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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<\/strong> score is also important for the public sector undertaking recruitments. In this article, we will discuss everything about GATE 2027 complete guide<\/a><\/strong>: the eligibility criteria<\/strong>, GATE 2027 registration, GATE 2027 syllabus, GATE 2027 exam pattern, GATE 2027 application form, GATE 2027 important dates, GATE 2027 conducted by which IIT, GATE 2027 IIT Madras, how to apply for GATE 2027, GATE 2027 official website<\/p>\n

What is the GATE Examination 2027?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

GATE 2027 Important Dates\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Particulars\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Notification<\/td>\n14 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting organisation<\/td>\nIIT Madras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Registration<\/td>\n2 September 2026- 27 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extended Last date of registration (with late fee)<\/td>\n5 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correction window<\/td>\n14 Oct-21 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit card<\/td>\nDate to be announced<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GATE examination, 2027<\/td>\n6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Feb 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Answer key date<\/td>\nMarch 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GATE results and scorecard<\/td>\n19 March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GATE 2027 Cutoff<\/td>\nTo be announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GATE Examination: Important Highlights\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting authority<\/td>\nIIT Madras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examination mode<\/td>\nOnline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration of examination<\/td>\n3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subjects<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Question paper language<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Question paper types<\/td>\nComputer-based test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age limit<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam center<\/td>\nNo international center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scorecard Validity<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Qualifying degree<\/strong><\/td>\nExamination<\/strong><\/td>\nEligible candidates\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE\/BTech\/BPharma<\/strong><\/td>\nThe 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.<\/td>\nCandidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelors in architecture<\/strong><\/td>\nThe candidate must have completed the bachelor’s degree in architecture<\/td>\nCandidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelors in science<\/strong><\/td>\nThe candidate must have completed the bachelor’s degree in science<\/td>\nCandidates who are in 3rd year or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Masters in Science\/ Masters in Arts or masters of computer application<\/strong><\/td>\nThe candidate must have completed the masters degree in any branch of science, arts, computer applications and equivalents.<\/td>\nCandidates who are in 1st or final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MTech\/ME integrated (post-BSc)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe candidate must have completed the masters degree in engineering or technology<\/td>\nCandidates who are in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and final year of graduation or candidates who have already completed the graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional society examinations, equivalent to BE\/BTech\/BArch<\/strong><\/td>\nThe 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.<\/td>\nCandidates must have completed the section A of the professional courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How to Apply for GATE 2027?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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)<\/p>\n

Candidates can follow these steps for the GATE 2027 application form:-<\/h3>\n
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  1. Visit the official portal, i.e., GOAPS (GATE online application processing system)<\/li>\n
  2. If you are a new user, then you must create a new account before the application form.<\/li>\n
  3. 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.<\/li>\n
  4. Now, log in to the account by using the application ID and password<\/li>\n
  5. Complete the application form with all the valid credentials and details<\/li>\n
  6. Fill the education details in the application form<\/li>\n
  7. Now, select the GATE examination paper and preferred cities.<\/li>\n
  8. Now, upload all the important and required documents<\/li>\n
  9. Now, review the application form and check that no wrong documents have been uploaded.<\/li>\n
  10. At the end, pay the application fee for the GATE examination 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    GATE Registration Fees<\/h2>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n
    Candidate category<\/strong><\/td>\nRegular period\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nExtended period\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Female\/SC\/ST\/PwD<\/strong><\/td>\n1000<\/td>\n1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Other candidates\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2000<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Other important notes: –<\/h3>\n
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    1. If the candidates apply for 2 papers, the GATE registration charges will be double of the amount that is listed above.<\/li>\n
    2. If any candidate does the registration after the deadline, then he needs to pay the late fees, i.e., Rs. 500.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. The mode of the application will be online and through the official website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      GATE 2027 Syllabus<\/h2>\n

      Basically, the GATE 2027 syllabus <\/strong><\/a>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 <\/strong>or upto two test papers. General aptitude<\/strong>: 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<\/strong>: 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):<\/strong> 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: –<\/p>\n

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      1. Computer science and information technology<\/li>\n
      2. Mechanical engineering<\/li>\n
      3. Electrical engineering<\/li>\n
      4. Civil engineering<\/li>\n
      5. Chemical engineering<\/li>\n
      6. Data science and artificial intelligence<\/li>\n
      7. aerospace engineering<\/li>\n
      8. Architecture and planning engineering<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The distribution of marks of Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL is the following:<\/p>\n