GATE CSE — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (38)
IIT Madras has revised the GATE 2027 registration start date from August 14 to August 27, 2026. The GOAPS portal will now open on the new date, with the last date for regular registration being September 27, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
Online applications for GATE 2027 begin on August 14, 2026, through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Regular registration closes September 21 without late fee, while extended registration with late fee continues until September 30, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
IIT Madras released the GATE 2027 Information Brochure on July 20, 2026 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Major updates include a new Robotics & Automation (RA) paper, revised syllabus for multiple papers, and mandatory DigiLocker verification with live facial capture.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
IIT Madras has introduced Robotics & Automation (RA) as the 30th paper in GATE 2027. Additionally, syllabi have been revised for Data Science & AI, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Science & Engineering papers, with new paper codes for XE, XH, and XL.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Students currently in the third year or higher of a four-year undergraduate degree in engineering, technology, science, or related disciplines are now eligible to apply for GATE 2027, expanding the candidate pool significantly compared to previous years.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, in computer-based test mode across 300+ cities in India. Computer Science paper candidates will be assigned specific slots, with details appearing on admit cards in early January.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
IIT Madras released the GATE 2027 notification on July 20, 2026, launching the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The notification includes complete exam schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus updates, and application process details for all 30 papers.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
IIT Madras will organize GATE 2027, with the official notification anticipated in the first week of July 2026. The exam will be conducted for 30 papers including Computer Science, with approximately 10 lakh candidates expected to appear nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
The GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will begin accepting registrations from late August 2026. Candidates can apply for up to two paper combinations, with the regular deadline expected in late September and extended deadline with late fee in mid-October.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
IIT Madras is set to release the GATE 2027 notification in the first week of July 2026, marking the start of the application cycle for the national-level engineering entrance exam. The notification will contain details on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates for all 30 subject papers.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
The Computer Science paper will be conducted across multiple sessions in February 2027. Exact branch-wise schedule will be announced with the official notification, with admit cards downloadable from January 3, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
Students currently in their third year or higher of undergraduate engineering programs are eligible to apply for GATE 2027. There is no age limit, and the exam provides pathways to M.Tech admissions at IITs, NITs, and PSU recruitment opportunities.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
GATE 2026 Result Declared by IIT Guwahati
24 Jun 2026IIT Guwahati declared the GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards from the GOAPS portal until May 31, 2026 for free.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
A major update for GATE 2027 allows students in their third year of undergraduate programs to appear for the exam, expanded from the previous 10+2+4 requirement. This gives Computer Science aspirants an additional opportunity to improve their scores.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
IIT Madras will release results in March 2027 on the GOAPS portal. The scorecard will remain valid for three years for M.Tech admissions and one year for PSU recruitment, with counseling through COAP and CCMT expected to begin in April 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 is tentatively scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2027. The computer-based test will be held in two shifts across multiple exam centers nationwide, with CSE likely scheduled across multiple sessions due to high candidate volume.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
IIT Madras has been designated as the organizing institute for GATE 2027, continuing the rotational tradition among premier IITs and IISc. The official notification containing exam dates, syllabus, and eligibility criteria is anticipated in the last week of July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The application window for GATE 2027 is expected to commence in early August 2026 via the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates can apply for up to two papers from the permitted combinations, with the registration deadline anticipated in September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
GATE 2027 will allow candidates to appear for up to two papers from prescribed combinations, including CS+Mathematics and DA+CS. Aspirants choosing two papers will need to pay double the standard registration fee.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
The Computer Science paper for GATE 2027 will be conducted as a computer-based test in February 2027. Expected exam dates include February 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2027, with forenoon and afternoon sessions allocated across different papers.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 have been relaxed from 10+2+4 to 10+2+3 (ongoing), allowing students in their third year of undergraduate studies to appear for the examination. This provides an additional opportunity for candidates to improve performance.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
The eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 has been relaxed from 10+2+4 (ongoing) to 10+2+3 (ongoing), enabling candidates in their third year of undergraduate studies to appear for the examination. This provides an additional opportunity for students to improve performance and explore postgraduate options early.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The conducting authority IIT Madras is expected to release the official GATE 2027 notification in the last week of July 2026, detailing application dates, exam schedule, and updated syllabus for all 30 papers including Computer Science.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
IIT Madras is expected to organize GATE 2027, with the official notification likely to be released in July 2026. The exam will be conducted for 30 papers including Computer Science (CS), with third-year students now eligible to appear under relaxed eligibility criteria.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
GATE 2027 will feature 30 subject papers covering diverse engineering and science disciplines. Computer Science (CS) and the newer Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) paper continue to attract significant interest from aspirants targeting M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The registration process for GATE 2027 is expected to begin in late August 2026, with the application deadline anticipated in late September 2026. Candidates are advised to prepare documents in advance.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
