As per the revised schedule, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The examination will be conducted in both forenoon and afternoon sessions on each of these days. The exam will be conducted for 30 test papers. A candidate is allowed to appear in either one or up to two test papers.
The robotics and Automation paper is divided into two parts- Part A and Part B. Part A is the Common Section, and Part B is again divided into 2 sections- Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
The registration process will begin on August 14, 2026 and will end on September 21, 2026. Each candidate should fill out only one application. If they wish to appear in a second paper (from the two-paper combination), they can add the respective paper to their original application. In case of multiple applications, only one will be accepted, and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund for the paid fee.
The application fee is ₹1000/- for the regular period and ₹1500/- for the extended period for Female/SC/ST/PwD category candidates. For other candidates, the application fee is ₹2000/- for the regular period and ₹2500/- for the extended period. The payment should be made online.
IIT GATE 2027: How to apply
Candidates who wish to apply for the examination can follow the steps below.
1. Visit the official website of IIT GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Click on IIT GATE 2027 registration link available on the home page.
3. A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the registration details.
4. Click on submit and login to the page.
5. Fill the application form and make the payment of application fee.
6. Click on submit and download the page.
7. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
For more related details candidates can check the official website of IIT GATE.