GATE 2027 Notification Out: Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form & Important Dates

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released the GATE 2027 Information Brochure for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. IIT Madras is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027.

According to the official Information Brochure, Release Version 1.2 dated 10 August 2026, GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) for 30 test papers. The examination is scheduled to be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.

The online application process will be conducted through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, subject to the permitted combinations.

🟢 GATE 2027 Status: Notification/Brochure Out - Online Application Starts 27 August 2026

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GATE 2027 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027
Conducting Institute	Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Organizing Institute	IIT Madras
Information Brochure	Released
Brochure Version	Release Version 1.2
Brochure Date	10 August 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Portal	GOAPS
Total Test Papers	30
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Language	English
Application Start Date	27 August 2026
Regular Last Date	27 September 2026
Late Fee Last Date	5 October 2026
Exam Dates	6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027
Result Date	19 March 2027
Age Limit	No Age Limit
Official Website	gate2027.iitm.ac.in

The brochure's Important Dates page lists the updated registration dates as 27 August 2026 to 27 September 2026, followed by the extended period with late fee up to 5 October 2026.

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GATE 2027 Important Dates

Event	Date
GOAPS Application Portal Opens	27 August 2026
Regular Registration Last Date	27 September 2026
Extended Registration with Late Fee	5 October 2026
Last Date for Change of Category/Paper/Exam City etc.	21 October 2026
Exam City Notification	4 January 2027
Admit Card	To Be Announced
GATE 2027 Exam	6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027
Result Announcement	19 March 2027
Scorecard	To Be Announced

The examination will be conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions, with the sessions scheduled from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM.

Note: The official brochure states that the dates are liable to change.

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GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.

A candidate is eligible if they are:

• Currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree programme; or

• Have already completed a government-approved degree programme in:

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Architecture
  • Science
  • Commerce
  • Arts
  • Humanities

Candidates studying in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher of certain programmes such as M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc. and B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry are also eligible as specified in the brochure.

Candidates pursuing or holding qualifying degrees from countries other than India must satisfy the eligibility conditions specified in the official brochure.

Important

There is no upper age limit for GATE 2027.

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GATE 2027 Test Papers

GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. Candidates can appear for one or two papers, but two-paper candidates must select a combination permitted by the official list.

Test Papers and Codes

Test Paper	Code	Test Paper	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Geology & Geophysics	GG
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Architecture & 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 & IT	CS	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Chemistry	CY	Physics	PH
Data Science & AI	DA	Production & Industrial Engineering	PI
Electronics & Communication Engineering	EC	Robotics & Automation	RA
Electrical Engineering	EE	Statistics	ST
Environmental Science & Engineering	ES	Engineering Sciences	XE
Ecology & Evolution	EY	Humanities & Social Sciences	XH
Geomatics Engineering	GE	Life Sciences	XL

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New Changes in GATE 2027

GATE 2027 introduces several important changes.

1. New Robotics & Automation Paper

A new Robotics & Automation (RA) test paper has been introduced from GATE 2027.

2. Textile Engineering & Fibre Science

The Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) paper will now be part of the Engineering Sciences (XE) sectional paper as XE9.

3. Changes in Sectional Paper Codes

The codes for sections under XE, XH and XL have been changed for GATE 2027.

For example:

• Fluid Mechanics → XE1
• Materials Science → XE2
• Solid Mechanics → XE3
• Thermodynamics → XE4
• Polymer Science & Engineering → XE5
• Food Technology → XE6
• Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences → XE7
• Energy Science → XE8
• Textile Engineering & Fibre Science → XE9

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GATE 2027 Examination Pattern

GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Particular	Details
Mode	Computer Based Test
Language	English
Duration	3 Hours
Total Test Papers	30
Questions	65
Maximum Marks	100
Sections	General Aptitude + Selected Subject
Question Types	MCQ, MSQ & NAT

Question Distribution

For most papers:

• General Aptitude: 15 Marks
• Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks
• Subject Questions: 72 Marks
• Total: 100 Marks

For specified papers such as AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH and XL:

• General Aptitude: 15 Marks
• Subject Questions: 85 Marks
• Total: 100 Marks

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GATE 2027 Marking Scheme

Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks.

Negative Marking

For incorrect MCQ answers:

• 1-mark MCQ → 1/3 mark deducted
• 2-mark MCQ → 2/3 mark deducted

There is:

• No negative marking for MSQ
• No negative marking for NAT
• No partial marking

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GATE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is charged per test paper.

Candidate Category	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female / SC / ST / PwD	₹1,000	₹1,500
Other Candidates, including Foreign Nationals	₹2,000	₹2,500

For candidates selecting two test papers, the applicable fee is twice the fee for one paper. Bank/service/processing charges may be additional.

For the PwD concession, the brochure specifies that the candidate must have a benchmark disability of 40% or higher.

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How to Apply for GATE 2027?

Candidates have to apply online only through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) available through the official GATE 2027 website.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2027 website.

Step 2: Open the GOAPS application portal.

Step 3: Register using the required details.

Step 4: Provide the required live facial details during registration.

Step 5: Fill in personal and educational details.

Step 6: Select the GATE test paper.

Step 7: If choosing two papers, select a permitted two-paper combination.

Step 8: Select examination cities.

