Apply for GATE 2027 starting August 14; the score offers a chance for direct employment in PSUs..
GATE 2027: There is a major update for students preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. The schedule for GATE 2027 has been released; the application process begins on August 14, and the deadline to apply is September 21. However, applications can still be submitted until September 30 with a late fee. This year, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is organizing GATE 2027. The exam is scheduled to be held on March 19, 2027. In short, the time for hard work has arrived for students preparing to appear for GATE 2027, as a GATE score offers more than just admission opportunities—it also opens the door to direct employment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Let us look at the GATE 2027 schedule, the application process, eligibility criteria, and the courses and institutions where admission can be secured using the GATE 2027 score. We will also explore the employment opportunities available through this score.
GATE 2027 Schedule
IIT Madras is organizing GATE 2027 and has released the schedule for the exam. Let us take a look at the GATE 2027 schedule.
Application process begins: 14 August 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee): 21 September 2026
Last date to apply (with late fee): 30 September 2026
Application form correction window: 14 to 21 October 2026
City allotment notification: 4 January 2027
GATE 2027 Exam dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 February 2027
Result declaration date: 19 March
Who can apply?
Students in their third year of graduation can apply for GATE 2027. Additionally, graduates in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities are also eligible to apply. Regarding the application fees for GATE 2027, General and OBC candidates can apply for ₹2,000 (without late fee) or ₹2,500 (with late fee). For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the fees are set at ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 (with late fee).
Where can one get admission using the GATE score?
GATE scores facilitate admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and IISc Bangalore. The exam is conducted for admissions into M.Tech/M.S. and Ph.D. programs. CCMT counseling is held for admissions, in which candidates with a GATE score can participate.
For how long is the GATE score valid?
Regarding validity, the GATE score is valid for three years for admission purposes. However, for recruitment in PSUs, the GATE score is valid for one year. The validity period is calculated from the date the result is declared.
Job Opportunities in PSUs via GATE Scores
GATE scores are used to recruit engineers for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), Coal India Limited (CIL), and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL). Additionally, prestigious organizations and entities such as POWERGRID, SAIL, BHEL, certain units of Indian Railways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), IOCL Pipelines, RVNL, IRCON, DRDO, BARC, and ISRO also select candidates for specific roles based on GATE scores.
Opportunity to Secure PSU Jobs via GATE Scores
GATE scores provide an avenue to secure employment in PSUs. Typically, these companies shortlist candidates based on their GATE scores; there is no separate entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates undergo an interview or group discussion, followed by the preparation of a final merit list. However, some PSUs offer employment based solely on GATE scores.
What Jobs Do GATE-Qualified Candidates Get in PSUs?
Candidates who qualify in GATE have the opportunity to secure jobs in PSUs. Those selected are appointed to positions such as Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET), Engineer, or Officer. For instance, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil engineers are assigned roles in project management, plant operations, or maintenance. Graduates from Computer Science or IT streams are placed in areas like software systems, cybersecurity, and data management, while those from Electronics or Instrumentation backgrounds find roles in control systems, automation, and technical operations. Upon completion of their training, candidates are appointed to permanent positions.
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