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The GATE 2027 syllabus has been revised for most of the test papers, as stated in the official brochure by IIT Madras. This blog gives the syllabus and exam pattern in one place: the exam pattern and marking scheme that apply to every paper, the marks distribution paper by paper, and a topic-wise GATE syllabus for CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Civil and Data Science and AI. For other papers, see the full syllabus PDF.
GATE 2027 Syllabus Details
- GATE 2027 has 30 test papers. A candidate can appear in one or two papers (approved combinations only).
- The syllabus of most test papers is revised for GATE 2027. Do not rely on old notes. Check your paper’s latest syllabus.
- The syllabus is given in Appendix D of the brochure and on the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- The brochure notes that topics are divided into Core Topics and Special Topics, with at least 90% of questions from Core Topics and at most 10% from Special Topics. Check your paper’s syllabus on the official site to see how it is marked.
- The question paper tests recall, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis.
- New paper: Robotics and Automation (RA). Textile Engineering and Fibre Science is now section XE9 of the XE paper.
GATE 2027 Syllabus PDF Download
The GATE 2027 syllabus, previous year question papers, and mock exams along with the virtual scientific calculator are available on the official GATE 2026 website. It is attached along with the official notification PDF. For your convenience, we have attached the GATE 2026 syllabus PDF below. You can download it to access the detailed syllabus for all test papers here.
| Subject | Code | Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | |
| Biotechnology | BT | |
| Civil Engineering | CE | |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | |
| Computer Science & IT | CS | |
| Chemistry | CY | |
| Data Science & AI | DA | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC | |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN | |
| Mathematics | MA | |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT | |
| Mining Engineering | MN | |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM | |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE | |
| Physics | PH | |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | PI | |
| Statistics | ST | |
| Textile Engineering & Fibre Science | TF | |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | XH | |
| Life Sciences | XL |
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GATE 2027 Syllabus – XE, XH & XL Papers PDF Download
Get the complete GATE 2026 syllabus for all test papers, including Engineering Sciences (XE), Humanities & Social Sciences (XH), and Life Sciences (XL). The syllabus covers General Aptitude (GA) 15 marks for all papers, along with subject-specific sections for each test paper. Download the official PDF below!
GATE 2027 XE (Engineering Sciences) Syllabus PDF
| Section | Code | Marks | Download Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A | 15 | |
| Fluid Mechanics | B | 35 | |
| Materials Science | C | 35 | |
| Solid Mechanics | D | 35 | |
| Thermodynamics | E | 35 | |
| Polymer Science & Engineering | F | 35 | |
| Food Technology | G | 35 | |
| Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences | H | 35 | |
| Energy Science | I | 35 |
GATE 2027 XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) Syllabus PDF
| Section | Code | Marks | Download Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Comprehension (Compulsory) | B1 | 25 | |
| Economics | C1 | 60 | |
| English | C2 | 60 | |
| Linguistics | C3 | 60 | |
| Philosophy | C4 | 60 | |
| Psychology | C5 | 60 | |
| Sociology | C6 | 60 |
GATE 2027 XL (Life Sciences) Syllabus PDF Sections
| Section | Code | Marks | Download Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (Compulsory) | P | 25 | |
| Biochemistry | Q | 30 | |
| Botany | R | 30 | |
| Microbiology | S | 30 | |
| Zoology | T | 30 | |
| Food Technology | U | 30 |
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GATE 2027 Exam Pattern – Marks, Paper Codes & Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Madras |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours (up to 4 hours with compensatory time for eligible PwD candidates) |
| Number of papers | 30 |
| Language | English |
| Total questions | 65 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| General Aptitude | 10 questions, 15 marks (5 questions of 1 mark and 5 of 2 marks) |
| Question types | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
| Question weightage | 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Calculator | On-screen virtual scientific calculator |
| Exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Sessions | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Question types and negative marking – GATE 2027
| Type | Description | Negative marking | Partial marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | Four options, one correct | Yes: 1/3 mark for a wrong 1-mark question, 2/3 mark for a wrong 2-mark question | No |
