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GATE Subjects List 2027 - IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 subjects list on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates must know their subjects and the available combinations before GATE 2027 registration. Aspirants must refer to the list of GATE subjects along with the test paper codes. The authority will commence the GATE 2027 registration from August 14, 2026. Candidates can find the detailed list of subjects and information about the latest two paper combinations on this page. The GATE 2027 exam will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. Knowing the right test paper codes will enable the candidates to choose the desired subjects during the GATE 2027 registration. The authority will conduct the GATE exam in online mode.
Candidates must be aware of the GATE exam subjects list to avoid confusion while filling up the application form. Along with the complete list of subjects, candidates must also be aware of the test paper codes for the GATE 2027 exam. The authority published the GATE syllabus and exam pattern for all 30 papers on the official website. The GATE exam is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs at IITs, IISc, and other premier institutes and to secure jobs at various PSUs. The table below comprises the list of GATE subjects 2027 along with their paper codes.
| Code | GATE Test Paper | Code | GATE Test Paper |
| AE | Aerospace Engineering | GG | Geology & Geophysics |
| AG | Agricultural Engineering | IN | Instrumentation Engineering |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | MA | Mathematics |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering | ME | Mechanical Engineering |
| BT | Biotechnology | MN | Mining Engineering |
| CE | Civil Engineering | MT | Metallurgical Engineering |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | NM | Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering |
| CS | Computer Science & Information Technology | PE | Petroleum Engineering |
| CY | Chemistry | PH | Physics |
| DA | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | PI | Production & Industrial Engineering |
| EC | Electronics & Communication Engineering | RA | Robotics & Automation (New Paper Added) |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | ST | Statistics |
| ES | Environmental Science & Engineering | XE | Engineering Sciences |
| EY | Ecology and Evolution | XH | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| GE | Geomatics Engineering | XL | Life Sciences |
XH Paper Sections | Code |
Reasoning and Comprehension (Compulsory) 25 marks | B1 |
Any of the following Optional Subjects (60 marks) | |
Economics | C1 |
English | C2 |
Linguistics | C3 |
Philosophy | C4 |
Psychology | C5 |
Sociology | C6 |
XE Paper Sections | Code | XL Paper Sections | Code |
Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A | Chemistry (Compulsory) | P |
Fluid Mechanics | B | Biochemistry | Q |
Materials Science | C | Botany | R |
Solid Mechanics | D | Microbiology | S |
Thermodynamics | E | Zoology | T |
Polymer Science and Engineering | F | Food Technology | U |
Food Technology | G | ||
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H |
The authority allows candidates to appear in either one or two GATE test papers. However, candidates who want to attempt the GATE 2027 exam for 2 papers can only choose from the predetermined combinations available. The two-paper combination allows candidates to choose a primary paper and a secondary paper, with some restrictions to allow flexibility and greater opportunity for candidates. The authority carefully prepares the GATE two-paper combination to make it academically meaningful. Candidates appearing for two papers have to make their choices of the two papers out of the given combinations only. Students can check the table below to know the GATE 2027 paper combinations. The second paper codes available based on the candidate’s choice of the first paper are updated below.
Code of the first paper | Code of the second paper |
AE | GE |
AG | XE |
AR | GG, XE |
BM | DA, EE, XE |
BT | ES, EY, CS, DA |
CE | DA, TF, EE |
CH | CY, XL, DA |
CS | XE, BT, EE, ME |
CY | CH, XH |
DA | BM, CE, IN, CH, MT, BT, XH, GE |
EC | XL |
EE | BM, XL, CS, CE |
ES | BT, EY |
EY | BT, MA, ES |
GE | MN, XE, AE, DA |
GG | AR, MN, XE |
IN | DA |
MA | EY |
ME | CS |
MN | GE, GG |
MT | PI, DA |
NM | XE |
PE | XE |
PH | XL |
PI | MT |
TF | XE, CE |
XE | AG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF |
XH | DA, CY |
XL | CH, EE, PH, EC |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are a total of 30 GATE exam papers. The newest addition to the GATE exam papers is the Energy Science optional paper under the Engineering Sciences.
No, candidates who wish to appear for 2 GATE papers can do so by selecting their choice of papers from the two-paper combination list however, candidates do not need to appear for two GATE exam subjects compulsorily.
There is no such easy subject for the GATE exam. With a proper preparation strategy, conceptual clarity and rigorous practice, candidates can crack the GATE 2027 exam for any subject.
Yes, Candidates can appear for two GATE papers. The authority provides the GATE two-paper combination for candidates to choose their primary and secondary papers.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student,
A two year gap after b tech is not automatically affect your career negatively, especially if you have used this time productively to prepare for GATE. Many students take one or two years to prepare for competition examinations, and employers or University generally understand this provided you can
Yes, you can apply for GATE if you satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for the examination. GATE is open to eligible Indian and foreign nationals from approved countries. Since you are currently studying in India, your nationality alone does not automatically make you ineligible. It is advisable to check the
Hello Dear Student,
The GATE cutoff varies widely by subject paper and candidate category (General, OBC, SC/ST). For instance, the general category qualifying mark for Computer Science (CSE) was 27.6 in 2025 and 25.0 in 2024, while Mechanical Engineering (ME) was 35.8 in 2025.
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Hello Student,
The topic wise mark distribution for GATE 2027 has not been officially released. GATE does not prescript fixed marks for each topic. The weightage varies every year independence on the question paper.
Please mention your GATE paper/branch (such as CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, DA, etc.), and we
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, you can appear for the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper even if you have a B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering , provided you meet the GATE eligibility criteria.
However, qualifying GATE ME does not automatically make you eligible for PSU jobs .
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