Step 9: Upload photograph, signature, photo ID and applicable certificates.

Step 10: Pay the application fee online.

Step 11: Submit the application form.

Step 12: Save/download the application details for future reference.

Applications and document uploads must be completed online; candidates should not send printed application forms or documents to IIT Madras or GATE offices.

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GATE 2027 Notification Out: Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form & Important Dates

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Application

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before filling the application form.

Main Documents

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Valid Photo ID
• SC/ST certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Dyslexia certificate, if applicable
• Other documents as applicable

Accepted photo IDs include:

• Aadhaar-UID
• Aadhaar Virtual ID
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Driving Licence
• Government-issued Photo ID

The same original ID used during application must be carried to the examination centre along with the Admit Card.

OBC-NCL and EWS candidates do not need to upload a category certificate during the application process, according to the brochure.

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GATE 2027 Examination Cities

GATE 2027 will be conducted at examination centres spread across 300+ cities in India.

Candidates can choose three examination cities, but all three choices must be from the same GATE zone. The GATE Committee may add/remove cities or allot a different city because of operational constraints.

West Bengal Examination Cities

The official brochure lists the following West Bengal cities under the IIT Guwahati zone:

• Asansol
• Burdwan
• Durgapur
• Kalyani
• Siliguri

It also lists West Bengal cities under the IIT Kharagpur zone:

• Bankura
• Berhampore
• Hooghly
• Howrah
• Kharagpur-Midnapur
• Kolkata
• Suri

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GATE 2027 Admit Card

The Admit Card will be made available for download through the GOAPS portal.

No printed Admit Card will be sent by post. Candidates must appear at the examination centre on the date and reporting time mentioned on the Admit Card.

The notification date for examination cities is scheduled for 4 January 2027, while the Admit Card date is currently TBA.

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GATE 2027 Result

The official result announcement is scheduled for:

19 March 2027

Results will be announced through the GATE Online Application Processing System/official GATE website.

The GATE 2027 scorecard will be available for qualified candidates, and the scorecard will remain valid for three years from the date of announcement of the results.

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GATE 2027 Score Validity

The GATE 2027 score is valid for three years from the date of announcement of the results.

There is no provision for issuing a hard copy of the GATE scorecard.

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Opportunities After Qualifying GATE

A valid GATE score can be useful for:

Postgraduate Admission

Candidates can seek admission, subject to the rules of the concerned institute, to:

• Master's programmes
• Direct Doctoral programmes
• Doctoral programmes

in relevant Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science and Humanities disciplines.

Scholarship / Assistantship

Candidates admitted to eligible postgraduate programmes at centrally funded institutions may receive financial assistance according to the rules of the admitting institute and applicable Government of India guidelines.

PSU Recruitment

The GATE brochure also notes that several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have used GATE scores in their recruitment processes in previous years.

Important: Qualifying GATE does not automatically guarantee admission, scholarship or a PSU job. Final admission/recruitment depends on the rules and selection process of the concerned institute or employer.

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GATE 2027 for Textile Engineering & Fibre Science Students

One particularly important change for students from Textile Engineering & Fibre Science is that the TF paper is now included as XE9 – Textile Engineering & Fibre Science under the Engineering Sciences paper.

Candidates appearing for XE must answer:

• General Aptitude – 15 marks
• XE0 Engineering Mathematics – 15 marks
• Any two sections from XE1 to XE9

Each optional XE section carries 35 marks.

This is particularly important when selecting the paper during the GATE 2027 application process.

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Important Instructions for Candidates

• Apply only through the official GATE 2027 website/GOAPS.
• There is no age limit.
• Candidates can select one or two test papers.
• Two-paper candidates must choose an allowed combination.
• The application is completely online.
• Candidates must provide live facial details during registration.
• Keep the same original Photo ID used during application for the examination.
• Choose examination cities carefully.
• GATE 2027 examination dates are currently scheduled for 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.
• Keep your email ID and mobile number active throughout the admission/examination process.
• All dates are subject to change as per the official GATE 2027 authorities.

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FAQs – GATE 2027

Is GATE 2027 notification out?

Yes. IIT Madras has released the official GATE 2027 Information Brochure, Release Version 1.2 dated 10 August 2026.

When will GATE 2027 applications start?

The updated schedule in the official brochure shows that the GOAPS portal will open on 27 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply for GATE 2027?

The regular application deadline is 27 September 2026. Candidates can apply with a late fee up to 5 October 2026.

When will GATE 2027 be conducted?

GATE 2027 is scheduled for 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.

What is the GATE 2027 age limit?

There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.

How many papers are available in GATE 2027?

There are 30 test papers.

Can I appear for two GATE papers?

Yes. Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, but the two papers must be selected from the permitted combinations.

What is the GATE 2027 application fee?

The regular fee is ₹1,000 per paper for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 per paper for other candidates. The extended-period fees are ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 respectively.

What is new in GATE 2027?

The major changes include the introduction of the Robotics & Automation (RA) paper and inclusion of Textile Engineering & Fibre Science as XE9 under Engineering Sciences.

When will the GATE 2027 result be released?

The result is scheduled to be announced on 19 March 2027.

How long is the GATE score valid?

The GATE 2027 scorecard is valid for three years from the date of result announcement.

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