Alerts and Updates for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - English

GATE 2027 has not been notified yet. IIT Madras is expected to be the organising institute, with the official notification and information brochure anticipated in late July or August 2026. Until that brochure appears on the official GATE portal, every 2027 date in circulation is tentative.

The GOAPS application window for GATE 2027 is expected to open around 24 August 2026, with the regular deadline in late September 2026 and an extended late-fee window running to mid-October 2026. A correction facility is expected in November 2026. None of this is officially confirmed yet.

GATE 2027 is expected on 6, 7, 13 and 14 February 2027 as a three-hour computer-based test in forenoon and afternoon sessions, with admit cards expected in early January 2027 and results in March 2027. These dates are listed as expected, not confirmed by the organising institute.

The XH paper is scored as General Aptitude 15 marks, the compulsory XH-B1 Reasoning and Comprehension section 25 marks, and one optional section worth 60 marks. English candidates take XH-C2; the other options are Economics, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. Total 65 questions, 100 marks, three hours.

The official GATE 2026 XH syllabus gives XH-C2 English five units: multi-genre literatures in English with emphasis on the long 19th and 20th centuries; Indian and subcontinental writing in English and in translation; literary criticism and theory; history of English literature; and research approaches and methodologies. No 2027 revision announced.

The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - English — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.

Free section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - English are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.

Focuses on English literature, literary theory, critical analysis, and language studies, including prose, poetry, and drama, for candidates interested in literary research and academia. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.

Cut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - English change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.