GATE 2027 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and will have a total of 30 test papers. The GATE exam syllabus has been revised for the papers after 5 years to keep up to date with the growing demands.
- GATE BT syllabus has undergone changes where two existing sections have been merged into a new section titled “Fundamentals of Biological Engineering”.
- A new paper on Robotics and Automation (RA) is being introduced in the syllabus for the GATE exam.
- The Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper has been converted to a sectional paper in Engineering Science (XE) in the syllabus for GATE exam.
- GATE CSE syllabus has undergone minor changes in Computer Networks (dropping OSI layers, UDP, ARP, DHCP) and explicit additions of K-maps/tabular techniques in Digital Logic.
- Students opting for the Robotics and Automation (RA) paper can now choose Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), or Mechanical Engineering (ME) as their second paper. Earlier, the available combinations were limited to EE, ME, DA and CS.
Each GATE 2027 paper includes two compulsory components — General Aptitude (15 marks) and Core Subject/Engineering Mathematics (85 marks). Candidates may appear for one or two test papers from the allowed two-paper combinations.
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What are the changes in the Syllabus for GATE exam 2027?
IIT Madras has revised the GATE syllabus 2027 and added a new paper on Robotics & Automation.
- Major changes have been introduced in the GATE CSE Syllabus, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) subjects.
- The GATE Syllabus 2027 for papers such as Mechanical Engineering has not been revised.
The General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics sections continue to be the "score boosters" in practically every stream, despite the fact that the core technical subjects differ.
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| New paper added | Robotics and Automation (RA) introduced as a new GATE 2027 test paper |
| Paper merged | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science is now XE9 under XE |
| Codes revised | Section codes for XE, XH and XL have been changed |
| Syllabus revised | Topic lists updated across multiple test papers |
| Two Paper Combination | GATE subjects for CSE and other subjects can now have a second paper |
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
The video by GATE Wallah explains changes in the GATE 2027 syllabus. You can check the major and minor GATE exam syllabus changes:
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GATE Syllabus 2027: GATE CSE syllabus PDFs and Other Subjects
Candidates can download the GATE CSE syllabus, GATE ECE syllabus, and other subjects PDFs from the link given below.
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Syllabus: Key Highlights by Branch
| GATE Branch | Major Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| GATE Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE CSE Syllabus) | Engineering Mathematics; Digital Logic; Computer Organization; Programming & Data Structures; Algorithms; Theory of Computation; Compiler Design; Operating Systems; Databases; Computer Networks |
| GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering Syllabus (ECE) | Networks; Signals & Systems; Electronic Devices; Analog Circuits; Digital Circuits; Control Systems; Communications; Electromagnetics |
| GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus (ME) | Engineering Mathematics; Applied Mechanics; Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Thermodynamics; Manufacturing Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Machine Design |
| GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus (EE) | Circuit Theory; Electromagnetic Fields; Signals & Systems; Electrical Machines; Power Systems; Control Systems; Power Electronics; Electrical Measurements |
| GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus (CE) | Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geomatics Engineering |
| GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus (DA) | Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus & Optimization, Programming & Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Management & Warehousing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence |
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- GATE 2027 Test Papers: Full List of 30 Subjects, Codes and Syllabus Details
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In a Reddit post, GATEtard had posted “GATE 2027 Syllabus is out. Changes in CN, COA and DL for CS.”
To this, many users reacted, stating that they postponed study of few subjects.
One user stated: “I postponed CN to study at the end of August, thank God 😪”
A second user also asked, “Is there anything reduced or modified according to the older syllabus?”
GATE 2027 Syllabus: General Aptitude (Common to All Papers)
General Aptitude carries 15 marks in every GATE paper and is compulsory for all candidates. The GA syllabus is divided into four sections:
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Verbal Aptitude | English grammar, sentence completion, vocabulary, word groups, verbal analogies, instructions, reading comprehension |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data interpretation, numerical computation, ratios, percentages, sequences, permutations & combinations, mensuration |
| Analytical Aptitude | Logic (deductive, inductive, abductive), analogy, pattern recognition |
| Spatial Aptitude | Transformation of shapes, paper folding, mirror images, 2D and 3D structures |
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
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GATE Syllabus 2027: Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus Breakdown
The detailed subject-wise GATE Syllabus 2027 breakdown is provided in the following links. Candidates can find the subject-wise syllabus, preparation strategy, and mock tests in the links given below:
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Weightage Analysis (Expected): GATE Subject-wise Weightage 2027 for CSE, ME, EE, CE and Other subjects
| Paper | High-Weightage Sections | Approx. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GATE CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) | Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Theory of Computation | 30 to 35 |
| GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Strength of Materials | 35 to 40 |
| GATE Electronics (EC) | Signals and Systems, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Communications | 35 to 40 |
| GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) | Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, Electric Circuits | 35 to 40 |
| GATE Civil Engineering (CE) | Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources | 35 to 40 |
| All papers | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Most technical papers | Engineering Mathematics | About 13 |
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GATE Topic Wise Weightage Analysis (2021-2025)
High-Weightage Topics Across Major Branches: Based on Last 5 Years Trends
These are core-subject ranges (excluding fixed GA ~15 + Engg. Maths ~13 in most papers)
- Data Structures and Algorithms have been contributing the most questions in the last 5 years in GATE CSE
- Fluid Mechanics along with Thermodynamics for GATE Mechanical has been the top contributor.
