The GATE 2027 notification has not been officially released yet, but candidates preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering can start planning ahead based on the expected schedule. IIT Madras is set to conduct GATE 2027, and the official notification is anticipated to be released towards the end of July or early August 2026, paving the way for the application process to open soon after.
GATE 2027 Notification: Expected Timeline
As per the anticipated schedule, the GATE 2027 application form is likely to open in August 2026 through the official GOAPS portal (GATE Online Application Processing System). The last date to apply without a late fee is expected to fall in September 2026, after which a short extended window with a late fee may be provided. The exam itself is expected to be conducted across two weekends in February 2027, with the answer key likely to follow shortly after, and results anticipated in March 2027. Since the notification is still awaited, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website, gate.iitm.ac.in, for confirmed dates.
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Based on the pattern followed in previous years, the expected eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 includes:
- Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree programme.
- Candidates who have already completed a qualifying degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or a related discipline.
- Students in integrated or dual-degree programmes at the appropriate year of study.
- Professional degree holders such as CA, CS, CMA, or Fellows of the Institute of Actuaries of India.
- No upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.
The final eligibility norms will be confirmed only once the official notification is released.
Expected GATE 2027 Application Fees
Going by the GATE 2026 fee structure, the application fee for GATE 2027 is expected to remain largely unchanged:
- ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD and female candidates during the regular registration period.
- ₹1,800 for all other candidates during the regular period.
- An additional late fee of around ₹500 applies for applications submitted after the regular deadline.
- Candidates opting for a second paper will need to pay the additional applicable fee.
These figures are indicative and based on last year’s notification; the confirmed fee structure will be published along with the official GATE 2027 information brochure.
