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GATE Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
IITs / IISc (rotating)Online (CBT)Once a year (February)
Total Questions65
Duration180 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme+1/+2 for correct, -0.33/-0.67 for wrong MCQs; no penalty for MSQ/NAT
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Aptitude | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | Core Subject | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
G
General Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official GATE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →E
Engineering Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Engineering Mathematics.
View Engineering Mathematics Syllabus →C
Core Subject
Key topics covered as per the official GATE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Core Subject.
View Core Subject Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BE/B.Tech or final year students
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Master data structures and algorithms for GATE CSE
- 2Practice numerical answer type (NAT) questions regularly
- 3Focus on 12 General Aptitude marks — easy scoring
- 4Solve 10 years of previous GATE papers
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