GATE Preparation Guide
IITs / IISc (rotating)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for GATE 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
BE/B.Tech or final year students
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Study Plan by Subject
General Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Engineering Mathematics
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Core Subject
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Master data structures and algorithms for GATE CSE
Practice numerical answer type (NAT) questions regularly
Focus on 12 General Aptitude marks — easy scoring
Solve 10 years of previous GATE papers
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| Core Subject | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| Total | 65 | 100 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
September 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
IITs / IISc (rotating)
Frequently Asked Questions
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