DigiLocker verification failed on GATE 2027? Fixes from the FAQ
The GATE 2027 FAQ says to continue with the verified DigiLocker account (blue checkmark) if you have two accounts on one mobile number. If your name or date of birth is wrong on Aadhaar, pick another verified ID such as PAN or Driving Licence. SC/ST candidates upload CATEGORY.pdf to the GATE2027 folder.
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If DigiLocker sign-in or verification stalls on the GATE 2027 application, check two things first: you are continuing with the verified account (blue checkmark), and the ID you pick has your correct name and date of birth. The photo on your Aadhaar does not matter.
What the organising institute says about DigiLocker accounts
The GATE 2027 portal fetches your address and date of birth from DigiLocker or Aadhaar during registration. The FAQ does not list a specific error message, but it covers these account situations:
- Your mobile number is linked to more than one DigiLocker account: DigiLocker asks you to select the one to sign in with.
- Both accounts are unverified: verify at least one on the DigiLocker website, then return to the GATE 2027 portal.
- One is verified and one is not: continue with the verified one.
Steps to fix it
- Sign in on digilocker.gov.in and look for the blue verification checkmark next to your account name.
- If neither account has the checkmark, verify one of them on the DigiLocker website first.
- Go back to the GATE 2027 portal and, when DigiLocker asks which account to use, select the one with the checkmark.
- Continue the application and check the details before you submit.
Check the details of the ID you selected before you submit the application. The organising institute asks candidates to confirm them.
Name or date of birth wrong on Aadhaar
You are not stuck. DigiLocker shows a list of verified documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or APAAR ID. Choose the one that has your correct name and date of birth.
The organising institute asks you to confirm the details of the ID you picked before you submit. It also says the photo in your Aadhaar or DigiLocker is not used for the application. Your live photo and the recent photo you upload are what count. For the photo sizes, read the GATE photo and signature size guide.
Which documents go into the GATE2027 folder
| Candidate | Upload to the GATE2027 folder | File name |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS | Nothing | Not applicable |
| SC / ST | Category certificate | CATEGORY.pdf |
| PwD | Disability certificate | PWD_CERT.pdf |
| PwD | UDID card | UDID_CERT.pdf |
| PwD (if required) | Appendix B1 or B2 compiled with the PwD certificate as one document | PWD_CERT.pdf |
Source: GATE 2027 FAQs, organising institute IIT Madras (October 2026). The folder is called GATE2027, written without a space. PwD candidates should follow the document list on page 30 of the GATE 2027 Information Brochure. Marksheets of 10th, 12th, UG or PG are not needed in DigiLocker.
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Common mistakes
- A file name that differs from CATEGORY.pdf, or the folder spelt "GATE 2027" with a space. Use the exact name the portal shows.
- Blurry scans. Retake with the phone scanning steps so the stamp and number are readable.
If the same error repeats after using the verified account, take a screenshot of the exact message and write to the GATE 2027 helpdesk (helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in, 044-22578200) with it.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is DigiLocker authentication failing on the GATE 2027 portal?
The FAQ gives no error text, but it says to continue with the verified DigiLocker account (blue checkmark) when your mobile number has two accounts. If neither is verified, verify one on the DigiLocker website first, then return to the portal.
DigiLocker is not opening or not working during the GATE 2027 application. What can I do?
The GATE 2027 FAQ says that if the power or internet connection fails during the application, you should log in to the application portal again and continue. If the problem stays, send the exact error message to the helpdesk at helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in.
My name is different on Aadhaar. Can I still apply?
Yes. DigiLocker lets you choose another verified document, such as PAN, Driving Licence or APAAR ID, that has the correct name and date of birth. Check the details before submitting.
Does an old photo on Aadhaar cause a problem?
No. The GATE 2027 FAQ says the Aadhaar or DigiLocker photo is not considered. The live photo and the recent photo uploaded in the application are used.
Do I need to upload my marksheets to DigiLocker?
No. 10th, 12th, UG and PG marksheets are not required in DigiLocker for GATE 2027 registration.
DigiLocker account verified hai ya nahi, kaise pata chalega?
Account name ke saamne blue verification checkmark dikhta hai. Checkmark hai to account verified hai. Agar dono accounts me nahi hai, pehle DigiLocker website par ek account verify karein.
DigiLocker ka account verified hai ya nahi, kaise pata chalega?
Account name ke saamne blue tick dikhta hai. Tick hai to account verified hai. Agar dono accounts me tick nahi hai, pehle DigiLocker website par ek account verify karein.
Sources
- GATE 2027 FAQs, IIT Madras (organising institute) (checked 2026-10)
- DigiLocker (checked 2026-10)
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