 per paper for Gen\/OBC-NCL\/EWS candidates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q5. What is the size limit for photo and signature upload?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The photo should be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with a white background. Both photo and signature must be uploaded in JPEG format.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GATE 2027 is around the corner and IIT Madras is the organising institution for this cycle. The released date for the GATE application form has been revised. 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