IIT Madras has officially announced the GATE DA 2027 exam dates for February 6 to 21, 2027. Understand the raw marks to percentile conversion, GOAPS registration steps, and how to leverage PYQ weightage for a targeted preparation strategy.
IIT Madras has officially scheduled the GATE DA 2027 examinations for February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. If you are targeting a 99 plus percentile, historical normalization data indicates you need a raw score of 65 or higher out of 100. This guide breaks down the exact GOAPS registration steps, the 100 mark exam pattern, and how to align your study plan with the verified PYQ weightage to maximize your scaled score.
Last verified: October 6, 2026. All dates and patterns reflect the latest official notification from the organizing institute.
The GATE 2027 schedule announced by IIT Madras affects all candidates applying for the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) paper. It confirms the exam will be held across six specific days in February 2027, requiring candidates to finalize their GOAPS registration and prepare for the 100-mark, 65-question computer-based test format.
Academically, candidates must be currently in the third year or higher of a government-recognised undergraduate degree, or have already completed one, in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities. A four-year B.S. or B.Sc. (Research) is also accepted. There is no minimum percentage or CGPA required, and there is no age limit or cap on attempts.
IIT Madras has officially scheduled the GATE 2027 examinations for February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The GATE DA paper will be conducted as a 3-hour computer-based test within this six-day window, with the specific forenoon or afternoon session assigned individually to each candidate.
| Milestone | Date / Window | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| GATE DA 2027 Examination Window | February 6 to February 21, 2027 | IST (Forenoon: 9:30 AM, Afternoon: 2:30 PM) |
Candidates must visit the official GOAPS portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in to register. The step-by-step process involves creating a new GOAPS ID, filling out personal and academic details, uploading required documents, selecting the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) paper, and paying the applicable application fee before the deadline.
While exact normalization varies by slot, historical data indicates that a raw score of 65 plus out of 100 typically correlates with a 99 plus percentile in GATE DA. The final scaled score out of 1000 is calculated using the official GATE normalization formula, factoring in the mean and standard deviation of all candidates.
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The GATE DA 2027 admit card is typically released in the first week of January 2027 on the official GOAPS portal. Candidates must log in with their enrollment ID and password to download the PDF, which will specify their exact exam date and session.
Yes, GATE DA follows the standard GATE negative marking scheme. For 1-mark Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. For 2-mark MCQs, 2/3 mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.