GATE 2027 Branches: Complete List of 30 Test Papers, Paper Codes, RA Paper, XE, XH & XL Sections
Riya Sharma20 Jul, 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be conducted by IIT Madras for 30 test papers. The syllabus for all GATE 2027 test papers has been revised, and candidates are advised to check the updated syllabus before beginning their preparation.
GATE 2027 covers Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities disciplines. Each test paper is conducted in English and carries 100 marks. Out of these, 15 marks are allotted to General Aptitude (GA), while the remaining 85 marks are from the respective test paper syllabus.
Candidates can appear for one or up to two test papers, provided the selected papers are permitted under the official two-paper combination rules. Those opting for a second paper must add it while submitting their original application. Only one application is permitted.
GATE 2027 Test Papers with Codes
GATE 2027 will be conducted for the following 30 test papers.
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Paper Code |
GATE Test Paper |
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AE |
Aerospace Engineering |
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AG |
Agricultural Engineering |
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AR |
Architecture and Planning |
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BM |
Biomedical Engineering |
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BT |
Biotechnology |
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CE |
Civil Engineering |
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CH |
Chemical Engineering |
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CS |
Computer Science & Information Technology |
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CY |
Chemistry |
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DA |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence |
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EC |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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EE |
Electrical Engineering |
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ES |
Environmental Science & Engineering |
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EY |
Ecology and Evolution |
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GE |
Geomatics Engineering |
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GG |
Geology & Geophysics |
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IN |
Instrumentation Engineering |
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MA |
Mathematics |
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ME |
Mechanical Engineering |
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MN |
Mining Engineering |
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MT |
Metallurgical Engineering |
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NM |
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering |
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PE |
Petroleum Engineering |
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PH |
Physics |
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PI |
Production & Industrial Engineering |
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RA |
Robotics & Automation (New) |
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ST |
Statistics |
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XE |
Engineering Sciences |
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XH |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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XL |
Life Sciences |
GATE 2027 Engineering Sciences (XE) Sections
Engineering Sciences (XE) follows a sectional format. Candidates will attempt the common Engineering Mathematics section along with two optional sections.
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GATE 2026 Code |
GATE 2027 Code |
XE Paper Sections |
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A |
XE0 |
Engineering Mathematics (Common – 15 Marks) |
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B |
XE1 |
Fluid Mechanics |
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C |
XE2 |
Materials Science |
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D |
XE3 |
Solid Mechanics |
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E |
XE4 |
Thermodynamics |
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F |
XE5 |
Polymer Science and Engineering |
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G |
XE6 |
Food Technology |
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H |
XE7 |
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences |
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I |
XE8 |
Energy Science |
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TF |
XE9 |
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (Converted) |
XE Paper Pattern
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Engineering Mathematics (Common): 15 Marks
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Any Two Optional Sections: 35 Marks each
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Total: 100 Marks
GATE 2027 Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) Sections
The Humanities & Social Sciences paper includes one common section followed by one optional subject.
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GATE 2026 Code |
GATE 2027 Code |
XH Paper Sections |
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B1 |
XH0 |
Reasoning and Comprehension (Common – 25 Marks) |
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C1 |
XH1 |
Economics |
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C2 |
XH2 |
English |
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C3 |
XH3 |
Linguistics |
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C4 |
XH4 |
Philosophy |
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C5 |
XH5 |
Psychology |
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C6 |
XH6 |
Sociology |
XH Paper Pattern
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Reasoning and Comprehension: 25 Marks
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Any One Optional Section: 60 Marks
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Total: 100 Marks
GATE 2027 Life Sciences (XL) Sections
Life Sciences (XL) includes one common Chemistry section and two optional sections.
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GATE 2026 Code |
GATE 2027 Code |
XL Paper Sections |
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P |
XL0 |
Chemistry (Common – 25 Marks) |
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Q |
XL1 |
Biochemistry |
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R |
XL2 |
Botany |
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S |
XL3 |
Microbiology |
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T |
XL4 |
Zoology |
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U |
XL5 |
Food Technology |
XL Paper Pattern
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Chemistry (Common): 25 Marks
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Any Two Optional Sections: 30 Marks each
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Total: 100 Marks
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
The common exam pattern for GATE 2027 is given below.
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Particular |
Details |
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Total Test Papers |
30 |
|
Exam Language |
English |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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General Aptitude |
15 Marks |
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Subject Questions |
85 Marks |
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Number of Papers Allowed |
One or Up to Two (as per approved combinations) |
Important Points About GATE 2027 Branches
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The syllabus has been revised for all GATE 2027 test papers.
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Robotics & Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new test paper.
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Engineering Sciences (XE), Humanities & Social Sciences (XH), and Life Sciences (XL) have revised section codes.
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Textile Engineering & Fibre Science is now available as XE9 under Engineering Sciences.
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Every test paper is conducted in English.
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Each paper carries 100 marks, including 15 marks for General Aptitude and 85 marks for subject-specific questions.
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You can appear for one or up to two papers, provided the selected combination is permitted under the official guidelines.
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Use the correct paper code while filling out the application form.
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If you wish to appear for a second paper, you must add it while submitting your original application. Multiple applications may result in the rejection of additional applications without any fee refund.
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