Short Detail:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 notification. Candidates who want to appear for GATE 2027 can submit their online application form from 14/08/2026 to 21/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027)
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 14/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply (Regular): 21/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply (With Late Fee): 30/09/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 30/09/2026
- Form Correction Date (Category / Paper / Exam City): 21/10/2026
- Notification Of Exam Cities: 04/01/2027
- Admit Card Date: Not Available (To Be Announced)
- Exam Date: 06/02/2027, 07/02/2027, 13/02/2027, 14/02/2027, 20/02/2027 & 21/02/2027 (Forenoon 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and Afternoon 2:30 PM–5:30 PM sessions)
- Result Date: 19/03/2027
Application Fees
- Female / SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹1,000/- (Regular), ₹1,500/- (With Late Fee)
- All Other Candidates: ₹2,000/- (Regular), ₹2,500/- (With Late Fee)
- Fee is per paper. For two papers, the fee is double the single paper fee.
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI or wallet.
Age Limit
No Age Limit For Any Candidates
GATE 2027: Exam Details
Not Applicable. GATE is an eligibility/qualifying examination, not a direct recruitment, so there is no fixed number of vacancies. The GATE score is used for admission to postgraduate programs (with possible MoE scholarship/assistantship) and for recruitment in various PSUs and Central Government organisations, as per each institute’s/employer’s own criteria.
Eligibility Details
| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2, or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma) | 3rd year or higher / completed |
| B.Arch. | Bachelor’s in Architecture (5 years) / Naval Architecture (4 years) / Planning (4 years) | 3rd year or higher / completed |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s in Science (4 years after 10+2) | 3rd year or higher / completed |
| Pharm.D. (after 10+2) | 6-year program (including 1-year internship) | 3rd/4th/5th/6th year / completed |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Professional Medical degrees | 5th/6th/7th semester or higher / completed |
| M.Sc. / M.A. / M.C.A. or equivalent | Master’s in Arts/Science/Maths/Stats/Computer Applications | 1st year or higher / completed |
| Integrated M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | 4-year program | 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year / completed |
| Integrated M.E./M.Tech./Dual Degree | 5-year program (after 10+2/Diploma) | 3rd/4th/5th year / completed |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | 3-year Bachelor’s in Science/Arts/Commerce | 3rd year or higher / completed |
| Integrated M.Sc. / Int. B.S.-M.S. | 5-year integrated program | 3rd year or higher / completed |
| Professional Society Exams | AMIE, AMICE, etc. (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch., recognised by MoE/AICTE/UPSC) | Completed Section A or equivalent |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year program | 3rd/4th year / completed |
- Candidates currently pursuing or already holding a higher qualifying degree are also eligible.
- Foreign degree holders must have completed, or be in the 3rd year of, a qualifying Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years.
- Professional certifications must be approved equivalents recognised by MoE/AICTE/UPSC.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Link Active: 14/08/2026 |
| Notification poster | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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GATE 2027 Exam Pattern & Selection Procedure
GATE 2027 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in English only. There is no separate “selection list” — institutes and PSUs use the GATE score, valid for three years, as per their own admission or recruitment criteria. Qualifying GATE does not guarantee admission or a job.
Exam Pattern
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Total Papers: 30 (new paper: Robotics & Automation (RA); Textile Engineering moved under XE sectional)
- Sections: General Aptitude (GA) + Subject-specific (some papers have additional sections)
- Total Questions: 65 (10 GA + 55 Subject)
- Total Marks: 100
- A candidate may appear for one or two papers only, from the allowed paper combinations given in the official brochure.
- Only an on-screen virtual calculator is allowed; physical calculators are not permitted.
Types of Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): one correct answer out of four options
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): one or more correct answers out of four options
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT): answer entered using the virtual keypad
Marking Scheme
| Paper Group | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Most Papers | General Aptitude (15) + Engineering Mathematics (13) + Subject (72) |
| AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL | General Aptitude (15) + Subject (85) |
- Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks each.
- Negative marking applies only to MCQs: 1/3 mark deducted for a wrong 1-mark question, 2/3 mark for a wrong 2-mark question.
- No negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions, and no partial marking is given.
PwD Candidate Facilities
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided, as per MoSJ&E guidelines.
- Scribe facility is available, subject to rules and submission of required documents (Appendix B).
Score Validity & Other Notes
- GATE 2027 score is valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
- Biometric verification and live facial capture may be used during registration and at the exam centre.
- The syllabus has been revised for 2027; candidates must check the official syllabus before preparing.
- For full details on syllabus, allowed paper combinations, and exam zones, refer to the official GATE 2027 Information Brochure.
