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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: The GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

Registration

ongoing

Open Date: 27 August 2026

Close Date: 12 October 2026

Message: Regular registration closed on October 5, 2026. Extended registration with a late fee of ₹500 is ongoing until October 12, 2026.

Official Websites:

https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Result & Answer Key

Message: The result for GATE 2027 is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.

Latest Updates & News

GATE 2027 Extended Registration Window Open

IIT Madras has opened the GATE 2027 extended registration window. Candidates can now submit applications online with a late fee of ₹500 until October 12, 2026.

GATE 2027 Regular Registration Period Closes

The regular registration window for GATE 2027 without late fees closed on October 5, 2026. Any further applications will attract a late fee charge.

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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

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19 March 2027

Fees

Announced