GATE 2027 dates out; IIT Madras introduces Robotics paper, revises syllabus after five years

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced that Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. Revising syllabus after five years, the institute has introduced a new Robotics and Automation paper. Along with this, the institute has announced DigiLocker-based registration with facial authentication to strengthen examination security.

Reflecting the growing demand for specialised skills in automation and intelligent system, one of the key changes this year is the introduction of a dedicated Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. The syllabus has been revised to align the examination with evolving academic and industry requirements.

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GATE 2027 for 30 test papers

Another structural change is that the Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper has been merged as a sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE). With these changes, GATE 2027 will comprise 30 test papers.

Candidates will be allowed to appear for either one or two papers from the approved combinations. All question papers will be available only in English.

To improve the security and integrity of the examination process, IIT Madras said online registration will be integrated with DigiLocker and facial authentication. Candidates have been advised to complete the enhanced verification process to ensure smooth registration and entry into examination centres.

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GATE 2027 dates

IIT Madras has released the complete schedule for GATE 2027, including registration, application correction, city allotment, examination dates, and result declaration.

Note: As per the official GATE 2027 website, all dates are liable to change.

About GATE

GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The examination evaluates candidates' understanding of undergraduate-level subjects across engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts and humanities. The 2027 edition marks the 45th year of GATE since it was first conducted in 1983.

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The GATE score is used for admission to master's, direct doctoral and PhD programmes offered by institutions supported by the Ministry of Education and other government agencies. Several public sector undertakings (PSUs) and other organisations also consider GATE scores for recruitment, while many higher education institutions use them for postgraduate admissions. The scores remain valid for three years from the date of the declaration of results.