GATE PI Syllabus 2027
GATE Production & Industrial Engineering
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Production & Industrial Engineering | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | General Aptitude | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Production & Industrial Engineering
Key topics covered as per the official GATE PI syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Production & Industrial Engineering.
View Production & Industrial Engineering Syllabus →Engineering Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE PI 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 PI syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE in Production/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Operations Research (LP, Transportation, Assignment, PERT/CPM) is easy-scoring — master all standard algorithms
- 2Metal Cutting (turning, milling, drilling) with tool life equations is predictable — practice Machining calculations
- 3Quality Control (control charts, acceptance sampling, six sigma) is formula-heavy — prepare a reference sheet
- 4Manufacturing processes (casting, forming, welding, metrology) need practical understanding alongside theory
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