Indian Institute of Technology Madras, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB) – GATE, has updated the official important-dates schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. The previously displayed GOAPS opening date has been withdrawn and is currently shown as TBA. The regular online-registration closing date is 27 September 2026, while extended registration with a late fee closes on 05 October 2026. GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled on 06, 07, 13, 14 and 20 February 2027, with results scheduled for 19 March 2027.

Latest Update: The official GATE 2027 Important Dates page currently shows the GOAPS opening date as TBA. The regular registration deadline remains 27 September 2026, and the extended registration deadline with late fee is 05 October 2026. All dates are liable to change.

Important correction: Do not treat 27 August 2026 as the confirmed GOAPS opening date. The official schedule now marks the application-system opening date as TBA. Check the official website before beginning registration.

Overview

GATE 2027 Updated Important Dates

Schedule note: All dates are liable to change. Candidates should rely on the official GATE 2027 Important Dates page for the latest schedule.

Application Fee

Fee details should be checked again when GOAPS opens because the official portal is the final authority for payable amounts and available payment methods.

IIT GATE 2027 Age Limit

There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in GATE 2027, subject to fulfilment of the academic eligibility requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Passed or appearing in the final year of eligible undergraduate programmes such as B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Pharm., B.Sc. (Research), B.S., B.Des., B.Stat., B.Math. and other listed qualifications.
• Passed or appearing in eligible