The GATE 2027 syllabus is set paper-wise by IIT Madras in the information brochure, and most of the 30 papers have been revised for 2027. Every paper has 15 marks of General Aptitude, and most engineering papers also carry 13 marks of Engineering Mathematics. The new Robotics and Automation paper has its own syllabus.
Latest (27 September 2026): IIT Madras revised the GATE 2027 information brochure, which carries the paper-wise syllabus, on 27 September 2026.
GATE Syllabus 2027
This page lists the GATE 2027 syllabus sections for General Aptitude and the most popular papers, and how the marks are split.
What is new in the GATE 2027 syllabus?
The syllabus of most GATE 2027 papers has been revised, so do not rely on older notes or lists.
- A new paper, Robotics and Automation (RA), has been added.
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science is now a section of Engineering Sciences (XE9), not a separate paper.
- Section codes have changed: XE0 to XE9, XH0 to XH6 and XL0 to XL5.
- Most engineering papers now give 13 of their 100 marks to Engineering Mathematics.
What is in the GATE 2027 General Aptitude syllabus?
General Aptitude is common to all 30 papers and carries 15 marks in 10 questions.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal Aptitude | English grammar (tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement), vocabulary, idioms and phrases in context, reading comprehension, narrative sequencing |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data interpretation from graphs, 2-D and 3-D plots, maps and tables; ratios, percentages, powers, exponents, logarithms, permutations and combinations, series; mensuration and geometry; elementary statistics and probability |
| Analytical Aptitude | Deduction and induction, analogy, numerical relations and reasoning |
| Spatial Aptitude | Translation, rotation, scaling and mirroring of shapes, assembling and grouping, paper folding and cutting, patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions |
GATE 2027 CS Syllabus (Computer Science and Information Technology)
The CS paper has 10 sections, starting with Engineering Mathematics.
- Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Programming and Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Compiler Design
- Operating System
- Databases
- Computer Networks
GATE 2027 DA Syllabus (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
DA has no separate Engineering Mathematics section; its 85 subject marks cover seven sections.
| Section | Main topics |
|---|---|
| Probability and Statistics | Probability axioms, Bayes theorem, distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, z-test, t-test, chi-squared test |
| Linear Algebra | Vector spaces, matrices, eigenvalues, LU and singular value decomposition |
| Calculus and Optimization | Limits, continuity, Taylor series, maxima and minima |
| Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms | Python, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, searching, sorting, graph traversal and shortest paths |
| Database Management and Warehousing | ER and relational model, SQL, normal forms, indexing, data warehouse modelling |
| Machine Learning | Regression, classification, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, PCA |
| AI | Search, logic, reasoning under uncertainty, exact and approximate inference |
GATE 2027 Syllabus for EC, EE, ME and CE
Each of these papers starts with Engineering Mathematics, followed by its core subjects.
| Paper | Sections |
|---|---|
| EC: Electronics and Communication | Networks, Signals and Systems; Electronic Devices; Analog Circuits; Digital Circuits; Control Systems; Communications; Electromagnetics |
| EE: Electrical | Electric Circuits; Electromagnetic Fields; Signals and Systems; Electrical Machines; Power Systems; Control Systems; Electrical and Electronic Measurements; Analog and Digital Electronics; Power Electronics |
| ME: Mechanical | Applied Mechanics and Design; Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences; Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering |
| CE: Civil | Structural; Geotechnical; Water Resources; Environmental; Transportation; Geomatics Engineering; Construction Materials and Management |
What is in the new GATE 2027 Robotics and Automation (RA) syllabus?
RA has a common Part A and a choice of Part B1 (Electrical) or Part B2 (Mechanical).
- A.1 Engineering Mathematics: linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability and statistics, numerical methods.
- A.2 Basics of Mechatronics: network analysis, digital circuits, sensors, actuators, engineering mechanics, programming in Python and data structures.
- A.3 Principles of Robotics and Automation: manipulators, links and joints, coordinate systems, rotation matrices, homogeneous transformations, forward kinematics, end-effectors, accuracy and repeatability.
How are marks split in the GATE 2027 syllabus?
All papers have 65 questions for 100 marks in 3 hours, but the split between sections differs by paper.
| Papers | Marks split |
|---|---|
| Most engineering papers (CS, EC, EE, ME, CE and others) | General Aptitude 15 + Engineering Mathematics 13 + subject 72 |
| AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST | General Aptitude 15 + subject 85 |
| XE: Engineering Sciences | General Aptitude 15 + XE0 Engineering Mathematics 15 + two optional sections of 35 each |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences | General Aptitude 15 + XH0 Reasoning and Comprehension 25 + one optional section of 60 |
| XL: Life Sciences | General Aptitude 15 + XL0 Chemistry 25 + two optional sections of 30 each |
Wrong MCQ answers cost 1/3 or 2/3 of a mark; MSQ and NAT questions have no negative marking.
Where can I download the GATE 2027 syllabus PDF?
The full syllabus for all 30 papers is in the GATE 2027 information brochure, and paper-wise pages are on gate2027.iitm.ac.in under Test Papers and Syllabus.
- PDFGATE 2027 Information Brochure (revised 27 September 2026) (27 September 2026)Official site · gate2027ib.iitm.ac.inOpen
- PDFGATE 2027 registration: solutions to frequently faced issues (26 September 2026)Official site · gate2027ib.iitm.ac.inOpen
- LINKGATE 2027 notifications page (late fee window open till 12 October 2026) (6 October 2026)Official site · gate2027.iitm.ac.inOpen
- LINKGATE 2027 official website (IIT Madras)Official site · gate2027.iitm.ac.inOpen
How to Prepare for the GATE 2027 Syllabus
- Download your paper’s 2027 syllabus and mark the topics that are new or changed.
- Study each section from standard textbooks, starting with the high-mark core subjects.
- Give General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics regular practice, as together they carry 28 marks in most papers.
- Solve GATE previous year question papers topic by topic, then as full 3-hour papers.
- Practise on the official mock test with the on-screen virtual calculator before the exam.
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GATE Syllabus 2027 FAQs
Has the GATE 2027 syllabus changed?
Yes. IIT Madras has revised the syllabus of most papers for 2027, added the Robotics and Automation paper and moved Textile Engineering into XE as section XE9.
Is General Aptitude the same for all GATE papers?
Yes. All 30 papers have the same General Aptitude section of 10 questions for 15 marks, covering verbal, quantitative, analytical and spatial aptitude.
Which GATE 2027 papers have no Engineering Mathematics section?
AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH and XL have General Aptitude plus 85 subject marks. XE has its own 15-mark Engineering Mathematics section, XE0.
Who can choose the GATE 2027 RA paper?
Any eligible candidate can choose Robotics and Automation. As a second paper, RA can be paired with CS, DA, EC, EE, IN or ME.
Are old GATE papers still useful after the syllabus change?
Yes, for most topics. Use past papers for practice, but check each topic against the 2027 syllabus and skip anything that has been removed.