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GATE CSE Subject-wise Weightage (Marks Range 2021–2025)
- The GATE Engineering Mathematics questions have significantly dropped from 16 in 2021 to 12 in 2025.
- In the GATE CSE syllabus, Programming & Data Structures question weightage have increased steadily over the last 5 years. In 2021, only 6 questions were asked. This increased to 11 in 2023 and then 15 in 2025.
| Subject | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| General Aptitude | 15 | 15 | 14–15 | 14–15 | 14–15 |
| Engineering + Discrete Mathematics | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Programming & Data Structures | 6 | 7 | 9–11 | 6–13 | 12–15 |
| Computer Organization & Architecture (COA) | 11 | 8 | 8–12 | 9–12 | 8–12 |
| Algorithms | 9–11 | 5–7 | 6–8 | 5–9 | 5–8 |
| Operating Systems | 5–7 | 8–9 | 7–9 | 9–10 | 7–10 |
| Computer Networks | 7 | 11 | 8 | 7–9 | 6–10 |
| Theory of Computation (TOC) | 9–11 | 6–7 | 8–9 | 7–8 | 6–8 |
| Databases (DBMS) | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7–8 | 7–9 |
| Compiler Design | 6–8 | 4 | 5–8 | 5–8 | 4–6 |
| Digital Logic | 4–6 | 3–5 | 6–8 | 5 | 5–6 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2027 (Expected)
GATE questions are based on the GATE Exam pattern. So after you have learned about the syllabus, you must also be aware of the GATE Exam pattern.
| Type of Questions / Parameter | Details |
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| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)(b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ)(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL |
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| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL |
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| Marking Scheme | Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks |
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GATE 2027 Handwritten Notes: For GATE CSE, ME, Civil and Other Subjects
We have provided some handwritten notes on the GATE syllabus. This will help you relate to the topics in a much better way.
GATE Syllabus 2027 Subject-Wise Handwritten Notes
GATE 2027 Topic Wise Handwritten Notes
| GATE Subjects | GATE Handwritten Notes |
|---|---|
| GATE CSE Engineering Mathematics | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Digital Logic | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Computer Organization and Architecture | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Programming in C | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Data Structures | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Algorithms | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Theory of Computation | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Operating Systems | Download Here |
| GATE CSE Computer Networks | Download Here |
| GATE Mechanical Engineering Mathematics | Download Here |
| GATE Mechanical Engineering Mechanics | Download Here |
| GATE Mechanical Theory of Machines | Download Here |
| GATE Mechanical Vibrations | Download Here |
| GATE Mechanical Machine Design | Download Here |
| GATE Civil Strength of Materials | Download Here |
| GATE Civil Structural Analysis | Download Here |
| GATE Civil Reinforced Concrete Structures | Download Here |
| GATE Civil Steel Structures | Download Here |
GATE Syllabus 2027: Take Mock Tests
Given below are the subject-wise GATE 2027 Mock Tests to help students check their knowledge and prepare effectively for the exam.
| Subject Code | Mock Test |
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| CE | Attempt Mock Test |
| CS | Attempt Mock Test |
| EC | Attempt Mock Test |
| EE | Attempt Mock Test |
| IN | Attempt Mock Test |
| PI | Attempt Mock Test |
| DA | Attempt Mock Test |
GATE Syllabus 2027: Previous Year Papers
Given below are the year-wise question papers along with their solutions for GATE 2027 to know the exam pattern and the difficulty level.
| Year | Question Paper |
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| GATE 2026 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2025 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2024 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2023 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2022 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2021 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2020 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2019 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2018 | Download PDF |
| GATE 2017 | Download PDF |
What is the 2 Paper Combination in GATE 2027?
The GATE 2027 Two-Paper Combination is an optional facility that allows you to write two different subject papers in the same exam year. It lets students pair the main engineering or science degree subject with a secondary, related discipline.
- Students do not randomly choose any of the 2 subjects;
- GATE has a predetermined list of subject combinations allowed.
- Students can only choose a second paper from that list.
- Two separate scorecards will be given for each of the papers given; one’s score does not affect the performance of the other.
Source: Official site for GATE 2027 (Two-Paper Combinations)
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