GATE 2027 Syllabus has been revised for some papers. Also, new paper (Robotics and Automation) has been added. IIT Madras is the organising institute of GATE 2027 exam. As syllabus plays a crucial role in the GATE exam preparation, students must be aware of when and where to download it.
GATE 2027 Syllabus PDFs for various papers are updated below. Check provided links >>
GATE 2027 Syllabus PDFs – Revised
GATE 2027 Syllabus PDFs are available now for various papers. Click here to view syllabus.
Mostly topics of GATE are covered according to UG subjects. GATE 2027 Syllabus is provided for various branches such as CSE, ECE, ME, EE, EC, CE, DA, IN, etc. GATE is a national level examination organised by the IITs on a rotational basis. IIT Madras is the conducting authority of GATE Exam 2027. The exam will be conducted on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st February 2027.
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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is organised for admission into PG courses in the field of Engineering & Technology, i.e. M.E/ M.Tech. Through this article, candidates can checkout complete information about GATE Exam Syllabus 2027.
GATE 2027 Syllabus PDF
IIT Madras has updated the GATE Syllabus 2027 online on the website. Students can download the syllabus PDFs in the below provided table.
Candidates must refer to the syllabus who are all set to register for GATE 2027 and have started their exam preparation early. Topic wise syllabus is provided for each section as per the trends.
Latest Changes in GATE 2027 Syllabus
As the GATE 2027 notification along with exam dates have been announced, certain changes have been noticed in the GATE syllabus, which are as follows:
- This year, GATE Syllabus 2027 has been revised for few papers.
- Additionally, a new paper has been added – Robotics and Automation (RA) in the syllabus.
- Test paper codes have been revised for certain papers – XH, XE, XL & TF.
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper has been removed as an independent standalone test paper and now added into sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE).
GATE 2027 Syllabus for CSE, ECE, ME, CE & More
Candidates can check below UPDATED paper wise GATE Syllabus PDFs with their codes:
| GATE Paper & Code | GATE Syllabus (PDFs) |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | Click Here |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Click Here |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Click Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | Click Here |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | Click Here |
| Architecture & Planning (AR) | Click Here |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | Click Here |
| Bio medical Engineering (BM) | Click Here |
| Geology & Geophysics (GG) | Click Here |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | Click Here |
| Geomatics Engineering (GE) | Click Here |
| Engineering Sciences (XE- A & B) | Click Here |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Click Here |
| Ecology & Evolution (EY) | Click Here |
| Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) | Click Here |
| Chemistry (CY) | Click Here |
| Mathematics (MA) | Click Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | Click Here |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | Click Here |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | Click Here |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Click Here |
| Physics (PH) | Click Here |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | Click Here |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) | Click Here |
| Robotics and Automation (RA) | Click Here (NEW) |
| Statistics (ST) | Click Here |
| Life Sciences (XL) | Click Here |
| Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) | Click Here |
| Production & Industrial Engineering (PI) | Click Here |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | Click Here |
GATE 2027 General Aptitude Syllabus
The General Aptitude Test syllabus is common & compulsory for all papers. The topics will be as given here:
- Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction.
- Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation.
Click here to view GA Syllabus (PDF)
Syllabus of Aerospace Engineering (AE):
The AE topics are divided into two categories: core topics & special topics. 90% questions are asked from the core topics & 10% remaining questions come from special topics.
A: (Engineering Mathematics):
- Core Topics: Linear Algebra, Calculus and Differential Equations.
- Special Topics: Fourier series, Laplace Transforms, Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, Numerical integration and differentiation. Complex Analysis, Probability & Analysis.
B: (Flight Mechanics):
- Core Topics: Basics, Airplane performance & Static stability.
- Special Topics: Dynamic stability: Euler angles, Equations of motion, decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics, longitudinal modes, lateral-directional modes.
C: (Space Dynamics):
- Core Topics: Central force motion, determination of trajectory and orbital period in simple cases. Kepler’s Laws- escape velocity.
- Special Topics: No special topics
D: (Aerodynamics):
- Core Topics: Basic Fluid Mechanics, Airfoils and wings & Compressible Flows.
- Special Topics: Wind Tunnel Testing: Measurement and visualization techniques, shock-boundary layer interaction.
E: (Structures):
- Core Topics: Strength of Materials, Flight vehicle structures & Structural Dynamics.
- Special Topics: Vibration of beams, Theory of elasticity: Equilibrium and compatibility equations, Airy’s stress function.
F: (Propulsion):
- Core Topics: Basics, Aerothermodynamics of aircraft engines, Rockets, Turbomahinery
- Special Topics: Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components such as intake, combustor & nozzle, Turbine blade cooling, compression turbine matching, Surge & stall.
