- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- GATE 2027 registration postponed; new dates from IIT Madras soon.
- DigiLocker registration mandatory for Indian nationals to apply.
- Keep documents ready: photo, signature, ID, category certificates.
GATE 2027 Application Form: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, is expected to announce the revised registration schedule soon. The application process was earlier scheduled to begin on August 27, but has been postponed.
Once the registration window opens, candidates will be able to apply through the official GATE 2027 website. The examination authority has advised eligible candidates to keep the required documents ready to avoid difficulties while filling out the application form.
DigiLocker Registration Mandatory For Indian Candidates
For GATE 2027, registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals. According to the examination authority, necessary information required for filling out the application will be fetched from the candidate's DigiLocker account.
The process will retrieve details including the candidate's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, profile photograph, address and verified identity card number. Candidates should therefore ensure that their DigiLocker information is accurate and updated before starting the application process.
GATE 2027: Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before the registration window opens:
-Recent photograph as per prescribed specifications
-Candidate's signature
-Scanned copy of a valid government photo identity document
-SC/ST category certificate, wherever applicable
-UDID or PwD certificate, wherever applicable
-Dyslexic certificate, wherever applicable
The applicable certificates should be uploaded in the format and specifications prescribed by the examination authority.
Live Photo To Be Captured During Registration
Candidates will also have to provide a live photograph during the GATE 2027 registration process. Therefore, applicants should use a computer equipped with a webcam or a mobile phone with a camera meeting the prescribed requirements.
Candidates should ensure that the photograph captured during registration complies with the instructions provided by the examination authority to avoid problems during the application process.
Same Photo ID Required At Examination Centre
Candidates should pay particular attention while uploading their government-issued photo identity document. The same identity document uploaded during registration must be produced in its original form when appearing for the GATE 2027 examination.
Therefore, applicants should carefully select a valid photo ID that they will be able to carry to the examination centre. Any discrepancy between the uploaded identity document and the original document presented at the examination centre could create verification-related issues.
GATE Score: Admission And PSU Recruitment
The GATE score is used for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education. In addition, several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use GATE scores as part of their recruitment processes.
Candidates should regularly check the official GATE 2027 portal for the revised registration dates, detailed application guidelines, examination schedule and other important announcements. Since the registration dates have been postponed, applicants should rely on the official notification for the final schedule rather than previously announced dates.