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How to Apply for GATE 2027
Dates, vacancies and fees can change. Always confirm on the official website before you apply.
GATE applications are made online on GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System), linked from the official GATE 2027 website. The whole process takes about 30 minutes if your documents are ready.
Before you start
- A working email address and mobile number (all updates come here)
- Scanned photograph and signature in the size and format given on GOAPS
- Your photo ID number (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID or driving licence)
- Category or PwD certificate, if you claim a concession
- Your choice of paper(s) and three exam-city preferences
- Net banking, UPI, debit or credit card for the fee
Step-by-step
- Register on GOAPS: enter your name exactly as on your photo ID, email, mobile number and a password. You receive an enrolment ID.
- Fill in personal details: date of birth, category, address, parents' names and photo ID details.
- Fill in qualification details: degree, discipline, college and year of study or passing.
- Choose papers and cities: one paper, or two from the approved combinations, and three exam-city choices.
- Upload documents: photo, signature, and certificates if needed. Preview them carefully.
- Pay the fee online and save the receipt.
- Download the filled form and keep a PDF copy with your enrolment ID.
Application fee (GATE 2026, for reference)
| Category | Regular period | Extended period |
|---|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates (per paper) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per paper) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
The GATE 2027 fee will be announced in the brochure. Bank charges are extra, and the fee is not refundable.
Common mistakes: a photo with a busy background, a signature in capital letters, a name that does not match the photo ID, and waiting for the last day — the server is slowest then.
After you apply
- Check your email for a confirmation; GOAPS may ask you to fix a document
- Use the correction window (usually November) for allowed changes such as paper, city or category
- Download the admit card from GOAPS in early January