GATE 2027: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras will be organizing the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for the year 2027 and online application forms for the same will be accessible from the 14th of August, 2026. The IIT Madras will organise the examination in computer-based test (CBT) mode from the 6th of February to the 21st of February, 2027.
The GATE examination is conducted every year to check the comprehensive understanding of candidates in various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities. It is being conducted by IISc Bengaluru and seven IITs comprising IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates will be considered eligible to sit for the GATE 2027 examination if they fulfil any of the mentioned options:
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the third year or higher, or already completed. |
| B.Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course), Naval Architecture (4-year course), or Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the third year or higher, or already completed. |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the third year or higher, or already completed. |
| Pharm.D. (after 10+2) | Professional Pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years after 10+2, including 1 year of internship or residency | Currently in the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth year, or already completed. |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | Professional Medical degree programs (M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc.) | Currently in the fifth, sixth, seventh, or higher semester, or already completed. |
| M.Sc./M.A./M.C.A. or equivalent | Master’s degree in Arts, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher, or already completed. |
| Integrated M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the first, second, third, or fourth year, or already completed. |
| Integrated M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the third, fourth, or fifth year, or already completed. |
| B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in Science, Arts, or Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the third year, or already completed. |
| Integrated M.Sc./Integrated B.S.–M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year Integrated B.S.–M.S. program | Currently in the third year or higher, or already completed. |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations conducted by Professional Societies recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE, AMICE, etc.) | Completed Section A or equivalent of the professional course. |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry) | 4-year Bachelor’s degree program | Currently in the third or fourth year, or already completed. |
Benefits of a GATE score
The GATE score obtained by the candidates will remain valid for three years from the date of announcement of results. A valid GATE 2027 score can be used for:
- Admission with possible financial assistance to Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, and Humanities; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering, Science, and Humanities, in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government agencies.
- GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for admission to postgraduate programs without MoE scholarships.
- Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also use the GATE score for recruitment purposes.
Test Papers of GATE 2027
- The GATE 2027 will have a total of 30 test papers comprising full papers and sectional papers.
- Candidates have the option to appear for one or two test papers from the allowed two-paper combinations.
- The questions will be of 3 types, that is
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
- Overall, there will be 65 Questions, out of which 10 will be of General Aptitude, and the remaining 55 questions will be subject-specific.
- The examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode, and it is scheduled from the 6th of February to the 21st of February, 2027.
- Marking scheme:
- Questions will be carry 1 mark and 2 marks.
- For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Similarly, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT questions.
- There is no partial marking for any question.
- Here is the list of Test Papers and their codes:
| Test Papers | Code | Test Papers | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | Geology & Geophysics | GG |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | Mathematics | MA |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Biotechnology | BT | Mining Engineering | MN |
| Civil Engineering | CE | Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | CS | Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Chemistry | CY | Physics | PH |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (NEW) | DA | Production & Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC | Statistics | ST |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | Textile Engineering & Fibre Science | TF |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | Engineering Sciences | XE |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | Humanities & Social Sciences | XH |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | Life Sciences | XL |
Documents Required
- Candidate’s photograph
- Candidate’s signature
- Category (SC/ST) certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable)
- A valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License
How to apply?
- Visit the official website of GATE 2027 by clicking on the link given below
- Click on the log-in option and register yourself by entering your basic details
- Then log in and fill out the form with your personal and educational details
- Upload the necessary images/ documents
- After completion of these steps, preview the form and pay the application fees
- Lastly, submit the form and download a PDF copy of the same for further reference
Application Fees
| Categories | In regular period | In the extended period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD candidates (per test paper) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1500 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2500 |
Key Dates
| Starting of registration | 14th August, 2026 |
| Closing of regular registration | 21st September 2026 |
| Closing of the extended period (with late fees) | 30th September 2026 |
| Last date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City, adding a new test paper, and change of personal details | 21st October 2026 |
| Availability of Admit Cards | To be announced later |
| Exam dates of GATE 2027 | 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th, 21st of February 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Results | 19th March 2027 |
| Availability of Score Cards for free download | To be announced later |
| Availability of Score Cards for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper | To be announced later to 31st December 2027 |
Important Links
| Official website of GATE 2027 |
| Information Brochure |
| Previous Papers & Syllabus |
| List of Two Paper Combinations |
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