GATE MT Preparation Guide
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for GATE MT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Feb 2027
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE in Metallurgy/Materials Science or equivalent
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Study Plan by Subject
Metallurgical 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
Phase diagrams (Fe-C and ternary) and TTT curves are the most-tested graphics — master reading them cold
Ellingham diagram questions recur in extraction metallurgy — practise oxide-stability reasoning
Physical metallurgy (dislocations, strengthening, heat treatment) is conceptual and high-yield — prioritise it
Solve previous GATE MT papers from 2015-2026; numerical style is stable
Keep Callister (materials) and Ghosh (manufacturing) as your two anchor references
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical 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
2 Sep - 5 Oct 2026 (late fee until 12 Oct 2026)
Next Exam Date
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Feb 2027
Conducted By
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027)
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