GATE 2027 exam dates announced: application rectification closes October 21
In short
- The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, across three weekends.
- The application rectification window for GATE 2027 opens on October 14, 2026, and closes on October 21, 2026.
- Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new test paper for the GATE 2027 examination.
- The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.
- Candidates can appear for one or up to two test papers from permitted combinations.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organising body for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, today, October 10, 2026, announced the full examination schedule. This includes the specific exam dates, application deadlines, and the date for result declaration, as detailed on the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
The GATE examination is a national-level test for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes, securing financial assistance, and recruitment by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The 2027 edition introduces a new test paper and allows candidates to attempt up to two papers, necessitating a revised schedule compared to previous years.
GATE 2027 Examination Schedule and Timings
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted over three weekends in February 2027. The specific dates are February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. Each exam day will feature two sessions: a Forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and an Afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Each paper will have a duration of 3 hours.
The examination will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) and will cover 30 test papers. For 2027, Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new GATE test paper. Candidates have the option to appear for either one paper or up to two test papers, provided they belong to permitted two-paper combinations. The GATE score will remain valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
| Weekend | Exam Dates | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend 1 | 6 & 7 February 2027 | Forenoon + Afternoon |
| Weekend 2 | 13 & 14 February 2027 | Forenoon + Afternoon |
| Weekend 3 | 20 & 21 February 2027 | Forenoon + Afternoon |
| Session | Timing |
|---|---|
| Forenoon | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Application Deadlines and Rectification Window
The GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) opened for registration on September 2, 2026. The regular online registration period, without a late fee, concluded on October 5, 2026. Candidates who missed the initial deadline still have the opportunity to register with a late fee until October 12, 2026.
Following the registration period, an application rectification window will be available for candidates to make necessary corrections. This window opens on October 14, 2026, and will close on October 21, 2026. Candidates are advised to utilise this period to ensure their application details are accurate. The city allotment notification for GATE 2027 is scheduled for January 4, 2027, while the admit card download date is yet to be announced.
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | 2nd September 2026 | Wednesday |
| Closing Date of REGULAR online registration (without late fee) | 5th October 2026 | Monday |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration (with late fee) | 12th October 2026 | Monday |
| Opening Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | 14th October 2026 | Wednesday |
| Closing Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | 21st October 2026 | Wednesday |
| City allotment notification | 4th January 2027 | Monday |
| Admit Card download | TBA | TBA |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 6th February 2027 | Saturday |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 7th February 2027 | Sunday |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 13th February 2027 | Saturday |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 14th February 2027 | Sunday |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 20th February 2027 | Saturday |
| GATE 2027 Examinations | 21st February 2027 | Sunday |
| Announcement of results | 19th March 2027 | Friday |
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Exam Pattern and Scoring
The GATE 2027 examination will consist of 65 questions for a maximum of 100 marks. Out of these, 10 questions will be from General Aptitude, and 55 questions will be subject-related. The question types include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Negative marking will only be applicable to incorrectly answered MCQs. A deduction of 1/3 mark will occur for 1-mark MCQs, and 2/3 mark will be deducted for 2-mark MCQs. There will be no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions. The provisional answer key for GATE 2027 is expected to be released in February 2027, followed by the final answer key in March 2027. The results will be announced on March 19, 2027.
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All other candidates | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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