ACTIVE 2027 National Level
GATE 2027
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GATE 2027 at a glance
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted jointly by IISc and the IITs. IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027.
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Details
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Organizing institute
DetailsIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
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Eligibility
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Students in the third year or higher of an eligible undergraduate degree, and graduates in approved disciplines, may apply. Check the official eligibility rules for qualifying degree details.
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Papers
DetailsGATE 2027 is being conducted in 30 test papers. Candidates may choose up to two papers where the combination rules permit.
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Exam mode
DetailsComputer-based test in English.
Mock Tests & Structure
Test Pattern Details
Question types
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
Marking
Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in MCQ questions. There is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions.
Official pattern
Check the official paper pattern before applying: https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/question_paper_pattern.
Exam Schedule
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Timeline
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Regular online registration opens
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2 September 2026
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Regular registration closes
Timeline
5 October 2026
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Extended registration closes
Timeline
12 October 2026
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Application correction window
Timeline
14–21 October 2026
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Exam city allotment
Timeline
4 January 2027
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Admit card
Timeline
To be announced
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GATE 2027 examination dates
Timeline
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
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Result announcement
Timeline
19 March 2027
Syllabus
GATE 2027 syllabus
- The syllabus is specific to each of the 30 test papers and includes General Aptitude.
- IIT Madras has published the revised 2027 paper-wise syllabus and exam-paper pattern on the official website.
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
General Aptitude
Questions10 questions
DurationIncluded in 3 hours
Selected subject paper
Questions55 questions
DurationIncluded in 3 hours
Total
Questions65 questions; 100 marks
Duration3 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027, on behalf of the IISc and IITs.
The official site lists 30 test papers. Check its paper-combination rules before selecting papers.
Each GATE 2027 test paper is a three-hour computer-based test.
Use the official GATE 2027 website at https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/; dates and instructions can change.