| MSQ | One or more correct options | No | No |
| NAT | Answer typed with the on-screen keypad | No | No |
GATE 2027 Marks Distribution (Paper-wise)
| Papers | General Aptitude | Engineering Mathematics | Subject | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI | 15 | 13 | 72 | 100 |
| AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, XL | 15 | – | 85 | 100 |
| XE | 15 | 15 (XE0) | 70 | 100 |
Papers with parts or sections – GATE 2027
| Paper | Structure |
|---|---|
| AR (Architecture and Planning) | Part A 60 marks (39 questions, common) + Part B 25 marks (16 questions): B1 Architecture or B2 Planning, chosen during the exam |
| GE (Geomatics) | Part A 55 marks (36 questions, common) + Part B 30 marks (19 questions): B1 Surveying and Mapping or B2 Image Processing and Analysis, chosen during the exam |
| GG (Geology and Geophysics) | Part A 25 marks (16 questions, common) + Part B 60 marks (39 questions): B1 Geology or B2 Geophysics, chosen in the application form |
| RA (Robotics and Automation) | Part A 60 marks (39 questions, common) + Part B 25 marks (16 questions): B1 Electrical or B2 Mechanical, chosen during the exam |
| XE (Engineering Sciences) | XE0 Engineering Mathematics 15 marks (11 questions) + at most two of XE1 to XE9, 35 marks each (22 questions each), chosen during the exam |
| XH (Humanities and Social Sciences) | XH0 Reasoning and Comprehension 25 marks (16 questions) + one of XH1 to XH6, 60 marks (39 questions), chosen in the application form |
| XL (Life Sciences) | XL0 Chemistry 25 marks (17 questions) + at most two of XL1 to XL5, 30 marks each (19 questions each), chosen during the exam |
General Aptitude (GA) Syllabus (All Papers)
GA carries 15 marks in every paper. The brochure describes it as testing language and analytical skills. Typical areas are verbal ability (grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, comprehension), numerical ability, analytical and logical reasoning, and spatial or data-based questions. Confirm the exact topics on the official website.
GATE CSE Syllabus 2027 (Computer Science and Information Technology)
The GATE CSE syllabus has 10 sections (condensed from Appendix D).
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Engineering Mathematics | Discrete mathematics (propositional and first-order logic, sets, relations, functions, partial orders, lattices, monoids, groups, graph connectivity, matching and colouring, combinatorics, recurrence relations, generating functions); linear algebra (matrices, determinants, linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, LU decomposition); calculus (limits, continuity, differentiability, maxima and minima, mean value theorem, integration); probability and statistics (random variables, uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson and binomial distributions, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, conditional probability, Bayes theorem) |
| 2. Digital Logic | Boolean algebra and minimization (algebraic method, K-map, tabular method); combinational and sequential circuit design; number representation and arithmetic (fixed and floating point) |
| 3. Computer Organization and Architecture | Instruction set and addressing modes; ALU design; hardwired and microprogrammed control unit; memory hierarchy, interfacing and cache mapping; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA); instruction pipelining and hazards |
| 4. Programming and Data Structures | Programming in C, recursion, arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs |
| 5. Algorithms | Searching, sorting, hashing; asymptotic time and space complexity; greedy, dynamic programming and divide-and-conquer; graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths |
| 6. Theory of Computation | Regular expressions and finite automata; context-free grammars and pushdown automata; regular and context-free languages, pumping lemma; Turing machines and undecidability |
| 7. Compiler Design | Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation; runtime environments; intermediate code generation; local optimization; data flow analysis (constant propagation, liveness, common sub-expression elimination) |
| 8. Operating System | System calls, processes, threads, IPC, concurrency and synchronization; deadlock; CPU and I/O scheduling; memory management and virtual memory; file systems |
| 9. Databases | ER model; relational model, relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL; integrity constraints, normal forms; file organization and indexing (B and B+ trees); transactions and concurrency control |
| 10. Computer Networks | Layering principles; switching (circuit, packet, virtual circuit) and performance metrics; data link layer (error detection, MAC, Ethernet); distance vector and link state routing; IPv4 (fragmentation, CIDR, NAT); TCP flow and congestion control, socket API; DNS and HTTP |
CSE exam pattern: 65 questions, 100 marks, 3 hours. General Aptitude 15 + Engineering Mathematics 13 + Subject 72. See the pattern tables above.
