GATE 2027 registration fees are ₹1,000 for one paper and ₹2,000 for two papers for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates. All other candidates pay ₹2,000 for one paper and ₹4,000 for two. The regular window closed on 5 October 2026. The late-fee window is open until 12 Oct 2026, and during it each amount is ₹500 higher. This guide from Gate At Zeal Indore lists the amounts, dates and payment rules shown on the official GATE 2027 website as of 8 October 2026.
GATE 2027 registration fee table
All amounts are in rupees (₹). Two-paper figures are the total for two papers.
| Candidate group | Regular window: one paper (₹) | Regular window: two papers (₹) | Late-fee window: one paper (₹) | Late-fee window: two papers (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST or PwD | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 2,500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | 2,000 | 4,000 | 2,500 | 4,500 |
Every late-fee amount is ₹500 higher than the regular amount. The second paper adds ₹1,000 for the reduced group and ₹2,000 for all other candidates, in either window.
Who pays the reduced fee
Female candidates, and SC, ST and PwD candidates, pay the reduced row. The official page defines PwD as persons with benchmark disability. Everyone else pays the full fee, including General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates and foreign nationals.
Foreign nationals and Indian citizens living abroad pay the full fee, but they must choose exam cities within India, according to the official FAQ.
If you claim a reduced category, keep your certificate ready as a clear, readable PDF. The official documents page asks for an SC or ST certificate, and a UDID or PwD certificate. It lists no certificate for female candidates.
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Key dates for GATE 2027 registration
The official page says all dates are liable to change. These dates are from the important dates page as of 8 October 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2026 | Online registration opened on the GATE Online Application Processing System |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Regular registration closed, without late fee |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Extended registration closes, with late fee |
| 14 to 21 Oct 2026 | Window to correct your application details |
| 4 Jan 2027 | City allotment notification |
| 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21 Feb 2027 | GATE 2027 exam weekends |
| 19 Mar 2027 | Results announced |
| Not yet announced | Admit card download |
How to pay the GATE 2027 fee
For Indian nationals, registration through DigiLocker is mandatory, according to the official documents page. A verified DigiLocker account shows a blue verification checkmark. If your mobile number is linked to more than one DigiLocker account, sign in with the verified one. If both accounts are unverified, verify one on the DigiLocker website first, then return to the portal.
Registration takes four steps:
- Sign in to the GATE Online Application Processing System with your verified account.
- Fill in the form: your personal details, your parent or guardian’s name and mobile number, your degree details with the institute’s PIN code, your test paper or papers, and six exam cities from the same zone.
- Add your live photo and signature, and upload any category certificate. The photo must be no larger than 530 × 690 pixels and 600 KB, and the signature no larger than 580 × 180 pixels and 300 KB. SC and ST candidates upload CATEGORY.pdf to the GATE2027 folder in DigiLocker. PwD candidates upload a UDID certificate named UDID_CERT.pdf or a PwD certificate named PWD_CERT.pdf. General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates upload no category certificate. Unreadable uploads may lead to rejection of your candidature.
- Pay once the form is complete. The payment option appears only after the form is filled in, and you can choose any listed payment option. Service charges, processing fees and bank charges are borne by the candidate, so the total you pay can be more than the amount in the fee table.
Keep your acknowledgement after you pay. If money is debited and no acknowledgement arrives, the official FAQ says it is credited back, which may take about fifteen working days.
Foreign nationals use a separate official link. The guideline page links to video walkthroughs for the Indian and foreign-national routes, so watch the one that fits you if a step is unclear.
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Two papers and changes after you apply
The second paper adds ₹1,000 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, and ₹2,000 for all other candidates, in either window.
If you want a second paper after you have paid, use the same enrolment ID. The official FAQ says not to create a new one.
Changes cost extra. The FAQ says changes to paper, exam city or category are accepted only after the last application date, and for an additional fee. The dates will be announced later, and later requests are not considered. If you chose the wrong paper, you can change it later for an additional fee per change, within a period listed on the official important dates page. Name spelling errors can also be corrected later, within a set window, using supporting documents. The dates page lists 14 to 21 October 2026 as the window to correct your application details.
Every candidate chooses six exam cities from the same zone. Foreign nationals and Indian citizens living abroad must choose cities within India, and foreign nationals must bring their passport for verification on exam day.
Refunds and failed payments
The official FAQ says application fees are not refunded if you withdraw. Its question about getting the fee back after withdrawal is answered with a plain NO.
A failed payment is handled differently. If a payment fails because of a power or internet cut, log in again and check the payment status. If GATE did not receive the money, you can make a fresh payment.
If money is debited but no acknowledgement arrives, it is credited back. Extra payments for one application are returned automatically to the same bank account. The FAQ says both kinds of return may take about fifteen working days.
Service charges, processing fees and bank charges are borne by the candidate, so budget for them as part of the cost.
Check the payment status before you try again after any failed attempt. That one check helps you avoid a second charge, and any extra amount takes about fifteen working days to come back.
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Mistakes that add cost
Four mistakes cost money or a registration window. All four come from the official pages linked below.
- Choosing the wrong paper and paying to change it later. Each change carries an additional fee and happens in a window that is announced later, so pick your paper or papers before you pay.
- Claiming a reduced category without the certificate ready. SC, ST and PwD candidates need their certificate to get the fee concession, and it must be a clear, readable PDF in the GATE2027 folder in DigiLocker. The official page does not say what happens if a claimed category turns out to be wrong, so do not claim a category you cannot document.
- Paying again without checking the payment status. If a payment fails, log in and check first. An extra payment comes back to the same bank account, but that can take about fifteen working days.
- Ignoring a defective photo or signature. If the photo or signature does not meet the specifications, the application is marked DEFECTIVE and you are notified by email, SMS or phone. You can upload a new image up to a deadline. After that, the application is treated as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
The extended window closes on 12 October 2026, and the official dates page lists no new registration window after it.
GATE 2027 registration FAQs
Is there a late fee for GATE 2027 registration?
Yes. The regular window closed on 5 October 2026 without a late fee. Applications in the extended window, which closes on 12 October 2026, pay ₹500 more than the regular amount.
How much is the GATE 2027 registration fee for two papers?
For female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, two papers cost ₹2,000 in the regular window and ₹2,500 in the extended window. All other candidates, including foreign nationals, pay ₹4,000 in the regular window and ₹4,500 in the extended window.
Is the GATE 2027 fee refunded if I withdraw?
No. The official FAQ says application fees are not refunded if you withdraw.
What if my GATE 2027 payment fails or I am charged twice?
If a payment fails because of a power or internet cut, log in again and check the payment status. If GATE did not receive it, you can pay again. If money is debited but no acknowledgement arrives, it is credited back. Extra payments for one application go back to the same bank account. The FAQ says these returns may take about fifteen working days.
Can I change my paper, exam city or category after I pay?
Changes are possible for an additional fee, but only after the last application date. The official FAQ says dates will be announced later. To add a second paper after payment, use the same enrolment ID and do not create a new one.
Do OBC-NCL and EWS candidates need to upload a category certificate?
No. The official FAQ says OBC-NCL and EWS candidates do not need to upload a category certificate. SC, ST and PwD candidates must provide theirs to get the application fee concession. EWS candidates pay the same fee as General candidates.
