Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has released the GATE 2027 notification and the online application form is now active at gate2027.iitm.ac.in through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. GATE 2027 will be conducted on multiple dates between 6 and 21 February 2027 (6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 February) in two sessions per day (Forenoon 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, Afternoon 2:30 PM–5:30 PM) across 30 test papers including the newly added Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. This article provides complete information about eligibility criteria (candidates currently in 3rd year or higher, or completed, of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities from UGC/AICTE approved institutions; no age limit), application fee (₹1,000 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates during regular registration till 27 September 2026; ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 respectively during extended registration from 28 September to 5 October 2026), mandatory DigiLocker account requirement for Indian candidates, exam pattern (30 test papers, question paper in English only), syllabus, important dates (GOAPS opens 27 August 2026, regular registration closes 27 September 2026, extended registration closes 5 October 2026, admit card available from January 2027, exam dates 6–21 February 2027, result declaration 19 March 2027) and the step-by-step online application process. Candidates must create a DigiLocker account, register on the GOAPS portal, fill personal and academic details, upload required documents (photograph, signature, valid photo ID, category/PwD certificate if applicable), select examination cities and test paper(s), pay the application fee via net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI/wallet and download the confirmation page. Apply online at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
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