About GATE 2027 · Guide 3 of 10
GATE 2027 Important Dates
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Dates, vacancies and fees can change. Always confirm on the official website before you apply.
The organising institute announces the official GATE 2027 schedule with the information brochure, usually in August. Until then, the table below shows when each step has happened in recent years, so you can plan your preparation and keep your documents ready.
| Event | Usual timing |
|---|---|
| Official website and information brochure | August |
| Registration opens on GOAPS | Late August |
| Registration closes (regular fee) | Late September – early October |
| Extended period (late fee) | About one week after the regular deadline |
| Corrections to the application | November |
| Admit card | Early January |
| GATE exam | First two weekends of February (two sessions a day) |
| Candidate responses and provisional answer keys | Late February |
| Answer-key challenge window | A few days after the keys are released |
| Results | Mid to late March |
| Score card download | From late March; free download for a limited period |
These are the usual windows, not official GATE 2027 dates. We update this page when the brochure is released — and you should always confirm dates on the official GATE 2027 website.
What to do in each phase
Before registration (now – August)
- Pick your paper (and a second paper if you want one)
- Scan your photo, signature and photo ID in the required format
- Finish your first full round of the syllabus
Registration to admit card (September – December)
- Apply in the regular period to avoid the late fee
- Solve previous year papers subject by subject
- Start one full-length mock test every week
Admit card to exam (January – February)
- Download the admit card and check every detail
- Visit or locate your exam centre in advance
- Switch to revision and two to three mock tests a week
After the exam (February – March)
- Check your responses against the provisional answer key
- Challenge an answer only if you are sure, with a clear justification
- After results, track COAP, CCMT and PSU notifications