{"id":8821,"date":"2026-10-06T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=8821"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:22:17","slug":"gate-important-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/gate-important-dates","title":{"rendered":"GATE 2027 Important Dates Out: Registration, Exam &#038; Result Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organizing body of GATE 2027 has <strong>released<\/strong> the complete schedule of important dates on the official website. The GATE exam 2027 dates are <strong>6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027<\/strong> (weekends only). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year GATE introduced some big changes such as a <strong>brand-new Robotics and Automation (RA) test paper<\/strong>, mandatory <strong>Digilocker Verification<\/strong> for Indian nationals and revised syllabus across multiple subjects. This blog breaks down every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/exams\/gate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GATE Exam<\/strong><\/a> important dates, application fees and GATE details announced by IIT Madras.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is the official s<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>chedule for <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>GATE 2027?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GATE exam important dates have been released by the official IIT Madras <strong>GATE 2027 portal<\/strong>. The GATE 2027 timings for forenoon shift are: <strong>9:30 AM to 12:30 PM<\/strong>. The afternoon timings are: <strong>12:30 PM to 5:30 PM<\/strong>. All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the organisation institute.<\/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=\"500\" \/>\n<col width=\"301\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Closing Date of REGULAR Online Registration (without late fee)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Closing Date of EXTENDED Online Registration (with late fee)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Application Rectification Window<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 October &#8211; 21 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>City Allotment Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4 January 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">To be announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GATE 2027 Examination Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Announcement of Results<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19 March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are the changes introduced in GATE 2027? <\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT Madras has introduced several structural and administrative changes for the <strong>2027 cycle<\/strong>. Check out the key changes given below<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Test Paper Introduced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A dedicated <strong>Robotics and Automation (RA)<\/strong> paper joins the roster, taking the total to 30 test papers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandatory DigiLocker Registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All Indian Nationals must create or update a verified <strong>DigiLocker<\/strong> account before applying. GATE 2027 also uses facial registration\/authentication as part of the registration and examination-security process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revised Syllabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Syllabi across all test papers, including Biotechnology (BT) and Textile Engineering &amp; Fibre Science (TF) have been updated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sectional Code Changes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> XE XH and XL sectional paper codes have been restructured.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three-Year Score Validity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: GATE 2027 scores remain valid for three years from the date of announcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is the GATE 2027 Application Fee Structure?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application fee varies by category and registration window. As per the official website, late registration would charge an additional <strong>INR 500 per paper<\/strong> across all categories.<\/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=\"370\" \/>\n<col width=\"218\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Female\/ST\/SC\/PWD candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>All other candidates (Gen\/OBC\/EWS\/Foreign Nationals)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is the GATE 2027 Matters?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Qualified GATE score opens doors to high-value opportunities such as<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MTech\/ME\/MS Admissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs and centrally funded institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PhD Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Direct admission with MoE-funded scholarship.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PSU Recruitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, PGCIL, HPCL, BPCL and 50+ PSUs recruit via GATE scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foreign Universities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NTU Singapore, TU Munich and select universities in Germany accept GATE scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: CSIR labs, DRDO, ISRO and BARC pathways.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is the GATE 2027 Exam Pattern?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/gate-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GATE exam<\/strong><\/a> important dates have been officially out, candidates must pay attention to the exam pattern. Check out the <strong>GATE 2027 Exam pattern<\/strong> given below<strong>:<\/strong>\n<\/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=\"153\" \/>\n<col width=\"404\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3 hours (180 minutes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Question Types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">MCQ, MSQ (Multiple Select), NAT (Numerical Answer Type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>General Aptitude (GA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15 marks (common across all papers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Subject Portion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">85 marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2153 for 1- Mark MCQs\n\u2154 for 2-mark MCQs\nNo negative for MSQ\/NAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Number of Papers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Papers per Candidate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1 or up to 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to apply for GATE 2027 online via GOAPS?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the steps given below to register for <strong>GATE 2027:<\/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 website GATE portal and open the GATE GOAPS after checking the eligibility and paper details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New user registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the GATE registration form with personal, academic and category details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload documents such as photograph, signature category\/PWD certificate and eligibility documents as per the specified format.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete DigiLocker Verification (mandatory for Indian nationals in GATE 2027).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose exam papers and city preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the registration fee online.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit and download the confirmation for future reference.\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 documents required for GATE exam registration typically include 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;\">Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified dimensions)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanned signature\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL), if applicable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PWD certificate, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport or other government-issued ID)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digilocker-verified documents for Indian nationals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying degree\/certificate details\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GATE 2027 Exam Cities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-gate-along-with-college\"><strong>GATE 2027<\/strong><\/a> will be conducted across a wide network of GATE exam cities in India, <strong>There are no international examination centres for GATE 2027<\/strong>. <strong>Candidates can select up to six preferred examination cities while filling out the GATE 2027 application form<\/strong>. The final city allotment is communicated through the City Allotment Notification on <strong>4 January 2027<\/strong>. Allotment is subject to seat availability at each centre.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recap the GATE exam important dates: GATE will be held over three weekends- 6,7,13,14, 20 and 21 February 2027 in multiple shifts across the country. Candidates should note their specific GATE exam date and shift timing carefully once the admit card is released, as this varies by paper and exam city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Prepare for GATE 2027 with MADE EASY\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracking GATE requires more than just knowing the important dates of the GATE exam. It demands structured preparation, expert guidance and rigorous practice. MADE EASY offers comprehensive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/courses\/gate-1-year-foundation-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GATE 2027 Classroom<\/a><\/strong> and Live Online <\/span>courses <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designed by experienced faculty, covering the complete revised syllabus, subject-wise test series and previous years\u2019 question (PYQ) practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mS4BP8k0bms\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants preparing for the new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper or any of the other 29 test papers can benefit from MADE EASY updated study material. The mock tests are aligned with the latest exam pattern and doubt-resolution support. The <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MADE EASY GATE courses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are built to help candidates make the most of the time available before the GATE 2027 exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q1. When will GATE 2027 registration start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> GATE 2027 registration opens on <strong>2 September 2026<\/strong> on the GOAPS portal.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q2. What is the last date to apply for GATE 2027?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The regular registration deadline is <strong>5 October<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong> without a late fee. The extended deadline is <strong>12\u00a0October 2026<\/strong>\u00a0with a late fee.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q3. When is the GATE 2027 exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The GATE exam important dates are: <strong>6,7,13,14,20 and 21 February 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q4. When will the GATE 2027 admit card be released?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The GATE 2027 admit card is yet to be announced by<strong> IIT Madra<\/strong>s.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q5. Can I appear for two GATE papers in 2027?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> <strong>Yes, candidates can apply for up to two papers<\/strong> from the approved combination list.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q6. How long is the GATE 2027 score valid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The GATE 2027 score is valid for<strong> three years<\/strong> from the date of result announcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organizing body of GATE 2027 has released the complete schedule of important dates on the official website. The GATE exam 2027 dates are 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 (weekends only). This year GATE introduced some big changes<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/gate-important-dates\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":35466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,9,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["entry","author-made-easy","post-8821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-exams","category-exam","category-gate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8821"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37695,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8821\/revisions\/37695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}