GATE Petroleum Engineering
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027) Β· Online (CBT) Β· Annual (February)
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GATE PE Syllabus
Complete chapter-wise syllabus covering all subjects. Updated as per official exam pattern.
Basic English Grammar, Tenses, Articles and Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Verb-Subject Agreement, Vocabulary: Idioms and Words in Context, Reading Comprehension, Sequencing of Ideas, Critical Reasoning and Verbal Deduction
Quantitative AptitudeData Interpretation: Tables, Graphs and Charts, Numerical Computation and Estimation, Ratios, Percentages, Powers and Exponents, Logarithms, Permutations and Combinations, Mensuration, Geometry and Elementary Statistics, Probability
Analytical AptitudeLogic: Deduction and Induction, Analogy, Numerical Relations and Reasoning
Spatial AptitudeTransformation of Shapes: Translation, Rotation, Scaling, Mirroring, Assembling and Grouping, Paper Folding, Cutting and Inking, Patterns in 2 and 3 Dimensions
Matrix Algebra and Rank, Systems of Linear Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem
CalculusMean Value Theorems, Maxima and Minima, Partial Derivatives and Multiple Integrals, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Line, Surface and Volume Integrals, Stokes', Gauss' and Green's Theorems
Differential EquationsFirst Order Equations: Linear and Nonlinear, Higher Order Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients, Cauchy's and Euler's Equations, Initial and Boundary Value Problems, Laplace Transforms
Complex VariablesAnalytic Functions, Cauchy-Riemann Equations, Cauchy's Integral Theorem and Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, Residue Theorem
Probability and StatisticsSampling Theorems and Conditional Probability, Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation, Random Variables and Distributions, Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distributions, Correlation and Regression Analysis
Numerical MethodsNumerical Solutions of Linear and Nonlinear Algebraic Equations, Iterative Methods and Convergence, Numerical Integration and Differentiation, Single and Multi-step Methods for ODEs
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About GATE Petroleum Engineering (GATE PE) 2027
The GATE Petroleum Engineering (GATE PE) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027). Preparing for the GATE PE requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE PE syllabus?
GATE PE covers Petroleum Exploration; Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology; Reservoir Engineering; Petroleum Production Operations β including offshore drilling and completion, transport and storage, and HSE β plus Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude.
Which companies recruit through GATE PE?
ONGC, Oil India Limited, GAIL, HPCL, and upstream private operators recruit via GATE PE. ONGC's AEE (Drilling/Reservoir) posts are the most sought-after, and global oilfield-service companies also value high GATE PE scores.
What is the GATE PE qualifying cutoff?
General qualifying marks: 40 (2026), 31.1 (2025) and 42.6 (2024). PE cutoffs are volatile because the applicant pool is small and paper difficulty swings year to year.
Can chemical or mechanical engineers take GATE PE?
Yes β both are eligible. Chemical engineers typically find reservoir fluid properties and refinery topics familiar; mechanical engineers adapt quickly to drilling machinery and production equipment. The exploration and reservoir-specific material needs dedicated study either way.
What MTech programmes accept GATE PE?
Petroleum Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Madras (Petroleum Engineering programme), IIT Bombay (geo-science wing) and specialised private universities. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is the historic centre of Indian petroleum education.
How to Prepare for GATE PE
Reservoir engineering (material balance, Darcy flow, well testing) carries the most marks β start here
Drilling mud calculations (mud weight, hydrostatic pressure, ECD) are formula-driven and repeat every year
Learn PVT relationships (Z-factor, formation volume factor) with a solved-numericals approach
Solve previous GATE PE papers (2016-2026); many numericals recycle with fresh numbers
Map the Indian sedimentary basins and major fields β exploration questions frequently reference them