GATE 2027 Regular Registration Extended: How to Apply, Exam Fees, Steps

Good news for candidates who missed the 27 September deadline. IIT Madras has extended GATE 2027 Registration without late fee till 5 October 2026, and the late fee window now runs till 12 October 2026. The notice on gate2027.iitm.ac.in says the change was made due to many requests received from aspirants. This post covers the revised dates, the exact exam fees for each period, and the steps to apply on GOAPS. If you have already applied, you can track your form with our guide on steps to check GATE 2027 application status.

GATE 2027 Regular Registration Has Been Extended: How to Apply @ gate2027.iitm.ac.in, Exam Fees, Steps

Here is a quick summary of the GATE 2027 Registration extension before we go into the details.

GATE 2027 Registration: Revised Important Dates

Only the 2 registration closing dates have moved. The correction window, exam dates and result date remain the same as before. Our earlier GATE 2027 registration last date guide listed the old schedule, so use this table from now on.

IIT Madras has marked all dates as liable to change, so check the official site once more before you pay.

GATE 2027 Exam Fees: How Much You Pay and When

Your GATE 2027 exam fee depends on 3 things: your category, the number of papers, and the date you pay. Complete your GATE 2027 Registration by 5 October and you pay the regular fee. Pay between 6 and 12 October and ₹500 is added to your total.

OBC-NCL and EWS candidates pay the same fee as general candidates. The fee is non-refundable, except in the case of a duplicate transaction backed by valid proof. Accounts without a completed payment will be deleted after the GATE 2027 Registration portal closes.

How to Apply for GATE 2027 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

The full GATE 2027 Registration process happens online on GOAPS. Follow these steps in order:

1. Open gate2027.iitm.ac.in and click Apply Now. This opens the guidelines page with the latest updates.
2. From the guidelines page, go to the GOAPS login page.
3. Indian nationals select Continue with DigiLocker. Foreign nationals must use the separate foreign national link and carry their passport on exam day.
4. Log in to DigiLocker, allow GOAPS to access your details, and complete the live face capture.
5. Fill in your personal, address and qualifying degree details.
6. Choose your paper (or an allowed 2-paper combination) and your exam cities.
7. Upload your photo (max 530 x 690 pixels, 600 KB) and signature (max 580 x 180 pixels, 300 KB).
8. Preview the full form, accept the declaration and pay the fee online.
9. Save the confirmation page and your application number.

Your GATE 2027 Registration counts as complete only after the payment goes through. Before you pay, read our list of common GOAPS mistakes to avoid, since most of them are still relevant during the extended window.

Documents to Keep in Your DigiLocker Folder

Reserved category candidates must upload certificates to a folder named GATE2027 inside DigiLocker Drive before starting GATE 2027 Registration. The file names must match exactly:

• SC/ST certificate as CATEGORY.pdf
• PwD certificate as PWD_CERT.pdf (Appendix B1 and B2 can be merged into this file if needed)
• UDID certificate as UDID_CERT.pdf

Each file must be between 10 KB and 600 KB. General category candidates do not need this folder for category documents.

Important GATE 2027 Registration Notices From IIT Madras

These official updates were issued during September 2026 and apply to everyone who completes GATE 2027 Registration in the extended window:

• Unverified DigiLocker is allowed: you can apply with an unverified account and choose the default ID proof. Your documents will be checked after the deadline and again at the exam centre.
• Do not delete your DigiLocker account: all future GATE 2027 communication is tied to the account you applied with.
• Data mismatch error: complete e-KYC in DigiLocker and try again.
• Face capture issues: candidates with visual impairment should email [email protected].
• Help document: a Solutions to Frequently Faced Issues PDF is available on the guidelines page.

Correction Window After GATE 2027 Registration

Mistakes can be fixed between 14 and 21 October 2026. Changes to name, date of birth, exam city or paper cost ₹500 per paper. Address, parent details and degree details can be edited free of cost. If a change moves you into a higher fee group, you also pay the fee difference.

Our Advice: Apply Before the Weekend

IIT Madras has clearly asked candidates not to wait for the last day. The helpdesk (044-22578200) takes application calls only from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on weekdays, and 5 October falls on a Monday. Since 2 October is Gandhi Jayanti, a public holiday, try to finish your GATE 2027 Registration by Thursday, 1 October. That leaves you time to fix any DigiLocker or payment problem.

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