Notice date: 14 October 2026. Checked: 15 October 2026. IIT Madras has announced another opportunity to register for GATE 2027. The official notice lists a reopening with late fee from 15 October, 10:30 a.m. to 16 October, 10:29 a.m.
The short window matters for candidates who missed the earlier closing date or did not complete their application. Read the official reopening notification and follow the organiser's portal instructions. This announcement updates the earlier closure position.
Late-period fees to budget for
The official fee table lists one-paper extended-period charges of ₹1,500 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,500 for all other candidates, including foreign nationals. Two-paper charges differ. Check the current category and paper-wise fee table against your selection before paying.
Complete the application, not only the payment
- Keep the required records and account access ready before the window begins.
- Review personal details, selected paper and eligibility instructions.
- Check the portal's payment and final-submission status.
- Save the completed application and acknowledgement.
If you already applied successfully, check your account rather than creating another application simply because registration reopens. For a pending or disputed transaction, use the official helpdesk route.
What this means for your study plan
The reopening concerns registration. It does not itself change a university's admission requirements or guarantee a place after qualification. Keep entrance preparation and postgraduate applications as separate tasks.
Explore relevant pathways in our course directory. For a structured way to strengthen learning alongside your degree, read the online-course and skill-portfolio guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full extra day after October 16?
No. The notice ends the reopening at 10:29 a.m. on October 16, not at midnight.
Does a payment receipt prove submission?
Check the final application status and acknowledgement too. A transaction record alone may not establish completion.
Need help with your next step?
For course selection, college comparison or an application plan, call The Scholar Portal on +91 93796 86586 or email hello@thescholarportal.com. Speak to our counselling team. Guidance does not guarantee admission, funding or immigration permission.