IIT Madras Postpones GATE 2027 Registration to August 27

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has postponed the start of registration for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, pushing the application window to later this month. The online application process, which was originally scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026, will now open on August 27, 2026.

The revised schedule was announced by IIT Madras, the organizing institute for the exam. The GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will now become active on August 27. The deadline for regular registration without a late fee has been extended to September 27, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline can apply during an extended window until October 5, 2026, by paying an additional late fee. Other key dates, including the application rectification period from October 14 to October 21, 2026, remain unchanged.

The examination itself is scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The notification for examination city allotment will be released on January 4, 2027, and results are scheduled for declaration on March 19, 2027.

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