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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering | Organising Institute: IIT Madras | Exam: Feb 2027
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The GATE 2027 official notification has been released by the organizing institute, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be a fully Computer Based Test (CBT) covering 30 subject papers distributed across February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st, 2027. Candidates currently in their 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate degree, or who have already completed an approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities, are eligible to apply. The online application portal opens on August 14th, 2026, and registrations without a late fee will close on September 21st, 2026.
GATE 2027 – Quick Details
GATE 2027 – Overview
IIT Madras has released the official notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 subjects and distributed over 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 as a purely Computer Based Test (CBT) at centres spread across 300+ cities in India.
GATE is a national examination conducted jointly by IISc and all 23 IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Qualifying in GATE is mandatory for admission and/or financial assistance to Master’s and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture, and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in MoE-supported institutions.
Several PSUs including BHEL, GAIL, HAL, IOCL, NTPC, NPCIL, ONGC and PGCIL use GATE scores to shortlist candidates for employment. Direct recruitment to Group A posts in the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, is also carried out based on GATE score.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2027
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Examination Centres Under IIT Guwahati Zone
A total of 24 tentative examination centres fall under the IIT Guwahati zone, covering the North East and adjoining states:
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How to Apply for GATE 2027
Click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to visit the official GATE 2027 Portal.
Fill in all personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
Pay the necessary application fee as per your category through the payment gateway.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The starting date to apply online for GATE 2027 is 14 August 2026.
The last date without late fee is 21 September 2026, and with late fee is 30 September 2026.
GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, a national exam conducted jointly by IISc Bangalore and the IITs for admission to postgraduate programs and PSU recruitment.
No. There is no age limit to appear for the GATE 2027 examination.
A GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of results.
GATE 2027 will be conducted on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 as a Computer Based Test across 300+ cities.
Apply Online Now – GATE 2027 | Last Date: 21 Sep 2026
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GATE 2027 | IIT Madras | 30 Subject Papers | Exam: Feb 2027 | Last Date: 21 September 2026
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