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The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on 06-7, 13-14, 20-21 February 2027 & 19th March 2027. Its application form has been released. It is conducted by IIT Guwahati. Now you can know all about Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam date, application form, syllabus from here. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE 2027 will be a computer-based test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
The exam will be conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).
GATE 2027 application form has been released. Scroll down to apply online.
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About GATE
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE 2027 will be a computer-based test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati.
- The exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).
- Qualified GATE score can be used for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to : (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for giving admission to students without MoE scholarship/assistantship. Further, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
- Organizing Institute for GATE 2027 is Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
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- Important Dates
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- Eligibility Criteria
- Required Documents
- Application Fees
- GATE 2024 Mock Test Link
GATE 2027 Important Dates
| Activity | Date* | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | 27th August 2026 | Thursday |
| Closing Date of REGULAR online registration (without late fee) | 27th September 2026 | Sunday |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration (with late fee) | 5th October 2026 | Monday |
| Opening Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | 14th October 2026 | Wednesday |
| Closing Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | 21st October 2026 | Wednesday |
| City allotment notification | 4th January 2027 | Monday |
| Admit Card download | TBA | TBA |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 6th February 2027 7th February 2027 | Saturday Sunday |
| 13th February 2027 14th February 2027 | Saturday Sunday | |
| 20th February 2027 21st February 2027 | Saturday Sunday | |
| Announcement of results | 19th March 2027 | Friday |
Eligibility Criteria
Before filing an application process, the candidate is advised to ensure that he/she meets the eligibility criteria for GATE 2027.
A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who has completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2027.
Some Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct examination in various fields of engineering, are given below.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates who possess certification from any such professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
Any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2027.
Details of eligibility criteria are given below.
Note 1 : If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below, the candidate will be allowed to appear for GATE 2027.
Note 2 : Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous of seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc may refer to JAM-2027: https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/
| 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 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3rd 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 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently in any year |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd 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 of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
Application Process
- Application for GATE 2027 must be submitted ONLINE (through website https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/) by paying necessary application fee
Data Requirement for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2027
- Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.).
- Please note that the name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for GATE-2027 examination at the centre.
- GATE 2027 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
- Prefix/title such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used before a name.
- Address for Communication (including PIN code).
- Eligibility degree details.
- GATE paper(s) / subjects and their codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
- THREE Choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
- Net-banking /debit card / credit card / UPI / wallet details for fee payment.
Documents Required for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2027
- High quality image of candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 A).
- High quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 B).
- Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format.
- Scanned copy of any of the valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License (should have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification)
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Regular Period (24th Aug to 29th Sept 2023) | During the Extended Period (30th Sept to 13th Oct 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Female candidates SC/ST/PwD (per paper) | ₹ 900 | ₹ 1400 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper) | ₹ 1800 | ₹ 2300 |
*PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability.
Note: The above Application fees are for single paper. The fees for candidates opting for double-paper would be twice of the above-mentioned fees.
CHARGES FOR CHANGES/ MODIFICATION IN GATE 2027 APPLICATION
| Category | Regular Period (27th Aug – 27th Sep 2026) | During the Extended Period (28th Sep – 5th Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) | 1000 | 1500 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2000 | 2500 |
*PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability.
Exam Pattern
- Examination Mode : Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]
- Duration : 3 Hours*
- Number of Subjects (Papers) : 29
GATE exam structure is also published by IISc Bengaluru. Important features of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering are as follows. However check official website gate.iisc.ac.in from time to time for any changes in the exam pattern.
The exam pattern is as follows
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Computer Based Test.
- Question type – The questions are (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 100 .
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 3 Hours.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.
Marking Scheme –
- Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks.
- Negative marks
- For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking.
- For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
- For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions.
- There is no partial marking in MSQ.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
GATE – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | GATE |
| GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| More Exams Of This Type | Engineering Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | National Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | India (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati |
| IISc Bengaluru Full Form | Indian Institute of Science |
| Official Website | gate.iisc.ac.in |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | IITs and Other Colleges that Accept GATE Score |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 30 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ. |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Sections in Question Paper | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subjects |
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