GATE 2027 Online Application Form – Eligibility, Exam Dates, Fee & Pattern

GATE 2027 Online Application Form

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) in English.

Candidates can apply for one or two test papers from the permitted combinations.

GATE 2027 Important Dates

GATE 2027 Examination Schedule

The examination will be conducted in two sessions:

• Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Examination Weeks

• Week 1: February 6 & 7, 2027
• Week 2: February 13 & 14, 2027
• Week 3: February 20 & 21, 2027

GATE 2027 Exam Pattern

The paper generally contains:

• 10 General Aptitude questions
• 55 Subject questions

For most papers, the distribution is:

• General Aptitude: 15 marks
• Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks
• Subject Questions: 72 marks
• Total: 100 marks

For papers where Engineering Mathematics is not separately included, the distribution is:

• General Aptitude: 15 marks
• Subject Questions: 85 marks
• Total: 100 marks

Marking Scheme

Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks.

For MCQ questions:

• 1-mark MCQ: 1/3 mark negative marking
• 2-mark MCQ: 2/3 mark negative marking

There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.

There is no partial marking for any question.

GATE 2027 Eligibility

Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of an eligible undergraduate degree programme, or candidates who have already completed an eligible degree, can appear for GATE 2027.

Eligible programmes include degrees in areas such as:

• Engineering
• Technology
• Architecture
• Science
• Commerce
• Arts
• Humanities

Candidates studying in the 5th, 6th, 7th semester or higher, as applicable, of eligible programmes can also appear.

Candidates pursuing or having completed certain degrees such as M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc., B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) are also eligible as specified in the official notification.

There is no age limit for GATE 2027.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is charged per test paper.

For candidates applying for two papers, the applicable fee is twice the fee for one paper.

Important Changes in GATE 2027

• GATE 2027 will have 30 test papers.
• A new Robotics & Automation (RA) test paper has been introduced.
• Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) will be part of the XE sectional paper.
• Paper codes for XE, XH and XL have been revised.
• Candidates can appear for one or two test papers according to the permitted combinations.
• Only the on-screen virtual calculator provided during the examination can be used.
• Candidates are required to provide live facial details during registration.
• DigiLocker verification is recommended for a smoother application and examination process.
• Examinations will be conducted at centres across 300+ cities in India.

GATE 2027 Score Validity

The GATE 2027 score will remain valid for three years from the date of announcement of results.

How to Apply for GATE 2027

Candidates should apply online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) available through the official GATE 2027 website.

Candidates should carefully enter their personal information, educational details, category information, examination paper choices and examination city preferences before submitting the application.

Important: Dates mentioned in the official notification are liable to change. Candidates should check the official GATE 2027 website for the latest updates.