GATE DA Syllabus 2027 (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Probability and Statistics | Counting, probability axioms, conditional and joint probability, Bayes theorem, expectation and variance, correlation and covariance, discrete and continuous distributions (Bernoulli, binomial, uniform, exponential, Poisson, normal, t, chi-squared), central limit theorem, confidence intervals, z-test, t-test, chi-squared test |
| 2. Linear Algebra | Vector spaces, independence, matrices (projection, orthogonal, idempotent), quadratic forms, linear systems, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determinant, rank, nullity, LU and singular value decomposition |
| 3. Calculus and Optimization | Single-variable functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, Taylor series, maxima and minima |
| 4. Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms | Python; stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, hash tables; linear and binary search; basic sorting; mergesort and quicksort; graph basics, traversals and shortest paths |
| 5. Database Management and Warehousing | ER model, relational algebra, SQL, normal forms, indexing, data transformation, data warehouse modelling and measures |
| 6. Machine Learning | Supervised learning (regression, classification, ridge, logistic, kNN, naive Bayes, LDA, SVM, decision trees, bias-variance, cross-validation, MLP and feed-forward networks); unsupervised learning (k-means, hierarchical clustering, PCA) |
| 7. AI | Informed, uninformed and adversarial search; propositional and predicate logic; reasoning under uncertainty, variable elimination and sampling-based inference |
GATE ECE Syllabus 2027 (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
The GATE ECE syllabus has 8 sections.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, vector analysis, complex analysis, probability and statistics |
| 2. Networks, Signals and Systems | Circuit analysis (node and mesh, network theorems), sinusoidal steady state, time and frequency analysis of RL, RC and RLC circuits, two-port networks; LTI systems; Fourier series and transform, sampling; DTFT, DFT, z-transform, FIR and IIR filter design |
| 3. Electronic Devices | Energy bands, carrier transport, P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET and scaling, LED, photodiode, solar cell |
| 4. Analog Circuits | Diode circuits; BJT and MOSFET amplifiers, current mirrors, differential amplifiers; op-amp circuits, active filters, oscillators, compensation and phase margin |
| 5. Digital Circuits | Number representation, Boolean minimization, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, FSMs, timing, ADCs and DACs, memories (ROM, SRAM, DRAM), basic computer organization |
| 6. Control Systems | Feedback, transfer function, block diagrams, signal flow graphs, transient and steady-state analysis, frequency response, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability, Bode and root locus, compensators, PID, state-space models |
| 7. Communications | Random processes, analog modulation (AM, FM), information theory, digital communication (PCM, DPCM, ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM, ISI, detection, SNR and BER), error correction (Hamming, CRC) |
| 8. Electromagnetics | Maxwell’s equations, plane waves, transmission lines and Smith chart, waveguides, optical fibre, antennas and arrays |
GATE EE Syllabus 2027 (Electrical Engineering)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, complex variables, probability and statistics |
| 2. Electric Circuits | Network elements and theorems, transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis, resonance, two-port networks, three-phase circuits, complex power |
| 3. Electromagnetic Fields | Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Faraday’s law, inductance, magnetic circuits |
| 4. Signals and Systems | Continuous and discrete signals, LTI systems, Fourier series, sampling, Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms |
| 5. Electrical Machines | Transformers; DC machines; induction machines; synchronous machines; losses and efficiency |
| 6. Power Systems | Generation, transmission lines and cables, economic load dispatch, load flow, faults and symmetrical components, protection, circuit breakers, stability |
| 7. Control Systems | Modelling, transfer function, stability, Bode and root loci, compensators, PID, state space |
| 8. Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Bridges, potentiometers, instrument transformers, digital meters, oscilloscopes, error analysis |
| 9. Analog and Digital Electronics | Diode circuits, amplifiers, oscillators, op-amps, active filters, logic circuits, converters |
| 10. Power Electronics | Thyristor, MOSFET, IGBT characteristics; DC-DC converters; rectifiers; inverters; PWM; harmonics |
GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2027 (ME)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, complex variables, probability and statistics, numerical methods |
| 2. Applied Mechanics and Design | Engineering mechanics; mechanics of materials; theory of machines; vibrations; machine design |
| 3. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | Fluid mechanics; heat transfer; thermodynamics; applications (power cycles, IC engines, refrigeration and air-conditioning, turbomachinery) |
| 4. Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | Engineering materials; casting, forming and joining; machining and machine tools; additive manufacturing; metrology; CAM and automation; production planning and control; operations research |
Key topics inside Section 2: friction, trusses, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, Mohr’s circle, beam deflection, torsion, columns, mechanisms, cams, gears, balancing, free and forced vibration, failure theories, fatigue, design of joints, shafts, bearings, brakes, clutches and springs.
