When will GATE 2027 Exam be Conducted: Registration Date, Eligibility, Pattern
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When will GATE 2027 be conducted: GATE 2027 is expected to be conducted in the first two weekends of February 2027, which fall on Feb 6,7,13, and 14, 2026. IIT Madras will hold the exam across various centres in India. Check below the expected timeline for GATE registration 2027, exam dates and more.
When will GATE 2027 exam be conducted: Registration, Admit Card and Result Dates
GATE 2027 Official Notification is expected to be released in fourth week of July. The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras will hold GATE exam 2027 for 30 subjects. Once the official website for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is launched, students can download GATE 2027 information bulletin and check GATE exam dates and apply accordingly.
- GATE Exam Highlights
- When will GATE Exam be Conducted in 2027?
- GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Dates
- When will GATE 2027 Exam be Conducted: Tentative Schedule
- When will GATE 2027 Registration Start: How to Apply
- When will GATE Exam be Conducted in 2027: Admit Card Release Date
- About Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE Exam Highlights
Candidates can check GATE 2027 exam conducting body, pattern, syllabus, overview below -
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| GATE exam full form |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Conducting Body |
2027 (IIT Madras), 2026 (IIT Guwahati), 2025 (IIT Roorjee) |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Total number of subjects |
30 |
| Time duration of exam |
3 hours |
| GATE exam pattern (total questions) |
65 questions (General Aptitude + Subject Specific |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Types of questions |
MSQs, MCQs and NATs |
| Marking Scheme |
For 1 mark MCQs - 1/3rd mark is deducted For 2 mark MCQs - 2/3rd mark is deducted No negative marking for NATs and MSQs No partial marking is offered |
Commonly asked questions
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
GATE paper code is engineering branch code. Candidates must check paper code carefully while filling application form. The details are available at GATE's official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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. In 2024, the GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was introduced. Each subject or branch is determined by a paper code which applicant must note carefully. While filling out the application form, candidates must check the GATE branch and paper codes and add them.
When will GATE Exam be Conducted in 2027?
According to the past GATE exam date timeline, IIT Madras will hold the exam in the first two weekends of February. Thus, the exam dates are expected to be around Feb 6, 7, 13 and 14. The MTech engineering exam will be held online in two shifts.
GATE 2027 Subject-Wise Exam Dates
IIT Madras will release subject-wise GATE 2027 exam dates on the official website (a few after the release of admit card). Along with the exam dates, students can also check their respective GATE exam shift timings as well. On each date, the test will be held for multiple papers.
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When will GATE 2027 Exam be Conducted: Tentative Schedule
Candidates can check the expected GATE schedule 2027 below -
| Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start date of GATE application form 2027 |
August 24, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 registration last date |
September 29, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 registration last date (with additional fee) |
October 13, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 Exam Date |
Feb 6, 7,13 and 14, 2026 |
| GATE Result Date 2027 |
March 19 |
When will GATE 2027 Registration Start: How to Apply
GATE registration is the first stage of admission process. Candidates who meet GATE exam eligibility can apply for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. To apply, it is mandatory to create an account at GOAPS to register. Once registration is complete, candidates will receive an enrolment ID and password. The form-filling process includes steps like entering personal and educational details, uploading documents, and paying fees.
Documents required in GATE Application Form: Photograph, Signature, and a valid ID proof.
Also read:
| How to upload GATE photo and signature: guidelines and specifications | Documents required for GATE registration |
When will the GATE Exam be conducted: Form Correction Date
After the completion of GATE registration 2027, IIT Madras will open application correction facility for three to four days. In this stage, students can make changes to their application form. Check GATE application correction facility details.
Also read:
| GATE application form status: how to check, application under scrutiny | What is GATE exam: Organising Institute, Benefits, and Career Opportunities |
When will GATE Exam be Conducted in 2027: Admit Card Release Date
IIT Madras will issue GATE 2027 admit card in January 3, 2026 (tenative). Candidates who have registered for GATE 2027, can download their admit card from GOAPS. The credentials needed to download the hall ticket is enrollment ID and password.
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About Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
The GATE exam is a national level post-graduate engineering entrance exam conducted to offer admission to MTech, MSc and PhD programs. Qualified candidates can also opt for PSU jobs. The exam is conducted online for multiple days in two shifts for various engineering branches, such as CSE, ME, CE, EE, ECE, etc.
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