IIT Madras Reopens GATE 2027 Registration Portal for Final 24-Hour Window

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially reopened the registration portal for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. This special window serves as a final opportunity for prospective candidates who were unable to complete their application process during the initial registration period. The decision follows numerous requests from students nationwide seeking an extension to submit their forms.

The registration portal is now live at the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. IIT Madras has confirmed that this is a strictly limited 24-hour window, and no further extensions will be granted once the deadline passes. Candidates are encouraged to complete their submissions promptly to avoid potential technical issues or server congestion that may occur as the closing time approaches.

Application Details and Registration Process

To participate in this final registration phase, candidates must complete the application form, which includes providing personal details, uploading necessary documentation, and paying the required fees. The application fee for this extended period is set at INR 1500 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, while all other applicants are required to pay INR 2500.

A mandatory requirement for this year's application process is registration via DigiLocker, which is applicable for Indian nationals. Applicants must ensure that their personal information, including their name, date of birth, mobile number, email address, profile picture, address, and verified ID number, is accurately updated within their DigiLocker account. During the application process, candidates are also required to select up to six preferred examination centres from the zone-wise list provided on the official website.

Important Deadline and Submission Guidelines

The final deadline for submitting the GATE 2027 application form is October 16, 2026, at 10:29 am. Candidates are advised to follow the step-by-step procedure outlined on the portal: logging in via DigiLocker, completing the facial registration, entering educational qualifications, uploading the required photograph and signature, and finalizing the payment. Once the form is submitted, candidates should download the confirmation PDF for their records.

GATE 2027 is a critical national-level entrance examination, serving as a gateway for admission into Master's and Doctoral programs at prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs, and IISc. Furthermore, the examination scores are utilized by various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment purposes. With this final 24-hour window now active, candidates are urged to finalize their applications before the specified cutoff time on October 16.