List of GATE 2023 Papers and Corresponding Codes: As per GATE 2023 information brochure, Graduate Aptitude Test 2023 will be conducted on 25 subjects (papers). the list of papers and paper codes for GATE 2023 is given below. A candidate is allowed to appear in ONLY ONE paper in any ONE SESSION. Candidates can choose the subject at the time of application form submission and appearing for the examination.
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GATE 2027 Latest Update as on 27 Sep 2026
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GATE 2027 regular registration has been officially extended to 5 October 2026 without a late fee; IIT Madras is the conducting body, and candidates should complete their applications at the earliest.
GATE 2027 — conducted by IIT Madras — is currently in its active registration phase. On 27 September 2026, the official authority announced an extension of the regular registration deadline to 5 October 2026, with no late fee applicable during this period. Candidates who have not yet applied are strongly encouraged to complete their applications immediately rather than waiting until the last day. The extension was granted in response to numerous requests received from aspirants. At this stage, the GATE 2027 application form remains the primary task for all prospective candidates. Based on previous-year patterns, a late-fee window is typically opened after regular registration closes, followed by admit card release in January and the exam in February 2027. Students can access the application portal and all official updates on gate2027.iitm.ac.in. No changes to the exam pattern, syllabus, or paper list have been officially announced as of today. Official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- GATE 2027 regular registration deadline has been officially extended to 5 October 2026 (without any late fee), as announced on 27 Sep 2026.
- IIT Madras is the organising authority for GATE 2027.
- Candidates are officially advised to complete registration at the earliest without waiting for the last day.
- No late fee will be charged up to 5 October 2026 under the extended regular registration window.
- Registration with late fee expected in mid-October 2026 (last year: ~12–13 Oct 2026 window opened for late fee).
- Admit card download expected in January 2027 (last year: released ~3 Jan 2026).
- GATE 2027 exam expected in February 2027 across two weekends (last year: 1, 2, 8, 9 Feb 2026).
- Answer key release expected in late February 2027 (last year: ~19 Feb 2026).
- GATE 2027 result expected in mid-March 2027 (last year: 19 Mar 2026).
- Scorecard download expected from March to May 2027 (tentative, based on previous-year pattern).
List of GATE 2023 Papers and Corresponding Codes
As per GATE 2023 information brochure, GATE 2023 will be conducted on 25 subjects (papers):
| GATE Paper | Code | GATE Paper | Code |
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | Mathematics | MA |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | Mining Engineering | MN |
| Biotechnology | BT | Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Civil Engineering | CE | Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | Physics | PH |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Chemistry | CY | Statistics | ST |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | Engineering Sciences | XE* |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | Life Sciences | XL** |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG |
Engineering Sciences (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers
Engineering Sciences (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers are of general nature. These two papers comprise the following sections. For XE Paper, Engineering Mathematics is the compulsory section while for XL, Chemistry is the compulsory section.
*XE Paper Sections | Code | **XL Paper Section | Code |
| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A | Chemistry (Compulsory) | P |
| Any two Optional Sections |
| Any Two optional Sections | |
| Fluid Mechanics | B | Biochemistry | Q |
| Materials Science | C | Botany | R |
| Solid Mechanics | D | Microbiology | S |
| Thermodynamics | E | Zoology | T |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | F | Food Technology | U |
| Food Technology | G | – | – |
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H | – | – |
Note: *XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will be comprised of Sections listed in the above table.
Major Changes This Year
The official GATE 2027 regular registration deadline has been extended from the earlier closing date to 5 October 2026, without any late fee, as confirmed by the official source today.
No major change has been officially announced yet for GATE 2027 in terms of exam pattern, syllabus, number of papers, eligibility criteria, or marking scheme. The exam is expected to continue with 30 papers (as per recent trends) across two weekends in February 2027, with the same negative-marking and partial-marking structure. Any structural changes — such as addition or removal of test papers or revised eligibility — would typically be detailed in the official information brochure, which has not yet been released as of 27 Sep 2026. Students should monitor gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the brochure release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GATE 2027 without a late fee?
The regular registration deadline for GATE 2027 has been officially extended to 5 October 2026 with no late fee, as confirmed on 27 Sep 2026.
Who is conducting GATE 2027?
IIT Madras is the organising authority for GATE 2027.
How many papers are there in GATE 2027?
No official information brochure has been released yet. Based on GATE 2026 patterns, around 30 test papers are expected; an official list will be confirmed in the brochure.
When is the GATE 2027 exam date?
No official exam date has been announced yet. Based on previous-year patterns, GATE 2027 is tentatively expected in February 2027 (e.g., first two weekends of February).
When will the GATE 2027 admit card be released?
The admit card release date has not been officially confirmed. Based on last year's pattern (admit cards released ~3 Jan 2026), it is tentatively expected in January 2027.
Is there a late fee window for GATE 2027 registration after 5 October 2026?
A late-fee registration window is typically opened after the regular deadline closes. This has not been officially announced yet; watch gate2027.iitm.ac.in for updates.
Has the GATE 2027 syllabus or exam pattern changed?
No official changes to the syllabus or exam pattern have been announced as of 27 Sep 2026. The official information brochure, once released, will confirm all details.
When will GATE 2027 results be declared?
Results have not been scheduled yet. Based on the previous-year pattern (GATE 2026 result: 19 Mar 2026), GATE 2027 results are tentatively expected in mid-March 2027.
