GATE 2027
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
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GATE 2027 application form closed on 12 October 2026
Applications for this cycle are closed.
Overview
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D.) in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutions. GATE scores are also accepted by PSUs like IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, ONGC for recruitment. Valid for 3 years.
Conducting Body
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Category
Engineering
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Over | |
| Application closes | Over | |
| Exam date | 113 days to go |
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or Master's in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or final year students of the same. No age limit.
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test. 65 questions in 3 hours. General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject-specific (85 marks). MCQs (+1 or +2, negative 1/3rd) and Numerical Answer Type (no negative marking). Total: 100 marks.
How to Apply for GATE 2027
Apply online on the official portal: https://goaps.iitm.ac.in/login
Frequently Asked Questions
When is GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 is scheduled for 6 February 2027.
When can I apply for GATE 2027?
Applications open on 2 September 2026 and close on 12 October 2026.
Who conducts GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
What is the eligibility for GATE 2027?
Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or Master's in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or final year students of the same. No age limit.
What is the exam pattern of GATE 2027?
Computer-Based Test. 65 questions in 3 hours. General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject-specific (85 marks). MCQs (+1 or +2, negative 1/3rd) and Numerical Answer Type (no negative marking). Total: 100 marks.
How do I apply for GATE 2027?
Apply online on the official portal: https://goaps.iitm.ac.in/login
What is the official website of GATE 2027?
The official website is https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/.
Colleges that Admit through GATE 2027
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), PilaniPilani, Rajasthan
- Manipal University BangaloreBengaluru, Karnataka
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), PatialaPatiala, Punjab
- UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, DehradunDehradun, Uttarakhand
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus, KollamKollam, Kerala
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bengaluru Campus, BangaloreBengaluru, Karnataka
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi Campus, KochiKochi, Kerala
- DY Patil University, Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- GITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Galgotias University (GU), Greater NoidaGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Jain University (JU), BangaloreBengaluru, Karnataka
- KL University, GunturGuntur, Andhra Pradesh
And 48 more colleges whose programmes accept GATE 2027.