GATE 2027 Exam Date has been announced. Complete event wise schedule is available. IIT Madras will conduct GATE exam. Every Year, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted at National level for assessing the candidate’s comprehensive knowledge in UG Level courses.
New changes are introduced in GATE 2027 exam, check new changes here >>
GATE 2027 Notifications – Registration Starting On Aug 14
GATE 2027 Notification is out. Registration is starting on 14th August 2026. Check here for application details.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st February 2027. Check here for exam dates details.
GATE 2027 Syllabus has been revised. New paper of Robotics and Automation (RA). Check here for syllabus details.
GATE Registration 2027 || GATE Exam Dates 2027
GATE qualifiers get admission in the field of Engineering, Science, Technology, Architecture and Humanities. Those who seek admission into M.E/ M.Tech, etc programmes can appear for the GATE exam.
All you need to know about GATE 2027 Exam:
- Searching for, “GATE 2027 conducted by which IIT In 2027”? Well, IIT Madras is official authority to conduct the GATE exam, Check exam schedule details here.
- Registration for GATE 2027 is live on August 14, 2026 via online mode, Get application form details.
- Still in confusion whether to apply, am I eligible for the exam or not? Let’s check eligibility norms here
- GATE 2027 exam is conducted in various exam centres, check list of exam cities here.
- Will there be any negative marking in the GATE 2027 exam, Let’s explore the exam pattern together.
Changes Introduced in GATE 2027
Few changes are introduced in GATE Exam 2027, these are:
- GATE 2027 Syllabus has been revised for various test papers. There is revision in the syllabus of GATE Biotechnology (BT) and two paper combinations.
- A NEW GATE paper has been introduced – Robotics and Automation (RA).
- 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).
- Changes have been introduced in XE, XH, XL sectional paper codes.
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For three years, the GATE 2027 score will be valid. Moreover, candidates are also eligible for recruitment in various PSUs through GATE scores. For some colleges & institutions, PG admission is offered to the candidates without MoE Scholarship.
Candidates can get complete information related to GATE 2027 Exam such as registration form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, fee, steps to apply, exam pattern, syllabus, etc in the article below.
GATE 2027 Overview
| Name | GATE 2027 |
| Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Conducting Authority | IIT Madras |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, direct doctoral courses |
| Specialisation Offered | Engineering, Science, Technology, Architecture and Humanities |
| Exam mode | Computer based test |
| Application portal | GOAPS – GATE Online Application Portal System |
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
In the section below, candidates can get complete schedule of GATE 2027:
| Events | Dates 2027 (Announced) |
| Notification Availability | 20th July 2026 |
| GOAPS (GATE Online Application Portal System) portal opens | 14th August 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | 21st September 2026 |
| Last date to apply with late fee | 30th September 2026 |
| Application Correction/ Modify Details | 14th- 21st October 2026 |
| City Allotment notification | 4th January 2027 |
| Release of GATE admit card | TBA |
| GATE 2027 | 6th February 2027 7th February 2027 13th February 2027 14th February 2027 20th February 2027 21st February 2027 |
| Response sheet availability | 3rd week of February 2027 |
| Release of answer key | 4th week of February 2027 |
| Last date to submit objections/ challenges | February 2027 |
| Final key releases | 1st week of March 2027 |
| Declaration of result | 19th March 2027 |
| Availability of Scorecard downloading without fee | 4th week of March – 4th week of May 2027 |
| Availability of Scorecard downloading with fee | 1st week of June – 4th week of December 2027 |
| Counselling portal (COAP) opens | 3rd week of March 2027 |
GATE 2027 Application Form
Details related to GOAPS (GATE 2027 Online Application Portal System) is mentioned below:
- GATE 2027 Registration will begin on 21st August 2026.
- Eligible candidates can submit their application form via online mode, no offline method is provided.
- In case, candidates opt for two papers, they have to pay twice the application fee.
- There are several steps included in GATE Registration 2027 – Online Registration, Filling of application form, uploading of documents & payment of application fee.
