GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Branch-Wise Dates and Shift Timings
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
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10 Nov '26 - 14 Nov '26
GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: IIT Madras will announce GATE branch-wise exam dates soon. However, the exam dates were released along with the information brochure. For GATE 2027, the exam will be held for six days, which are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. Check complete details regarding GATE 2027 subject-wise exam dates below.
GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Branch-Wise Test Dates and Shift Timings
GATE Exam Schedule 2027: IIT Madras announced GATE 2027 exam dates on its official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in. As per the official update, GATE 2027 will be conducted on Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 for 30 papers in two shifts. However, the authorities will release branch-wise GATE 2027 exam dates separately later. Registered candidates have to appear for the exam as per the schedule. Check complete details regarding GATE 2027 exam dates, timings, and things to carry to the centre.
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- GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Branch-Wise Exam Dates
- GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
- GATE 2027 Exam Shift Timings
- GATE 2027 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card
- GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule: Guidelines and Instructions
GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Branch-Wise Exam Dates
IIT Madras will soon announce the dates for all the GATE papers. The branch-wise GATE exam dates 2027 will be updated on the official website. The GATE 2027 schedule will comprise exam date and shift timing of the respective branch/subject. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held for 30 GATE papers in two shifts. Candidates have to attend the exam as per the schedule released on the official page. GATE 2027 exam will be held in three weekends, on Saturday and Sunday.
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GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
Once the GATE branch-wise exam dates is released it will be updated below:
| Day and Date |
GATE 2027 Exam Shift Timings |
Allocated GATE Papers |
|---|---|---|
Feb 6, 2027 (Saturday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon session) |
TBA |
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Feb 7, 2027 (Sunday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session) |
TBA |
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Feb 13, 2027 (Saturday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session) |
TBA |
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Feb 14, 2027 (Sunday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session) |
TBA |
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Feb 20, 2027 (Saturday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session) |
TBA |
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Feb 21, 2027 (Saturday) |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
TBA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session) |
TBA |
GATE 2027 Exam Shift Timings
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be conducted online in two shifts: forenoon and afternoon. Find GATE 2027 shift timings below:
| GATE Exam Shift |
Timings |
|---|---|
| Forenoon |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
GATE 2027 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card
Candidates must note that IIT Madras will release city allotment before releasing the GATE admit card. The GATE city allotment list will determine the allocated exam city. Candidates can download the GATE 2027 city intimation slip on January 4, 2027. To download hall ticket, candidates need to enter their enrolment ID and password at GOAPS portal.
GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule: Guidelines and Instructions
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The total time duration of the exam is three hours. Candidates are advised to go through GATE 2027 exam pattern properly
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Candidates with disabilities will get a compensatory time of 20 minutes every hour (60 minutes)
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Once the duration is complete, the exam will terminate completely
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Candidates will be permitted to occupy their allotted seats 40 minutes before the exam starts
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Candidates can login and start reading instructions 20 minutes before the starting of the examination
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A candidate will not be permitted to login after 15 minutes from the scheduled start of GATE exam.
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In addition, candidates will not be permitted to leave the GATE 2027 test centre before the scheduled end of exam.
It is advised to read all the instructions mentioned in the admit card properly. Candidates will be provided rough sheets for calculation. GATE scientific calculator will be set as default in the system. Candidates can access the online calculator to solve questions.
Commonly asked questions
The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive.
Yes, GATE has negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. In GATE question paper, MCQs will be of one and two marks. Hence, the marking scheme for such questions can be checked below -
- For one mark MCQ - 1/3rd mark will be deducted
- For two mark MCQ - 2/3rd mark will be deducted
Here are some good books for GATE Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering -
| GATE EE Books | GATE EC Books |
| Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. Alexander | Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. Alexander & Matthew N.O. Sadiku |
| Signals and Systems by A. Anand Kumar | Digital Logic and Computer Design by M.Morris Mano |
| Electric Machinery by P.S Bhimbra | Modern Digital Electronics by R.P Jain |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation by AK Shawhey | Analog and Digital Communication Systems by Simon Haykin |
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Commonly asked questions
Qualifying GATE offers the following benefits to the students -
- Admission to the master's programmes in top institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.
- Jobs at PSUs like AAI, NHAI, GRID-India, ONGC, BHEL, etc. with high salary and perks
- Stipend of INR 12,400 monthly to adjust expenses.
- Research fellowships at top government organisations.
The GATE exam is conducted for 30 subject papers. Each subject or branch is determined by a paper code which applicant must note carefully.
No, physical calculators are not allowed inside GATE exam hall. Candidates will be provided with a virtual calculator to solve their questions. It is advised to practice using GATE calculator to improve accuracy.
A compensatory time of 60 minutes is given to candidates who have opted for scribe facility in GATE exam. To avail this facility, candidates have to choose option while filling GATE form.
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