GATE 2027 Fees: Registration Fee for General, OBC, SC, ST & Female Candidates
The GATE 2027 application fee is ₹1000 for Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates and ₹2000 for General / OBC / EWS / Foreign Nationals per test paper. The fee must be paid online through the official GATE GOAPS 2027 portal . Candidates opting for more than one paper must pay the fee separately for each paper. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Late fee of ₹500 applies for registrations after the deadline.
GATE 2027 Application Fee: Category-wise
| Category | Fee per Test Paper |
|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000/- Per Candidate |
| All other candidates including General, OBC, EWS & Foreign Nationals | ₹2000/- Per Candidate |
GATE 2027 Application Fees for General Candidates
The GATE 2027 examination registration fee is ₹2000/- per candidate for General category applicants. However, after the application deadline, the late fee will apply, and the total fee will increase to ₹2500/- per candidate.
GATE 2027 Application Fees for Female Candidates
The GATE 2027 examination registration fee is ₹1000/- per candidate for female candidates. After the last date, the total fee will increase to ₹1500/- per candidate.
GATE 2027 Application Fee with Late Fee
Candidates registering after the last date are required to pay a late fee.
| Category | Fee per Paper (Regular) | Fee per Paper (with Late Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
| All other candidates including General, OBC, EWS & Foreign Nationals | ₹2000 | ₹2500 |
Payment Mode for GATE 2027
The GATE 2027 application fee must be paid online only through the official GOAPS portal. Accepted payment methods include:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
Candidates must complete the payment in a single session. After successful payment, the receipt or confirmation page should be saved for future reference.
Fee for GATE 2027 Application Correction
Candidates can make corrections or modifications in their application after submission by paying the required charges. The fees for different modifications per paper are as follows:
| Correction Type | Fee per Paper |
|---|---|
| Change in Name | ₹500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | ₹500 |
| Change in Examination City | ₹500 |
| Change of Existing Paper | ₹500 |
| Change of Gender to Female | ₹500 |
| Change of Gender from Female to Other | ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) / ₹1500 (All other candidates) |
| Change of Category to SC/ST | ₹500 |
| Change of Category from SC/ST to Other | ₹500 (Female / PwD) / ₹1500 (All other candidates) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | ₹500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | ₹500 (Female / SC/ST) / ₹1500 (All other candidates) |
| Any Other Category Change | ₹500 |
| Details of Parents / Guardian / Correspondence Address | NIL |
| College Name and Roll Number | NIL |
| Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
All modification fees must be paid online through the GOAPS portal.
Important Notes
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- Separate fees are required for each test paper selected.
- Reduced fee applies only to Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates.
- Fee payment must be done online only. Offline or cash payments are not accepted.
- Any modifications in the application form after submission are subject to the charges listed above.
Conclusion
The GATE 2027 application fee is an important aspect of the registration process. Candidates must pay the fee based on their category and number of test papers selected. Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates get a reduced fee of ₹1000 per paper, while General, OBC, EWS, and foreign nationals pay ₹2000 per paper. Late fee applies for registrations after the deadline. All payments must be made online through the GOAPS portal.