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The GATE 2028 official notification will be released in July 2027. IIT Delhi is expected to conduct the GATE exam 2028. Interested candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities. The exam authorities will release the GATE application form in August 2027.
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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level entrance exam conducted to get admission into postgraduate programs like M.Tech and PhD. The GATE 2028 is expected to be scheduled in February 2028. In this article, Careers360 will discuss GATE 2028 dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation tips, and more.
Particulars | Details |
Full Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Conducting Body | IIT Delhi |
Exam Level | National-Level Exam |
Exam Mode | Online |
Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
The conducting body will release the GATE important dates on the official website. Below are the GATE exam dates based on the previous year:
Event | Dates |
GATE Official Notification | August 2027 |
Application Start Date | August 2027 |
Application End Date(Without late fee) | September 2027 |
Application End Date(With late fee) | October 2027 |
GATE Admit Card | January 2028 |
GATE Exam Date | February 2028 |
Result Date | March 2028 |
Candidates need to check the eligibility requirements before applying for the form. The IITD will release the requirements with the information brochure on the official website. Below are the GATE eligibility criteria based on previous years:
Applicants must be citizens of India.
There is no age limit.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in fields like Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
Candidates in their third year can also apply for GATE 2028.
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The GATE application form will be released on the official website. Candidates can fill out the application form for GATE from the website. Below are the steps candidates should follow to fill out the application form correctly:
Step 1: Visit the GATE official website.
Step 2: Click on the application form on the Home page.
Step 3: Log in using your personal details and create an ID and password.
Step 4: Again, log in using the credentials.
Step 5: Start filling out the application form using personal and academic details.
Step 6: Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature.
Step 7: Pay the application fees and submit the form.
The IIT Delhi will upload the GATE exam pattern on the official website. The GATE exam pattern includes a computer-based test consisting of 65 questions to be completed in 3 hours. Candidates can check the GATE exam pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Mode |
Duration | 3 hours |
Number of Questions | 65 (10 General Aptitude and 55 Subject) |
Question Type | MCQ, MSQ, and NAT |
Marks | 100 |
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (XE includes the Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
Marking Scheme | 1-mark and 2-mark question |
Negative Marking | ⅓ for 1-mark questions and ⅔ for 2-marks question |
The GATE syllabus consists of three main sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and subject-specific technical papers. General Aptitude includes verbal ability, numerical ability, and reasoning. Engineering Mathematics covers topics like linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, and probability. The subject-specific syllabus varies by discipline, with detailed topics for engineering, science, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields. Candidates can download the complete official syllabus for their chosen papers from the GATE 2028 official website to start preparation.
The GATE previous year question paper helps students to prepare for the GATE exam. The GATE question papers with solutions help candidates to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, work environment, and time management. The conducting body will release all the previous year's question papers for all papers on the official website. Candidates can find the direct link to download the GATE previous year question papers for 2025:
GATE Question Paper 2025 | |
GATE 2025 XH-CH3 Question Paper with Answer Key | |
Candidate should follow these preparation tips to perform good in their respective exams:
Understand the Syllabus: Candidates should be able to understand the syllabus and prioritise high-weightage topics.
Analyse Exam Pattern: Candidates should be able to familiarise themselves with question types, the marking scheme, and the time schedule.
Create a study plan: Students should create and set daily, weekly, and monthly reminders and goals. The goals should cover different topics in your syllabus.
Practice Regularly: candidates should revise regularly after reading and setting goals. Students should take mock tests to improve time management and speed.
Referring to books and previous year question papers: Students should refer to books, online lectures and previous year question papers.
Subject | Book Title | Author(s) |
Engineering Mathematics | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | Erwin Kreyszig |
Higher Engineering Mathematics | B.S. Grewal | |
Computer Science (CS) | Computer Organisation and Architecture | Carl Hamacher |
Digital Logic and Computer Design | M. Morris Mano | |
Theory of Computation | John E. Hopcroft, Jeffrey Ullman | |
Introduction to Algorithms | Thomas H. Cormen | |
The C Programming Language | Dennis Ritchie | |
Electrical Engineering | Electrical Machines | P.S. Bimbhra |
Network Analysis | M.E. Van Valkenburg | |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Thermodynamics | P.K. Nag |
Fluid Mechanics | R.K. Bansal | |
Civil Engineering | Strength of Materials | R.K. Rajput |
Fluid Mechanics | Modi & Seth | |
Electronics & Communication | Network Analysis | Van Valkenburg |
Electronic Devices and Circuits | David A. Bell |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2028 will be conducted in a computer-based test.
The application fee is INR 1000 for female and SC/ST/PWD students and INR 2000 for all other candidates(including foreign candidates).
The GATE 2028 will be conducted in February 2028.
The IIT Delhi will conduct the GATE for the 2028-29 session.
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