GATE 2027 — At a Glance
About GATE 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is a national-level entrance examination for admission to M.Tech, M.E., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Humanities, and related fields. GATE scores are also used by several PSUs for recruitment
Main Overview
The GATE registration is ongoing on the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in. You will be able to apply till 27th September 2026 without late fee. If you fail to register within the timeframe, IIT Madras has extended the date till 5th October, 2026 with with late fee applied. The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
IIT Madras have stated that GATE 2027 registration through an unverified DigiLocker account is acceptable. Candidates whose DigiLocker account is not verified, can select “Default ID” proof during GATE application form-filling process.
Source: GATE official Website
IIT Madras has introduced a new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper for GATE 2027. The Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) syllabus has also been revised, along with updated paper codes for XE, XH and XL.
The GATE 2027 syllabus is divided into three main sections. The exam includes General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the core subject chosen by the candidate. The paper is conducted for 100 marks in 3 hours.
The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027. The GATE scorecard will remain valid for three years from the date of announcement of results.
Candidates should regularly check the official GATE 2027 website for updates on registration, admit cards, answer keys, results, scorecards and other important announcements.
Source:gate2027.iitm.ac.in
What is GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, a national-level entrance exam held once a year for admission to M.Tech, M.E., M.S. and direct PhD programmes.
IIT Madras has been officially confirmed as the organising institute for GATE 2027, succeeding IIT Guwahati, which conducted GATE 2026.
The exam is run by the GATE Committee, made up of faculty from IISc Bangalore and seven IITs, on behalf of the National Coordination Board under the Ministry of Education.
More than 10 lakh students registered for the last session, which makes GATE one of the biggest postgraduate entrance tests in India.
Particular | GATE 2027 Detail |
|---|---|
Exam name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
Conducting body | IIT Madras (Confirmed), on behalf of NCB-GATE, MoE |
Exam level | National level, postgraduate |
Exam frequency | Once a year |
Exam mode | Online, computer-based test |
Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Total questions | 65 |
Total marks | 100 |
Number of papers | 30 |
Question types | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
Application portal | GOAPS |
Official website | https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/ |
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
As per the updated of the official website, the GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21st February 2027 across threeweekends. Each exam day is likely to have two sessions
Forenoon Shift: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Activity | Expected Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
Official Website Launch | July 20, 2026 | IIT Madras launches the official portal |
GATE 2027 Notification & Information Brochure | Late July to Early August 2026 | Official notification and brochure released |
Opening of GOAPS Registration | 27 th August 2026 | Online application process begins |
Last Date for Registration (Without Late Fee) | 27th September 2026 | Regular registration closes |
Last Date for Registration (With Late Fee) | 5th October 2026 | Extended registration deadline |
City allotment notification | 4 th January 2027 | City Intimation Slip releases |
Application Correction Window | November 2026 | Candidates can edit permitted fields |
Admit Card Release | First Week of January 2027 | Download from GOAPS portal |
GATE 2027 Examination | 6 & 7 February 2027 | Two shifts daily: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM |
Response Sheet Release | Third Week of February 2027 | Candidate responses available |
Provisional Answer Key | Third Week of February 2027 | Subject-wise answer keys released |
Objection Window | Late February 2027 | Raise objections against answer keys |
GATE 2027 Result | 19 th March 2027 | Results announced online |
Scorecard Download | Last Week of March 2027 | Valid for three years |
Source: GATE 2027 Important Dates
These dates are based on the GATE 2027 latest updated confirmed by IIT Madras on the official website.
GATE 2027 Notification: Download PDF
IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 notification on the official website. The notification comes with the information brochure, which is the only document you should trust for eligibility rules, fee slabs, paper combinations and exam dates.
