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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 Computer Science examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

Registration

completed
Open Date: 27 August 2026
Close Date: 16 October 2026
Message: Online application registration for GATE 2027 on GOAPS closed on October 16, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in

Result & Answer Key

Message: GATE 2027 results are scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.

Latest Updates & News

GATE 2027 Application Defect Rectification Active

IIT Madras has enabled the scrutiny defect rectification window for GATE 2027 applicants on GOAPS. Candidates receiving defect emails can modify details until October 31, 2026.

GATE 2027 Online Registration Portal Closed

The online application portal for GATE 2027 closed on October 16, 2026. Zonal institutes are currently carrying out application scrutiny.

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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
31 October 2026
ONGOING
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GATE 2027 Application Defect Rectification Window Closes

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31 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 Examinations Begin

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6 February 2027
19 March 2027
ANNOUNCED
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GATE 2027 Results Announcement

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19 March 2027
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates (Regular Period)
₹1,000
All other candidates including General/OBC/EWS (Regular Period)
₹2,000
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates (Extended/Special Period)
₹1,500
All other candidates including General/OBC/EWS (Extended/Special 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