GATE Exam Subjects 2027: Complete List of 30 Papers, Codes, XE, XH & XL Sections

IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 for 30 test papers. The syllabus for all GATE 2027 test papers has been revised, and students are advised to check the updated syllabus before starting their preparation. Each paper is available in English and covers the prescribed syllabus for the selected discipline.

If you are preparing for GATE 2027, you should know the paper code, syllabus, and paper structure before filling out the application form. Every GATE paper carries 100 marks, including General Aptitude (15 marks) and the respective test paper syllabus (85 marks). You can appear in one or up to two test papers, subject to the permitted two-paper combinations.

 GATE Online Courses!

Check: GATE 2027 Branch List

GATE Exam Subjects 2027 List

The following table shows the complete list of GATE 2027 test papers along with their paper codes.

GATE 2027 XE, XH and XL Section Codes 

Engineering Sciences (XE), Humanities & Social Sciences (XH), and Life Sciences (XL) contain common sections along with optional sections. The section codes for GATE 2027 have been revised.

GATE 2027 XE Paper Sections

Pattern: Engineering Mathematics is compulsory (15 marks), followed by any two optional sections carrying 35 marks each (70 marks).

GATE 2027 XH Paper Sections

Pattern: Reasoning and Comprehension is compulsory (25 marks), followed by any one optional section carrying 60 marks.

GATE 2027 XL Paper Sections

Pattern: Chemistry is compulsory (25 marks), followed by any two optional sections carrying 30 marks each (60 marks).

Important Points About GATE Exam Subjects 2027 

You should keep the following points in mind while selecting your GATE 2027 paper:

• GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers.

• All papers will be conducted in English.

• Every paper carries 100 marks.

• General Aptitude (15 marks) is common for all papers.

• The remaining 85 marks are based on the syllabus of your selected test paper.

• You can appear for one or up to two papers, subject to the approved paper combinations.

• You should submit only one application. If you want to appear for a second paper, add it to the original application.

• If you submit multiple applications, only one application will be accepted, and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund of the application fee.

Related Resources:

• GATE 2027 Syllabus

• GATE 2027 Exam Pattern

• GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

• GATE 2027 Important Dates

• GATE 2027 Official Website

• GATE 2027 Exam Date

Elevate your GATE readiness with Physics Wallah’s GATE Online Courses. PW GATE Online Coaching offers comprehensive live sessions tailored to the syllabus, invaluable study materials, practice tests, and much more.