IITM
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government
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- ₹2.56 L
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GATE
GATE 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Conducted byIISc Bengaluru and seven IITs (one organising institute per year)
LevelNational
ModeOnline
FrequencyOnce a year (February)
Exam date6–7, 13–14 & 20–21 Feb 2027
GATE 2027 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Organising institute | IIT Madras |
| Online application (GOAPS) | 2 Sep – 5 Oct 2026; with late fee till 12 Oct 2026 |
| Application corrections (no fee) | 14 Oct – 30 Nov 2026 |
| Exam city allotment | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Exam days | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 Feb 2027 |
| Result | 19 Mar 2027 |
| Source | gate2027.iitm.ac.in/important_dates |
Dates as per the official notification. Check the official website for changes.
GATE overview
GATE tests undergraduate-level knowledge in engineering, technology, architecture, science and humanities. Scores are used for M.Tech/M.E./direct PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc (through COAP and CCMT counselling), and by many public-sector undertakings for recruitment.
GATE eligibility
- Candidates in the third or higher year of an undergraduate programme, or who have completed a degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities.
- No age limit.
- A candidate may take up to two papers from the allowed combinations.
GATE exam pattern
Computer-based test of 3 hours: 65 questions for 100 marks. 15 marks of General Aptitude in every paper; the rest is the subject paper. Question types: MCQ (with negative marking), MSQ and Numerical Answer Type (no negative marking). The GATE score is valid for three years.
Pattern and rules summarised from the official information bulletin. Always confirm the current year’s details on the official website before applying.
Colleges accepting GATE
IITD
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi · Government
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- ₹2 L
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IITB
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government
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- ₹2 L
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GATE FAQs
Three years from the date of the result.
For regular M.Tech admission, yes — IITs admit through GATE scores via COAP.