GATE 2027 Regular Registration ends today, Monday 5 October 2026. This is the last day of GATE 2027 Regular Registration, so you can still submit your application at the normal fee on GOAPS, the online application portal run by IIT Madras. From tomorrow, you can still apply until 12 October 2026, but every application will cost ₹500 more.
This post helps you decide in a few minutes whether to finish your form today or use the late window. If you are filling the form right now, keep our list of common GOAPS mistakes open in another tab. The full step-by-step process is in our registration extension guide, and once you submit, you can confirm it with the GATE 2027 application status steps.
GATE 2027 Regular Registration Last Date: Today’s Key Facts
The GATE 2027 Regular Registration window was first set to close on 21 September, then 27 September, and was finally extended to 5 October 2026. IIT Madras has not announced any further extension, so treat today as final.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2027 Regular Registration closes (no late fee) | Monday, 5 October 2026 (today) |
| Extended registration closes (with ₹500 late fee) | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Application correction window | 14 to 21 October 2026 |
| Exam city allotment notice | 4 January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result | 19 March 2027 |
GATE 2027 Fee Today vs Fee From Tomorrow
Once GATE 2027 Regular Registration closes, the late fee is a flat ₹500 for each application, not ₹500 per paper. So a candidate applying for 2 papers also pays only ₹500 extra in total.
| Category | Papers | Fee Today (Regular) | Fee 6 to 12 October (Extended) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST, PwD | 1 paper | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Female, SC, ST, PwD | 2 papers | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| All others, including foreign nationals | 1 paper | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| All others, including foreign nationals | 2 papers | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
For a female, SC, ST or PwD candidate taking 1 paper, missing the GATE 2027 Regular Registration deadline makes the form 50% more expensive. For everyone else, the extra cost is 25% or less.
Should You Apply Today or Use the Late Window?
Saving ₹500 matters, but a correct form matters more. Find your situation below and decide whether to finish GATE 2027 Regular Registration today.
Your form is complete and every document is ready: submit today, within GATE 2027 Regular Registration. There is no reason to pay the late fee, and the GOAPS portal may get slower on the final days of the late window.
Your form is half-filled and only payment or 1 upload is left: finish it today. Check your name, date of birth, paper and exam cities once more before you pay.
A key document is missing: for example, your category certificate is expired or your final-year college certificate is not signed yet. Wait, get the correct document and apply before 12 October. The ₹500 late fee is cheaper than a form that may be held up later for a wrong certificate.
You have not started at all: you can still try today if your DigiLocker account is ready, since a full form takes about 45 to 60 minutes. If DigiLocker is not set up, use the late window instead of rushing.
The ₹500 Late Fee vs the ₹500 Correction Fee
Many students rush the GATE 2027 Regular Registration form to save ₹500, then pay the same amount or more to fix mistakes. IIT Madras charges ₹500 for each change made in the correction window, as listed on its fee page.
| Change Needed After Submission | Fee |
|---|---|
| Name or date of birth | ₹500 |
| Exam city choices | ₹500 |
| Change of paper | ₹500 |
| Category or gender change that moves you to a higher fee group | ₹1,500 |
| Parent details, address, college name, roll number, qualifying degree | Free |
So 1 wrong exam city or 1 typo in your name cancels the money you saved by finishing GATE 2027 Regular Registration early. If you are not sure about your form, spending 10 more minutes checking it today is the cheapest choice of all.
Quick Check Before You Pay Today
Run through these 6 points in under 5 minutes before you click Pay on the GATE 2027 Regular Registration form:
- Your name and date of birth match your DigiLocker records exactly.
- You picked the correct paper code, for example CS, EC, EE, ME or CE.
- If you chose 2 papers, the combination is on the allowed list.
- Your exam city choices are cities you can actually travel to.
- Your files sit in the GATE2027 folder in DigiLocker, each between 10 KB and 600 KB.
- Your category certificate is valid and clearly readable.
If GOAPS Is Slow or Your Payment Fails Today
Heavy traffic on the last day of the GATE 2027 Regular Registration can slow the portal. Keep these points in mind:
- If a page will not load, wait a few minutes, log in again and check what was saved before you continue.
- If money is deducted but the status does not change, do not pay a second time. Check your application status first, then email [email protected] with your enrolment ID and transaction ID.
- The GATE office phone line, 044-2257 8200, answers application queries from 5 PM to 7 PM on weekdays, and today is a Monday.
- Do not delete your DigiLocker account after submitting. IIT Madras has said all future messages will go only through the DigiLocker account you used to apply.
What Happens After GATE 2027 Regular Registration and the Late Window End?
After 12 October 2026, GOAPS will stop taking new GATE 2027 applications. There is no third window. Students who applied during GATE 2027 Regular Registration or the late window can make changes between 14 and 21 October, and the exam city notice comes out on 4 January 2027. So if you plan to write GATE 2027 at all, apply in the next 8 days at the latest, and today if you want to pay the lowest fee.
FAQs on GATE 2027 Regular Registration
What is the last date of GATE 2027 Regular Registration?
GATE 2027 Regular Registration closes today, 5 October 2026. After today, you can apply with a late fee until 12 October 2026.
How much is the GATE 2027 late fee?
The late fee is a flat ₹500 per application. For example, 1 paper costs ₹2,500 instead of ₹2,000 for general candidates, and ₹1,500 instead of ₹1,000 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Is the GATE 2027 late fee charged per paper?
No. The ₹500 late fee is charged once per application, so a 2-paper application also costs only ₹500 extra.
Will GATE 2027 registration be extended again after 12 October?
IIT Madras has not announced any extension beyond 12 October 2026. Do not plan on one; apply before that date.
Can I correct my GATE 2027 form after submitting it today?
Yes. The correction window runs from 14 to 21 October 2026. Most changes, such as name, date of birth, paper or exam city, cost ₹500 each, while address and college details can be changed for free.
What should I do if my GATE 2027 fee payment fails?
Do not pay again right away. Check your application status on GOAPS, and if the money was deducted but the status did not change, email [email protected] with your enrolment ID and transaction ID.