GATE 2027: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027. Registration opens on the GOAPS portal on 14 August 2026, and the computer based test runs across six days in February 2027 covering 30 papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation paper.

• Organizing institute: IIT Madras. Official site gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Brochure released 20 July 2026.
• Registration: 14 August 2026 to 21 September 2026 (without late fee); 30 September 2026 with late fee.
• Exam dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, forenoon and afternoon sessions.
• Papers: 30 test papers. One paper, or up to two from approved combinations.
• Pattern: 100 marks, 180 minutes, 65 questions. General Aptitude 15 marks + subject 85 marks.
• Fee per paper: Rs 1000 (female / SC / ST / PwD), Rs 2000 (all others). Late fee adds Rs 500.
• What is new: Robotics and Automation (RA) paper, revised syllabi, XE/XH/XL code changes, DigiLocker registration with live facial verification.
• Score validity: three years from the date of result.

• New Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. A 30th test paper with a common Part A and an in-exam choice between Part B1 Electrical and Part B2 Mechanical. Read the full GATE 2027 RA syllabus, exam pattern and marks distribution.
• Revised syllabi. Syllabi for GATE 2027 test papers have been revised. Do not prepare from an older year's PDF without checking the changes.
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) changes. Note the modifications to the TF paper structure.
• XE, XH and XL sectional code changes. Sectional paper codes have been updated for these combined papers.
• DigiLocker registration with live facial verification. Indian nationals register through DigiLocker, with facial authentication added to tighten the identity verification process.

• Candidates currently studying in the third year or higher of any undergraduate degree programme are eligible.
• Candidates who have already completed a government approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities are eligible.
• Professional degree holders such as CA, CS, CMA or Fellows of the Institute of Actuaries of India are eligible under the relevant clauses.
• No age limit and no restriction on number of attempts.
• No minimum CGPA or percentage is required to appear.
• Candidates with backlogs may appear, subject to producing the required certificate at the time of admission.

• MCQ, 1 mark: 1/3 mark deducted for a wrong answer.
• MCQ, 2 marks: 2/3 mark deducted for a wrong answer.
• MSQ: no negative marking, but no partial credit either.
• NAT: no negative marking. Always attempt every NAT question — a guess costs nothing.

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was introduced in 2024 and has scaled faster than any paper in GATE's recent history. Registrations grew from 52,493 in DA 2024 to 91,764 in DA 2026, with 69,242 candidates appearing in 2026. If you are from CS, IT, ECE, EE, Mathematics or Statistics, DA is worth serious consideration — either as your primary paper or as the second paper in a two paper combination.

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1. Visit the official GATE 2027 portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and open the GOAPS link.
2. Indian nationals: complete DigiLocker-based registration with facial authentication. Other nationals: register with full name as per photo ID, valid email, mobile number and a password.
3. Note the enrolment ID sent to your registered email, then log in.
4. Fill personal, academic and communication details exactly as they appear on your documents.
5. Select your test paper (and a second paper if you are opting for an approved combination) and your preferred exam cities.
6. Upload photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable) and valid photo ID in the prescribed formats.
7. Pay the fee online via UPI, net banking, debit or credit card.
8. Download and save the PDF copy of your submitted application for your records.

Common mistakes to avoid: entering a name that does not match your photo ID, uploading an out-of-spec photograph or signature, choosing the wrong paper code, and waiting until the last week to pay. The correction window (14–21 October 2026) allows edits, but some changes attract an additional fee.

General Aptitude (15 marks, all papers): Verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude, analytical aptitude and spatial aptitude. This section is identical across every paper, which makes it the single highest-leverage block in your preparation.

Engineering Mathematics: Present in most engineering papers, typically carrying around 13 marks. Combined with General Aptitude, that is roughly 28 marks available before you touch a core subject.

Core subject section: The remaining marks come from your chosen paper's discipline-specific syllabus.

Sectional papers: XE candidates choose two optional sections of 35 marks each alongside compulsory Engineering Mathematics (15 marks). XL candidates choose two optional sections of 30 marks each alongside compulsory Chemistry (25 marks). XH candidates choose one optional subject of 60 marks alongside compulsory Reasoning and Comprehension (25 marks). Note that sectional codes have changed for GATE 2027.

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GATE 2027 Robotics and Automation (RA): Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution

Complete section-by-section syllabus for the new RA paper: Part A common section (Engineering Mathematics, Basics of Mechatronics, Principles of Robotics and Automation) and the 25-mark optional Part B1 Electrical or B2 Mechanical, plus guidance on which optional track to choose.

GATE DA 2027 Course and Test Series

Structured preparation across all eight sections of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus, with topic-wise practice and full-length mocks.

Which IIT is conducting GATE 2027?

IIT Madras is the organizing institute. The official portal is gate2027.iitm.ac.in and the Information Brochure Version 1.0 was published on 20 July 2026.

When does GATE 2027 registration start and end?

Registration opens 14 August 2026 on GOAPS. The last date without a late fee is 21 September 2026; with a late fee it extends to 30 September 2026.

What are the GATE 2027 exam dates?

6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions as a computer based test.

How much is the GATE 2027 application fee?

Rs 1,000 per paper for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and Rs 2,000 per paper for everyone else. A Rs 500 late fee applies during the extended window. Two papers cost double.

What is new in GATE 2027?

A new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper, revised syllabi across test papers, changes to the TF paper, updated XE/XH/XL sectional codes, and DigiLocker registration with live facial verification. See the detailed GATE 2027 RA syllabus and exam pattern guide.

Can I appear for two papers in GATE 2027?

Yes, but only from the approved two paper combinations listed in the Information Brochure. You pay the registration fee separately for each paper.

Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?

Yes, on MCQs only: 1/3 mark for a wrong 1-mark question and 2/3 mark for a wrong 2-mark question. MSQ and NAT questions carry no negative marking.

Am I eligible if I am in my third year of engineering?

Yes. Students in the third year or higher of any undergraduate degree programme are eligible. There is no age limit, no attempt limit and no minimum CGPA requirement.

How long is a GATE 2027 score valid?

Three years from the date the results are announced.

Is GATE DA a good paper to choose in 2027?

GATE DA is the fastest growing paper in GATE, with registrations rising from 52,493 in 2024 to 91,764 in 2026. It suits candidates from CS, IT, ECE, EE, Mathematics and Statistics targeting M.Tech, MS and Ph.D. programmes in data science, machine learning and AI, as well as analytics roles in PSUs. See the GATE DA 2027 course and test series.