GATE 2027, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is considered one of the most important national-level examinations, which is conducted by the different IITs every year for engineering, technology, architecture, science and humanities graduates or undergraduates. Lakhs of students appear for the GATE 2027 examination to get admission into the top-rated IITs for MTech, ME, M.Sc. and PhD courses. The GATE score is also important for the public sector undertaking recruitments. The article covers everything about GATE 2027 including eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern and registration process.
What is the GATE 2027 Exam ?
GATE is considered a national-level examination which is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology and Indian Institute of Science for admission to postgraduate engineering courses, and this score is also important for the PSU recruitments. A GATE score is considered an important step for Master of Technology admission. The students who have high scores in the GATE examination will have better chances for securing admission to top colleges and universities. The GATE 2027 examination is helpful to students to secure admission to MTech, ME, MSc and related PhD programmes. The students can also secure scholarships. opportunities and financial assistance. With the help of the valid score in the GATE 2027, they can apply for PSU recruitment.
GATE 2027 Important Dates
Check out the GATE 2027 important dates given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Official Notification | 14 August 2026 |
| Conducting organisation | IIT Madras |
| Online Registration | 2 September 2026 – 5th October 2026 |
| Extended Last date of registration (with late fee) | 5th October – 12th October 2026 |
| Correction window | 14 Oct -21 Oct 2026 |
| Admit card | Date to be announced |
| GATE examination, 2027 | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Feb 2027 |
| Answer key date | March 2027 |
| GATE results and scorecard | 19 March 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Cutoff | To be announced |
GATE Exam 2027: Important Highlights
Check out the important highlights related to GATE Exam 2027 given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting authority | IIT Madras |
| Examination mode | Online |
| Duration of examination | 3 hours |
| Subjects | 30 |
| Question paper language | English |
| Question paper types | Computer-based test |
| Age limit | No |
| Exam center | No international center |
| Scorecard Validity | 3 years |
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Check out the GATE 2027 Eligibility criteria given below:
| Qualifying degree | Examination | Eligible candidates |
| BE/BTech/BPharma | The candidate must have completed the bachelors degree in engineering or technology (4 years) They must have completed the bachelor’s. degree in science or a diploma in engineering/technology. | Candidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation |
| Bachelors in architecture | The candidate must have completed the bachelor’s degree in architecture | Candidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation |
| Bachelors in science | The candidate must have completed the bachelor’s degree in science | Candidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation |
| Masters in Science/ Masters in Arts or masters of computer application | The candidate must have completed the masters degree in any branch of science, arts, computer applications and equivalents. | Candidates who are in 1st or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation |
| MTech/ME integrated (post-BSc) | The candidate must have completed the masters degree in engineering or technology | Candidates who are in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation |
| Professional society examinations, equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch | The candidate must have completed the bachelors of engineering, bachelor’s of technology or equivalent examination of professional society, i.e., recognised by the Ministry of Education, UPSC/AICTE. | Candidates must have completed the section A of the professional courses |
How to Fill the GATE 2027 Application Form?
The GATE 2027 application form was released on 2 September 2026 on the official website.. This year GATE 2027 will be conducted by IIT Madras. For the GATE 2027, candidates can apply through the official portal, i.e., GOAPS (GATE online application processing system)
Candidates can follow these steps for the GATE 2027 application form:-
- Visit the official portal, i.e., GOAPS (GATE online application processing system)
- If you are a new user, then you must create a new account before the application form.
- Complete the registration form and enter all the valid credentials such as name, email address, mobile number and residential address. Now, create the strong password and, at the end, submit the application form.
- Now, log in to the account by using the application ID and password
- Complete the application form with all the valid credentials and details
- Fill the education details in the application form
- Now, select the GATE examination paper and preferred cities.
- Now, upload all the important and required documents
- Now, review the application form and check that no wrong documents have been uploaded.
- At the end, pay the application fee for the GATE examination 2027.
GATE Registration Fees
Basically, the GATE registration fees vary from category to category and number of papers selected by the candidates. GATE registration fees per paper are Rs. 1000 for the female candidates and SC/ST/PwD students. For all the other candidates GATE registration fees are Rs 2000 per paper. If you apply for the registration after the last date, then the candidate needs to pay Rs. 500.
| Candidate category | Regular period | Extended period |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 1500 |
| Other candidates | 2000 | 2500 |
Other important notes: –
- If the candidates apply for 2 papers, the GATE registration charges will be double of the amount that is listed above.
