GATE 2027 Timetable Released by IIT Madras, Check Exam Dates and Full Schedule
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027, has published the detailed exam schedule on the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The announcement gives lakhs of engineering graduates and postgraduate aspirants across the country a clear timeline to plan their preparation and application process well in advance.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
As per the notification released by IIT Madras, GATE 2027 will be conducted over five days in February 2027, on the following dates:
Ready to Ace Your Exam?
Practice with our comprehensive test series designed by experts. Get detailed solutions, performance analytics, and boost your preparation.
Explore Test Series- February 7, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- February 21, 2027
The examination will be held in two shifts each day, a forenoon session and an afternoon session, at test centres across India and select international locations. This year's exam will cover 30 test papers in total, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation paper.
GATE 2027 Registration and Application Timeline
Candidates planning to appear for GATE 2027 should note the following key dates announced by IIT Madras:
- Opening of GATE Online Application Processing System, known as GOAPS: 14 August 2026
- Last date for regular registration without late fee: 21 September 2026
- Application correction and rectification window: 14 October to 21 October 2026
- Release of GATE exam city allotment notification: 4 January 2027
- Admit card release: to be announced separately, expected in the first week of January 2027
The application process will be conducted entirely online through the GOAPS portal, where candidates need to register, fill in academic and personal details, upload documents and pay the applicable fee.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights
Each GATE 2027 paper carries a total of 100 marks. General Aptitude is a common section across all papers and carries 15 marks, while the remaining marks are distributed across the core subject and engineering mathematics sections depending on the paper chosen. Candidates can appear for either one paper or up to two papers this year, following the Two Paper Combination Model introduced by GATE authorities. All question papers will be set in English and will include multiple choice questions, multiple select questions and numerical answer type questions.
The GATE score awarded to successful candidates remains valid for three years from the date of result announcement, which is used for admission to M.Tech, direct PhD programmes and recruitment in several public sector undertakings.
What GATE Aspirants Should Do Now
- Bookmark the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in and check it regularly for updates
- Start preparing according to the exam dates and plan revision cycles around the two exam weekends in February 2027
- Keep educational certificates and identity documents ready ahead of the GOAPS registration window opening on 14 August 2026
- Review the official information brochure once released for branch wise paper codes and detailed exam city list
GATE 2027 marks a significant year for the exam, with IIT Madras also revising subject syllabi after several years and introducing a new paper in Robotics and Automation, alongside structural changes to a few existing papers.
Official website: https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Ready to Ace Your Exam?
Practice with our comprehensive test series designed by experts. Get detailed solutions, performance analytics, and boost your preparation.
Explore Test Series