News & Updates
Confirmed: IIT Madras has published the GATE 2027 application-rectification window. Candidates must use October 14–21 to correct eligible details, respond to defects, or request permitted changes; waiting until the exam city is allotted will be too late.
Confirmed: IIT Madras activated the GATE 2027 application portal on September 2 after the planned August 27 launch was delayed. Candidates should complete DigiLocker verification, facial capture and payment before September 27 to avoid the late fee period.
As of August 31, IIT Madras’s revised GATE 2027 timetable gives applicants until September 27, 2026, to register without a late fee, and until October 5 with a late fee. The correction window is scheduled for October 14–21, so candidates should act now rather than rely on the earlier August schedule.
As of August 27, 2026, GATE 2027 applications are open under IIT Madras. The most important new guidance is not just the opening date: the official FAQ explains what “Under Scrutiny,” “Defective,” and “Application Accepted” mean—and what candidates must do if their photo, signature, ID, or paper choice needs correction.
A free NPTEL GATE practice programme has started, with three-hour mock tests scheduled every Sunday through January 2027. Candidates who want the next test on August 23 must register through the NPTEL GATE portal by Friday, August 21, at 5:00 PM IST.
The live GATE 2027 website now says registration will open on August 27, not August 14. The regular deadline is September 27 and the late-fee deadline is October 5; candidates should use the extra time to fix DigiLocker details and finalise paper and city choices.
As of August 12, 2026, the GATE 2027 portal lists a revised two-paper combination table and a Biotechnology syllabus update. The biggest practical change is for Robotics & Automation, Electronics & Communication and Instrumentation candidates, who must check the new table before submitting one application from August 14.
As of 2026-08-08, the most useful new update for GATE 2027 candidates is that GOAPS opens on 14 August, with the regular deadline on 21 September and a late-fee window until 30 September. For non-CS candidates, the key takeaway is that registration is now tied to DigiLocker and facial verification, so document prep matters earlier than usual.
As of 2026-08-04, the most useful fresh update for GATE candidates is that the GATE 2027 application window will open on 14 August 2026, and IIT Madras says registration will now use DigiLocker plus facial registration. That matters most for first-time applicants, re-attempters, and anyone who has not yet cleaned up their ID details.
As of 2026-07-31, the most important fresh update for GATE candidates is that IIT Madras has published the revised GATE 2027 papers, syllabus, and sectional-code changes. This matters most for non-CS candidates, especially XE, XH, XL, and TF-affected students, because the old study map is no longer safe to follow.
CCMT 2026 has moved into the special rounds stage, and the latest official update says Special Round 1 seat allotment has been declared. Students should check the CCMT portal quickly and complete the next required steps within the revised deadline.
CCMT 2026 has started its special round registration, with choice filling and fee payment now live. The latest seat vacancy list was updated on July 13, 2026, and the special round schedule is now moving quickly.
CCMT 2026 has confirmed that the online payment of the partial admission fee for candidates allotted seats in the regular rounds has now closed. Students should check their login, reporting status, and any remaining institute-level instructions immediately.
CCMT 2026 has moved into Round 3, and the latest seat allotment is now live on the official portal. Students can check their allotted institute, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee, and upload documents before the deadline.
CCMT 2026 has declared the Round 2 seat allotment result, and candidates can now check their status on the official counselling portal. The latest update also shows extended deadlines for withdrawal, willingness updates, and document-verification queries.
CCMT 2026 has announced the Round 1 seat allotment result for M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan admissions. The latest official FAQs also confirm the main counselling schedule, including Round 2 on June 22 and Round 3 on June 27, 2026.