GATE 2027 Notification Released by IIT Madras

GATE 2027: The official GATE 2027 notification has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras ot IITM). Candidates can access the official notification, detailed information brochure, and revised syllabus on the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027) is jointly administered by IISc Bengaluru and seven regional IITs on a rotational basis, with IIT Madras serving as the organizing body for this cycle. All About GATE Exam. IIT M Tech Admission, Eligibity What is GATE 2027? GATE 2027 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national‑level entrance exam for admission to postgraduate programmes (M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan./Ph.D.) in IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs and other universities, and is used by many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment. GATE scores are typically valid for three years unless otherwise stated by the admitting institute. Official GATE 2027 Important Dates Event Official Date Online Registration (GOAPS) Starts 14 Aug 2026 Closing Date (Regular Fee) 21 Sep 2026 Extended Closing Date (Late Fee) 30 Sep 2026 Correction Window Opens 21 Oct 2026 Separate City Allotment Intimation 4 Jan 2027 Exam Dates 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Feb 2027 Result Declaration 19 March 2027 Key Changes Introduced in GATE 2027 New Paper Added: Robotics and Automation (RA) — A brand‑new paper on Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced, bringing the total number of GATE test papers to 30. Pre‑Exam City Allotment Notification — Exam city allotment will be notified separately on 4 January 2027, prior to admit card download, giving candidates more time to plan travel and accommodation. https://campusutra.com/iit-kanpur-awards-degrees-to-3104-students-at-59th-convocation/ TF Paper Restructured under XE — The Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) paper is restructured as a sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE). Sectional Paper Code Changes (XE, XH, XL) — Code updates have been made for sectional papers in XE, XH and XL. Verify codes before applying. Syllabus Revisions — Minor but important syllabus modifications for core branches (CSE, EE, EC, ME, etc.). Download and compare the updated syllabus with previous years. Engineering Entrance Exam 2026 -2027. B Tech last date and Application Fees GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria Academic Qualification: Candidates in their 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Sc., B.Pharm., M.Sc., MCA, etc.) or those who have already graduated are eligible. Age Limit: No upper age limit. Minimum Percentage: No minimum percentage or CGPA required to appear for GATE. Individual institutes may have separate admission eligibility rules. GATE 2027 Exam Pattern & Structure Mode: Computer‑Based Test (CBT) | Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) | Total Marks: 100 | Total Questions: 65. General Aptitude (GA): 15 marks (common to all papers). Engineering Mathematics + Core Subject: 85 marks (where applicable). Question Types: MCQ, MSQ and NAT. MCQs — 1‑mark and 2‑mark questions with negative marking: 1/3 for 1‑mark and 2/3 for 2‑mark wrong MCQ answers. MSQs — Multiple correct options may exist. Partial marking rules apply; no negative marking. NATs — Numerical Answer Type questions keyed using a virtual keypad; no negative marking. IIT Guwahati Confers Degrees to 2,265 Graduates at Its 28th Convocation Ceremony GATE 2027 Application Fee (Per Paper) Candidate Category Regular Period (Per Paper) Extended Period (Per Paper) Female / SC / ST / PwD ₹1,000 ₹1,500 All Other Candidates ₹2,000 ₹2,500 Note: Fees apply per paper. Candidates selecting multiple papers must pay for each chosen paper separately. How to Apply for GATE 2027 (Step‑by‑Step) Visit the official portal: https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in and click the GOAPS/Application link. Register with a valid email, mobile number and secure password. Fill in personal, academic and communication details carefully. Select your paper(s) and exam city preferences from the updated list. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, category certificates) as per specifications. Pay the application fee online using net banking, UPI or card. Submit the form and download/save the final application confirmation for future reference. Campusutra’s GATE Preparation Checklist Start Early: Build a 6–10 month plan based on the official syllabus. Strengthen Fundamentals: Focus on core textbooks and concept clarity rather than rote learning. Short, Handy Notes: Prepare concise formula sheets and quick revision notes for the last month. Practice Previous Papers & Mock Tests: Regular full‑length CBT mocks improve time management and accuracy. Analyse Performance: Identify weak topics early and allocate focused revision time. Prioritise General Aptitude: GA can be a rank differentiator; ensure accuracy in these 15 marks. Follow Official Updates: Keep checking the official portal and Campusutra for notices on city allotment, corrections and syllabus clarifications. Follow the FAcebook Page of GATE Why Follow Campusutra for GATE 2027? Campusutra provides real‑time updates, expert analysis of syllabus revisions and the new RA paper, cutoff trends, PSU recruitment alerts and practical preparation strategies. Bookmark Campusutra’s GATE 2027 hub for curated news, topper interviews and actionable study plans.