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GATE Two Paper Combination 2027 - IIT Madras has revised the GATE 2027 two-paper combination. Candidates can visit the official website, 2027.iitm.ac.in for the revised GATE two paper combination 2027. The same has been provided on this page. One of the most important changes is introduction of a new paper Robotics and Automation. Aspirants can select the a primary paper and secondary paper from the combination of 30 papers. Note that only two papers can be chosen when applying for GATE exam. The GATE 2027 exam on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.
Direct link to check the GATE 2027 Two Paper Combination
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.
| Primary Paper Code | Secondary Paper Code |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST |
| RA | CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME |
| PI | ME, XE |
| PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| AG | CE |
| AE | CE, ME, XE |
| PE | CH |
| NM | CE, ME, XE |
| MT | XE |
| MN | - |
| ME | AE, CS, DA, IN, NM, PI, RA, XE |
| AR | CE, GE |
| MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| IN | BM, EC, EE, ME, RA |
| ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| CH | ES, PE, XE |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| BT | BM, XL |
| BM | BT, IN |
| GG | GE |
| GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| EY | XL |
| ES | CE, CH, GE |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH, RA |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH, RA |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE |
| CY | XE, XL |
| XL | BT, CY, EY |
| XH | ST |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, NM, PH, PI |
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.
The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted in 30 papers. To accurately choose the interested secondary GATE paper, candidates must be aware of the GATE 2027 subject list and paper codes. The following table mentions the paper codes for the GATE 2027 exam.
GATE Test Paper | Code |
|---|---|
AE | |
AG | |
AR | |
BM | |
BT | |
CE | |
CH | |
CS | |
CY | |
DA | |
EC | |
EE | |
ES | |
EY | |
GE | |
GG | |
IN | |
MA | |
ME | |
MN | |
MT | |
NM | |
PE | |
PH | |
PI | |
ST | |
RA | |
XE | |
XH | |
XL |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, it is not compulsory. Candidates can also attempt a single paper in the GATE 2027 exam.
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.
IIT Madras will hold the GATE 2027 exam on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.
GATE two paper combination allows candidates to attempt two different subjects in the GATE 2027 exam from the list of allowed combinations.
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.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is conducting the GATE 2027.
On Question asked by student community
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 .
Hello, you can check the GATE Mechanical IIT cutoff (marks/score-wise) through this link: GATE Cutoff Marks for IITs and NITs 2026
Hello, the GATE marks required for admission to an NIT in Biotechnology vary depending on the NIT, category, CCMT counselling round, and seat availability. You can check the previous years' GATE cut-offs here: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-cutoff
Hello,
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
Hello Dear Student,
After clearing the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam, you have several options depending on your career goals:
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