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GATE 2027 - IIT Madras is conducting the GATE 2027 application form filling process from September 2 to 27, without any late fee. Candidates can access the GATE 2027 registration link from the official site, gat2027.iitm.ac.in. It is mandatory to have the DigiLocker account to apply for the exam. The GATE registration 2027 fee is Rs 1000 for SC/ST/female applicants. For others, it is Rs 2000 per paper. Candidates who have completed or are pursuing a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for the examination. The last date to submit the GATE application form 2027 is September 27, without any late fee. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering exam will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. Read the entire article to know all about the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 exam date, eligibility, registration, syllabus and more.
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IIT Madras has launched the official Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Along with the same, candidates can check the complete syllabus and download the GATE 2027 brochure online. Candidates must check the GATE 2027 official website for all the GATE exam latest news and updates.
Aspirants can now download the official GATE exam notification from the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The GATE 2027 notification includes information regarding eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, registration, exam cities, admit card, results, and more. They must download the GATE exam notification to know the complete exam details.
The GATE 2027 exam dates are announced online by IIT Madras on July 20. The GATE 2027 conducted by IIT Madras. The previously organized GATE in 1985, 1991, 1997, 2003, 2011, and 2019 for IIT Madras.
| Exam full Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
|---|---|
Short name | GATE |
GATE 2027 conducted by which IIT | IIT Madras |
| GATE 2027 official website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Frequency of conduct | Once a year |
Level of exam | National Level Exam |
Language | English |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of exam | Online |
Duration of exam | 3 hours |
Mode of counselling | Online |
Participating colleges | 987 |
The authority has released the GATE 2027 schedule on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE 2027 registration last date in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of GATE 2027 Notification | July 20, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 application form start date | September 2, 2026 |
| Last date for GATE 2027 registration | |
| GATE application form 2027 last date with a late fee | |
| GATE 2027 application form correction window | October 14 to 21, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | January 4, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 admit card release date | First week of January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 exam date | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| GATE Result Date | March 19, 2027 |
Aspirants who are looking forward to GATE 2027 can find the information regarding the eligibility criteria, preparation, syllabus, exam pattern and more here. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a state level entrance examination conducted for admission to M.Tech courses offered at top engineering colleges in India. Candidates who have completed or are in the 3rd year/ higher of their Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology will be able to appear for the GATE 2027. To prepare for the GATE entrance exam, candidates must focus on the exam syllabus and paper pattern. Moreover, candidates must solve the GATE question paper for self-assessment and identify the high-weightage topics. GATE 2027 conducted by IIT Madras, is expected to be one of the most competitive exams for M.Tech admissions in India.
The exam conducting body has released the GATE 2027 application form on the official GOAPS portal. The online registration has been commenced on September 2, 2026, and the GATE 2027 registration last date September 27, 2026, without any late fee.
Visit the official GATE 2027 website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Register online by entering name, email ID, and mobile number.
Enrollment ID and Password will be generated after registration.
Fill in GATE 2027 application form with personal, academic, and primary communication details.
Select the GATE exam paper, exam city, and other preferences.
Upload the scanned copy of photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the GATE registration fee (₹1000 for Female/SC/ST/PwD and ₹2000 for other candidates, including foreign nationals).
Submit the GATE application form.
Print the confirmation page for future use
Candidates can check the category wise GATE registration fee 2027 in the table below.
| Category | Regular with late fee | Extended period fee |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) | Rs 1000 | Rs 1500 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) | Rs 2000 | Rs 2500 |
Candidates should upload the below documents while filling the GATE 2027 online forms
| Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,11,719 | 7,97,434 | ~1.3–1.5 lakh |
| 2025 | 9,36,019 | 7,47,319 | 1,41,802 |
| 2024 | 8,26,239 | 6,53,292 | 1,29,268 |
| 2023 | 6,70,256 | 5,17,729 | 97,928 |
| 2022 | 8,45,432 | 5,97,030 | 1,12,678 |
| 2021 | 8,82,684 | 7,11,542 | 1,26,813 |
| 2020 | 8,58,890 | 6,85,088 | 1,28,780 |
The authority has released the GATE eligibility 2027 on the official website. The eligibility of GATE 2027 consists of age, nationality, education qualification, and more.
