GATE 2027 will be conducted by IIT Madras across 30 test papers, with the exam expected on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2027.
IIT Madras takes over from IIT Guwahati, which organised GATE 2026. The 30 test papers span engineering, science, architecture and humanities. The exam remains a Computer Based Test (CBT) of three hours per paper worth 100 marks. A key change for GATE 2027 is the relaxed eligibility: students in their third year of undergraduate study (10+2+3 ongoing) can now apply. The official brochure and confirmed syllabus will be available on gate.iitm.ac.in once released in August 2026.
- GATE 2027 covers 30 test papers across engineering, science, architecture and humanities.
- Eligibility relaxed to 10+2+3 (ongoing) — third-year undergraduate students can now apply.
- General Aptitude (GA) carries 15 marks and is common across all 30 papers.
- Each paper is worth 100 marks in a 3-hour CBT.
- You may appear in up to two papers from permitted combinations.
- GATE 2027 registration is expected to open in the last week of August 2026.
| Direct Link to GATE 2027 Official Website (UPCOMING) — gate.iitm.ac.in |
GATE 2027 Test Papers: Complete List of 30 Subjects
The table below lists all 30 GATE 2027 test papers with their official paper codes. Each paper is an independent 3-hour CBT worth 100 marks, with 15 marks of General Aptitude common to all papers.
| Paper | Code | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | Geology and 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 and Marine Engineering | NM |
| Computer Science and IT | CS | Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Chemistry | CY | Physics | PH |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA | Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | Statistics | ST |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | Engineering Sciences | XE |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | Life Sciences | XL |
What Is New in GATE 2027
GATE 2027 brings several updates compared to the 2026 edition:
| Aspect | GATE 2026 (IIT Guwahati) | GATE 2027 (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|---|
| Organising Institute | IIT Guwahati | IIT Madras |
| Minimum Eligibility | 10+2+4 (ongoing or completed) | 10+2+3 (ongoing or completed) |
| Total Test Papers | 30 | 30 |
| Exam Mode | CBT | CBT |
| Total Marks Per Paper | 100 | 100 |
The eligibility relaxation is the most significant change in GATE 2027. Third-year undergraduate students can now appear for GATE without waiting for their final year, giving them earlier access to PSU pre-placement processes and M.Tech admission pipelines that use GATE scores.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2027 exam follows the same three-hour CBT structure as previous years:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 100 per paper |
| General Aptitude (GA) | 15 marks (common to all 30 papers) |
| Core Subject Marks | 85 marks |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), NAT (Numerical Answer Type) |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 for 1-mark MCQs; -2/3 for 2-mark MCQs; none for MSQ and NAT |
| Medium | English |
For most engineering papers, Engineering Mathematics carries approximately 13 marks within the 85-mark core section. The remaining marks cover discipline-specific topics.
GATE 2027 Syllabus Highlights
The official GATE 2027 syllabus will be published on gate.iitm.ac.in as part of the brochure. The structure below reflects the GATE 2026 framework and should be verified against the official GATE 2027 brochure once released.
General Aptitude (GA) — 15 marks, all 30 papers: Verbal Ability (grammar, sentence completion, critical reasoning, comprehension) and Numerical Ability (data interpretation, numerical computation and estimation).
Engineering Sciences (XE) — XE-A (Engineering Mathematics) is mandatory; choose one or two from XE-B Fluid Mechanics, XE-C Materials Science, XE-D Solid Mechanics, XE-E Thermodynamics, XE-F Polymer Science and Engineering, XE-G Food Technology, XE-H Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) — XH-B1 Reasoning and Comprehension is mandatory plus one from Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology.
Life Sciences (XL) — XL-P Chemistry is mandatory plus one or two from Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology or Food Technology.
GATE 2027 Two-Paper Combination Rules
You may apply for up to two GATE 2027 papers if they form a permitted combination. Both papers must be paid for separately. The table below reflects GATE 2026 norms; confirm from the official GATE 2027 brochure:
| Primary Paper | Permitted Secondary Papers |
|---|---|
| CS (Computer Science and IT) | DA, MA, ST |
| DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
| MA (Mathematics) | CS, DA, PH, ST, XE |
| ST (Statistics) | CS, DA, MA, PH, XE |
| XE (Engineering Sciences) | AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF |
| XL (Life Sciences) | BT, CE, CH, CY, EC, EE, ME, MN, MT, PE, TF |
GATE 2027 Test Papers and Syllabus FAQs
Ques. How many test papers does GATE 2027 have?
Ans. GATE 2027 has 30 test papers spanning engineering, science, architecture, humanities and social sciences. Each paper is a standalone 3-hour CBT worth 100 marks.
Ques. Which IIT is conducting GATE 2027?
Ans. IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027. IIT Guwahati organised GATE 2026. IIT Madras last conducted GATE in 2019.
Ques. Are there any new test papers in GATE 2027?
Ans. GATE 2027 continues with 30 test papers. No new test paper is expected to be added for this cycle. The most recent addition was DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), introduced in GATE 2024.
Ques. What is the eligibility change for GATE 2027?
Ans. GATE 2027 has relaxed the minimum eligibility to 10+2+3 (ongoing). Students in their third year of an undergraduate programme can now apply. Earlier only final-year or completed-degree students were eligible.
Ques. What is the total marks and duration for GATE 2027 papers?
Ans. Each GATE 2027 paper is worth 100 marks — 15 marks for General Aptitude and 85 marks for the core subject — and is a 3-hour Computer Based Test.
Ques. When will the official GATE 2027 notification and syllabus be released?
Ans. The official GATE 2027 notification and brochure are expected in the last week of July or first week of August 2026 on gate.iitm.ac.in.
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