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    GATE 2027 Exam Schedule Out: Check Branch-Wise Exam Dates Before You Start Preparing

    GATE 2027 Exam Schedule Out: Check Branch-Wise Exam Dates Before You Start Preparing

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 23 Aug 2026, 09:36 AM IST

    GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: IIT Madras has announced the GATE exam 2027 exam dates on the official website. 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. Candidates can refer to the complete GATE exam date 2027 on this page. The GATE 2027 registration will start on August 27, 2026. 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 GATE exam syllabus has been updated online. The GATE 2026 exam registration will be available till September 27, 2026 (without any late fee).

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE Exam 2027 Schedule
    2. GATE 2027 Application Fee
    3. GATE 2027 Distribution of marks in various test papers
    4. GATE 2027 Highlights
    GATE 2027 Exam Schedule Out: Check Branch-Wise Exam Dates Before You Start Preparing
    GATE 2027 Exam Schedule Out: Check Branch-Wise Exam Dates Before You Start Preparing

    GATE Exam 2027 Schedule

    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.

    GATE Exam Date 2027

    EventsDatesDay

    Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

    August 14, 2026

    August 27, 2026

    Friday

    Thursday

    GATE last date to apply 2027

    September 21, 2026

    September 27, 2026

    Monday

    Sunday

    Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration (with late fee)

    September 30, 2026

    October 5, 2026

    Wednesday

    Monday

    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 Exam Date 2027

    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 27, 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.

    GATE 2027 Application Fee

    CategoryRegular PeriodDuring 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

    GATE 2027 Distribution of marks in various test papers

    Paper CodeGeneral AptituteSubject Common SectionSubject SectionsTotal 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

    GATE 2027 Highlights

    • 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)

    Q: When will the GATE 2027 exam be held?
    A:

    The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027. 

    Q: When will the GATE 2027 Registration will start?
    A:

    The GATE 2027 application form will start on August 27, 2026.

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