GATE 2027: Notification Out, Exam From 6 Feb 2027
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Organizing Institute for GATE 2027, administered jointly by IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India)
GATE 2027 is a recruitment notified by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Organizing Institute for GATE 2027, administered jointly by IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India).
Key Details
- Application Dates: August 14, 2026 / August 27, 2026 / September 2, 2026 to September 21, 2026 / September 27, 2026 / October 5, 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: February 06, 2027 (Saturday); February 07, 2027 (Sunday); February 13, 2027 (Saturday); February 14, 2027 (Sunday); February 20, 2027 (Saturday); February 21, 2027 (Sunday) Important Dates
- Result Date: 19 Mar 2027 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidate currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program, or has already completed a UGC/AICTE approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities (full criteria in Table 2, including M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc.-Agriculture etc.) Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: GATE 2027 Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT) → Announcement of Results/Score Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Papers with Engineering Mathematics section (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI), Papers without separate Engineering Mathematics section (AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL) — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: For a wrong answer to an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ and NAT questions. There is no partial marking for any question. Exam Pattern
What is GATE 2027
GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE 2027 is organized by IIT Madras on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. IISc and IITs run the exam jointly every year.
The Information Brochure for GATE 2027 is a revised version, dated September 27, 2026. It gives you all the dates, fees, and rules you need to apply.
How to Apply
- Register on the GATE 2027 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) on the official website. It helps to create a DigiLocker account first.
- Enter your personal details exactly as on your photo ID, plus your mobile number, email, and live facial details.
- You will get a unique Enrolment ID by email after you register.
- Log in again and fill the application form with your degree details, institute details, choice of test paper(s), and exam city.
- Upload your photograph and signature following the size rules.
- Upload a scanned copy of a valid photo ID.
- Upload your Category (SC/ST) certificate, PwD certificate/UDID, or Dyslexic certificate if any apply to you.
- Use 'Save and View Application' to check your form for mistakes before you go further.
- Pay the application fee online using internet banking, debit/credit card, wallet, or UPI.
- Click 'Submit and Proceed to Payment' and accept the declaration that your details are correct.
- Check your application status (Received, Under scrutiny, Accepted, Defect, or Rejected) on the portal. Fix any defect within the given time.
- Download your Admit Card from GOAPS once it is available. It will not be sent by post or email.
Documents Required
- Photograph, in the specified size and format
- Signature, in the specified size and format
- A valid photo ID (Aadhaar-UID, Aadhaar Virtual ID, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License, or any photo ID from Central or State Government)
- Category (SC/ST) certificate, if this applies to you, in PDF format
- UDID (preferred) or PwD Certificate, if this applies to you, in PDF format
- Dyslexic Certificate, if this applies to you, in PDF format
Important Instructions to Remember
- Do not send hard copies of your form or documents to IIT Madras or any GATE office. Everything is online.
- Only one person can register with one email address. You cannot change your email or mobile number later.
- Your name on the form must match your photo ID exactly. Do not add titles like Mr. or Dr. before your name.
- Your photo must be color, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, not older than 3 months, white background, JPEG format, under 600 kB.
- Your signature must be in black or dark blue ink, done by you only, under 300 kB.
- Once you click 'Submit and Proceed to Payment', you cannot change your application. Apply well before the closing date.
In Detail
Important Dates
GATE 2027 has several key dates. Some dates have more than one option because they were updated in the revised brochure. Note them all down.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GOAPS application portal opens | August 14, 2026 / August 27, 2026 / September 2, 2026 |
| Regular application window closes | September 21, 2026 / September 27, 2026 / October 5, 2026 |
| Extended window closes (late fee applies) | September 30, 2026 / October 5, 2026 / October 12, 2026 |
| Last date to change category, paper, exam city, or personal details | October 21, 2026 |
| Exam city notified to candidates | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit card download | To be announced (TBA) |
| GATE 2027 exam dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2027 |
| Result announcement on GOAPS | March 19, 2027 |
| Scorecard download (₹500 fee after free period) | TBA to December 31, 2027 |
Every date Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Organizing Institute for GATE 2027, administered jointly by IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India) printed for GATE 2027, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) opens | August 14, 2026 / August 27, 2026 / September 2, 2026 |
| GATE Online Application Processing System (regular) closes | September 21, 2026 / September 27, 2026 / October 5, 2026 |
| End of extended period for GOAPS (with late fee) | September 30, 2026 / October 5, 2026 / October 12, 2026 |
| Last date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City choices, adding a new test paper, and change of personal details | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Notification of Exam cities to the Candidates | 04 Jan 2027 |
| Admit Cards download | To be Announced (TBA) |
| GATE 2027 Examination Dates | February 06, 2027 (Saturday); February 07, 2027 (Sunday); February 13, 2027 (Saturday); February 14, 2027 (Sunday); February 20, 2027 (Saturday); February 21, 2027 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of results in the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | 19 Mar 2027 |
| Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paper | TBA to December 31, 2027 |
Application Fee
The fee you pay depends on your category and whether you apply in the regular period or the extended (late) period. You pay this fee for each test paper you choose.