Click Here to Download the Official GATE 2027 Information Brochure
The brochure have the following details:
Registration schedule: Opening date, regular deadline and extended deadline with late fee
Eligibility norms: Including the relaxed rule that allows third-year students to apply
Paper list and codes: All 30 papers with the approved two-paper combinations
Fee structure: Category-wise fee per test paper
Syllabus PDFs: Separate syllabus for each of the 30 papers
Exam city list: Zone-wise centres you can choose from
Once the notification is out, you should download the PDF and read the paper-combination table carefully. Choosing a second paper is only allowed for a fixed set of pairs, and the fee doubles if you opt for two papers.
GATE 2027 Registration: Check GATE Application Process
As per the IIT Madras official update, GATE 2027 registration has started on 27th August 2026 through the GOAPS portal. The entire process is online, from form filling to fee payment, and no offline mode is available.
The last date to complete GATE 2027 registration without a late fee is September 27, 2026.
Candidates who miss the regular deadline can still submit the GATE 2027 application form with a late fee until October 5, 2026.
The GATE 2027 application correction window is expected to open after the registration process, allowing candidates to make changes to the details permitted by the conducting authority.
Candidates should check the official GATE 2027 website for the confirmed correction dates and details that can be edited in the application form.
Here is how you can apply for GATE 2027:
Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2027 website and open the GOAPS registration link
Step 2: Register with your name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number to generate your Enrollment ID and password
Step 3: Log in and fill your personal, academic and communication details
Step 4: Select your test paper, second paper (if applicable) and three exam city preferences
Step 5: Upload your photograph, signature, category certificate and degree certificate as per the given size and format
Step 6: Pay the application fee online through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card
Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records
Do not wait for the last week. The GOAPS portal slows down close to the deadline every year, and a failed payment on the final day can cost you the whole cycle.
GATE 2027 Application Fee
The GATE 2027 application fee is likely to stay the same as the GATE 2026 slabs.
IIT Guwahati raised the fee last year by Rs 100 for female, SC, ST and PwD students and by Rs 200 for everyone else.
The fee is charged per test paper, so a two-paper attempt costs double.
The fee is non-refundable.
If you make changes during the correction window, such as switching your exam city or adding a second paper, you may have to pay a small modification charge.
Category | Regular Period | Extended Period with Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
Female | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,500 |
SC / ST / PwD | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,500 |
All other students (including General, OBC-NCL, EWS) | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,500 |
Foreign nationals | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,500 |
GATE 2027 Exam Application Required Documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready while filling the GATE 2027 application form through the official portal.
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The GATE 2027 eligibility criteria are among the most relaxed of any national entrance exam. There is no age limit and no cap on the number of attempts, which is why working professionals and repeaters appear alongside college students.
Third-year students can now apply.
Students with professional qualifications such as CA, CS or CMA can also apply under the relevant paper.
Parameter | GATE 2027 Requirement |
|---|---|
Qualification | Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities from a government-approved institution |
Year of study | Third year, final year or already passed |
Age limit | No age limit |
Attempt limit | No limit on attempts |
Minimum marks | No minimum percentage required |
Nationality | Indian nationals, plus students from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and UAE |
Check: GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Qualification and Attempts
GATE 2027 Admit Card
The GATE 2027 admit card is expected in the first week of January 2027 on the GOAPS portal. You will need your Enrollment ID and password to download it, and no printed copy is sent by post.
Your GATE 2027 admit card will carry your name, photograph, signature, registration number, paper code, exam date, shift timing, and the full address of your allotted centre.
Once the centre is allotted, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.
If you spot a spelling error or a wrong photo, contact your GATE zonal office immediately.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The GATE 2027 exam pattern will follow the same structure as previous years.
Each paper carries 100 marks and 65 questions, to be solved in 3 hours.
General Aptitude is common to every paper and carries 15 marks.
MSQ questions have no negative marking but also no partial credit, so you must select every correct option and nothing else.
A virtual calculator is provided on screen and personal calculators are not allowed.
Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
Mode | Computer-based test |
Duration | 3 hours |
Total questions | 65 |
Total marks | 100 |
Sections | General Aptitude and subject paper (Engineering Mathematics included in most papers) |
General Aptitude marks | 15 |
Subject marks | 85 |
Question types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
Language | English |
The marking scheme decides how aggressive you can be in the exam hall. Negative marking applies only to MCQs.
Question Type | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
MCQ (1 mark) | 1 | 1/3 mark deducted |
MCQ (2 marks) | 2 | 2/3 mark deducted |
MSQ | 1 or 2 | No negative marking |
NAT | 1 or 2 | No negative marking |
GATE 2027 Syllabus
The GATE 2027 syllabus has been released paper-wise with the information brochure. No major change is expected, since the syllabus has stayed largely stable across recent cycles.
Every paper has three parts:
General Aptitude (15 marks): Verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude, analytical aptitude, and spatial aptitude. Common to all 30 papers.
Engineering Mathematics (around 13 marks): Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability and statistics, numerical methods. Present in most engineering papers.
Core subject (around 72 marks): The technical syllabus of your chosen paper.
General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics together give you close to 28 marks, and these are the cheapest marks in the paper. Many students who miss the cutoff by 2 or 3 marks have ignored exactly these two sections.
Section | Approximate Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
General Aptitude | 15 marks | Easy to moderate |
Engineering Mathematics | 13 marks | Moderate |
Core subject | 72 marks | Moderate to difficult |
You can download the paper-wise GATE syllabus 2027 as IIT Madras has uploaded the PDFs.
GATE 2027 Papers List and Two-Paper Combination
GATE 2027 will be held for 30 papers. The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) paper was introduced in 2024 and has quickly become one of the most popular choices. Students from CS, EC, EE, and MA backgrounds often pair DA as a second paper.
Paper Code | Paper Name | Paper Code | Paper Name |
|---|---|---|---|
AE | Aerospace Engineering | ES | Environmental Science and Engineering |
AG | Agricultural Engineering | EY | Ecology and Evolution |
AR | Architecture and Planning | GE | Geomatics Engineering |
BM | Biomedical Engineering | GG | Geology and Geophysics |
BT | Biotechnology | IN | Instrumentation Engineering |
CE | Civil Engineering | MA | Mathematics |
CH | Chemical Engineering | ME | Mechanical Engineering |
CS | Computer Science and Information Technology | MN | Mining Engineering |
CY | Chemistry | MT | Metallurgical Engineering |
DA | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | NM | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
EC | Electronics and Communication Engineering | PE | Petroleum Engineering |
EE | Electrical Engineering | PH | Physics |
PI | Production and Industrial Engineering | ST | Statistics |
TF | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | XE | Engineering Sciences |
XH | Humanities and Social Sciences | XL | Life Sciences |
GATE 2027 Result and Scorecard
The GATE 2027 result is expected in the third week of March 2027 on the GOAPS portal. Your GATE 2027 scorecard will stay valid for three years, so a score earned in 2027 can be used until 2030 for admission.
Last year, IIT Guwahati declared the GATE 2026 result on 19 March 2026
IIT Madras is likely to follow a similar schedule.
Only about 16 to 20 percent of students who appear manage to qualify each year.
In GATE 2025, 1,41,802 students qualified out of 7,47,319 who appeared.
Year | Organising Institute | Registered | Appeared | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | IIT Guwahati | 10,11,719 | 7,97,434 | 17% to 18% |
2025 | IIT Roorkee | 9,36,019 | 7,47,319 | 18.97% |
2024 | IISc Bangalore | Around 8.26 lakh | Around 6.5 lakh | 19.78% |
GATE 2027 Cutoff
The GATE 2027 cutoff will be released paper-wise and category-wise along with the result.
The qualifying cutoff is calculated using a fixed formula.
For the General category, it is the higher of 25 marks or the mean plus standard deviation of all marks in that paper, capped at 40.
