Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Aug 22, 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially released the revised information brochure version 1.2 for GATE 2027. While the foundational guidelines remain consistent, check the updated document to know key modifications before proceeding with your registration. gate-2027-revised-brochure-versionRegistrations for GATE 2027 are scheduled to commence on August 27, 2026. Essential parameters such as core eligibility criteria, application fees, and the overall examination dates stay unchanged, ensuring that candidates can continue their preparation trajectory without major timeline disruptions. 

The most significant changes in brochure version 1.2 are alterations that are especially suited to the Biotechnology (BT) syllabus, as well as modifications to certain two-paper combinations, exam cities, and dates. 

Download: GATE 2027 Official Brochure 1.2 Version

What is New in GATE 2027 Brochure 1.2?

The latest brochure introduces key updates for applicants:

  • Biotechnology Syllabus: Revised with section mergers and new topics.
  • Two-Paper Combinations: Expanded subject pairing options.
  • Test Cities: Updated list of available exam centers.
  • Revised Schedule Dates: Updated timelines for online registration opening and closing deadlines. 

Revised GATE 2027 Two-Paper Combinations

Here is the updated list of primary and allowed secondary test papers for GATE 2027: 

SubjectOld CombinationsRevised Combinations
Robotics & Automation (RA)EE, ME, DA, CSCS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME
Electronics & Communication (EC)CS, DA, EE, IN, PHCS, DA, EE, IN, PH, RA
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)BM, EC, EE, MEBM, EC, EE, ME, RA

GATE 2027 Biotechnology Syllabus Changes

Check the overview of the structural and topic-level updates to the GATE 2027 BT paper syllabus: 

  • Merged Sections: Sections 4 and 5 are now combined into Fundamentals of Biological Engineering.
  • Mathematics: Added Bayesian Statistics and vector calculus (gradient, divergence, curl).
  • General Biology: Added deeper metabolism, immunology, and microbiology.
  • Removals: Standalone thermodynamics, material/energy balances, and transport processes dropped.
  • Advanced Tools: Added recombination-based cloning, biosensors, and omics tools.

 

Check: GATE 2027 Registration: Date, Eligibility, Process, Fees & Required Documents

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