- If any candidate does the registration after the deadline, then he needs to pay the late fees, i.e., Rs. 500.
- The mode of the application will be online and through the official website.
GATE 2027 Syllabus
Basically, the GATE 2027 syllabus has been divided into the 3 categories, i.e., general aptitude, engineering mathematics, and domain-specific. GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. A candidate is allowed to appear in either one or upto two test papers. General aptitude: General aptitude under the GATE examination is of 15 marks. This section consists of questions from the logical reasoning, verbal ability, general English, reading comprehension, numerical ability, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation. Engineering mathematics: Engineering mathematics under the GATE examination is of 13 marks, this section consist of questions from linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability theory and statistics and numerical methods. Domain-specific (core subject): The major portion of the examination depends on the domain or subject which is selected by the candidates. The domain specific is of 72 marks. Some of the most popular domains under the GATE examination are as follows: –
- Computer science and information technology
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Data science and artificial intelligence
- aerospace engineering
- Architecture and planning engineering
The distribution of marks of Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL is the following:
- General aptitude: 15 marks
- Subject questions: 85 marks
- Total marks: 100 marks
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL
- General Aptitude: 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks
- Subject Questions: 72 marks
- Total: 100 marks
- (XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks.)
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
GATE 2027 exam pattern will be as follows:-
- The mode of the examination will be online, and the test will be conducted in the English language.
- The GATE 2027 examination duration will be of 3 hours
- There are 30 subjects under the GATE 2027 examination.
- There will be 2 sections under the GATE examination, i.e., general aptitude and domain selected by the candidate.
- The examination will include MCQ-based questions, multiple-select questions and numerical-answer-type questions.
- Each question is of 1 marks or 2 marks
- There will be negative marking for each wrong answer. For 1-mark type MCQ questions, ⅓ of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. For 2-mark types of MCQ questions, ⅔ will be deducted for each wrong answer. No negative marks for the multiple-selection questions and numerical-based questions.
- There will be partial marks for multiple-selection questions.
Which IIT is conducting GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 will be conducted by the IIT Madras. Basically, the GATE exam is organised annually by the top institutes in India, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and IISc Bangalore. These institutes take turns hosting the exam on a rotational basis. The table below shows which institute organised the exam in different years. IIT Madras is scheduled to host the GATE 2027 examination.
List of institutes that have conducted the GATE examination in the last 10 years:-
| Year | Name of the institutes |
| 2017 | IIT ROORKEE |
| 2018 | IIT GUHAWATI |
| 2019 | IIT MADRAS |
| 2020 | IIT DELHI |
| 2021 | IIT BOMBAY |
| 2022 | IIT KHARAGPUR |
| 2023 | IIT KANPUR |
| 2024 | IISC BENGALURU |
| 2025 | IIT ROORKEE |
| 2026 | IIT GUHAWATI |
| 2027 | IIT MADRAS |
Conclusion
GATE 2027 is a key step for engineering, science, architecture and humanities graduate aiming for MTech, ME, MSc or PhD admissions at top institutes or PSU recruitment. With IIT Madras conducting the exam on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027. Candidates are advised to understand the marking scheme and prioritise the right topics. Practice regularly with mock tests and revise the General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics sections well. Keep checking the official GATE website for updates on the admit card, answer key and results.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will GATE 2027 be held?
Ans: GATE 2027 will be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 in computer-based mode.
Who is eligible to appear in GATE 2027?
Ans: Students in the 3rd or final year of a BE/BTech/BArch/BSc and graduates of these courses can apply. There is no age limit to apply for GATE.
What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
Ans: The GATE 2027 application fee is Rs. 1000 for female, SC/ST and PwD candidates. The fee for all others is Rs. 2000. After the late fee, the GATE fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 2500, respectively.
What is the marking scheme of GATE 2027?
Ans: The GATE paper has a total of 100 marks and it is 3 hours long. It has both 1-mark and 2-mark questions. A wrong 1-mark MCQ costs 1/3 mark and a wrong 2-mark MCQ costs 2/3 mark. There is negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.
How long is GATE scorecard valid?
Ans: The GATE scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date of result.
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