Make the preparation process for the GATE exam easier with these tips
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Rectification (Under Scrutiny) Process
14 Oct '26 - 31 Oct '26
By: Nikita Hire
Every student must prepare for the exam diligently, clarify concepts and practise daily with complete focus to the crack competitive exam.
Examination Structure
To prepare for any exam, every student needs to know and understand the pattern of the exam completely. The pattern of GATE exam is given below
- GATE papers also include 15 questions which would carry 1 mark each and 30 questions carries 2 marks each
- The details of the exam pattern are tabulated below:
| Duration of Exam |
Three Hours |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions |
65 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Questions Type |
There will be 2 two question types:- ● Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) ● Numerical Answer Type Question |
| Marking Scheme |
MCQ carrying 1 mark each: 1/3 marks would be deducted for every wrong answer MCQs carrying 2 marks: 2/3 marks would be deducted for every wrong answer For numerical type questions, there is no negative markings |
Revision Approach
One should create an organised study plan to prepare for the GATE exam. Those students, who are attempting it for the first time, should focus on covering each topic in the syllabus. So, they have to focus on topics such as Data Structure, Computer Organisations and Architectures, DBMS, Digital Electronics, Computer Networks, DAA. The students should practise questions on e-learning websites and also, practise as many previous years question papers as possible to identify the weak areas and manage time properly. During the preparation, the students could make appropriate notes for a quick revision of all the topics covered. Various topics in Mathematics like Probability Theory, Numerical Methods, Linear Algebra, and Calculus, etc. should be practised regularly.
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Study Material and Reference Books
Here are some of the reference books with their famous authors that that could be used to prepare for the GATE exam.
| Sr. No. |
Title of Books |
Authors |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Quantitative Aptitude |
RS Agrawal |
| 2. |
Engineering Mathematics |
Dr Manish Goyal |
| 3. |
Computer Organization and Architecture |
William Stallings |
| 4. |
C and C++ Programming Languages |
E. Balaguruswami |
| 5. |
Operating Systems |
Silberchatz Galvin Gagne |
| 6. |
Introduction to Algorithms |
A.I.Cormen |
| 7. |
Compiler Design |
A.A. Puntambekar |
| 8. |
Theory of Computation |
Vivek Kulkarni |
| 9. |
Database System Concepts |
Henry F.Korth |
| 10. |
Computer Networks |
Andrew S.Tanenbaum |
Scoring Topics
This is marks distribution according to GATE 2019 CSE Paper Analysis
| Subjects |
Total Marks (100) |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude |
15 |
| Engineering Mathematics |
7 |
| Computer Organisation |
4 |
| Theory of Computation |
6 |
| Databases |
9 |
| Operating System |
8 |
| Compiler Design |
5 |
| Algorithms |
6 |
| Programming and Data Structures |
14 |
| Discrete Mathematics |
11 |
| Digital Logic |
6 |
| Computer Networks |
9 |
| Total |
100 |
About the Author:
Nikita Hire is pursuing BTech in Computer Engineering from Shri. Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Technology Engineering, Dhule. She has also completed a Diploma in Computer Science from Government Polytechnic, Dhule.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates can change their category during the rectification phase. A fnon-refundable fee of INR 500 must be paid to change to make modifications in application.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
If the edit option is visible on dashboard, then it means you can edit. However, officials will open defect rectification window before result declaration giving another chance to upload correct photo and signature.
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No, the correction link of GATE 2027 application is not activated yet. The link along with required details and instructions will be notified soon on the official website.
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The syllabus of SRMJEEE PG and GATE is same, but the questions asked in SRMJEEE PG are moderate level. Most questions are basic and direct formula-based.
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Yes, you can change or correct spelling mistakes in your name during the GATE Application Form Correction process by paying a fee of ₹500 and providing supporting documents.
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The GATE total marks is 100. The marks in GATE question paper is distributed as follows:
- General Aptitude - 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics - 13 marks
- Subject/Core Discipline - 72 marks
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