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The GATE exam date for 2027 is out, and every aspirant needs to plan the next four months around it. IIT Madras, the organizing institute for GATE 2027, has announced that the exam will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. In this blog, we give you the complete GATE exam date 2027, session timings, the registration and correction window, the admit card and city allotment dates, the result date, and what has changed this year, with the latest information available as of October 15, 2026.
GATE 2027 Exam Date Announced!
The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027, by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Candidates preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering should check the official website for the latest updates on exam dates, admit cards and other important notifications.
GATE 2027 Exam Date Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organizing institute | IIT Madras |
| Exam dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| Days | Saturdays and Sundays of three consecutive weekends |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Sessions | Forenoon and afternoon on each day |
| Number of test papers | 30 (including the new Robotics and Automation paper) |
| Result date | March 19, 2027 |
| Score validity | Three years from the result date |
| Official website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
GATE 2027 Exam Schedule: Week-wise
| Week | Exam dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | February 6 and 7, 2027 | Saturday and Sunday |
| Week 2 | February 13 and 14, 2027 | Saturday and Sunday |
| Week 3 | February 20 and 21, 2027 | Saturday and Sunday |
GATE is held in two sessions every day. The reported timings are 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for the forenoon session and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM for the afternoon session. Each paper is three hours long. Your exact date, session, paper and city will be printed on your admit card, so always rely on that and on the official website.
GATE 2027 Important Dates – Latest Updates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information brochure released | July 2026 |
| GOAPS registration opened | September 2, 2026 |
| Last date of regular registration (without late fee) | October 5, 2026 |
| Last date of extended registration (with late fee) | October 12, 2026 |
| Application correction window | October 14 to October 21, 2026 |
| Examination city allotment | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit card download | To be announced (expected around January 2027) |
| GATE 2027 exam | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| Result announcement | March 19, 2027 |
The registration dates were revised more than once before the final schedule was fixed, so some older websites still show earlier dates. The dates above follow the latest schedule reported from the official GATE 2027 website. Please confirm each date on gate2027.iitm.ac.in before you act on it.
GATE 2027 Admit Card Date
IIT Madras has not yet announced the exact admit card date. Based on previous cycles, it is expected to come out some weeks before the exam, around January 2027, after the examination city allotment. You will download it from the GOAPS portal using your enrollment ID and password. Check your name, photograph, paper, date, session and exam centre carefully, and carry a valid photo ID that matches your registration details.
GATE 2027 City Allotment
The examination city allotment notification is scheduled for January 4, 2027. You choose preferred cities during registration, but the final city is decided by IIT Madras, and it is not guaranteed to be your first choice. Once the city is allotted, you can plan your travel and stay for the exam days.
What Happens After the GATE 2027 Exam?
Once the exam is over, the usual sequence of GATE events is:
- Response sheet and provisional answer key: released after the exam, with a window to challenge the key. For GATE 2026, these were released on February 22, 2026, about a week after the last exam day. Dates for GATE 2027 will be announced by IIT Madras.
- Final answer key: released after the challenges are reviewed.
- Result: declared on March 19, 2027, according to the announced schedule.
- Scorecard download: available after the result on the GOAPS portal.
- Admission and recruitment: M.Tech and PhD applications through COAP, CCMT and institute portals, and PSU recruitment notifications after the result.
What is New in GATE 2027?
- New paper: Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced, taking the total number of papers to 30.
- Revised syllabus and paper codes: IIT Madras has revised the syllabus for some papers and updated a few paper codes. Check the official syllabus for your paper.
- DigiLocker verification: A verified DigiLocker account is required for Indian candidates during registration.
- Two-paper combinations: You can appear for one or two papers, but the second paper must be from the combinations permitted in the brochure.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern: Details Here!
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total questions | 65 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Question types | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
| Marks per question | 1 or 2 |
| Negative marking | For MCQs only: one-third mark for 1-mark questions and two-thirds mark for 2-mark questions |
| Language | English |
GATE 2027 vs GATE 2026 Exam Dates
GATE 2026, organised by IIT Guwahati, was held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 over two weekends, and the result came on March 19, 2026. GATE 2027 spreads the exam over six days across three weekends, with the result again on March 19. The three-weekend format gives more session slots, which is why the exam is held in two sessions on each of the six days.
How to Plan Your GATE 2027 Preparation With the Exam Dates
From today to the first exam day, you have roughly 16 weeks. A simple way to use this time:
- Weeks 1 to 8: Finish the syllabus of your paper, with focus on high-weightage topics and Engineering Mathematics.
- Weeks 9 to 12: Solve previous year question papers topic by topic and revise your formula notes.
- Weeks 13 to 15: Take full-length mock tests every week and analyse your mistakes.
- Last week: Revise short notes, avoid new topics, and prepare your exam-day documents.
For a day-wise schedule, see our 120-day GATE 2027 study plan.
GATE 2027 Exam-Day Checklist
- Admit card printout
- Valid original photo ID, matching your registration details
- Reach the centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card
- Follow the instructions on prohibited items; the brochure lists what is allowed
- Use the virtual calculator provided in the exam, since personal calculators are not the norm in the CBT
Always read the official instructions in the brochure and admit card for the final rules.
Prepare for GATE 2027 With the Entri App
With the exam dates fixed, the best use of your time is steady practice. The Entri app can help your GATE 2027 preparation with paper-wise mock tests by Entri experts, study material and guidance, all on your mobile.
The GATE exam date 2027 is fixed for February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027, with city allotment on January 4, 2027 and the result on March 19, 2027. If you have registered, use the correction window till October 21, 2026, keep an eye on the admit card announcement, and build your plan around the dates above. Always confirm any update on the official GATE 2027 website, and use the Entri app to practise with mock tests and study resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE exam date 2027?
GATE 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
Who is conducting GATE 2027?
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027, on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Ministry of Education.
What are the session timings of GATE 2027?
The exam is held in two sessions each day. The reported timings are 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Your admit card will show your allotted session.
What is the GATE 2027 result date?
The result is scheduled for March 19, 2027.
When will the GATE 2027 admit card be released?
The date is yet to be announced. It is expected around January 2027, after the city allotment on January 4, 2027.
Is the GATE 2027 registration still open?
No. Regular registration closed on October 5, 2026, and extended registration with late fee closed on October 12, 2026. The correction window runs from October 14 to October 21, 2026.
When will the GATE 2027 response sheet and answer key be released?
IIT Madras will announce the dates. In GATE 2026, they were released on February 22, 2026.
How long is the GATE 2027 score valid?
Three years from the date of result announcement.
