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GATE for Research Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — for Research Admissions
IITs/IISc (rotating organiser)Online (CBT)Once a year (February)
Total Questions65
Duration180 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1-mark Q: +1/-0.33; 2-mark Q: +2/-0.66; NAT: no negative
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Aptitude (10 Qs) | 33 | 50 |
| 2 | Subject-specific (55 Qs — branch-specific) | 33 | 50 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
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General Aptitude (10 Qs)
Key topics covered as per the official GATE for Research syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude (10 Qs).
View General Aptitude (10 Qs) Syllabus →S
Subject-specific (55 Qs — branch-specific)
Key topics covered as per the official GATE for Research syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Subject-specific (55 Qs — branch-specific).
View Subject-specific (55 Qs — branch-specific) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Grad/MSc in relevant branch
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
August 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Standard textbooks for your branch + GATE-specific coaching material
- 2Previous year GATE papers (at least 10 years) are most critical
- 3NAT questions (Numerical Answer Type) have no negative marking — always attempt
- 4Aim for GATE score 700+ for IIT PhD admissions and BARC
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