GATE XE Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Engineering Sciences
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Mathematics (mandatory) | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | General Aptitude (mandatory) | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | 2 Optional Sections from: Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science, Food Technology, Atmospheric Sciences | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Engineering Mathematics (mandatory)
Key topics covered as per the official GATE XE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Engineering Mathematics (mandatory).
View Engineering Mathematics (mandatory) Syllabus →General Aptitude (mandatory)
Key topics covered as per the official GATE XE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude (mandatory).
View General Aptitude (mandatory) Syllabus →2 Optional Sections from: Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science, Food Technology, Atmospheric Sciences
Key topics covered as per the official GATE XE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for 2 Optional Sections from: Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science, Food Technology, Atmospheric Sciences.
View 2 Optional Sections from: Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science, Food Technology, Atmospheric Sciences Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE/BSc in any engineering branch
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Engineering Mathematics (mandatory 15 marks) overlaps with all GATE papers — prepare it as a common foundation
- 2Choose 2 sections closest to your graduation subjects — deep knowledge beats broad preparation
- 3Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics are the most popular XE sections — extensive previous year question banks are available
- 4General Aptitude (mandatory 15 marks) is the easiest section — spend 30 minutes daily for guaranteed full marks
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