Key topics inside Section 3: fluid statics and control-volume analysis, boundary layer, pipe flow, compressible nozzle flow; conduction, fins, convection correlations, heat exchangers (LMTD, NTU), radiation; laws of thermodynamics, entropy, availability; Rankine, Brayton, Otto, Diesel cycles; psychrometrics; Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, compressors and pumps.
GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus 2027 (CE)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, ODE, PDE, probability and statistics, numerical methods |
| 2. Structural Engineering | Engineering mechanics; solid mechanics; structural analysis (virtual work, force and displacement methods, influence lines, stiffness matrix); concrete structures; steel structures |
| 3. Geotechnical Engineering | Phase relationships, soil classification, permeability and seepage, effective stress, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, subsurface investigation, earth pressure, slope stability, bearing capacity, foundations, ground improvement |
| 4. Water Resources Engineering | Fluid mechanics; hydraulics and channel flow; hydrology; irrigation |
| 5. Environmental Engineering | Water and wastewater quality and treatment; sewerage; air pollution; municipal solid waste |
| 6. Transportation Engineering | Geometric design of roads and railways; airport runway basics; highway pavements; traffic engineering; transportation planning |
| 7. Geomatics Engineering | Surveying, GNSS, errors, levelling, traversing, total station, cartography, photogrammetry |
| 8. Construction Materials and Management | Steel, cement, concrete mix design; estimation and costing; PERT and CPM; construction equipment; contracts |
Syllabus for Other GATE 2027 Papers
The full topic list for all 30 papers (AE, AG, AR, BM, BT, CH, CY, EY, ES, GE, GG, IN, MA, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, RA, ST, XE, XH, XL) is in Appendix D of the brochure and on the official website.
How to Use the GATE 2027 Syllabus and Exam Pattern for Preparation
- Download the official syllabus of your paper and tick off topics as you finish them.
- Compare it with your old notes and remove or add topics as per the revision.
- Give more time to sections with more marks. In most engineering papers, General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics together carry 28 marks.
- Practise MCQ, MSQ and NAT questions separately, since the scoring rules differ.
- Solve previous year papers (2007 to 2026) from the official website and attempt paper-wise mock tests.
- Use only the on-screen virtual calculator when you practise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GATE 2027 syllabus changed?
Yes. The brochure states that the syllabus of most test papers has been revised for GATE 2027.
Where can I download the GATE 2027 syllabus PDF?
On gate2027.iitm.ac.in, or from the attachment on this page.
What is the GATE 2027 CSE syllabus?
It has 10 sections: Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases and Computer Networks.
What is the GATE 2027 exam pattern?
A 3-hour computer based test with 65 questions for 100 marks. It includes 10 General Aptitude questions (15 marks), and MCQ, MSQ and NAT question types.
How many marks does GATE 2027 General Aptitude carry?
15 marks in every paper.
Is there a separate syllabus for GATE 2027 ECE, EE, Mechanical and Civil?
Yes. Each paper has its own syllabus. See the topic tables above.
Can I choose the optional section during the GATE 2027 exam?
For AR, GE, RA, XE and XL, yes. For GG and XH, the choice must be made in the application form.
When is GATE 2027?
On 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.