The OBC-NCL and EWS cutoff is 90 percent of the General cutoff, and the SC, ST and PwD cutoff is two-thirds of the General cutoff.
Previous Year GATE Cutoff for Popular Papers
Paper | GATE 2026 (General) | GATE 2025 (General) |
|---|---|---|
Computer Science (CS) | 30 | 29.2 |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 25.2 | 35.8 |
Electrical Engineering (EE) | 27.7 | 25 |
Electronics and Communication (EC) | 26.4 | 25 |
Civil Engineering (CE) | 28.7 | 29.2 |
Data Science and AI (DA) | Around 30 | 29 |
Source: GATE 2026 Cutoff, IIT Guwahati
GATE 2027 Marks vs Rank and Good Score
Your GATE 2027 marks, GATE score and All India Rank are three different things. Marks are out of 100, the score is normalised out of 1000, and the rank is your position among everyone who took the same paper.
Marks (out of 100) | Expected GATE Score | Expected AIR | What You Can Target |
|---|---|---|---|
85 and above | 900+ | Under 10 | IISc, top IIT branches, best PSUs |
75 to 85 | 800 to 900 | Under 50 | Top IITs, most PSU shortlists |
65 to 75 | 700 to 800 | 50 to 200 | Old IITs, top NITs, many PSUs |
55 to 65 | 600 to 700 | 200 to 1,000 | New IITs, top NITs |
40 to 55 | 450 to 600 | 1,000 to 5,000 | Mid-tier NITs, IIITs, GFTIs |
GATE 2027 Counselling: COAP and CCMT
GATE 2027 counselling is not a single centralised process. Admissions run through two separate portals depending on where you want to study, and both open a few weeks after the result.
COAP works on a rolling-offer system. You apply directly to each IIT, receive offers round by round, and choose to accept, retain or reject each one.
CCMT uses choice filling and seat allotment rounds, closer to the JoSAA model.
Portal | Institutes Covered | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|---|
COAP | IITs and IISc | March to June 2027 |
CCMT | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and CFTIs | April to July 2027 |
Institute portals | State universities, private institutes, IIITs outside CCMT | Varies |
PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2027
A GATE 2027 score is not only an admission ticket. Many Public Sector Undertakings shortlist engineers purely on GATE marks, with no separate written test.
PSUs that recruit through GATE include IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, PGCIL, HPCL, BPCL, NPCIL, SAIL and Coal India.
Research bodies such as BARC, ISRO and DRDO also use GATE scores for some roles.
Score required: Usually 700 to 900, depending on the PSU and your branch
Selection stages: GATE score shortlisting, then group discussion and personal interview
Score validity for PSUs: Most PSUs accept only the current year GATE score
Branches in demand: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Chemical, Instrumentation and CS
If a PSU job is your goal, you cannot treat qualifying marks as your target, since PSU cutoffs sit far above the qualifying cutoff.
GATE 2027 Preparation Tips
With around seven months left before the GATE 2027 exam, you still have enough time for a full syllabus cycle plus two revision rounds. What matters now is a schedule you can actually follow.
Finish the syllabus first: Split the core subject into high-weightage and low-weightage topics using the last 10 years of papers, and clear the high-weightage ones first.
Do not skip General Aptitude: 15 marks come from GA, and most of it is scoring. Give it 30 minutes a day rather than saving it for January.
Build a formula notebook: One page per chapter. This becomes your only revision material in the last two weeks.
Solve previous year papers: GATE repeats concepts, not questions. Solving 10 years of PYQs teaches you exactly how a concept gets twisted into a question.
Take timed mock tests: Start weekly mocks from October and move to twice weekly from December. Practise on a screen, not on paper, because the real exam is a CBT.
Analyse every mock: Your mistakes fall into three buckets, which are concept gaps, silly errors and time mismanagement. Track which bucket is costing you the most.
Control negative marking: A blind guess on a 2-mark MCQ costs you 2/3 mark. Guess only when you can eliminate two options.