{"id":29941,"date":"2026-07-14T17:28:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=29941"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:09:34","slug":"gate-vs-ese-prelims-exam-clashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/gate-vs-ese-prelims-exam-clashed","title":{"rendered":"GATE 2027 vs ESE Prelims 2027: Important Dates & Key Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

The beginning of the year 2027 is bringing a big challenge for students pursuing a career in engineering. The GATE 2027 and UPSC ESE 2027 preliminary exams are taking place at the start of the year. Clearly, both exams are considered crucial in the engineering field and can have a direct impact on students’ futures. Aspirants preparing for these exams must have a practical plan that works well for both exams. In this blog, let’s explore how candidates can excel in <\/span>GATE and ESE preparation 2027<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GATE 2027 and ESE 2027: A Comparison Table\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let us see a tentative comparison table for GATE 2027 and ESE 2027. Students can get a rough planning timeline with the information given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Particulars\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

GATE 2027<\/b><\/th>\nESE 2027<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIIT Madras\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Notification Release\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

20 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n16 September 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Window\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n14 October- 21 October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n\n

16 September- 6 October 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam Stages\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Single stage (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\nPrelims, Mains and Interview\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFebruary 6\u20137, 13\u201314, and 20\u201321, 2027<\/td>\n\n

31 January 2027\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mains Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

NA\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 June 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

pen and paper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Admit Card Release\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1st week of January 2027 (tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n3 weeks before each stage\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFinal\/pre final year students & graduates\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Engineering degree holders (final year eligible)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Number of papers\/branches\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

30 papers\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4 branches (CE, ME, EE, ECE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMTech\/PhD admission + PSU recruitment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Group A\/B engineering services recruitment\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note<\/b>: <\/span>All GATE 2027 and ESE 2027 dates listed above are tentative. Final dates will be updated once the official dates are out.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

GATE 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted for PG admissions to<\/span> IITs<\/a><\/strong>, IISc, and various universities and colleges across India. Candidates who qualify for GATE can apply for PSU recruitment through GATE 2027. In 2027, the exam will be conducted by IIT Madras. According to the tentative schedule, candidates can register for the<\/span> GATE 2027 exam<\/span><\/a> without late fees until October. Applications with the prescribed late fee can be made after the due date. The exam will be conducted at various centers across the country. In 2027, there would be a total of 30 papers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GATE 2027 Application Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The GATE 2027 application fee is \u20b91,000 for women\/SC\/ST\/PWD candidates. Candidates from all other categories will have to pay \u20b92,000. Additionally, reserved category candidates applying after the last date will have to pay a late fee of \u20b91,500. The other category candidates will have to pay a late fee of \u20b92,500.<\/span><\/p>\n

GATE 2027 Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As you all know, there are fewer than five months left for the GATE exam, so you must develop a <\/span>strategy<\/a><\/strong> for preparing for the exam. You can consider the following points.<\/span><\/p>\n