GATE 2027 Registration From August 27: Don’t Apply Before Checking This Document List

The GATE 2027 registration process is set to begin online on August 27, 2026, giving aspiring engineering and postgraduate candidates an opportunity to apply for the examination conducted by IIT Madras.

Candidates planning to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 should keep all required documents and personal and academic details ready before the application window opens.

Registration will be conducted through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The deadline for submitting applications with the regular fee is September 27, 2026.

The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

Documents Required for GATE 2027

Candidates should prepare scanned copies of the required documents in advance. These include:

• Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
• Scanned signature meeting the specified requirements
• Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID or Driving Licence
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• PwD certificate, wherever applicable
• Dyslexia certificate, wherever applicable
• Educational qualification and qualifying examination details
• Active mobile phone number and email ID
• Details required to complete the application fee payment

Candidates should ensure that photographs, signatures and certificates are clear and comply with the prescribed file format and size requirements. Incorrect or unclear documents can create problems during the application process.

Details Candidates Must Keep Ready

Apart from documents, applicants will need to enter several personal and academic details while completing the GATE application form.

These include the candidate's name, date of birth, contact details and qualifying examination information.

Applicants should carefully enter their details and ensure that information such as their name and date of birth matches their official records and supporting documents.

Candidates should also review their academic information before submitting the form to avoid errors.

Check Two-Paper Combinations

GATE 2027 candidates who intend to appear for two papers should carefully check the available two-paper combinations before making their selection.

The choice of papers should be made according to the eligibility criteria and available combinations specified for GATE 2027. Candidates should not assume that any two papers can be selected together.

Indian nationals should also check the DigiLocker-related requirements before beginning the registration process, as applicable to the application process.

GATE 2027 Application: Key Dates

Event	Date
Registration begins	August 27, 2026
Regular-fee application deadline	September 27, 2026
GATE 2027 examination	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027

With the registration window approaching, candidates are advised to prepare their documents, verify their academic records and keep their contact and payment details accessible.

Completing these preparations in advance can help aspirants avoid last-minute errors and submit the GATE 2027 application smoothly once registration opens.