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    GATE CSE 2027 - Application Form (Out), Admit Card, Exam Date, Mock Test

    GATE CSE 2027 - Application Form (Out), Admit Card, Exam Date, Mock Test

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    Kanak MukhijaUpdated on 02 Sep 2026, 05:40 PM IST

    GATE CSE 2027: IIT Madras has activated the GATE CSE registration link for 2027. The official website to fill out the GATE 2027 CSE application form is gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The authority will conduct the GATE 2027 examination on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. Candidates appearing for the GATE CSE 2027 paper can check all the latest updates related to the application form, GATE 2027 exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, GOAPS login, admit card, response sheet, answer key, result, scorecard, and cutoff on this page. The GATE CSE admit card will be released before the examination, while the GATE 2027 result will be announced after the completion of the exam. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for the latest announcements regarding the GATE CSE 2027 examination.
    Latest: GATE 2027 Registration Link LIVE

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE Computer Science Engineering Eligibility Criteria
    2. GATE Computer Science Engineering 2027 Application Form
    3. GATE Computer Science Engineering 2027 Syllabus
    4. GATE CSE Subject-Wise Weightage
    5. GATE Computer Science Engineering Exam Pattern
    6. GATE CSE Mock Test 2027
    7. GATE CSE 2027 Question Paper
    8. GATE CSE Answer Key 2027
    9. GATE CSE Result 2027
    10. GATE CSE Cutoff 2027
    11. GATE 2027 CSE Marks vs Rank
    GATE CSE 2027 - Application Form (Out), Admit Card, Exam Date, Mock Test
    GATE CSE 2027 - Syllabus, Question Paper, Mock Test

    GATE Computer Science Engineering 2027 Highlights

    Particulars

    		Details

    Qualifying exam

    GATE 2027

    Exam date

    February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027

    Exam code

    CS

    Exam duration

    3 hours

    Total Questions

    65

    Exam pattern

    1. MCQs

    2. Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

    3. Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATs)

    Marking scheme

    1. +1 for right answer & -⅓ for wrong answer

    2. +2 for right answer & -⅔ for wrong answer

    Number of sections

    Section 1 – General Aptitude

    Section 2 – Mathematics and Computer Science Engineering

    Section-wise weightage

    General Aptitude – 15%

    Mathematics – 15%

    Computer Science Engineering – 70%

    GATE Computer Science Engineering Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates interested in attempting the GATE 2027 CS exam should be aware of the eligibility criteria. The criteria for the GATE 2027 CSE exam are as follows:

    GATE CSE Eligibility Criteria

    Degree/Program

    Qualifying Degree/Examination

    		Description of Eligible CandidatesExpected Year of Completion

    B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm.

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology)

    Appearing or completing graduation

    2027

    Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)

    Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program)

    Appearing or completed PG

    2027

    Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.)

    B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on)

    Completed Section A or the equivalent of such professional courses

    Enrolled Upto 31st May 2014*

    GATE Computer Science Engineering 2027 Application Form

    IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 CSE application form from August 14, 2026. The authority will provide the GATE 2027 CSE application form on gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The last date to submit the GATE 2027 registration with a late fee is September 30, 2026. Only candidates who have completed the GATE 2027 registration can attempt the CS exam. Eligible Candidates had to complete the registration for the GATE 2027 exam before the last date.

    • Registration: Candidates should register for the GATE 2027 by entering details such as their name, address, email id, and contact number. After the GATE 2027 registration is successful, the enrolment ID and password will be generated.

    • Application form filling: While filling out the GATE 2027 application form, candidates have to provide the qualifying exam details, personal information, and educational qualifications.

    • Document upload: The necessary documents, such as a photograph & scanned copy of the signature are required to be uploaded.

    • Registration Fees: The GATE 2027 registration fee must be paid online via credit card/debit card/net banking. Candidates must complete the transaction for the GATE 2027 application form to be successfully submitted.

    • Candidates must save the filled-out application form & payment receipt for future reference.