GATE 2027 has relaxed eligibility criteria from minimum 10+2+4 (ongoing) to 10+2+3 (ongoing), allowing third-year undergraduate students to apply for the first time. This change opens opportunities for lakhs of aspiring engineers.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
The GATE CSE syllabus 2027 is expected to remain consistent with GATE 2026, covering core subjects like Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, DBMS, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, and Compiler Design alongside General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
Following the rotation policy among IITs and IISc, IIT Madras is anticipated to organize GATE 2027, with the official notification likely to be released in late July or early August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
GATE 2026 results were declared in March 2026, and CCMT counselling is currently open for M.Tech admissions at NITs and IIITs. Aspirants who could not clear GATE 2026 are advised to begin preparation for GATE 2027 immediately.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
IIT Madras confirmed the GATE 2027 exam will be held in February 2027, with Computer Science paper likely scheduled on February 6, 7, 13, or 14. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode across India.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
Continuing the recent eligibility expansion, students in their third year or higher of undergraduate programs can apply for GATE 2027, increasing competition across all papers including CSE.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
Candidates can choose up to two papers from 30 available options, including the increasingly popular Data Science & AI (DA) paper. The two-paper combination expands opportunities for cross-disciplinary aspirants.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027, following the established 8-year rotation among IITs and IISc. The official notification is expected in July-August 2026 with complete exam details.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
The GATE 2027 CSE syllabus is expected to maintain continuity with previous years, covering core topics including Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks alongside Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
The application process for GATE 2027 is expected to begin in August 2026 through the GOAPS portal. Candidates will be able to apply until September 2026, with a late-fee window extending into October.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
The eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 has been relaxed from 10+2+4 (ongoing) to 10+2+3 (ongoing), allowing third-year B.Tech students to appear for the exam. This change gives candidates an additional opportunity to improve their performance.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
The GATE CSE paper is expected to be conducted in the first week of February 2027 across multiple sessions. The exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode with forenoon and afternoon slots.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
Older dates (77)
Scorecard download begins
Fri, 2 Apr, 2027Free download until May 31, 2027; valid for 3 years
Archived 23 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Result announcement
Fri, 26 Mar, 2027Expected mid-March 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 result announcement
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Results expected in mid-March 2027; scorecard valid for 3 years
Archived 25 Jun 2026
GATE 2027 Result declaration
Sun, 21 Mar, 2027Scorecard with marks, AIR, and qualifying status available on GOAPS; valid for 3 years
Archived 11 Jul 2026
GATE 2027 result declaration
Thu, 18 Mar, 2027Scorecard with marks, qualifying status, and All India Rank (AIR)
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Final result declaration
Thu, 18 Mar, 2027Scorecard with marks, All India Rank and qualifying status published on GOAPS portal
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Result declaration
Tue, 16 Mar, 2027Expected mid-March 2027 on GOAPS portal
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Sun, 14 Mar, 2027GATE 2027 scorecard available on GOAPS; includes marks, qualifying status, and AIR
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Answer key & result declaration
Sat, 13 Mar, 2027Provisional answer key in late February, final results in March 2027 on GOAPS portal
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Answer key release
Mon, 1 Mar, 2027Provisional answer key with objection window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Answer Key (expected)
Thu, 25 Feb, 2027Based on GATE 2026 pattern when answer key was released on Feb 22; typically within a week after last exam date
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Answer key & response sheet release
Mon, 22 Feb, 2027Provisional answer key published; candidates can raise objections for a fee
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 21 Feb, 2027Expected late February 2027
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 21 Feb, 2027Answer key and response sheet available on GOAPS; challenge window opens
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Answer key and response sheet release
Fri, 19 Feb, 2027Candidates can challenge answer key with supporting documents
Archived 4 Jun 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Exam (Day 5 & 6)
Fri, 19 Feb, 2027February 20-21, 2027; final exam window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Released shortly after exam for candidate review
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Answer key release
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Provisional answer key published; objection window opens for candidates
Archived 2 Jul 2026
⚙️GATE 2027 CSE exam day (tentative)
Sat, 13 Feb, 2027Exam conducted across multiple days in February 2027; exact date on admit card
Archived 25 Jun 2026
⚙️GATE 2027 Exam Day — Session 2
Sat, 13 Feb, 2027February 13-14, 2027 (Second weekend); verify your exact slot on admit card
Archived 11 Jul 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Exam (Day 3 & 4)
Fri, 12 Feb, 2027February 13-14, 2027; session details on admit card
Archived 23 Aug 2026
⚙️GATE 2027 CSE exam day
Thu, 11 Feb, 20273-hour CBT exam; 65 questions for 100 marks; sessions at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Archived 4 Jun 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Tier 1 exam day (Session 1)
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027Expected February 6 or 7, 2027; forenoon or afternoon session as per admit card
Archived 18 Jun 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Exam (Session 1)
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027Computer-Based Test; 3 hours; exact date Feb 6, 7, 13 or 14; forenoon 9:30 AM or afternoon 2:30 PM shift
Archived 3 Aug 2026
⚙️GATE 2027 Exam Day — Session 1
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027February 6-7, 2027 (First weekend); CSE may be scheduled in forenoon or afternoon shift
Archived 11 Jul 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Exam Day (Session 1)
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027Computer-based test; 3 hours, 100 marks; forenoon or afternoon session as per admit card
Archived 2 Jul 2026
⚙️GATE CSE 2027 Exam (Day 1 & 2)
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027February 6-7, 2027; forenoon (9:30 AM-12:30 PM) or afternoon (2:30 PM-5:30 PM) session
Archived 23 Aug 2026
⚙️GATE 2027 CSE exam date
Thu, 4 Feb, 2027Tentative: First or second weekend of February 2027
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Download from GOAPS portal; contains exam center, session timing, and roll number
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Sun, 24 Jan, 2027Expected in early January 2027
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Admit card release date
Tue, 12 Jan, 2027Download from GOAPS portal in mid-January 2027 using enrollment ID
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 12 Jan, 2027Available on GOAPS portal; contains exam center, date, and session details
