GATE Exam Date 2027: Registration Date, Application Form & Schedule

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is expected to be conducted by IIT Madras in the first and second weekends of February 2027. The official GATE notification 2027 is anticipated in the last week of August 2026, along with the release of the exam schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and application details. Approximately 10 lakh candidates appear for GATE every year, making it one of India's most competitive postgraduate entrance examinations.

GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple cities in India on multiple dates in February, with two sessions per day — morning and afternoon. The exact paper-wise schedule and shift timings will be published in the official information brochure.

GATE 2027 Tentative Important Dates

Based on previous years' trends and official patterns, the following is the expected schedule for GATE 2027:

Note: The above dates are tentative and based on historical GATE patterns. Candidates must refer to the official website for confirmed dates once the notification is released.

GATE 2026 Actual Dates (Reference)

For reference, the following were the actual important dates for GATE 2026, conducted by IIT Guwahati:

GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Expected Paper-wise Dates

GATE is held for 30 subjects (papers) across multiple sessions. The exam is typically spread over two weekends in February. Below is an indicative paper-wise distribution based on prior years:

The actual paper-wise schedule will be confirmed in the official GATE 2027 notification.

How to Fill the GATE 2027 Application Form

The GATE application process is fully online through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal. Here are the steps:

1. Register on the GOAPS portal with your email ID and mobile number.

2. Fill in personal details — name, date of birth, address, nationality.

3. Upload scanned documents — photograph, signature, and qualifying certificate.

4. Select exam paper(s) — candidates can opt for up to two papers if allowed.

5. Choose exam city — select up to three preferred exam cities.

6. Pay application fee — online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

7. Submit and save the application form confirmation.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

Key Points About GATE 2027 Exam Date

• GATE 2027 will be conducted by IIT Madras, which rotates yearly among IITs and IISc.

• The exam is held in CBT mode across hundreds of exam centres across India.

• Candidates must download the admit card 7–10 days before the exam and carry it along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

• A valid GATE score remains valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and for 1 year for PSU recruitment.

Candidates are advised to bookmark the official website gate.iitm.ac.in (expected) and regularly check for updates.

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