GATE 2027 Registration With Late Fee Closes Today; Check Application Fee, Correction Dates

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will close the registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 with a late fee today, October 12, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process must submit their forms through the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in, before the deadline.

The extended registration period is the final opportunity for candidates to apply for GATE 2027 unless the examination authority announces a further extension. Candidates who miss the deadline will not be able to submit fresh applications after the window closes.

Applicants are advised to complete the registration process and pay the prescribed fee within the stipulated time to avoid missing the examination.

GATE 2027 Registration: Important Dates

The regular registration window for GATE 2027 closed on October 5, 2026. Candidates were subsequently allowed to submit applications with a late fee until October 12.

The application correction window will open on October 14 and remain available until October 21, 2026. Candidates who have already submitted their applications can use this period to make permitted changes or rectify defects identified during scrutiny.

Opening of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS): September 2, 2026

Last date for regular registration without late fee: October 5, 2026

Last date for registration with late fee: October 12, 2026

Opening of application correction window: October 14, 2026

Closing of application correction window: October 21, 2026

GATE 2027 Registration: Steps to Apply

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Click on the GATE 2027 registration or application link.
3. Select the new registration option and enter the required details.
4. Fill out the online application form with the necessary information.
5. Pay the applicable registration fee, including the late fee.
6. Review the details entered in the form and submit the application.
7. Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should retain their application details and payment confirmation for future use.

The GATE 2027 application correction window will remain open from October 14 to October 21, 2026. Candidates who have already completed the registration and application process will be able to make permitted changes to their submitted forms during this period.

However, the correction window is not intended for fresh applicants. Candidates who fail to submit their applications by the registration deadline cannot use this facility to apply for GATE 2027.

During scrutiny, the respective coordinating GATE offices may identify defects in applications and notify candidates through email, SMS or WhatsApp. Applicants must rectify the defects within the stipulated period.

The application status will be updated after scrutiny. Candidates are advised to log in to the application portal regularly, check whether any defects have been flagged and complete the required corrections promptly.

With the late-fee registration window closing today, candidates planning to appear for GATE 2027 should submit their applications and complete the payment process before the deadline.