Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is a prestigious national computer-based examination organized by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IISc Bangalore. GATE scores are the gold standard for direct recruitment to top PSUs (ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PowerGrid, BARC) and postgraduate engineering admissions (M.Tech, MS, Direct Ph.D.) at IITs, NITs, and IISc. Online candidate registration is managed through the GOAPS portal.
Key Highlights & Testing Schedule
| Key Metric | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) & IISc Bangalore |
| Online Application Window | Late August – Early October 2026 (With Late Fee till mid-Oct) |
| GATE 2027 Examination Dates | First two weekends of February 2027 (CBT across 2 shifts/day) |
| Official Portal | https://gate.iitr.ac.in (Application via GOAPS) |
| Result Declaration | Third week of March 2027 (Valid for 3 Years) |
| Total Papers Available | 30 Test Papers (Including Data Science & AI - DA) |
| Dual Paper Choice | Candidates can appear in up to two approved paper combinations |
Official Portals & Direct Links
Official Portal
Official website: https://gate.iitr.ac.in — Official information bulletin, eligibility norms, syllabi for all 30 papers, and zonal coordinators.
Official Portal
Direct Application Portal: https://goaps.iitr.ac.in — Register, upload certificates, select exam cities, and submit application fee online.
GATE 2027 Exam Architecture & Pattern
GATE is a 3-hour (180 minutes) Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 100 total marks across 65 questions. Questions test Recall, Comprehension, Application, and Analysis & Synthesis capabilities.
| Section | Question Distribution | Total Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | 10 Questions (5 of 1-mark + 5 of 2-marks) | 15 Marks | 15% |
| Subject Engineering / Science | 55 Questions (25 of 1-mark + 30 of 2-marks) | 85 Marks | 85% |
| Total Examination | 65 Questions in 180 Minutes | 100 Marks | 100% |
Advisory Note
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2027
- Candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher year of any undergraduate degree program (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning / B.Sc Research / BS) are eligible.
- Graduates who have already completed any government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Humanities.
- No upper age limit applies for GATE. Candidates of any age can appear.
- Candidates with foreign degrees certified by AIU are also fully eligible to apply.
Participating Institutes & Career Pathways
Direct PSU Recruitment via GATE
GATE score is used directly by India's top Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna PSUs for executive trainee recruitments (starting CTC: ₹12 LPA – ₹24 LPA). Key recruiters include:
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) – Graduate Executive Trainee (GET)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Engineers / Officers
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) – Engineering Executive Trainee (EET)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Engineer Trainee
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) – Scientific Officer (OCES/DGFS)