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    GATE Computer Science Engineering 2027 Syllabus

    Candidates attempting the GATE 2027 exam must thoroughly go through the GATE CSE 2027 syllabus. The complete GATE syllabus pdf is also available on the official website. The detailed GATE 2027 syllabus & the chapter-wise weightage is available below

    GATE CSE 2027 syllabus

    Topics

    Sub Topics

    GATE CSE Syllabus for Digital Logic

    • Boolean algebra

    • Combinational and sequential circuits

    • Minimization

    • Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point)

    GATE CSE Syllabus for Computer Organization and Architecture

    • Machine instructions and addressing modes

    • ALU, data path and control unit

    • Instruction pipelining, pipeline hazards

    • Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode)

    GATE Syllabus for Programming and Data Structures

    • Programming in C

    • Recursion

    • Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs

    GATE Syllabus for Algorithms

    • Searching, sorting, hashing

    • Asymptotic worst case time and space complexity

    • Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide‐and‐conquer

    • Graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths

    GATE Syllabus for Theory of Computation

    • Regular expressions and finite automata

    • Context-free grammars and push-down automata

    • Regular and context-free languages, pumping lemma

    • Turing machines and undecidability

    GATE Syllabus for Compiler Design

    • Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation

    • Runtime environments

    • Intermediate code generation

    • Local optimisation

    • Data flow analyses: constant propagation, liveness analysis, common sub-expression elimination

    GATE Syllabus for Operating System

    • System calls, processes, threads, inter‐process communication, concurrency and synchronization

    • Deadlock

    • CPU and I/O scheduling

    • Memory management and virtual memory

    • File systems

    GATE Syllabus for Databases

    • ER‐model

    • Relational model: relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL. Integrity constraints, normal forms

    • File organization, indexing (e.g., B and B+ trees)

    • Transactions and concurrency control

    GATE Syllabus for Computer Networks

    • Concept of layering


      • OSI and TCP/IP Protocol Stacks; Basics of packet, circuit and virtual circuit switching

    • Data link layer


      • framing, error detection, Medium Access Control, Ethernet bridging

    • Routing protocols:


      • Shortest path, flooding, distance vector and link state routing

      • Fragmentation and IP addressing, IPv4, CIDR notation, Basics of IP support protocols (ARP, DHCP, ICMP), Network Address Translation (NAT)

    • Transport layer:


      • flow control and congestion control, UDP, TCP, sockets; Application layer protocols: DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, Email


    GATE CSE Subject-Wise Weightage

    GATE Topic

    		Expected Weightage in Marks

    Engineering Maths

    14.75

    Database

    7.5

    Theory of Computation

    7.5

    Compiler Design

    2.75

    Computer Organisation & Architecture

    9

    Programming & Data Structures

    10.5

    Algorithms

    8

    Digital Logic

    5.25

    Operating System

    9

    General Aptitude

    15

    Computer Networks

    7.5

    Soft. Engg/ Web Technology

    1.5

    GATE Computer Science Engineering Exam Pattern

    Candidates need to be aware of the GATE CSE 2027 exam pattern before attempting the exam. Being aware of the GATE 2027 exam pattern helps candidates plan their preparation better.

    GATE CSE Exam Pattern 2027

    Particulars

    Details

    Type of Questions

    (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

    (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

    Number of Questions

    10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions

    Distribution of Marks

    General Aptitude: 15 Marks +

    Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks +

    Subject Questions: 72 Marks =

    Total: 100 Marks

    Marking Scheme

    Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks

    Negative Marking

    For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking.

    • 1-mark MCQ, - 1/3 mark deducted for a wrong answer.

    • 2-mark MCQ, -2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

    No negative markings for MSQ or NAT questions.

    GATE 2027 : Number of Questions

    Paper Code

    		General Aptitude (GA) MarksSubject MarksTotal MarksTotal Time (Minutes)

    CS

    15

    85

    100

    180

    GATE CSE 2027 Important Books:

    Candidates should take note of the important books while preparing for the GATE 2027 CSE Exam. The following is a list of the GATE CSE 2027 important books that aspirants can peruse while preparing for the GATE 2027 CSE exam.

