Paper code: CS
GATE CSE 2027 preparation
Computer Science and Information Technology. Start with the syllabus, then practise previous year questions topic by topic.
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Official syllabus, subject by subject.
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GATE CSE subjects
- Engineering MathematicsDiscrete mathematics, linear algebra, calculus, and probability and statistics.
- Digital LogicBoolean algebra, circuits, minimization and computer arithmetic.
- Computer Organization and ArchitectureInstructions, datapath, pipelining, memory hierarchy and I/O.
- Programming and Data StructuresC programming, recursion and core data structures.
- AlgorithmsSearching, sorting, hashing, complexity, design techniques and graph algorithms.
- Theory of ComputationAutomata, grammars, language classes and undecidability.
- Compiler DesignLexing, parsing, translation, runtime environments and optimisation.
- Operating SystemProcesses, concurrency, scheduling, memory management and file systems.
- DatabasesRelational model, SQL, normal forms, indexing and transactions.
- Computer NetworksLayering, switching, data link, routing, IP, transport and application protocols.
GATE CSE 2027 exam pattern
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Computer Science subjects | 72 |
| Total | 100 |
- Organising institute
- To be announced
- Exam date
- Feb 2027 (tentative)
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Questions / Marks
- 65 questions · 100 marks
- Question types
- MCQ, MSQ and NAT
- General Aptitude
- 15 marks (common to all papers)
- Negative marking
- MCQ only: −1/3 (1-mark), −2/3 (2-mark). None for MSQ & NAT
- Score validity
- 3 years from result date