GATE CH Preparation Guide
IIT Roorkee (2027)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for GATE CH 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Study Plan by Subject
Chemical Engineering
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
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
Expert Preparation Tips
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer are the most predictable GATE CH subjects — solve 10 years of previous questions
Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) requires deep conceptual understanding of reactor design equations
Process Control (PID Controllers, Laplace Transforms) overlaps with EE knowledge — thorough preparation pays off
Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers uses different notation than Mechanical — pay attention to sign conventions
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| General Aptitude | 22 | 33 | 60 min |
| Total | 65 | 100 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
September 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
IIT Roorkee (2027)
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