Overview
- Registration opened on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, on the GOAPS portal and the regular application window runs until September 27 with a late-fee window to October 5.
- Indian nationals must complete DigiLocker verification and upload ID, academic and category documents in the prescribed formats before submitting their application.
- IIT Madras added a new Robotics and Automation test paper for GATE 2027 and the exam will be held as a computer‑based test on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
- The per‑paper application fee is ₹1,000 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for others during the regular window with higher charges in the extended window, and a correction window is scheduled for October 14–21.
- GATE scores will continue to serve for postgraduate admissions and many PSU recruitments, and candidates who delay DigiLocker setup risk missing the GOAPS deadline or incurring late fees.