GATE 2027 Notification – Registration Starts from 02 September , Check Eligibility, Exam Dates & Complete Details

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 02 September 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	02 September 2026
Last Date (Regular Fee)	05 October 2026 (Extended)
Last Date (Late Fee)	12 October 2026 (Extended)
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

1. Visit the GOAPS portal when applications open.
2. Register using your email ID and mobile number.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
5. Select the preferred test paper(s) and exam cities.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

GATE 2027 Important Links 

Particular	Details
GATE 2027 Notification	Notification
GATE 2027 Apply Online	Apply Online
GATE Official Website	GATE