GATE 2027 will be conducted by IIT Madras on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027, with online registration expected to open on August 24, 2026 through the GOAPS portal.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 moves from IIT Guwahati, which organised GATE 2026, to IIT Madras. The full application cycle spans roughly eight months from brochure release to score card download. The complete expected timeline below covers every milestone so students can plan study schedules, registrations and post-exam counselling well in advance.
- IIT Madras is the organising institute for GATE 2027; official portal: gate.iitm.ac.in.
- Exam dates: February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027 as a computer-based test (CBT).
- GOAPS registration expected to open by August 24, 2026 and close on September 29, 2026.
- Admit card release is expected on January 3, 2027.
- Result is expected in the third week of March 2027; GATE score remains valid for three years.
GATE 2027 Important Dates
The table below covers all key events in the GATE 2027 application cycle. Dates marked as expected are based on the GATE 2026 schedule (IIT Guwahati) and prior-year patterns; confirmed dates will be published on the official IIT Madras GATE portal.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Information Brochure Release | Last week of July 2026 |
| GOAPS Registration Opens | August 24, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Closes (without late fee) | September 29, 2026 |
| Registration with Late Fee Closes | October 13, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | Around November 20, 2026 (expected) |
| Mock Test Link Activation | December 2026 (expected) |
| Admit Card Download Opens | January 3, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Exam | February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | February 2027 (expected, post-exam) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February to March 2027 (expected) |
| Result Declaration | Third week of March 2027 (expected) |
| Score Card Download | March to April 2027 (expected) |
GATE 2027 Registration Timeline
Students must register through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal, which IIT Madras will activate for GATE 2027. The process is fully online and requires a valid email address and mobile number.
| Registration Stage | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | August 24, 2026 |
| Regular Deadline (without late fee) | September 29, 2026 |
| Extended Deadline (with late fee) | October 13, 2026 |
Documents required during registration include a recent passport-size photograph, a valid photo ID and a category certificate for SC, ST and PwD applicants. Based on GATE 2026 fee trends, the application fee for GATE 2027 is expected to be approximately ₹1,800 for General and OBC-NCL students and ₹900 for SC, ST and PwD students. The official brochure will confirm the exact fee structure and any concessions for female students.
Students can apply for a second GATE paper subject to allowed combinations listed in the brochure. An additional fee applies for the second paper. The form correction window, expected around November 20, 2026, allows changes to select fields such as exam city and paper choice.
GATE 2027 Admit Card
The GATE 2027 admit card is expected to be available for download from January 3, 2027 on the GOAPS portal. No physical copy is dispatched by post — students must download and carry a printed copy to the exam hall.
The GATE 2027 admit card will contain:
- Student name, enrolment ID and photograph.
- Exam date, session (forenoon or afternoon) and gate-entry reporting time.
- Name and address of the allotted exam centre.
- Paper code and exam-day instructions from IIT Madras.
Any discrepancy in the admit card — wrong name spelling, paper code or photo — must be reported immediately to the GATE 2027 zonal office. Students must carry the admit card along with the original photo ID submitted during registration; entry is not permitted without both documents.
GATE 2027 Exam Schedule
GATE 2027 will be conducted across four days — February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027 — as a computer-based test at approved centres across India. Each day has two sessions covering 30 test papers across engineering, science and humanities disciplines.
| Date | Sessions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2027 | Forenoon and Afternoon | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 7, 2027 | Forenoon and Afternoon | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 13, 2027 | Forenoon and Afternoon | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 14, 2027 | Forenoon and Afternoon | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Each GATE paper carries a total of 100 marks over three hours, with a mix of multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. Students who applied for two GATE papers will be allotted sessions on different days. Exam city allotment is typically communicated along with the admit card. Students who wish to change their exam city can do so during the correction window in November 2026.
GATE 2027 Result and Score Card
The GATE 2027 result is expected to be declared in the third week of March 2027, following recent trends. GATE 2026, conducted by IIT Guwahati, announced its result on March 19, 2026. The result and individual score cards will be accessible on the GOAPS portal.
| Post-Exam Event | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key | February 2027 (within a week of last exam day) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February to March 2027 |
| Final Answer Key | March 2027 |
| Result Declaration | Third week of March 2027 |
| Score Card Download | March to April 2027 |
| Score Card Validity | Three years from result date |
The GATE score card lists the student’s GATE score (out of 1000), All India Rank (AIR) in the respective paper, qualifying marks and normalised marks for multi-session papers. Students who qualify can use the score for M.Tech admissions through CCMT, PSU recruitment and direct PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc. GATE scores are also accepted by several state government technical departments for recruitment purposes.
GATE 2027 Application Timeline FAQs
Ques. When will GATE 2027 registration start?
Ans. GATE 2027 registration is expected to start on August 24, 2026 through the GOAPS portal operated by IIT Madras. The regular deadline is September 29, 2026 and the late-fee deadline is October 13, 2026.
Ques. Which IIT is conducting GATE 2027?
Ans. IIT Madras is the organising institute for GATE 2027. The official website is gate.iitm.ac.in. IIT Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 and IIT Roorkee conducted GATE 2025.
Ques. What are the expected GATE 2027 exam dates?
Ans. GATE 2027 is expected to be held on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027 as a computer-based test in forenoon (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) sessions.
Ques. When will the GATE 2027 admit card be released?
Ans. The GATE 2027 admit card is expected to be released on January 3, 2027. Students can download it from the GOAPS portal using their enrolment ID and password set during registration.
Ques. When will the GATE 2027 result be declared?
Ans. Based on GATE 2026 trends, the GATE 2027 result is expected in the third week of March 2027. The score card will be available on the GOAPS portal shortly after result declaration.
Ques. How long is the GATE 2027 score valid?
Ans. The GATE 2027 score will be valid for three years from the date of result declaration, making it usable for PSU recruitment and M.Tech admissions up to 2030.
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