IIT Madras Eases GATE 2027 Registration Rule; Check Last Date to Apply

IIT Madras has eased the GATE 2027 registration rule. Aspirants can now apply through unverified DigiLocker accounts. The update is live on the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is conducting GATE 2027. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) opens doors to PG admissions and PSU jobs. Earlier, only verified e-KYC DigiLocker profiles could complete the application.

Under the revised rule, aspirants may select a default ID proof. Their documents will be scrutinised after the registration window closes. Original papers will also be verified at the examination hall.

What Does the DigiLocker Relaxation Mean?

GATE 2027 rules earlier required a fully verified DigiLocker account. Verification is done through Aadhaar-based e-KYC on the DigiLocker app. Many aspirants faced delays due to Aadhaar name or address mismatches.

IIT Madras has now opened a second registration pathway. Candidates without e-KYC verification can still submit their applications. Such forms will be scrutinised after the registration deadline ends.

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GATE 2027 Important Dates

GATE 2027 Application Fee Structure

The GATE 2027 fee is non-refundable in all cases. Aspirants attempting two papers must pay the fee twice. Payment is accepted online through GOAPS via cards, UPI, and net banking.

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How to Register for GATE 2027 Through DigiLocker?

1. Visit the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Click on GOAPS and register with a valid email and phone number.
3. Choose the verified or unverified DigiLocker pathway as per status.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and communication details on the form.
5. Upload a passport photo of maximum 530 by 690 pixels and 600 KB.
6. Upload a signature of maximum 580 by 180 pixels and 300 KB.
7. SC, ST, and PwD aspirants must upload certificates to the GATE2027 DigiLocker folder.
8. Pay the application fee based on your selected category.
9. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.

Also Check: GATE 2027 Registration Begins at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

Who Is Eligible to Apply for GATE 2027?

Students in the third year of any Bachelor's course are eligible. Postgraduates in relevant science or engineering fields can also apply. There is no upper age limit for the GATE 2027 exam.

Foreign nationals from six listed countries can also register this year. These include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, UAE, Ethiopia, and Singapore. Aspirants must review paper-wise eligibility before locking their subjects.

Also Check: GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

What Is New in GATE 2027?

GATE 2027 introduces a new test paper on Robotics and Automation. The total count of test papers has now reached 30. GATE scores will remain valid for three years.

Syllabi have been revised across several core subjects this year. Candidates should download the updated syllabus PDF from the official portal. The exam pattern otherwise remains largely unchanged from GATE 2026.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in and open a GOAPS account today.
2. Choose verified or unverified DigiLocker as per your current status.
3. Keep your photo, signature, and category certificates ready for upload.
4. Pay the applicable registration fee before September 27, 2026.
5. Save the final confirmation page for future reference.

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