GATE 2027 Registration: Deadline, Fees, Extended Window and DigiLocker Solutions

Overview of GATE 2027

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is a nationwide computer‑based test organised by IIT Madras in collaboration with IISc and other IITs. It assesses undergraduate knowledge in engineering, technology, architecture and post‑graduate topics in arts, commerce and science. A qualifying score is required for M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions, government scholarships and many PSU recruitments.

Important Dates and Fee Structure

Regular registration ended on 27 September 2026 without any late charge. Candidates who missed that date could still apply during an extended window that ran until 5 October 2026, but they had to pay an extra ₹500 per paper on top of the base fee.

Fee details by candidate category

Source: Jagran Josh.

Resolving DigiLocker Login and Verification Issues

Many applicants reported problems linking their DigiLocker accounts via the GOAPS portal. IIT Madras provided a step‑by‑step workaround to avoid these errors.

1. Log in to DigiLocker independently using the mobile number verified with Aadhaar.
2. When accessing DigiLocker through GOAPS, choose the profile that displays the blue verification mark.
3. Set the consent period for file retrieval to at least three years to prevent timeouts.
4. Create a folder named GATE2027 in DigiLocker and upload the required SC/ST/PwD certificates; general, EWS and OBC‑NCL candidates need not upload any document.
5. If the portal flags your email as already registered, change the registered email in DigiLocker settings and retry.
6. Complete the compulsory live face authentication using a device with a high‑resolution camera in a well‑lit environment.

Source: Jagran Josh.

Score Validity and Further Use

A GATE 2027 score remains valid for three years from the date of result announcement, allowing candidates to pursue M.Tech admissions, government scholarships or PSU jobs. The score reflects the candidate’s relative performance in a chosen subject, derived from several years of examination data.

Source: IIT Bombay GATE office.