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. NRIs who fulfil the eligibility criteria can also appear for GATE 2027.
Education qualification: Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognized board can apply for the exam.
Age limit: There is no age restriction to appear for the GATE exam 2027.
GOAPS 2027 is the online application processing system, where students can generate GATE 2027 login. The authority will activate the GOAPS link on the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE GOAPS 2027 portal will be used to download the admit card, filling the form and checking the results online. GATE 2027 aspirants must create a GATE GOAPS login. The detailed step-by-step procedure to activate the GATE 2027 registration login is as follows
Open the GATE 2027 official website.
Click on the “New Candidate Registration” link
Enter the required information
Create a password of your choice
Click on the submit button to complete the registration process to activate the GOAPS 2027 login
IIT Madras will start the GATE 2027 application form correction process on October 14, 2026. The GATEform correction process allows candidates to edit any incorrect details entered in the application form. Candidates will be able to access the form correction process through GOAPS 2027. However, to make the correction, candidates have to pay requisite fee; also they will be allowed to edit only a few details during the GATE 2027 form correction process. Below are the list that can be edited during the form correction process.
Name of the candidate
Date of Birth
Gender
Category
Country of Residence
Parent/Guardian’s Mobile Number
Correspondence Address
Exam centre and exam city details
Qualifying Degree Details
| Primary paper Code | Secondary Paper Code |
|---|---|
| AE | CE, ME, XE |
| AG | CE |
| AR | CE, GE |
| BM | BT, IN |
| BT | BM, XL |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| CH | ES, PE, XE |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, RA, ST, ME |
| CY | XE, XL |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH, RA |
| ES | CE, CH, GE |
| EY | XL |
| GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| GG | GE |
| IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE, RA, CS |
| MN | - |
| MT | XE |
| NM | CE, ME, XE |
| PE | CH |
| PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| PI | ME, XE |
| RA | EE, ME, DA, CS |
| ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, NM, PH, PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, EY |
Candidates can check the GATE 2027 IIT Madras syllabus online. There are separate syllabus for each paper. GATE 2027 syllabus will consist of topics that are important to prepare for the test. Below is the GATE syllabus for CSE, Mechanical, Civil, ECE, Biotechnology, and more.
| GATE Paper | GATE exam syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
GATE Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology | |
Candidates can check the GATE exam pattern 2027 online. The exam pattern of GATE 2027 consist of marking scheme, mode of exam, types of questions, distribution of marks, and more. GATE 2027 exam will be conducted online for three hours. Below is the exam pattern of GATE.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode of GATE exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
GATE exam duration | 3 hours |
Number of papers | 31 papers |
Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidates selected subject |
Types of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Question (MSQs) Numerical Answer Types (NAT) |
Number of questions | 60 Question: General Aptitude (10 Questions) Selected Subject (55 Questions) |
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | 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 marks: 100 (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
Marking Scheme | Question carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
Negative Marking |
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Below are the list of GATE books candidates can refer for the preparation.
| Subject | Books Name |
|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | |
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | |
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | |
Electrical Engineering (EE) | |
Civil Engineering |
IITM GATE exam authorities will release the official mock test for GATE 2027 on the official website. GATE exam mock test helps in understanding the difficulty level and examination pattern in a better way. Aspirants will be able to download the GATE 2027 mock test to practice effectively, which will eventually help them in improving the scores. In addition to the GATE 2027 mock test, candidates can access the previous year's GATE exam question papers for better preparation.
Candidates planning to appear for GATE 2027 must have a proper preparation plan to crack the exam in single shot. A good preparation strategy will help to secure a good rank in GATE. Here we have provided a few GATE preparation tips.
Aspirants can follow the past year GATE syllabus to know the important topics for exam preparation.
Make a schedule for GATE exam preparation other than academics.
