GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: IIT Madras has announced the GATE exam 2027 exam dates on the official portal. gate2027.iitm.ac.in. As per the schedule, the GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2026. The candidates can refer to the complete schedule of GATE 2027 exam dates on this page. The GATE 2027 registration will start on August 14, 2026 on Friday. To beef up the examination process and ensure greater security, IIT Madras has introduced the Digilocker-based registration with facial authentication this year. The revised syllabus of GATE 2027 has been updated online. The GATE 2026 exam registration will be available till September 21, 2026 (without any late fee).
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GATE 2027 introduces a new Robotics & Automation (RA) test paper. Additionally, Textile Engineering & Fibre Science will be offered as XE9: Textile Engineering & Fibre Science under the XE sectional paper.
The GATE 2027 registration portal opens on August 14, 2026.
The GATE 2027 exam will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.
The part of the photo ID with your photo and your details like name, date of birth (DOB), and ID number should be uploaded. If the details are spread over two pages (that is, backside of the Photo ID) then both (front and backside) pages in a single PDF must be uploaded.
The authority has announced the GATE 2027 exam schedule on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE exam schedule 2027 in the table below.
| Events | Dates | Day |
|---|---|---|
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | August 14, 2026 | Friday |
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration (without late fee) | September 21, 2026 | Monday |
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration (with late fee) | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday |
Opening Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | October 14, 2026 | Wednesday |
Closing Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | October 21, 2026 | Wednesday |
GATE 2027 City Allotment notification | January 4, 2026 | Monday |
GATE 2027 Examinations | February 6, 2027 | Saturday |
February 7, 2027 | Sunday | |
February 13, 2027 | Saturday | |
February 14, 2027 | Sunday | |
February 20, 2027 | Saturday | |
February 21, 2027 | Sunday | |
GATE 2027 Result | March 19, 2027 |
GATE 2026 Registration Start Dates: The authority has announced the GATE exam registration dates 2027 on July 20, 2026. As per the update, the registration for GATE 2027 will commence on August 14, 2026. The Indian nationals may need to register through DigiLocker, for other nationals they must first register by providing full name (as per the valid photo ID, which candidate MUST bring in original while appearing for GATE 2027 examination at the examination centre), a valid email address, mobile number and by choosing a password.
| Category | Regular Period | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
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 |
| Paper Code | General Aptitute | Subject Common Section | Subject Sections | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions related to Engineering Mathematics (13 marks) are specific to the paper, and are included in all AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, and PI paper marks. | 15 | 85 | - | 100 |
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | 85 | - | 100 |
AR: Part A is Common. Part B1 or B2 can be selected during the exam. B1 - Architecture B2 - Planning | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 |
GE: A is Common. It's possible to choose between part B1 or B2 in the exam. B1 is about surveying and mapping, while B2 is concerned with image processing and analysis.B1 is concerned with surveying and mapping, and B2 with image processing and analysis. | 15 | 55 | 30 | 100 |
GG: Part A is Common.Common is GG: Part A. It is necessary to select either Part B1 or B2 with the application. B1 - Geology B2 - Geophysics | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 |
RA: Part A is Common. Part B1 or B2 can be selected during the exam. B1 - Electrical B2 – Mechanical | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 |
XE: XE0 (Engineering Mathematics) is a common section. Applicants must select at most TWO of the sections XE1 – XE9 during the exam. | 15 | 15 | 2 × 35 = 70 | 100 |
Mostly, XH: XH0 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is a regular section. Applicants are required to choose their section from XH1 – XH6 when they apply for the position. | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 |
XL: XL0 (Chemistry) is a common section. Applicants must select at most TWO of the sections XL1 – XL5 during the exam. | 15 | 25 | 2 × 30 = 60 | 100 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) is the Organizing Institute (OI) for GATE 2027. The official website of GATE 2027 is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
GATE 2027 will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) and will be held for 30 test papers.
GATE 2027 Test Paper Syllabus has been updated. Applicants are requested to check the syllabus.
Please note the changes in paper codes for sectional papers XE, XH, XL from GATE 2027.
GATE 2027 has added a new test paper that is related to Robotics & Automation (RA). Candidates must remember that the TEF Science paper will be part of a sectional paper of GATE 2027 XE9 (XE: TEFS).
GATE 2027 Test Papers will be given in English.
Every UG Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities degree program (3rd year and above) student/graduate from an affiliated college/institute or recognized university is eligible to appear for GATE 2027 exam.
Candidate who is studying in the 5th/6th/7th Semester or above Semester of M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry) or obtained M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry) Degree is also eligible for appearing in the GATE 2027 Examination.
It is recommended to register in DigiLocker (verified) to have a smooth process during application registration and at the exam centres.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2026.
The GATE 2027 application form will start on August 14, 2026.
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The official GATE 2027 syllabus has not been released yet. However, the Heat Transfer syllabus is expected to remain similar to previous years. It generally includes:
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