Overview

GATE is a very competitive entry examination in India for students looking for postgraduate engineering/career-focused programs in institutions of higher learning. It evaluates the technical expertise and ability to address complex technical challenges. Successful candidates will gain access to advanced academic degrees; advancement into research positions within their chosen field, or employment with government organisations that have better long term job prospects than privately held organisations.

Important Dates

GATE Particulars Details
Official Notification Release Tentative- July 2026
Registration Opens Tentative- August 2026
Registration Last Date Tentative- September - October 2026
Application Correction Window Tentative- October - November 2026
Admit Card Release Tentative- January 2027
Exam Date Tentative- 6, 7, 13, 14 February 2027
Answer Key Release Tentative- February 2027
Results Declaration Tentative- March 2027

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
General Aptitude (GA) Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical & Spatial Reasoning 15%
Engineering Mathematics Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, Complex Variables 13%
Core Subject (Branch-Specific) Based on 30 disciplines (e.g., CE, ME, EE, CS, EC, IN, CH, BT, etc.) 72%
Engineering Sciences (XE) A: Engineering Math, B–I: Fluid, Materials, Solid Mechanics, Thermo, Polymer, Food, etc. Varies by section
Life Sciences (XL) P: Chemistry, Q–U: Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Food Tech Varies by section
Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) B1–B6: Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology Varies by section

Exam Pattern

GATE Particulars Details
Exam Name Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 3 Hours*
Sections General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s)
Sectional Time Limit Not Applicable
Number of Questions 65
Question Types (a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), (b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ), (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Marking Scheme Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks
Language of Exam English
Total Marks 100

Important Tags

BITSAT JEE-Main JEE Advance VITEEE