GATE CS Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & IT | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | General Aptitude | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Computer Science & IT
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Computer Science & IT.
View Computer Science & IT Syllabus →Engineering Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Engineering Mathematics.
View Engineering Mathematics Syllabus →General Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE/MSc in CS/IT or equivalent
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Algorithms and Data Structures together account for 15-20 marks — master sorting, trees, graphs, and complexity
- 2Operating Systems and DBMS are high-scoring — past year questions repeat patterns; solve 10 years of papers
- 3Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability) contributes 15+ marks — do not skip this section
- 4General Aptitude (10 marks) is easy scoring — practice verbal and numerical ability daily for 15 minutes
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