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    GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination List (Out) - Select Primary & Secondary Paper

    GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination List (Out) - Select Primary & Secondary Paper

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 04 Sep 2026, 02:55 PM IST

    GATE Two Paper Combination 2027 - IIT Madras has released the revised GATE 2027 two-paper combination list on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The authority has revised several paper combinations, including changes related to the introduction of the Robotics and Automation paper. The two-paper combinations for Biotechnology (BT) and Life Sciences (XY) have also been revised. Candidates can select a primary paper and an eligible secondary paper from the list of 30 papers while filling out the GATE application form. However, candidates can choose a maximum of two papers for the GATE 2027 exam, scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.
    Direct link to check the GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination

    GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination List (Out) - Select Primary & Secondary Paper
    Gate two paper combination 2027

    GATE Two Paper Combination 2027

    The list of GATE 2027 paper combinations has been uploaded on the official website. Candidates wanting to attempt two papers in the GATE 2027 exam should first select their primary papers and then choose the secondary paper. The secondary subject can only be chosen from the allowed combinations. Candidates can check the GATE 2027 two-paper combination in the table below.

    GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination

    Primary Paper CodeSecondary Paper Code
    AECE, ME, XE
    AGCE
    ARCE, GE
    BMBT, IN
    BTBM, ES, EY, XL
    CEAE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE
    CHES, PE, XE
    CSDA, EC, GE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST
    CYXE, XL
    DACS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE
    ECCS, DA, EE, IN, PH, RA
    EEDA, EC, IN, PH, RA
    ESBT, CE, CH, GE
    EYBT, XL
    GEAR, CE, CS, ES, GG
    GGGE
    INBM, EC, EE, ME, RA
    MACS, DA, PH, ST
    MEAE, CS, DA, IN, NM, PI, RA, XE
    MN-
    MTXE
    NMCE, ME, XE
    PECH
    PHCS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
    PIME, XE
    RACS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME
    STCS, DA, MA, XH
    XEAE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, NM, PH, PI
    XHST
    XLBT, CY, EY
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    Important points for GATE two paper combination 2027

    Candidates must be aware of the following important points about the GATE 2027 two-paper combinations.

    • The second test paper must be chosen from the allowed combinations given in the table above..

    • The test centres of paper 1 and 2 may be different but within the same city.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is it compulsory to give 2 papers in the GATE exam?
    A:

    No, it is not compulsory. Candidates can also attempt a single paper in the GATE 2027 exam.

    Q: What are GATE fees for writing two papers?
    A:

    The GATE 2027 registration fee for a single paper for male candidates is Rs 2000., hence candidates will have to pay Rs 4000 to apply for two papers in GATE exam. However, the application fee for female and reserved categories is Rs 1000, so candidates must pay Rs 2000 for two-papers.

    Q: When will the GATE 2027 exam be held?
    A:

    IIT Madras will hold the GATE 2027 exam on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.

    Q: What is two paper combination in GATE exam 2027?
    A:

    GATE two paper combination allows candidates to attempt two different subjects in the GATE 2027 exam from the list of allowed combinations.

    Q: What is the advantage of the GATE secondary paper?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to choose to join MTech or apply for careers with multiple specialisations by qualifying in two papers in the GATE 2027 exam.

    Q: Which IIT is making the 2027 paper GATE?
    A:

    The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is conducting the GATE 2027.

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