{"id":5010,"date":"2026-11-02T16:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T10:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:58:04","slug":"prepare-gate-along-ese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/prepare-gate-along-ese","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for GATE ESE together in 2027?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can prepare for GATE ESE together<\/strong> because the core technical syllabus overlaps. Study the common subjects once, then add the ESE only topics (General Studies, Engineering Aptitude and conventional writing) and the GATE only topics (General Aptitude). ESE Prelims<\/strong> is on 31 January 2027<\/strong> and GATE exam 2027<\/a><\/strong> starts on 6 February 2027. <\/span>In this blog, we will explain how you can prepare for GATE ESE together. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between GATE and ESE?<\/h2>\n

It is important to understand the GATE ESE difference. See the table given below:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S. No.<\/th>\nPOINTER<\/th>\nIES<\/th>\nGATE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/strong><\/td>\nConducting Body <\/strong><\/td>\nUnion Public Service Commission(UPSC)<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span>IIT Madras (<\/span>the organising institute rotates among IISc Bangalore and the seven IITs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/strong><\/td>\nSyllabus<\/strong><\/td>\nEntire engineering syllabus along with general studies; tests conceptual capability.<\/td>\n\n

Specific topics useful for higher studies; tests problem-solving along with General Aptitude<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.<\/strong><\/td>\nBranches<\/strong><\/td>\nOnly 4 branches are eligible:<\/p>\n

1. Civil Engineering (CE)<\/p>\n

2. Mechanical Engineering (ME)<\/p>\n

3. Electrical Engineering (EE)<\/p>\n

4. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (E&T)<\/td>\n

Offers 30 papers<\/span> to choose from<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/strong><\/td>\nExam Pattern<\/strong><\/td>\n3 stages: Prelims<\/strong> (2 Objective papers, 500 marks), Mains<\/strong> (2 conventional papers, 600 marks) and Personality Test<\/strong>. Negative marking of 1\/3 in Prelims.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Only objective questions (MCQ, MSQ, NAT) in a single computer-based test of 100 marks, 65 questions, 3 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A virtual calculator is provided on screen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.<\/strong><\/td>\nCompetition<\/strong><\/td>\nThe competition ratio, going by vacancies versus candidates appearing, is roughly 1:300.<\/span><\/td>\n\n

The competition ratio, going by candidates qualified versus candidates appearing, is roughly 1:10.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.<\/strong><\/td>\nExam Preparation<\/strong><\/td>\nSpeed matters a lot in ESE, with more questions in less time (for example, 120 GS questions in 120 minutes<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Conceptual clarity and writing practice are both required.<\/td>\n

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The faster thought process is a key factor in the GATE exam.<\/p>\n

There are Less questions in more time. 65 questions in 180 minutes<\/strong>. More than 2.5 minutes per question.<\/p>\n

Concept application along with concept clarity is required. There is no conventional\/written paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7.<\/strong><\/td>\nMain purpose<\/strong><\/td>\nMain purpose of IES exam<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n

(1) Central government jobs<\/strong> in various Engineering Departments under Govt. of India.<\/p>\n

2) 540 vacancies<\/strong> are released for ESE 2027.<\/td>\n

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The main purpose of the GATE exam is:<\/p>\n

(1) Higher education (i.e., M Tech, Ph.D., etc.)<\/p>\n

(2) Jobs in PSUs or Govt. Organizations.<\/p>\n

(3) Other opportunities in research & development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

ESE rewards speed and writing practice. GATE rewards concept application, with more than 2.5 minutes<\/strong> available per question.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the GATE 2027 and ESE 2027 Exam Dates? <\/b><\/h2>\n

See the table to know the GATE ESE exam dates<\/strong> 2027:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

ESE 2027\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nGATE 2027\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Notification\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n16 September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n\n

2 September 2026 (revised from earlier 14 August schedule) <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Application Window\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

16 September- 6 October 2026 (closed)<\/span><\/td>\n2 September- 27 September 2026; extended till 5 October 2026 (closed)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nPrelims: 31st January 2027<\/span><\/td>\n\n

February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Result\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mains: 18th June 2027\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nResult: 19 March 2027 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

IIT Madras<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Admit card dates are yet to be announced. Always check upsc.gov.in and the official GATE 2027 website<\/strong> for updates.<\/p>\n

ESE Prelims falls just a few days before the first GATE 2027 paper<\/strong>, so you need to prepare for both together.<\/p>\n

Why prepare for both GATE ESE?<\/h2>\n

Every year, lakhs of engineering graduates prepare for GATE for MTech or PhD admission, and for ESE to get Group A\/B government jobs. Many prepare for both at the same time.\u00a0 Here is why:<\/p>\n

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  1. It opens up more career opportunities.<\/li>\n
  2. It saves a whole year for those who want to attempt ESE and GATE.<\/li>\n
  3. Most core technical subjects<\/strong> are common, so GATE preparation covers a large part of the ESE syllabus<\/strong>. Only some extra technical topics and General Studies are left.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Two high-level exams<\/strong> with similar syllabus support each other. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To make this preparation journey simpler, MADE EASY offers a dedicated GATE + ESE Classroom Course for 2027<\/a><\/strong>. You can also read the MADE EASY GATE 2027 guide.<\/p>\n

    Which Topics are Common in GATE ESE?<\/h2>\n

    Before you start preparing, we will know the common exam topics. It will be easier to cover both exams. Also note the topics that are different in the two exams. <\/span><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    S No.<\/th>\nTOPIC<\/th>\nTYPE OF PAPER<\/th>\nIES<\/th>\nGATE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    1.<\/strong><\/td>\nCurrent Affairs<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2.<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral English<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective<\/td>\nNO<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3.<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4.<\/strong><\/td>\nEngineering Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective.<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5.<\/strong><\/td>\nMathematics<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6.<\/strong><\/td>\nTechnical Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\nObjective<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7.<\/strong><\/td>\nTechnical Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\nConventional<\/td>\nYES<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Common topics: <\/b>For topics common to both exams, you should not face too much trouble, since they are already part of your plan. Practice the previous years’ papers of both exams and study as per the pattern and requirement of each.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Different topics: <\/b>Many topics are exclusive to either GATE or ESE. For these, set aside extra time so that you can master the subject and clear the exam confidently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Even though the syllabus overlaps, the exam pattern is different, so a separate test series for each exam is important.<\/span><\/p>\n

      How to Prepare for GATE ESE Together in 90 days?<\/h2>\n

      Check out how you can prepare for GATE ESE together in 90 days<\/strong> as given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Phase<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nFocus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Phase 1<\/td>\nNovember<\/td>\nFinish the common technical subjects and Engineering Mathematics. Revise notes weekly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Phase 2<\/td>\nDecember<\/td>\nCover ESE-only topics and General Studies. Solve topic-wise GATE and ESE PYQs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Phase 3<\/td>\nJanuary (till 31 Jan)<\/td>\nFull-length ESE Prelims mocks and revision of common topics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Phase 4<\/td>\n1-5 February<\/td>\nQuick revision, formula sheets and GATE mock tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n