- Candidates will not be required to send the printed copy of application or any documents to the authority or any zonal GATE offices.
- GATE 2027 registration late date is 21st September 2026 without late fee.
- The deadline with late fee for GATE 2027 is till 30th September 2026.
- In case of multiple applications submitted by the candidates, only one is considered, & rest will be rejected without any refund of fee.
- Applying candidates from outside of India have to travel to India to appear for the test.
Application Fee:
- GATE exam fee 2027 can be submitted via online mode only.
- Online payment options such as debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI/ wallet is available.
- The submitted fee is non-refundable until a certain two paper combination is removed by the Organising Institute.
Application fee for per test paper is described below in tabular format:
| Category | Regular period (regular fee) | Extended Period (late fee) |
| ST/ SC/ PWD/ Female category candidates | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1500/- |
| All other candidates/ Foreign nationals | Rs.2000/- | Rs.2500/- |
How to Register for GATE 2027
In the section below, one can get steps to register for GATE 2027:
- Visit the website of GATE (Direct Link will be given above).
- On the homepage, press the “GATE Registration 2027” link.
- Start with the registration by entering name, email, mobile number, & setting a password.
- After successful registration, communication details will be sent to the registered email ID & phone number.
- Login using allotted details to start filling the application form.
- Fill the form with details such as personal, academic qualification, choice of exam city, etc.
- After form filing, upload the scanned documents such as category certificate, photograph, signature & valid Photo ID in prescribed format & size.
- Now submit the application fee using available payment methods.
- Recheck the details once before submitting it on the website & then confirm.
- Submit it & do not forget to take a hardcopy of registration form for further processing.
Required Documents for GATE Registration:
We have listed the required documents during GATE registration 2027:
- Personal Information – Name, DOB, Mobile number, etc.
- Communication, Qualifying degree details, paper, exam city choice, etc.
- Qualifying degree details
- GATE papers & codes in which they wish to appear
- 3 choices of exam cities
- Fee payment modes/details
- Candidates’ Photograph/ Signature/ Category certificate
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar/ passport/ PAN/ Voter ID/ Driving License), etc.
Click here to view Official GATE Documents Required
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GATE 2027 Form Correction
After closing the registration window, the GATE 2027 correction window will be opened by the authority. During edit facility, one will be able to make changes in category, paper, exam city, personal details, etc. The correction facility will be available through online mode.
To make corrections, one will have to login their dashboard on the website. Candidates are suggested to make their correction done before the last date, as there will be no extension made after closing the window.
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Know more about GATE eligibility criteria prior of filling application form:
- Qualifying Degree/ Subject: Applying candidates in 3rd or Higher years of any UG degree (currently) or completed any degree (Govt. approved) in Engineering/ Technology, Humanities & Sciences, Architecture will be eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: To apply for GATE, there will be no age limit prescribed by the authority.
- Eligibility for Foreign Nationals: To apply for exam, for those pursuing or completed their qualifying degree from outside India should be currently in 3rd or higher years of any UG degree OR
- Completed bachelor’s degree (at least 3 year duration) in Engineering/ Technology, Humanities & Sciences, Architecture.
- Candidates having certification from any professional societies must make sure that the examination will be approved by AICTE/ MoE/ UPSC/ UGC as being equivalent to B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Arch/ B.Planning, etc.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check complete details related to GATE exam pattern:
- Mode of Exam: GATE exam is conducted via computer based test (CBT) mode.
- Sections: The sections in paper includes – General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s selected subjects.
- Duration: Total 3 hours are allocated to the candidates to complete the exam.
- Number of Papers/ subjects: There are 30 test papers.
- Language medium: Exam paper is conducted in English.
- Type of Questions: There are two types of questions in papers – Multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple select questions (MSQ) and numerical answer type questions (NAT).
- Marking: In paper, questions carry either 1 or 2 marks.
