GATE 2027: Exam Dates, Result Date, Pattern, New RA Paper
by IIT Madras (for NCB-GATE, Ministry of Education)
- exam date
- 6 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 21 Feb 2027
- Where
- Across India (incl. Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik…)
- Who can join
- 3rd-year UG students or graduates in engineering, science, commerce or arts
GATE 2027 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is organised by IIT Madras, conducted jointly by IISc and the IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Ministry of Education. The exam is on 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21 February 2027, and results are due on 19 March 2027. As of 24 October 2026, registration is closed; the next step for registered candidates is the exam city intimation on 4 January 2027.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application (GOAPS) opened | 2 September 2026 | Closed |
| Regular registration closed | 5 October 2026 | Closed |
| Extended registration (late fee) closed | 12 October 2026 | Closed |
| Special registration window (late fee) | 15–16 October 2026 | Closed |
| Scrutiny defect rectification window | 14–31 October 2026 | Announced |
| Exam city allotment intimation | 4 January 2027 | Announced |
| Admit card download | To be announced | Not announced |
| GATE 2027 exams | 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21 February 2027 | Announced |
| Results | 19 March 2027 | Announced |
The official site states that all dates are liable to change. If your application was flagged for a defect during scrutiny, fix it through GOAPS before 31 October 2026.
What is new in GATE 2027
- A new test paper, Robotics and Automation (RA), has been introduced, taking the total to 30 test papers.
- The syllabi of the test papers have been revised.
- The sectional paper codes for XE, XH and XL have changed.
Eligibility
- Students in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree programme can appear.
- Graduates of government-approved degrees in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities can appear.
- B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. students must be in the 3rd year or have completed the degree; M.Sc./M.A./MCA students can appear from the 1st year.
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking scheme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | 10 | 15 | MCQ: −1/3 (1-mark) or −2/3 (2-mark) for wrong answers | Part of 3 hours |
| Subject (incl. Engineering Mathematics where applicable) | 55 | 85 | MSQ and NAT: no negative marking | Part of 3 hours |
| Total | 65 | 100 | Questions carry 1 or 2 marks | 3 hours |
- Mode: computer-based test (CBT), in English.
- Question types: Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT). MSQs have no partial marking.
- For most engineering papers, the 85 subject marks include 13 marks of Engineering Mathematics. For AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH and XL, all 85 marks are subject questions.
- A candidate may take one paper or two papers from the permitted two-paper combinations.
Syllabus
Each of the 30 papers has its own syllabus, revised for 2027. Download it from the "Test Papers & Syllabus" section of gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Do not rely on older syllabi, especially for the XE, XH and XL sections, whose codes have changed.
Application fee (already paid by registered candidates)
| Category | Regular, one paper | Regular, two papers | Extended, one paper | Extended, two papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| All others (incl. foreign nationals) | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
Exam centres in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is in the IIT Bombay zone. The tentative exam cities are Ahilyanagar, Akola, Amravati, Baramati, Chandrapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai–Thane, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai–Rasayani, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur–Pandharpur, Vasai–Palghar and Wardha.
What the score is used for
GATE scores are used for admission to master's and doctoral programmes, in some cases with financial assistance at Ministry of Education-supported institutions. Several public sector undertakings (PSUs) also use GATE scores for recruitment. The GATE score is valid for 3 years.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still apply for GATE 2027?
No. Regular, extended and special registration windows have closed; the last special window ended on 16 October 2026.
When is the GATE 2027 exam?
GATE 2027 is on 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21 February 2027. Your paper's exact date and session will be on the admit card.
When will the GATE 2027 result come?
IIT Madras has listed 19 March 2027 as the result date.
Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?
Only for MCQs: 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and 2/3 mark for a wrong 2-mark MCQ. MSQ and NAT questions have no negative marking.
What is the new paper in GATE 2027?
Robotics and Automation (RA) is the new paper, making 30 test papers in GATE 2027.
Official sources
- GATE 2027, IIT Madras
- GATE 2027 important dates
- GATE 2027 question paper pattern
- GATE 2027 eligibility criteria
- GATE 2027 application fees
- GATE 2027 exam cities
Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates can change; always confirm on the official website.