GATE 2027 Registration Started: Application Dates and February Exam Schedule
IIT Madras opened GATE 2027 registration on 2 September 2026. Regular registration closes on 27 September and extended registration with a late fee closes on 5 October.
Upcoming official schedule: Checked against the linked official sources on 3 September 2026. Dates can be revised; the newest signed notice or candidate login always takes priority.
Key timeline
- Registration opens: 2 September 2026
- Regular close: 27 September 2026
- Extended close: 5 October 2026
- Exams: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
Who this update is for
Eligible undergraduate students and degree holders across the disciplines listed in the GATE 2027 brochure.
Exam and admission structure
- Computer-based test
- Paper-specific syllabus plus General Aptitude
- MCQ, MSQ and numerical-answer questions
- One or two permitted papers subject to official combinations
What candidates should do now
- Create/verify the required registration identity
- Upload documents exactly to specification
- Choose paper combinations only from the official list
Preparation and planning
Use the official syllabus, past papers and a weekly full-test schedule, with a separate error log for concepts and calculation mistakes.
Documents to keep ready
- Name and date-of-birth proof
- Qualifying-examination marksheets/certificate
- Recent photograph, signature and valid photo ID
- Category, EWS, PwD, domicile or experience certificate where applicable
- Application confirmation, fee receipt, admit card, scorecard and allotment records
Official sources
Editorial note: This is a factual update, not an official notification. Never rely on an old date, third-party payment link or predicted schedule.