GATE ME Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Mechanical Engineering
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | General Aptitude | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Key topics covered as per the official GATE ME syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mechanical Engineering.
View Mechanical Engineering Syllabus →Engineering Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE ME 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 ME syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Fluid Mechanics (Bernoulli, Pipe Flow, Pumps) and Thermodynamics (Cycles, Heat Transfer) are highest-return subjects
- 2Manufacturing Engineering (Metal Cutting, Forming, Welding) is predictable — previous year patterns repeat closely
- 3Theory of Machines and Vibrations involve mathematical calculations — practice numerical problems thoroughly
- 4Industrial Engineering (PERT/CPM, Queuing Theory, Inventory) is relatively easy — secure full marks in this section
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