IIT Madras is expected to conduct GATE 2027. The GATE 2027 registration start in first week of August 2026 for the admission to Mtech/ME/phd programs.
GATE 2027
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam. The GATE notification 2027 will be released in the first week of August 2026 on the official website at iitm.ac.in. The GATE 2027 registration will start in August 2026 on GOAPS portal with the release of official notification. The GATE 2027 registration last date is October 2026. GATE exam 2027 is the golden opportunity for candidate who wants to take admission in Mtech/ME/PHD programs, recruitment in PSU and research.
What is GATE Exam?
The full form of GATE is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The GATE is conducted for admission to M.Tech, ME, or direct PhD program in top institutes like IIT, and NIT, and IIIT or recruitment in PSUs (public sector undertakings) for top jobs in the technical field. It is one of the most important National-level Engineering and Science graduate exams conducted every year by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee and seven IITs on rotational basis, including IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Madras, Roorkee, Kharagpur, and Kanpur. Candidate who has completed BTech/BE/B.Sc/MSc/MCA from a recognised Institute are eligible to apply for GATE exam.
The GATE exam is conducted online through a Computer-Based test for 30 subjects. The exam entirely of multiple-choice questions. GATE exam is considered as one of the toughest engineering exams. The exam opens the doors to top technical careers and Higher Education opportunities.
IIT Madras GATE Overview
| Examination Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027) |
| Commonly Known As | GATE |
| Conducting Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Administered By | Jointly by IIT Roorkee and Seven IIT’s |
| Purpose of Examination | Qualifying Examination for M.E./ M.Tech/ Ph.D admissions and PSU Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Examination Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
| Frequency of Examination | Annual |
| Number of GATE Papers | 30 |
| Total Marks of Examination | 100 |
| Validity of GATE 2026 Score/Grade | 3 Years |
| Official website | https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ |
GATE 2027 Exam Date
The exam authority will release the GATE 2027 exam date along with the release of GATE notification 2027 in August 2026. Candidate who are interested to apply for graduate aptitude test in engineering must check all the important dates. As per the past records it is expected that GATE February 2027 through Computer Based test. Check the important dates below.
| Events | Date |
| GATE 2027 Registration Starts | Last week of August 2026 |
| GATE Application Form Last Date | October 2026 |
| Last date of online registration/application (with late fee) | October 2026 |
| GATE Admit Card 2027 | January 2027 |
| GATE Exam Date 2027 | February 2027 |
| GATE Answer Key 2027 | February 2027 |
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The candidate who wants to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering needs to meet the eligibility criteria set by Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Those candidate who fail to meet the eligibility there application form will be rejected. Check the details given below.
GATE Education Qualification
Interested candidates must have passed the third of final year of Bachelors Degree in engineering, Technology, architecture, science or humanities from a recognised University or institution are eligible to apply for the GATE exam 2027.
GATE Age Limit
This is to inform you that there is no age limit to apply for GATE exam. The candidate who wants to take admission in masters degree program needs a GATE qualification for any PSU recruitment.
Number of Attempts
There is no restriction on number of attempts for GATE. Candidates can attempts for as many time as the wish.
GATE 2027 GOAPS Portal
GOAPS also known as GATE Online Application Process System. The IIT Madras will launch the official portal of GATE 2027 through which all activities related to the GATE registration 2027 are performed such as application form filling, important dates, release of admit card and result etc.
GATE 2027 Registration
The GATE application form 2027 will be activated in the month of August 2026 on the official website of IIT Madras. This year IIT Madras will conduct GATE exam 2026 through Computer Based test. The last date to apply for GATE 2027 is October 2026. Students are advise to fill out their application form before the last date otherwise the need to submit the application form with the late fees.
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GATE Application Fees 2027
All candidate who wants to apply for GATE application form 2027 needs to pay the application fees. Without paying application fees the GATE application form will not be accepted. According to the notification that application fees for All candidates except female Reserve category candidate is Rs 2000. Check the application fees details given.
| GATE 2026 Application Fees | ||
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
| Female candidates SC/ST/PWD (per test paper) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1500 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2500 |
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam authority will release GATE exam pattern 2027 along with the official notification. The GATE exam is conducted online to Computer Based retest. The test consists of a total of 65 questions for 100 marks and all questions are objective. The GATE exam 2027 is conducted for 3 hours in 30 disciplines. The questions will be design on application, and analysis and synthesis, comprehension and recall. For one-mark questions there is a negative marking of 1/3 and for two marks question the negative marking of 2/3.
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Discipline in GATE 2026 | 30 Discipline |
| Section | • General Aptitude (GA)+• Candidate Selected Subject |
| Type of Questions | • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)• Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Design of Questions | The questions are designed to test the listed abilities• Application• Analysis and synthesis• Comprehension• Recall |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Questions in all Papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks(**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks) |
| Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.For 2 mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.No negative marking for Incorrect answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. |
FAQs on GATE 2027
When did GATE 2027 notification be released?
The GATE notification 2027 will release in August 2026 by IIT Madras.
Who are eligible to apply for GATE 2027?
Candidate who has completed BTech/BE/B.Sc/MSc/MCA from a recognised Institute are eligible to apply for GATE exam.
What is the application fees for GATE 2027?
The application fees for GATE 2027 for all category candidate is Rs 2000. While for female candidates SC/ST/PWD (per test paper) is Rs 1000.