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Syllabus for Statistics (ST)
The syllabus of GATE statistics contains various topics, Below we have named few important topics, so candidates can see detailed syllabus on the website:
- Calculus: Finite, countable and uncountable sets; Real number system as a complete ordered field, Archimedean property; Sequences of real numbers, convergence of sequences, bounded sequences, monotonic sequences, Cauchy criterion for convergence; Series of real numbers, convergence, tests of convergence, alternating series, absolute and conditional convergence; Power series and radius of convergence etc.
- Matrix Theory: Subspaces of Rn and Cn , span, linear independence, basis and dimension, row space and column space of a matrix, rank and nullity, row reduced echelon form, trace and determinant, inverse of a matrix, systems of linear equations; Inner products in Rn and Cn Gram-Schmidt orthonormalisation; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, characteristic polynomial, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, symmetric, skew-symmetric, etc.
- Probability: Axiomatic definition of probability, properties of probability function, conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem, independence of events; Random variables and their distributions, distribution function, probability mass function, etc.
- Stochastic Processes: Markov chains with finite and countable state space, classification of states, limiting behaviour of n-step transition probabilities, stationary distribution, Poisson process, birth-and-death process, pure-birth process, pure-death process, Brownian motion and its basic properties.
- Estimation: Sufficiency, minimal sufficiency, factorization theorem, completeness, completeness of exponential
families, ancillary statistic, Basu’s theorem and its applications, unbiased estimation, uniformly minimum
variance unbiased estimation, Rao-Blackwell theorem, Lehmann-Scheffe theorem, Cramer-Rao inequality,
consistent estimators, method of moments estimators, method of maximum likelihood estimators and their
properties; Interval estimation: pivotal quantities and confidence intervals based on them, coverage probability. - Non-parametric Statistics: Empirical distribution function and its properties, goodness of fit tests, chi-square test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, sign test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann-Whitney U-test, rank correlation coefficients of Spearman and Kendall, etc
Syllabus of Agricultural Engineering (AG)
1: (Engineering Mathematics):
- Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics & Numerical Methods.
2: (Farm Machinery):
- Machine Design and Farm Machinery.
3: (Farm Power):
- Sources of Power, Farm Power, Tractors and Power-tillers.
4: (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering):
- Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Hydrology, Surveying and Leveling, Soil and Water Erosion & Watershed Management.
5: (Irrigation and Drainage Engineering):
- Soil-Water-Plant Relationship, Irrigation Water Conveyance and Application Methods, Agricultural Drainage, Groundwater Hydrology & Wells and Pumps.
6: (Agricultural Processing Engineering):
- Drying & Evaporation, Size Reduction and Material Handling, Processing of Agriculture Produce & Storage Systems.
7: (Dairy and Food Engineering):
- Heat and Mass Transfer & Preservation of Food.
Architecture and Planning (AR) Syllabus
- Common (Part A) – Architecture, Planning and Design, Construction and Management, Environmental Planning and Design, Urban Design, landscape & conversion, Planning Process, Housing, Services and Infrastructure.
- Architecture (Part B1) – History & Contemporary Architecture, Building Constructions & structural sysytems, Building service & Sustainability.
- Planning (Part B2) – Regional & settlement Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Planning Techniques & Management.
Bio-medical Engineering (BM) Syllabus
- Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electrical Circuits, Measurements and Control Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Measurements and Control Systems, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biomaterials, Medical Imaging Systems.
Biotechnology (BT) Syllabus
- Engineering Mathematics, General Biotechnology (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immulogy ), Recombinant DNA Technology & other tools in Biotechnology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology, Fundamentals of Biological Engineering, Genetics, Cellular, Molecular Biology.
Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus
- Engineering Mathematics, (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods), Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Plant Design and Economics & Chemical Technology.
Syllabus of Chemistry (CY)
1: Physical Chemistry:
- Structure, Equilibrium, Kinetics & Surfaces and Interfaces.
2: Inorganic Chemistry:
- Main Group Elements, Transition Elements, Lanthanides and Actinides, Organo metallics, Radioactivity, Bio inorganic Chemistry, Solids & Instrumental Methods of Analysis.
3: Organic Chemistry:
- Stereochemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Organic Synthesis, Pericyclic Reactions and Photochemistry, Heterocyclic Compounds, Biomolecules & Spectroscopy.
Syllabus of Civil Engineering (CE)
1: Engineering Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE), Partial Differential Equation (PDE), Probability and Statistics & Numerical Methods.
2: Structural Engineering:
- Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Concrete Structures & Steel Structures.
3: Geotechnical Engineering:
- Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering.
4: Water Resources Engineering:
- Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation.
5: Environmental Engineering:
- Water and Waste Water Quality & Treatment, Air Pollution, Municipal Solid Wastes & Noise Pollution.
