IIT GATE 2027 Admission Form – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date & Application Fee
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be conducted as a Co...
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) for 30 test papers. Candidates currently studying in the third or higher year of an eligible undergraduate degree programme, or candidates who have already completed an eligible degree, can apply. The GATE 2027 online application process will start on 14th August 2026 and the regular last date to apply is 21st September 2026. Applications with late fee can be submitted up to 30th September 2026.
GATE 2027 score can be used for admission to eligible Master's and Doctoral programmes and may also be used by some institutions and PSUs according to their respective admission or recruitment rules. Qualifying GATE does not by itself guarantee admission, scholarship or employment.
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Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for GATE 2027 including the organizing institute, examination mode, number of test papers, eligibility and age limit.
| Examination | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organizing Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Test Papers | 30 |
| Examination Language | English |
| Examination Duration | 3 Hours |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
| Official Website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note the GATE 2027 registration, extended application, examination and result dates. The brochure states that dates are liable to change.
| Information Brochure Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Changes | 21 October 2026 |
| Exam City Notification | 04 January 2027 |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| GATE 2027 Exam Date | 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027 |
| Result Date | 19 March 2027 |
GATE 2027 Test Papers
GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, subject to the permitted combinations specified in the Information Brochure.
| Test Paper | Code |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM |
| Biotechnology | BT |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Chemistry | CY |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES |
| Environmental Engineering | EY |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Mathematics | MA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Physics | PH |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Robotics and Automation | RA |
| Statistics | ST |
| Engineering Sciences | XE |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
| Life Sciences | XL |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational eligibility conditions specified in the GATE 2027 Information Brochure.
| Undergraduate Degree | Candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher year of an undergraduate degree programme, or candidates who have already completed a UGC/AICTE-approved degree programme in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities are eligible. |
| Medical / Agriculture Eligibility | Candidates studying in the 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester, or those who have completed M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc. or B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry, are also eligible subject to the brochure conditions. |
| Age Limit | No minimum or maximum age limit. |
Application Fee
The application fee is charged per test paper. Candidates applying for two test papers have to pay twice the applicable single-paper fee. Bank service and processing charges may be additional.
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000/- per paper |
| Other Candidates | ₹2,000/- per paper |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD - Extended Period | ₹1,500/- per paper |
| Other Candidates - Extended Period | ₹2,500/- per paper |
| Payment Mode | Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / Wallet / UPI |
Exam Pattern
GATE 2027 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode. Each test paper contains General Aptitude and the candidate's selected subject component.
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Questions | 65 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
| General Aptitude | 15 Marks |
| Marking | Questions carry 1 or 2 marks |
- Wrong MCQ answers carry negative marking.
- For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.
- For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.
- No negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.
- No partial marking.
Important Links
Use the official GATE 2027 website for the information brochure, online application and future admit card, answer key and result updates.
| Official Notification | GATE 2027 Information Brochure |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Answer Key | To Be Announced |
| Result | 19 March 2027 |
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the GATE 2027 application online through GOAPS. The brochure states that the application process, document uploads and certificates are entirely online.
- Visit the official GATE 2027 website.
- Register through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Enter the required personal, communication and academic details.
- Select one or two permitted GATE test papers.
- Upload photograph, signature, photo ID and applicable certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Check the application carefully before final submission.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application form.
Documents Upload Guidelines
| Photograph | Color passport-size photograph, 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height. Face should cover 30–35% of the photograph and the background should be white. |
| Signature | Signature must comply with the photograph/signature specifications given in the GATE 2027 Information Brochure. Digital signatures are not allowed; the signature should be clearly visible and made in blue or black ink. |
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