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GATE 2027 Reasoning and Comprehension Syllabus : IIT Madras has published the GATE reasoning and comprehension syllabus 2027 on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The GATE syllabus for reasoning and comprehension includes topics such as expression, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning, among others. Candidates preparing for the GATE exam should check the syllabus and familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, including the marking scheme, types of questions, and duration. The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027.
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Candidates who appeared for the GATE 2027 XH exam must note that the syllabus is compulsory for all XH candidates. This requirement ensures uniformity in preparation and assessment across all individuals taking the XH paper. Read more about the GATE 2027 syllabus Reasoning and Comprehension below.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released the GATE reasoning and comprehension 2027 syllabus on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE syllabus for reasoning and comprehension is updated in the table provided below. The section will not directly test language competence in terms of grammar, vocabulary, etc.; instead, it will focus on critical reasoning, similar to exams like LSAT, GRE, and GMAT, as well as analysis of text and its stylistic and rhetorical structure.
| Chpaters | Topics |
|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | Ability to understand complex language material in short paragraphs and answer questions regarding them. |
Expression | Questions on stylistic and rhetorical aspects of a short passage including corrections or modifications of particular sentences. |
Analytical Reasoning | ability to understand relationships in statements or short passages and being able to draw reasonable conclusions/inferences from them. |
Logical Reasoning | Thinking critically to evaluate or to predict an argument, identify the main and supporting arguments, predict outcomes etc. |
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (Online) |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Papers in GATE 2027 | 30 Papers |
Sections |
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Type of Questions |
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Design of Questions | The questions are designed to test the listed abilities
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Number of Questions | 65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude) |
Distribution of Questions in XH |
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Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
GATE Negative Marking | Two types of MCQs:
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Candidates should review the marking scheme while preparing for the GATE exam, as it outlines the distribution of marks for different question types. The table below presents the marking schemes for the three sections according to the GATE 2027 XH- B1 Exam Pattern.
| Subject | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|
General Aptitude (GA) Marks | 15 |
Compulsory Section | 25 |
Subject Marks | 60 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Total Time* (Minutes) | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd for 1-mark questions and 2/3rd for 2-mark questions.
The Syllabus for GATE 2027 Reasoning and Comprehension includes topics such as expression, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and more.
Yes, the GATE Reasoning and Comprehension Syllabus 2027 has been released online.
To prepare for GATE 2027, candidates should effectively utilise available resources such as the syllabus, weightage, exam pattern, and mock tests.
The weightage for GATE 2027 consists of a total of 100 marks for each paper. General Aptitude (GA) is common for all papers (15 marks), and the rest of the paper covers the respective test paper syllabus (85 marks).
GATE 2027 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
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