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Content Curator | Updated On - Sep 14, 2026
GATE 2027 application fees vary according to the candidate's category; Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates have to pay INR 1,000 per test paper during the regular application period.
- The fee increases to INR 1,500 per paper during the extended application period for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- All other candidates, including foreign nationals, have to pay INR 2,000 per paper during the regular period; during the extended period, the GATE 2027 application fee increases to INR 2,500 per paper.
- Candidates applying for two GATE 2027 papers have to pay twice the applicable fee; the fee is calculated separately for each test paper selected by the candidate.
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GATE 2027 Application Fees
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 1,000 per test paper during the regular application period.
- The fee for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates increases to INR 1,500 per test paper during the extended period.
- All other candidates, including foreign nationals, have to pay INR 2,000 per test paper during the regular period.
- The application fee for all other candidates increases to INR 2,500 per test paper during the extended period.
| Candidate Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates | INR 1,000 | INR 1,500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | INR 2,000 | INR 2,500 |
Source: Official GATE 2027 website, IIT Madras
GATE 2027 Application Fee for Two Paper Combination
IIT Madras allows candidates to select two paper combinations. However, for the 2nd test paper, you have to pay an additional fee that is the same as first test paper.
- For two test papers in GATE 2027, Female/SC/ST/PwD students will have to pay INR 2000 during the regular registration period.
- For the extended deadline, the GATE application fee is INR 3000 for 2 test papers for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- All other candidates have to pay INR 4000 (5000 for the extended period) for a 2-test-paper combination.
| Category | One Paper (Regular) | Two Papers (Regular) | One Paper ( Extended Deadline) | Two Papers (Extended Deadline) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | INR 1,000 | INR 2,000 | INR 1,500 | INR 3,000 |
| All other candidates | INR 2,000 | INR 4,000 | INR 2,500 | INR 5,000 |
Source: Official GATE 2027 website, IIT Madras
GATE 2027 Application Fee for EWS Candidates
GATE 2027 application fee for EWS candidates is INR 2,000 per test paper during the regular application period. During the extended period, the GATE 2027 application fee for EWS candidates increases to INR 2,500 per test paper.
| Number of Test Papers | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Test Paper | INR 2,000 | INR 2,500 |
| 2 Test Papers | INR 4,000 | INR 5,000 |
Source: Official GATE 2027 website, IIT Madras
GATE 2027 Application Fee for SC/ST/PwD Candidates
SC, ST, and PwD candidates can avail the application fee concession by providing the required category or disability certificate.
- The official FAQ states that the certificate is required to avail the concession in the application fee.
- For PwD candidates fees is INR 1,000 during the regular period and INR 1,500 during the extended period, per test paper.
| Number of Test Papers | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Test Paper | INR 1,000 | INR 1,500 |
| 2 Test Papers | INR 2,000 | INR 3,000 |
GATE 2027 Application Fee for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals have to pay the full application fee applicable to all other candidates.
- This means they have to pay INR 2,000 per paper during the regular period and INR 2,500 during the extended period.
- GATE 2027 will be conducted only at examination centres within India.
- Foreign nationals and Indian citizens residing abroad can appear for the exam by paying the full application fee and selecting an examination city in India.
| Number of Test Papers | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Test Paper | INR 2,000 | INR 2,500 |
| 2 Test Papers | INR 4,000 | INR 5,000 |
GATE 2027 Application Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the GATE 2027 application fee for EWS candidates?
Ans. EWS candidates have to pay the applicable fee under the all-other-candidates category. The fee depends on whether the application is submitted during the regular or extended period.
- The regular application fee for EWS candidates is INR 2,000.
- The extended-period fee for EWS candidates is INR 2,500.
Ques. What is the GATE 2027 fee for candidates applying for two papers?
Ans. Candidates selecting two papers have to pay the fee separately for each test paper. The total amount therefore depends on the candidate's category.
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates pay INR 2,000 for two papers during the regular period.
- All other candidates pay INR 4,000 for two papers during the regular period.
Ques. What is the GATE 2027 application fee for foreign nationals?
Ans. Foreign nationals are included in the category of candidates who have to pay the full application fee. The applicable amount is charged for each test paper selected.
- The regular-period fee is INR 2,000 per paper.
- The extended-period fee is INR 2,500 per paper.
Ques. Does the GATE 2027 application fee increase during the extended period?
Ans. Yes, the application fee is higher when candidates submit their forms during the extended period. The increase applies to both fee categories.
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates pay INR 500 more per paper.
- All other candidates also pay INR 500 more per paper.
Ques. Is GATE 2027 Application Fee Refundable?
Ans. No, the GATE 2027 application fee is not refundable if a candidate withdraws the application.
- However, if the fee is debited more than once for the same application, the additional payment received by GATE 2027 will be automatically credited back to the same bank account.
- The refund may take around 15 working days.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.