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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 |
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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
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There is no fixed GATE score that guarantees admission to JEC Jabalpur. The required score varies every year depending on the branch, number of applicants, category, and cutoff trends. As an OBC candidate, you may receive category benefits if applicable. It is advisable to aim for a high GATE
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Starting your GATE preparation in the first year is the ultimate advantage. You should focus on building a rock-solid foundation by mastering core first-year subjects (like Engineering Mathematics and basic Sciences), aligning your daily studies with your college curriculum, and consistently practicing General Aptitude to secure a
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The official GATE 2027 syllabus has not been released yet. However, the Heat Transfer syllabus is expected to remain similar to previous years. It generally includes:
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With a GATE score of around 400, admission to M.Tech (IT) depends on your qualifying paper, category, institute, and the cutoff of the participating colleges.
You may have chances in some NITs, IIITs, state universities, and other institutes, while admission to top IITs may be more competitive.
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