Make a list of topics that you find tough. Seek help from faculty on those topics and clear the concepts.
Gather the required resources such as books, study materials, and previous year question papers.
Follow the success tips of GATE toppers to create your own path.
Attempt the GATE mock test regularly to get familiar with the online test and improve your time management skills.
Solve the previous year's questions of GATE once a week.
IIT Madras will release the admit card for GATE 2027 exam in January 2027. It is a mandatory document that all candidates must bring on the exam day. GATE exam hall ticket contains GATE 2027 exam date, time, venue, and basic details of candidates. Only candidates who will produce the admit card on the exam day will be granted entry to the exam hall. The autgorities will not send the GATE 2027 admit card.
IIT Madaras will release the GATE exam answer key in the last week of February 2027 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE 2027 answer key link will also be updated on this page. Candidates will be able to use the GATE exam answer key 2027 to calculate their probable score. Furthermore, candidates can also challenge the GATE 2027 answer key in case of any error in the key with relevant supporting documents. Steps to download the GATE 2027 answer key are mentioned below.
Visit the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Click on the GATE 2027 answer key link
Enter the GATE enrolment ID/email ID and password
Download the GATE exam answer key pdf
Candidates can download the GATE response sheet 2027 from the official website. The response sheet of GATE 2027 comprises the responses of candidates. To download the GATE 2027 response sheet, candidates need to provide their GOAPS login credentials. Steps to download the response sheet is provided below.
Visit GATE 2027 official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Click on the GATE 2027 response sheet link
Provide the GOAPS login details
Download the response sheet of GATE 2027
IIT Madras will release the GATE 2027 question paper pdf on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The question papers of GATE 2027 will be published alongside the GATE 2027 answer key, providing candidates with valuable resources to review their performance and understand the exam pattern
IIT Madras will declare the result of GATE 2027 on March 19. Candidates can check their performance such as marks obtained, GATE score, and qualifying status in the GATE exam results. They can use their GATE 2027 scores for M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitment, and others. From January 1, 2028 onward, GATE scorecards will not be issued. The validity of GATE scorecard is 3 years. Below are the steps to download GATE score card.
Open the GATE 2027 official website and click on the download scorecard link.
Click on the GATE scorecard 2027 link.
Log in using your GATE enrollment ID and password.
The GATE scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
Download and take a printout of it.
One score, five different routes forward
| Pathway | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. | IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs |
| Direct PhD | IITs, IISc, NITs |
| PSU Jobs | ONGC, BHEL, IOCL, NTPC, PGCIL |
| Research Fellowships | JRF, ISRO/DRDO Sponsorships |
| Study Abroad | NUS, NTU (Singapore), TU Munich (Germany) |
How many specializations exist within each discipline
| Discipline | Number of Specialisations | Example Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | ~65 | Remote Sensing, Geotechnical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | ~45 | Process Systems Engineering, Biochemical Engineering |
| Computer Science | ~55 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Science |
| Electronics & Communication | ~55 | VLSI Design, Signal Processing |
| Electrical Engineering | ~65 | Power Systems, Microelectronics |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~65 | Thermal Engineering, Robotics |
| Instrumentation Engineering | ~25 | Biomedical Instrumentation, Process Control |
| GATE Score | Admission Chances |
|---|---|
| 850+ | Almost every IIT & top specializations |
| 800–850 | Excellent chances in top IITs |
| 750–800 | Safe for most IITs |
| 700–750 | Good chances in many IITs |
| 650–700 | Mostly newer IITs & later rounds |
| Below 650 | Depends on category, specialization & COAP rounds |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates can start the preparation for GATE when they are in the third year of graduation.
No, GATE is conducted once a year.
Candidates can crack the GATE exam in 3 months with the right preparation strategy. However, it is important that candidates have a good understanding of the topics mentioned in the exam syllabus.
The GATE 2027 exam is released online. It will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted by IIT Madras.
The GATE 2027 examination is expected to be conducted by IIT Madras
The GATE 2027 CSE syllabus is released along with the brochure.
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