Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE supports admission to M.E., M.Tech, selected research/doctoral programmes. Check qualification, the relevant paper and institution registration before applying for the 2027 intake.
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Courses: M.E., M.Tech, selected research/doctoral programmes. Exam scope: National. Accepting institutions: IITs, IISc, NITs and participating institutions. Application month: 09/26 to 10/26. Exam month/first phase: 02/27. 2027 schedule fully or partly confirmed; see detail sheet. Mode: CBT. Subjects: General Aptitude and selected discipline paper. M.Tech/M.E., selected research programmes and specified recruitment routes. Regular deadline 05-10-2026; late-fee deadline 12-10-2026. Approximate date fields: Exam Date. Estimated application start uses day 01, end uses the last day of the month (day 10 if the exam is in that same month), and exam uses day 15 only as representative placeholders. These are not official deadlines or exam days.
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Application starts: 02 Sep 2026
Application deadline: 05 Oct 2026
Exam date: 15 Feb 2027
Eligibility
Third year or above of an eligible undergraduate degree, or completed eligible degree; admission course requirements separate
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