6: Transportation Engineering:
- Transportation Infrastructure, Highway Pavements & Traffic Engineering.
7: Geomatics Engineering:
- Principles of surveying, Photogrammetry & Remote sensing.
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Syllabus
GATE computer science (CSE) syllabus is mentioned below in details. The syllabus covers all important topics of the BE/B.tech curriculum.
- Engineering Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability & Statistics), Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases & Computer Networks.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Syllabus
The topics from which the questions will be asked in the exam are – Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus and Optimisation, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management and Warehousing, Machine Learning, AI.
Ecology and Evolution (EY) Syllabus
- Ecology, Evolution, Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology & Behavioural Ecology, Apply ecology & evolution.
Electrical Engineering (EE) Syllabus
GATE electrical engineering syllabus comprises of many core topics. All these topics are listed below.
- Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Transform Theory), Electric Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics & Power Electronics.
Syllabus of Electronics and Communications (EC)
Candidates can check the GATE syllabus of electronics and Communication engineering below.
- Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications & Electromagnetics.
Syllabus of Geology and Geophysics (GG)
Common Section:
- Earth and Planetary system, Weathering and soil formation, Introduction to remote sensing, Principles and applications of gravity.
Geology:
- Geomorphic processes and agents, Mechanism of rock deformation, Crystallography, Cosmic abundance of elements, Igneous rocks, Physico-chemical conditions of metamorphism, Morphology, Principles of Stratigraphy, Engineering properties of rocks and soils.
Geophysics:
- The earth as a planet, different motions of the earth, Scalar and vector potential fields, Absolute and relative gravity measurements, Elements of Earth’s magnetic field, Conduction of electricity through rocks, Basic concept of EM induction in the earth, Geophysical signal processing.
Syllabus of Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Analysis of complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods), Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation, Communication and Optical Instrumentation.
Syllabus of Mathematics (MA)
Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Topology, Probability and Statistics & Linear programming.
Syllabus of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
GATE Mechanical engineering exam is given by thousands of students, you may check GATE Mechanical engineering syllabus below.
1. Engineering Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Complex variables, Probability and Statistics & Numerical Methods.
2. Applied Mechanics and Design:
- Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations & Machine Design.
3. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences:
- Fluid Mechanics, Heat-Transfer, Thermodynamics & Applications.
4. Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering:
- Engineering Materials, Casting, Forming and Joining Processes, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Metrology and Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control & Operations Research.
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Syllabus:
- Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Differential equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods), Thermodynamics and Rate Processes, Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy & Manufacturing Processes.
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Petroleum Engineering Syllabus (PE):
- Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Petroleum Exploration, Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Production Operations, Offshore Drilling and Production Practices, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry, Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques, Latest trends in Petroleum Engineering.
Physics Syllabus (PH):
- Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics & Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Paper Section Distribution (XE, XH, XL)
This year, changes in paper code is seen in various subjects. Below students can check GATE paper code changes section wise for XE, XH, XL:
For XE Paper:
| GATE 2026 Code | GATE 2027 Code | XE Paper Sections |
| A | XE0 | Engineering Mathematics (Common – 15 marks) |
| Any two optional sections (2X35= 70 marks) | ||
| B | XE1 | Fluid Mechanics |
| C | XE2 | Materials Science |
| D | XE3 | Solid Mechanics |
| E | XE4 | Thermodynamics |
| F | XE5 | Polymer Science & Engineering |
| G | XE6 | Food Technology |
| H | XE7 | Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences |
| I | XE8 | Energy Science |
| TF | XE9 | Textile Engineering & Fibre Science |
XH Paper:
| GATE 2026 Code | GATE 2027 Code | XH Paper Sections |
| B1 | XH0 | Reasoning & Comprehension (Common – 25 marks) |
| Any one optional section (60 marks) | ||
| C1 | XH1 | Economics |
| C2 | XH2 | English |
| C3 | XH3 | Linguistics |
| C4 | XH4 | Philosophy |
| C5 | XH5 | Psychology |
| C6 | XH6 | Sociology |
For XL Paper:
| GATE 2026 Code | GATE 2027 Code | XL Paper Sections |
| P | XL0 | Chemistry (Common – 25 marks) |
| Any two optional sections (2X30 = 60 marks) | ||
| Q | XL1 | Biochemistry |
| R | XL2 | Botany |
| S | XL3 | Microbiology |
| T | XL4 | Zoology |
| U | XL5 | Food Technology |
GATE Exam Pattern 2027
The GATE 2027 Exam pattern consists of the number of questions, type of question, marking scheme, papers, etc. In GATE exam, total 65 questions are asked. The duration of the exam is three hours. The question paper is of 100 marks.
The question paper comprise of two sections: Multiple Choice questions & Numerical Answers Questions. For correct answer, one or two marks are given to the students.
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