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IIT Madras GATE 2027 administration and registration

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IIT Madras is organizing the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. The examination is scheduled as a computer-based test to be held over three weekends in February 2027: February 6–7, February 13–14, and February 20–21. The exam will cover 30 papers, including a newly introduced Robotics and Automation paper. Significant syllabus revisions have been implemented, including changes to Civil Engineering and the merging of Textile Engineering and Fibre Science into the Engineering Sciences section. While Following initial reports of a postponement of the registration period window, which was initially scheduled originally slated to commence begin on August 27, 2026, IIT Madras confirmed that the online application process via the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal, recent reports indicate that the registration window has been postponed. IIT Madras has not yet provided a specific reason for this delay or a revised start date. would officially open at 7:00 PM on September 2, 2026. Candidates applying for postgraduate and doctoral programs must provide can apply without a mobile number, email address, photo identity proof, recent photographs, scanned signatures, late fee until September 27, 2026, while an extended registration period including a late fee is available until October 5, 2026. For Indian nationals, registration through DigiLocker is mandatory, and academic certificates. Eligibility includes students in applicants are advised to ensure their third year or higher of an undergraduate program or those with approved degrees in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities. accounts are verified before starting. Security measures will include facial authentication and integration with DigiLocker. Results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2027.

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  3. 2026-08-27 13:22 UTC IIT Madras GATE 2027 administration and registration
  4. 2026-08-14 06:45 UTC IIT Madras GATE 2027 examination administration

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