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GATE COMPUTER SCIENCE

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs, recruitment in PSUs,  and higher education. It  evaluates knowledge of programming, algorithms,  computer networks, and many other such topics.

Next Exam

announced
Date: 6 February 2027
Message: GATE 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

Registration

completed
Open Date: 28 August 2026
Close Date: 12 October 2026
Message: Regular registration closed on October 5, 2026, and extended registration closed on October 12, 2026. A special 24-hour registration window opens on October 15, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in

Result & Answer Key

Message: GATE 2027 result will be announced on March 19, 2027.

Latest Updates & News

GATE 2027 Application Rectification Window Opens

IIT Madras activated the GATE 2027 application form rectification window on October 14, 2026. Registered candidates can log in to GOAPS portal to correct details until October 21, 2026.

Special 24-Hour GATE 2027 Registration Portal Reopening Announced

IIT Madras announced a special 24-hour reopening of the GATE 2027 online registration portal with late fee from October 15, 2026 (10:30 AM) to October 16, 2026 (10:29 AM).

GATE 2027 Extended Registration Window Closed

The extended registration deadline for GATE 2027 with a late fee officially closed on October 12, 2026.

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

  • Studying in the 3rd year or higher of an approved undergraduate degree, or
  • Have already completed an approved undergraduate degree.

Eligible degree programs

  • B.E./B.Tech. (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines)
  • B.Sc./B.S. (relevant disciplines)
  • BCA (where covered under the approved eligibility criteria)
  • MCA / M.Sc.
  • Integrated B.E./B.Tech.u2013M.E./M.Tech.
  • Integrated M.Sc. or other approved integrated programs

Age Limit

  • No minimum or maximum age limit.

Nationality

  • Indian citizens and eligible inte
  • ational candidates may apply, subject to the current GATE guidelines.

Number of Attempts

  • There is no restriction on the number of times you can appear for GATE.

Paper Pattern

GATE Computer Science (CSE) Paper Patte

Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode of Examination
3 Hours Duration
65 Total Questions
100 Maximum Marks

Marking Scheme

15 Marks General Aptitude
13 Marks Engineering Mathematics
72 Marks Computer Science Subjects
1-mark and 2-mark questions Distribution
Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Key Points

Virtual calculator Calculator
No Sectional Time Limit
Negative Marking: Applicable only for incorrect MCQs
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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

Click on individual units below to reveal the specific topics and underlying concepts.

GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Syllabus

Engineering Mathematics
  • Discrete Mathematics , Linear Algebra
  • Calculus , Probability and Statistics
Digital Logic
  • Boolean algebra, logic gates,
  • Combinational and Sequential circuits.
Computer Organization & Architecture
  • CPU, Memory, Instruction sets
  • Pipelining, and I/O.
Programming & Data Structures
  • C programming, Arrrays
  • Linked lists, Stacks,
  • Queues, Trees, Graphs.
Algorithms
  • Searching, Sorting, Graph Algorithms
  • Greedy methods, Dynamic programming
Theory of Computation
  • Automata, Regular expressions
  • Grammars, Turing machines.
Compiler Design
  • Lexical analysis, Parsing
  • Code generation, optimization.
Operating Systems
  • Processes, Threads, Scheduling
  • Synchronization, Memory, File Systems.
Databases
  • ER model, SQL, Normalization
  • Transactions, Indexing, Concurrency Control.
Computer Networks
  • OSI/TCP-IP, Routing, Switching
  • Transport layer , Network protocols
Software Engineering
  • SDLC, Software Testing
  • Project Management, Software Quality.
Web Technologies
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • HTTP, Web Application Fundamentals
General Aptitude
  • Verbal ability, Numerical ability
  • Logical reasoning , Data Interpretation.
Timeline
14 October 2026
ONGOING
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GATE 2027 Application Form Rectification Window

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14 October 2026
15 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 Special 24-Hour Registration Portal Reopening

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15 October 2026
21 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 Application Rectification Closing Date

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21 October 2026
4 January 2027
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 City Allotment Notification

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4 January 2027
6 February 2027
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 Examination Start Date

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6 February 2027
19 March 2027
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 Result Declaration

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19 March 2027
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates (Regular Period)
₹1,000
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates (Extended Period)
₹1,500
All other candidates (Regular Period)
₹2,000
All other candidates (Extended Period)
₹2,500
Payment Mode
Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, E-wallet
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Category
Cut Off
General
30.0
OBC-NCL / EWS
27.0
SC / ST / PwD
20.0