IIT Madras delays GATE 2027 registrations after the application link is not activated on August 27, 2026. The admissions portal indicates that applications will start “soon,” while keeping September 27, 2026 as the listed closing date. Both outlets report the delay and point to IIT Madras releasing revised application dates.
The testing and process details described by IIT Madras include a three-hour computer-based test (CBT) with 100 marks across 65 questions. IIT Madras also expands the list of papers by adding “Robotics and Automation” as the 30th paper, and it revises parts of the subject structure. Registration additionally requires verified DigiLocker access and live facial recognition.
NDTV focuses on the need to check for newly released dates and the registration process and fee details. Times of India provides more operational information about the portal status and the specific exam configuration and submission requirements, while both agree that updated dates are expected soon.