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 12 Jan, 2027Download hall ticket from GOAPS portal with exam center and timing details
Archived 3 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Admit Card (expected)
Thu, 7 Jan, 2027Expected in first week of January 2027; exact date not announced yet
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 5 Jan, 2027Download from GOAPS portal in early January 2027
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Sun, 3 Jan, 2027Hall tickets available on GOAPS; check exam date, center, and shift timings
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Sat, 2 Jan, 2027Expected early January 2027 via GOAPS portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Limited fields editable; certain changes may require additional fee
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Opportunity to edit submitted details in November 2026
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 29 Oct, 2026Limited period to make corrections to submitted application details
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Extended registration deadline (with late fee)
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Late fee of ₹500 applicable in addition to regular application fee
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026Candidates can edit form details through GOAPS
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Extended registration deadline (with late fee)
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026Extended window closes mid-October 2026
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Limited period to edit application details through GOAPS portal
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Extended application deadline (with late fee)
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Late registration window closes in mid-October 2026
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Extended deadline with late fee
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Final opportunity to submit application with additional late fee of ₹500
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Wed, 7 Oct, 2026Final opportunity to edit submitted forms
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Last date for regular registration (without late fee)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Expected early October 2026
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Extended registration with late fee ends
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Final deadline with additional ₹500 late fee
Archived 11 Jul 2026
GATE 2027 Application End (with late fee)
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Extended registration with late fee
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Extended registration closes (with late fee)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Final deadline with ₹500 late fee
Archived 23 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application End (without late fee)
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Archived 1 Sept 2026
Last date for regular registration (without late fee)
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Application fee: ₹1,800 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Last date to apply without late fee
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Regular application deadline; late fee applies after this date
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Last date to apply without late fee
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026Application deadline expected late September 2026
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Regular registration closes (without late fee)
Mon, 21 Sept, 2026Last date to apply without additional charges
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Limited period to edit application details; some changes may incur additional fee
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Regular registration closes (without late fee)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Last date to apply at standard fee: ₹1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD) or ₹2000 (General/OBC)
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Last date to apply without late fee
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Regular application window closes in mid-September 2026
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Last date for online registration (regular)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Application deadline without late fee; fee: ₹1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD), ₹2000 (Others)
Archived 2 Jul 2026
GATE 2027 Application Start
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Registration through GOAPS portal; DigiLocker verification mandatory for Indian nationals
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Application portal opens (GOAPS)
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Registration begins for all 30 GATE papers including CSE
Archived 4 Jun 2026
GOAPS registration portal opens
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Begin online application through GATE Online Application Processing System
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Application portal opens (GOAPS)
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Registration expected to begin in late August 2026
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (GOAPS)
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Registration begins through gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens (GOAPS)
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026Registration begins for all GATE 2027 papers
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Registration portal opens (GOAPS)
Thu, 6 Aug, 2026Application window begins; candidates need photograph, signature, and degree documents
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Application portal opens on GOAPS
Thu, 6 Aug, 2026Registration begins for GATE 2027; candidates can choose up to 2 papers
Archived 2 Jul 2026
GATE 2027 application portal opens (GOAPS)
Wed, 5 Aug, 2026Registration begins in early August 2026 through gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Official notification release by IIT Madras
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Complete exam schedule, syllabus, eligibility criteria and information brochure will be published
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Official notification release
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Expected in late July 2026 by IIT Madras
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Official notification release by IIT Madras
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Expected last week of July 2026; will announce detailed schedule, syllabus, and application process
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Official notification release by IIT Madras
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Complete exam schedule, syllabus, and eligibility details will be announced
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Official notification release by IIT Madras
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026Expected late July/early August 2026
Archived 11 Jun 2026
GATE 2027 Notification Released
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Information brochure released by IIT Madras at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Official notification release (IIT Madras)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Notification will include detailed syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, and important dates
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Official notification release
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026IIT Madras expected to announce complete exam schedule and eligibility details
Archived 11 Jul 2026
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