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    GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus 2027 (Out) - Check Topic Wise Syllabus Weightage

    GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus 2027 (Out) - Check Topic Wise Syllabus Weightage

    Team Careers360Updated on 22 Jul 2026, 10:44 AM IST

    GATE Thermodynamics syllabus 2027- IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 Thermodynamics syllabus on the official GATE website. Thermodynamics is an important part of the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) 2027 syllabus and carries significant weightage in the examination. Candidates preparing for GATE 2027 should thoroughly study all the topics prescribed in the latest syllabus. The GATE Thermodynamics syllabus 2027 includes Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Properties of Pure Substances, Thermodynamic Relations, Thermodynamic Cycles, and Ideal Gas Mixtures. Aspirants are advised to refer to the updated syllabus PDF and exam pattern while planning their preparation for GATE 2027. The GATE examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
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    1. GATE 2027 Thermodynamics Syllabus
    2. GATE Thermodynamics Exam Pattern 2027
    3. GATE Preparation Tips 2027
    GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus 2027 (Out) - Check Topic Wise Syllabus Weightage
    GATE Thermodynamics syllabus 2027

    The Thermodynamics subject is one of the optional subjects in the Engineering Sciences(XE) paper of the GATE 2027 exam. The paper code for Thermodynamics is XE-E. The authorities will prepare the GATE question paper as per the thermodynamics syllabus. Candidates must be thorough with all the topics mentioned in the GATE syllabus will ensure high scores in the exam. Along with the syllabus, candidates must check the GATE 2027 exam pattern. Candidates can check the detailed topics-wise GATE thermodynamics syllabus 2027 in this article.

    GATE 2027 Thermodynamics Syllabus

    IIT Madras has published the GATE thermodynamics syllabus 2027 PDF on the official website. The Engineering Mathematics section is compulsory and holds 15% weightage. The topic-wise GATE thermodynamics syllabus as per this year's notification is provided in the table below.

    GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus

    ChaptersTopics

    Basics Concepts

    Continuum, microscopic and macroscopic approaches; Thermodynamic systems (closed and open); Thermodynamic properties, state and equilibrium; State postulate for simple compressible substances, paths and processes on property diagrams; Concepts of heat and work, different modes of work; Zeroth law of thermodynamics, concept of temperature.

    First Law of Thermodynamics

    Concept of energy and various forms of energy; internal energy, enthalpy; specific heats; first law applied to elementary processes, closed systems and control volumes, steady and unsteady flow analysis

    Second Law of Thermodynamics

    Limitations of the first law of thermodynamics, concepts of heat engines and heat pumps/refrigerators, Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements and their equivalence; reversible and irreversible processes; Carnot cycle and Carnot principles/theorems; thermodynamic temperature scale; Clausius inequality and concept of entropy; microscopic interpretation of entropy, the principle of increase of entropy, T-s diagrams; second law analysis of control volume; availability and irreversibility; third law of thermodynamics

    Properties of Pure Substances

    Thermodynamic properties of pure substances in solid, liquid and vapor phases; P-v-T behaviour of simple compressible substances, Concept of triple point and critical point; Ideal and real gases, ideal gas equation of state and van der Waals equation of state.

    Thermodynamic Relations

    TdS relations, Helmholtz and Gibbs functions, Gibbs relations, Maxwell relations, Joule-Thomson coefficient, coefficient of volume expansion, adiabatic and isothermal compressibilities, Clapeyron and Clapeyron-Clausius equations

    Entropy

    Clausius inequality and concept of entropy, causes of irreversibility; Entropy generation, the principle of increase of entropy, T-s diagrams; Isentropic process and isentropic efficiency; Second law analysis of system and control volume; Second law efficiency; Concept of third law of thermodynamics.

    Thermodynamic Cycles

    Carnot vapor cycle, ideal Rankine cycle, Rankine reheat cycle, air-standard Otto cycle, airstandard Diesel cycle, air-standard Brayton cycle, vapor-compression refrigeration cycle

    Mixtures of Ideal Gases

    Dalton’s and Amagat’s laws, properties of ideal gas mixtures, air-water vapor mixtures and simple thermodynamic processes involving them; specific and relative humidities, dew point and wet bulb temperature, adiabatic saturation temperature, psychrometric chart.

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    GATE Thermodynamics Exam Pattern 2027

    Candidates aspiring for the GATE thermodynamics (XE-E) paper must check the exam pattern to familiarise themselves with the question paper format. The authority has released the GATE 2027 thermodynamics exam pattern on the official website. It is important to note that candidates who opt for XE paper have to choose any two subjects.

    GATE Engineering Sciences Exam Pattern 2027

    Particulars

    Details

    Examination Mode

    Computer Based Test (Online)

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Section

    • General Aptitude (GA)

    • Engineering Mathematics (XE-A)

    • Thermodynamics (XE-E)

    • Additional section opted for by the student

    Type of Questions

    • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)

    • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

    Total Marks

    100 Marks

    Marking Scheme

    All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks

    GATE Negative Marking

    • MCQs - 1 mark for each correct answer; 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

    • MCQs - 2 marks for each correct answer; 2/3 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response.

    • No negative marking for MSQ & NAT.

    • No partial marking for MSQ type questions.

    GATE Thermodynamics - Other Optional Papers

    As per this year's GATE thermodynamics paper pattern, candidates have to select an additional GATE exam paper along with thermodynamics. Candidates can check the list of subjects available alongside thermodynamics to appear for the GATE 2027 exam below. The following table will be updated soon after the official announcement.

    List of optional subjects under Engineering Sciences

    Subjects

    GATE Syllabus

    Polymer Science and Technology

    GATE Polymer Science and Technology syllabus

    Solid Mechanics

    GATE Solid Mechanics syllabus

    Fluid Mechanics

    GATE Fluid Mechanics syllabus

    Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

    GATE Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences syllabus

    Material Science

    GATE syllabus for Material science

    Food Technology

    GATE Food Technology syllabus

    Energy Science_

    GATE Preparation Tips 2027

    Candidates preparing for the upcoming GATE 2027 exam can check the GATE preparation tips. The preparation tips will help candidates prepare for the exam strategically.

    • Understand the GATE 2027 exam pattern and syllabus before starting the preparation.

    • Create a study pattern and follow it rigorously.

    • Know the high-weightage topics of the GATE 2027 syllabus and pay special attention to them.

    • Pick the Correct Reference Materials

    • Know your strengths and work on weaker areas.

    • Attempt mock tests to know the paper pattern.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who will conduct GATE 2027?
    A:

    IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam in online mode. 

    Q: Is the GATE 2027 thermodynamics syllabus released?
    A:

    Yes, the GATE thermodynamics syllabus 2027 has been released on the official website, gate2027.iitg.ac.in.

    Q: What is the syllabus of thermodynamics for GATE?
    A:

    The GATE thermodynamics syllabus comprises 7 chapters including basic concepts, laws of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, thermodynamic relations, thermodynamic cycles, and ideal gas mixtures.

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