- Negative Marking: There is negative marking for MCQs. For 1 mark question, ⅓ mark is deducted & ⅔ mark is deducted for 2 mark question. There are no partial marking or negative marking for MSQ & NAT types of questions.
| Read Here: What are Two Paper Combinations In GATE? |
GATE 2027 Subject Wise Marks Distribution
In the section below, we have mentioned the subject wise marking for various papers:
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Subject (Optional section) | Subject (Compulsory section) | Total Marks | Time |
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI
Subjects marks in these papers include questions in Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper specific |
15 | – | 85 | 100 | 180 minutes |
| CY, EY, DA, MA, ST, PH | 15 | – | 85 | 100 | 180 minutes |
| GE: (Part A is common & compulsory
B1 & B2 can be selected during exam B1 – Surveying & mapping or |
15 | 30 | 55 | 100 | 180 |
| AR (Part A is common & compulsory
B1 & B2 can be selected during exam B1 – Architecture or |
15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 minutes |
| RA: Part A is common.
Part B1/B2 can be selected during exam. B1- Electrical or B2 – Mechanical |
15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 |
| GG: (Part A is common & compulsory
Part B1/ B2 must be chosen at the time of application Part B1 – Geology (B1) or |
15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 180 |
| XE0: (Engineering Mathematics) is Common. Candidates must select any TWO of the other sections during the exam. | 15 | (2×35) | 15 | 100 | 180 minutes |
| XH0: (Reasoning & Comprehension) is Common. Candidates must select any ONE of the other sections during the application. | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 180 |
| XL0: Chemistry is common.
Applicants must select any two of the other sections during exam. |
15 | (2×30) | 25 | 100 | 180 minutes |
GATE 2027 Syllabus
GATE 2027 syllabus for various test papers (30) is provided. The syllabus PDF for GATE 2027 is available on the website with some changes, check here:
- Chemical Engineering: Fluid mechanics and mechanical operations, heat transfer, engineering mathematics, mass transfer, process calculations, and thermodynamics, chemical technology etc.
- Architecture and Planning: Environmental planning and design, planning process, housing, architecture and design, construction & management, building and structure, etc.
- Aerospace Engineering: Engineering mathematics, flight mechanics, propulsion, space dynamics, structures, aerodynamics, etc.
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: Digital circuits, control systems, networks, signal and system, analog circuits, electronic devices, engineering mathematics, etc.
- Civil Engineering: Water resources engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, engineering mathematics, geotechnical engineering, etc.
- General Aptitude: Analytical aptitude, spatial aptitude, verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude, etc.
GATE Preparation Tips 2027
Check out the section below to score higher in GATE 2027 entrance exam, as we have mentioned the best tips & tricks below:
- Starting preparing for the exam prior to knowing the complete syllabus, exam pattern & marking.
- Make a proper time table & start your studies accordingly.
- Revise the hard topics on a daily basis.
- Try to solve as much as mock tests, previous year paper & sample paper to know more about pattern.
- Prepare for exams from the recommended sources/ books/ study material.
- Stay healthy & practice exercise daily to stay focused.
PRACTISE HERE: GATE Previous Year Question Papers
GATE 2027 Books
We have listed the books below to score higher in GATE 2027 entrance exam. Here you can check various expert- recommended books for GATE 2027 exam:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Vikrant Kathuria & Juhi Narula
- Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation by Gourav Gupta
- Quantitative Aptitude by Rahul Bathla & Vinit Kakriya
- PW GATE & ESE Abhyas Practice Booster for Engineering & Mathematics & General Aptitude
- Boolean algebra, Combinational and sequential circuits by M. Morris Mano
- Computer Organisation and Architecture by William Stalings
- Computer Organisation by Carl Hamacher
- Fundamentals of Data Structure by Sartaj Sahni
Exam Centres
GATE 2027 exam is conducted in more than 200 cities/ towns across India. While making choice of exam city, students can opt for 6 cities from provided list.
All option chosen should be from same GATE 2027 zone. It reserved right to add a new city or remove an existing one, allot a city that may not be from any of the options provided by students.
Click here to view GATE exam cities.