| Category | Fee (per test paper) | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000 | Regular period |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1500 | Extended period (late fee) |
| Other candidates (including foreign nationals) | ₹2000 | Regular period |
| Other candidates (including foreign nationals) | ₹2500 | Extended period (late fee) |
Application fee for GATE 2027 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD - Regular period | ₹1,000 | per test paper |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD - Extended period | ₹1,500 | per test paper, with late fee |
| Other candidates (including foreign nationals) - Regular period | ₹2,000 | per test paper |
| Other candidates (including foreign nationals) - Extended period | ₹2,500 | per test paper, with late fee |
Eligibility
You can apply if you are currently in your 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program. You can also apply if you have already completed a UGC or AICTE approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
- Degrees like M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc., and B.Sc.-Agriculture are also covered. Full criteria are in Table 2 of the brochure.
- There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2027.
Educational Qualification
Candidate currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program, or has already completed a UGC/AICTE approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities (full criteria in Table 2, including M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc.-Agriculture etc.)
There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2027.
Exam Pattern
GATE 2027 offers 30 test papers. Each paper has 65 questions for a total of 100 marks. You get 3 hours to finish the paper.
- General Aptitude: 10 questions for 15 marks, in every paper
- Subject questions: 55 questions making up the remaining marks
- PwD (Person with Disability) candidates get 20 extra minutes per hour as compensatory time
Marks Split by Paper Type
| Paper Type | Section | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Papers with Engineering Mathematics (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI) | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Papers with Engineering Mathematics (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI) | Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Papers with Engineering Mathematics (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI) | Subject Questions | 72 |
| Papers without separate Engineering Mathematics (AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL) | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Papers without separate Engineering Mathematics (AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL) | Subject Questions | 85 |
Negative Marking
For a wrong answer to an MCQ, marks are deducted. A wrong answer to a 1-mark MCQ loses 1/3 mark. A wrong answer to a 2-mark MCQ loses 2/3 mark. There is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions, and no partial marking for any question.
Papers with Engineering Mathematics section (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | — | 15 | — |
| Engineering Mathematics | — | 13 | — |
| Subject Questions | — | 72 | — |
| Total | — | 100 |
Papers without separate Engineering Mathematics section (AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | — | 15 | — |
| Subject Questions | — | 85 | — |
| Total | — | 100 |
Selection Process
- GATE 2027 Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)
- Announcement of Results/Score
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- To be Announced (TBA) — full details
- Exam Date
- February 06, 2027 (Saturday); February 07, 2027 (Sunday); February 13, 2027 (Saturday); February 14, 2027 (Sunday); February 20, 2027 (Saturday); February 21, 2027 (Sunday) — full details
- Result
- 19 Mar 2027 — full details
- Answer Key
- IITM/GATE has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Number of test papers | 30 |
| Total questions per paper | 65 Questions (10 General Aptitude + 55 Subject) |
| Total marks per paper | 100 marks |
| Examination duration | 3 hours |
| PwD compensatory time | 20 minutes per hour |
| GATE score validity | THREE years from the date of announcement of results |
| Scorecard fee after free download period | ₹500 per test paper |
| Negative marking for 1-mark MCQ wrong answer | 1/3 mark deducted |
| Negative marking for 2-mark MCQ wrong answer | 2/3 mark deducted |
| Malpractice ban period | 3 years |
| General Aptitude marks (all papers) | 15 marks (10 questions) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the GATE 2027 exam?
GATE 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
Who is organizing GATE 2027?
IIT Madras is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027, held jointly by IISc and IITs.
When will GATE 2027 results be announced?
The result will be announced on the GOAPS portal on March 19, 2027.
What is the application fee for GATE 2027?
In the regular period, it is ₹1000 per paper for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2000 per paper for other candidates. In the extended period with late fee, it is ₹1500 and ₹2500 per paper.
Is there an age limit for GATE 2027?
No. There is no age limit to appear for GATE 2027.
How many test papers are there in GATE 2027?
There are 30 test papers in GATE 2027.
How many questions and marks are in each GATE paper?
Each paper has 65 questions for a total of 100 marks, to be completed in 3 hours.
Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?
Yes. A wrong MCQ answer loses 1/3 mark for a 1-mark question and 2/3 mark for a 2-mark question. There is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions.
How long is a GATE score valid?
A GATE score is valid for three years from the date the result is announced.
When will GATE 2027 admit cards be released?
The admit card date is yet to be announced (TBA). You can download it only from GOAPS, not by post or email.
Can I change my exam city after applying?
You can change your category, paper, exam city choice, or personal details only until October 21, 2026.
How do I get a scorecard after results?
You can download your scorecard free for a limited period. After that, it costs ₹500 per test paper, available till December 31, 2027.
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