GATE 2027 Notification: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 notification has been officially released. This year, IIT Madras is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for admission to M.E./M.Tech., Ph.D. programmes in IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc and other premier institutes. GATE scores are also accepted by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment.
The online application process will begin on 14 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the GOAPS portal. Candidates studying in the third year or above of eligible undergraduate programmes or those who have already completed a qualifying degree can apply. The GATE 2027 examination will be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027.
GATE 2027 Overview
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027
Organizing Institute
IIT Madras
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Application Mode
Online
Total Test Papers
30
Papers Allowed
One or Two (Approved Combination Only)
Score Validity
3 Years
Official Portal
GOAPS
GATE 2027 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
20 July 2026
Online Registration Starts
14 August 2026
Last Date (Regular Fee)
21 September 2026
Last Date (Late Fee)
30 September 2026
Exam City Intimation
January 2027
Admit Card
January 2027
Examination Dates
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027
Result Declaration
19 March 2027
GATE 2027 Application Fee
Category
Regular Period
Extended Period
Female / SC / ST / PwD
₹1,000
₹1,500
All Other Candidates
₹2,000
₹2,500
GATE 2027 Eligibility
Qualification
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.
Third Year or Higher / Passed
B.Arch.
Third Year or Higher / Passed
B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.
Third Year or Higher / Passed
B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.
Third Year or Passed
M.Sc./M.A./MCA
First Year or Higher / Passed
Integrated M.Tech./Dual Degree
Eligible as per official criteria
Professional Society Exams
Eligible if recognized by AICTE/MoE/UPSC
GATE 2027 Test Papers
GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 papers, including:
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Physics
Mathematics
Statistics
Robotics & Automation
Humanities & Social Sciences
Engineering Sciences
Life Sciences
Geology & Geophysics
Geomatics Engineering
Environmental Science & Engineering
And other engineering disciplines.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
Particular
Details
Mode
Computer Based Test
Duration
3 Hours
Total Questions
65
Total Marks
100
General Aptitude
15 Marks
Subject Questions
85 Marks
Question Types
MCQ, MSQ & NAT
Negative Marking
MCQ: Yes (1/3 or 2/3 marks deduction)
MSQ: No Negative Marking
NAT: No Negative Marking
GATE 2027 Opportunities
A valid GATE score can be used for:
M.Tech./M.E. Admissions
Ph.D. Admissions
Scholarships & Assistantships
PSU Recruitment
Central Government Technical Posts
Research Fellowships
How to Apply for GATE 2027
Visit the GOAPS portal when applications open.
Register using your email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form.
Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
Select the preferred test paper(s) and exam cities.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
