GATE MA Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Mathematics
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calculus | 7 | 11 |
| 2 | Linear Algebra | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | Real Analysis | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | Algebra | 7 | 11 |
| 5 | Complex Analysis | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Differential Equations | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Numerical Analysis | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | Probability & Statistics | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | General Aptitude | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Calculus
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Calculus.
View Calculus Syllabus →Linear Algebra
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Linear Algebra.
View Linear Algebra Syllabus →Real Analysis
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Real Analysis.
View Real Analysis Syllabus →Algebra
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Algebra.
View Algebra Syllabus →Complex Analysis
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Complex Analysis.
View Complex Analysis Syllabus →Differential Equations
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Differential Equations.
View Differential Equations Syllabus →Numerical Analysis
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Numerical Analysis.
View Numerical Analysis Syllabus →Probability & Statistics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Probability & Statistics.
View Probability & Statistics Syllabus →General Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official GATE MA syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MSc/BSc in Mathematics or Statistics
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Real Analysis (Sequences, Series, Continuity, Differentiability) is conceptual and proof-based — start early in preparation
- 2Linear Algebra (Eigenvalues, Vector Spaces, Diagonalization) is the most calculation-friendly topic — secure full marks here
- 3Complex Analysis (Cauchy Theorem, Residues, Conformal Mapping) is advanced — use Arfken or Churchill textbooks
- 4Probability and Statistics contribute 10-12 marks and are more calculation-based — easier to secure than pure theory topics
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