    • Digital Logic and Number Representation by Morris Mano

    • Theory of Computer Science: Automata, Languages, and Computation by Mishra K.L.P.

    • GATE Practice Sets by Pearson

    • Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach by Pressman

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    Some topic wise books are also mentioned below

    Best GATE Preparation Books for CSE (Topic-wise)

    TopicGATE Books for CSE

    Algorithm

    Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen

    Database Management Systems

    Database System Concepts by Henry Korth

    Discrete Mathematics

    Discrete Mathematics and its Applications by Kenneth H Rosen

    GATE CSE Mock Test 2027

    The authority will provide the GATE 2027 mock test on the official website. Candidates attempting the GATE 2027 CSE exam must attempt the mock test. The GATE 2027 mock test is a replica of the main GATE 2027 exam. Hence, it helps candidates understand how to attempt the main GATE 2027 exam.

    Along with the GATE 2027 mock test, candidates must also practise the GATE 2027 CSE previous years papers. This will help the candidates understand the type of questions asked in the GATE 2027 exam.

    GATE CSE 2027 Question Paper

    The authority will release the official GATE 2027 question paper for CSE on the official website after the completion of the exam. Candidates must also check the previous years' GATE question papers while preparing.

    GATE CSE Answer Key 2027

    The GATE 2027 CSE provisional answer key will be released on the official website after the exam is concluded. The GATE 2027 answer key encompasses the right answers to the questions asked in the GATE CSE exam 2027. Along with the answer key, the authority will also release the GATE 2027 response sheet. The response sheet of GATE 2027 consists of the answers chosen by the candidates. Hence, using the GATE 2027 CSE answer key & the response sheet, the candidate can estimate their score in the GATE 2027 exam. The authority will release the GATE 2027 final answer key on the official website.

    GATE CSE Result 2027

    The GATE 2027 result will be announced by the authority on March 19, 2027, after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates who have attempted the exam will also be able to check their GATE 2027 CSE rank in the GATE 2027 results. The result will be released in the form of a GATE scorecard. .

    GATE CSE Cutoff 2027

    IIT Madras will announce the GATE 2027 CSE cutoff on its official website. The cutoff of GATE CSE 2027 consists of the opening & closing ranks that candidates need to obtain to gain admission into the participating institutes. The GATE cutoff 2027 for Computer Science Engineering will be given below. The previous year GATE CSE cutoff is available here.

    Previous Year GATE Cutoff for CSE

    CategoryGATE Cutoff 2025 for CSE

    General

    29

    OBC

    26

    SC/ST/PH

    20.2


    CategoryGATE Cutoff 2024 for CSE

    General

    27.6

    OBC

    24.8

    SC/ST/PH

    18.4

    GATE 2027 CSE Marks vs Rank

    Candidates can check their GATE 2027 marks vs rank for CSE using the table below. This helps candidates understand the marks required for the candidates to obtain the necessary rank.

    GATE 2027 Marks vs Rank (Expected)

    RankMarks



    CSE

    1-10

    85+

    10-50

    75-80

    50-100

    72-75

    100-200

    68-72

    200-500

    62-68

    500-1000

    56-62

    1000-2000

    50-56

    2000-5000

    40-50

    5000-10000

    32-40

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the GATE 2027 CSE exam date?
    A:

    The GATE Exam dates are on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. 

    Q: What is the GATE CSE cutoff for IIT?
    A:

    The GATE CSE cutoff for IIT is approximately 410 to 800. 

    Q: How to prepare for GATE CSE 2027 exam?
    A:

    Candidates attempting the GATE 2027 exam must be thorough with the GATE 2026 syllabus & practice the previous years papers to effectively complete their GATE 2027 CSE exam preparation.

    Q: What is the GATE CSE paper code?
    A:

    The paper code for GATE 2027 Computer Science Engineering is CS.

    Q: When will the GATE CSE 2027 result be released?
    A:

    The authority will announce the GATE 2027 result on March 19, 2027.

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