GATE 2027 Mock Test
Mock tests are one of the best tool to practice and analyse your performance. The authority also provides GATE mock test links for each paper separately. It is available for practice through online mode.
These mock tests can help candidates to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern. Candidates must note that mock test can be a bit different from the actual GATE examination as number of questions may vary depending upon the papers.
GATE 2027 Paper Codes
In the table given below, candidates can check the GATE paper & their codes:
| Paper | Code | Paper | Code |
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | Mathematics | MA |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | Physics | PH |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | CS | Robotics and Automation |
RA |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM |
| Geology & Geophysics | GG | Biotechnology | BT |
| Architecture & Planning | AR | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | Mining Engineering | MN |
| Bio medical Engineering | BM | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | Humanities & Social Sciences | XH |
| Civil Engineering | CE | Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | Statistics | ST |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | Life Sciences | XL |
| Ecology & Evolution | EY | Production & Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Chemistry | CY |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Click here to view Official GATE FAQs
GATE Admit Card 2027
GATE 2027 admit card will be available for download from the first week of January 2027. The admit card will be uploaded through GOAPS login. Successfully registered candidates are required to download it by entering their login details.
No request for change in Location, Centre or Date & Time will be entertained by the authority. On the examination day, candidates have to bring the same ID proof used at the time of registration along with the GATE hall ticket.
GATE Answer Key 2027
Before releasing the answer key, GATE Candidate’s response sheet will be released by the authority. GATE 2027 answer key will be displayed in the last week of February 2027. The answer key can be used to calculate the raw marks before the result announce.
Candidates may submit their objection (If any), via online mode till the objection window. The final key will be released in the first week of March 2027. No further changes will be accepted after the release of finalised key.
GATE Result 2027
Only online mode will be provided by the authority to check the result. GATE 2027 result will be out in third week of March 2027. Candidates will have to login to GOAPS portal and enter their login details to check the result.
A formula will be used by the authority for calculating the normalized marks for the multi session papers. Candidates must keep safe their GATE Exam result for further admission process.
GATE 2027 Score Card
After few days of result announcement, the score card will be released by authority. Qualified candidates will be able to download it from last week of March 2027 to last week of May 2027. GATE Score Card will be available via online mode only.
The validity of score card will be three years from the date of result published. By paying the late fee, the score card can be downloaded from first week of June to last week of December 2027. Enrollment ID & password will be required to download the score card.
GATE Cut Off 2027
The cut-off for GATE 2027 is released after the announcement of result. GATE 2027 cut-off will be announced paper & category wise through the website. Last year cut-off is mentioned below:
| Paper | Cut off Marks 2026 | ||
| General | OBC-NCL/ EWS | SC/ ST/ PWD | |
| Physics | 25.5 | 22.9 | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 |
| Statistics | 30.4 | 27.3 | 20.2 |
| CE | 28.7 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| EC | 26.4 | 23.7 | 17.5 |
| Electrical Engineering | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 |
| CH | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Aerospace/Agricultural Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Biotechnology | 25.8 | 23.2 | 17.2 |
| Mathematics | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
GATE 2027 Admission /Counselling
The counselling process will be organised via online mode by COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) and CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan). GATE Counselling will be organised separately in the month of April 2027.
GATE qualified candidates have to register into these admission platforms for seat allocation. Seats will be allocated as per the marks, candidate profile, category, filled choices, seats availability, etc. Once the seat is allotted candidates will have to report for document verification & further admission formalities.
Documents Required for Verification:
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheet & Certificates
- Graduation Marksheet
- GATE Score Card
- ID proof
- Category certificate (If required)
- Domicile certificate
| Read Here: What are the Opportunities After GATE Exam? |
GATE 2027 Participating Institutions
List of Participating Institutions in GATE 2027 is mentioned below:
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Any official details regarding GATE 2027 exam have not been released yet. Above we have mentioned the tentative details of the examination. GATE 2027 notification will be released in the month of August 2026, after that all the official details will be updated here.
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