Quick Summary: This is the complete GATE RA 2027 Syllabus hub for the GATE Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. It maps every subject in Part A (Common Section), Part B1 (Electrical), and Part B2 (Mechanical), links to an in-depth, diagram-rich guide for each topic, and explains the exam pattern and how to choose your stream. Bookmark this page as your GATE RA 2027 preparation roadmap.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The GATE RA 2027 Syllabus covers the Robotics and Automation paper introduced by the IITs for candidates from electrical, electronics, mechanical, instrumentation and allied branches. This page is the master index of the PiyushAI GATE RA syllabus series — each subject below links to a detailed guide with diagrams, worked examples, key formulas, common mistakes and FAQs.
GATE RA 2027 Exam Pattern & Structure
The GATE RA paper is a 3-hour, 100-mark computer-based test with 65 questions. It has three parts: General Aptitude (15 marks), a compulsory Part A Common Section, and a choice between Part B1 (Electrical) and Part B2 (Mechanical) — you attempt only one of B1 or B2.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total marks / questions | 100 marks / 65 questions |
| General Aptitude | 15 marks (compulsory) |
| Question types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Negative marking | 1/3 for wrong MCQ; none for MSQ/NAT |
Part A: Common Section (Compulsory for Everyone)
Every GATE RA candidate must attempt Part A, whichever stream they choose. It has three sections:
SECTION A.1
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability, numerical methods Click here for details
SECTION A.2
Basics of Mechatronics
Circuits, digital, sensors, actuators, mechanics, Python, data structures Click here for details
SECTION A.3
Principles of Robotics & Automation
Manipulators, DOF, rotation matrices, forward kinematics, CIM Click here for details
Part B1: Electrical Engineering (Choose B1 or B2)
Best suited for Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Communication backgrounds.
SECTION B1.1
Analog Circuits & Embedded Systems
Op-amps, filters, oscillators, ADC/DAC, microcontrollers Click here for details
SECTION B1.2
Signals and Systems
LTI systems, convolution, sampling, Fourier/Laplace/Z transforms Click here for details
SECTION B1.3
Control Systems
Transfer functions, stability, root locus, Bode, PID controllers Click here for details
Part B2: Mechanical Engineering (Choose B1 or B2)
Best suited for Mechanical, Production, Industrial and allied backgrounds.
SECTION B2.1
Mechanics of Materials
Stress-strain, Mohr’s circle, SFD/BMD, torsion, columns Click here for details
SECTION B2.2
Kinematics and Dynamics
Mechanisms, gears, balancing, gyroscope, vibrations Click here for details
SECTION B2.3
Machine Design & CIM
Failure theories, fatigue, machine elements, CAD/CAM Click here for details
Sensors & Transducers Deep-Dive Series
Sensors and signal conditioning sit inside Basics of Mechatronics (Part A) and are among the highest-yield, most frequently examined topics in GATE RA. This five-part series covers every device named in the syllabus — resistive, capacitive, inductive, piezoelectric and Hall-effect sensors, plus the full range of industrial transducers — each with diagrams, governing formulas and worked numerical examples.
SENSORS · PART 1
Resistive Sensors & Signal Conditioning
Potentiometer, strain gauge, RTD, thermistor, Wheatstone bridge Click here for details
SENSORS · PART 2
Capacitive & Inductive Sensors
Parallel-plate capacitance, LVDT, eddy-current, AC bridges Click here for details
SENSORS · PART 3
Piezoelectric & Hall Effect Sensors
Charge output, charge amplifier, Hall voltage, applications Click here for details
TRANSDUCERS · PART 4
Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration Transducers
LVDT, RVDT, encoders, resolvers, tachogenerator, accelerometer Click here for details
TRANSDUCERS · PART 5
Force, Torque & Pressure Transducers
Load cells, shaft torsion, Bourdon tube, diaphragm, bellows Click here for details
Actuators Deep-Dive Series
Actuators — the devices that turn energy into motion — are a high-yield part of Basics of Mechatronics (Part A). This four-part series covers every actuator named in the syllabus: hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid-power) actuators, and the three electric drives — DC, stepper and servo motors — each with principles of operation, performance and torque-speed characteristics, diagrams and worked examples.
ACTUATORS · PART 1
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Actuators
Pascal’s law, F=PA, cylinders, fluid motors, force-speed Click here for details
ACTUATORS · PART 2
DC Motors
Back-EMF, torque equation, shunt/series torque-speed curves Click here for details
ACTUATORS · PART 3
Stepper Motors
VR/PM/hybrid, step angle, microstepping, pull-in/pull-out Click here for details
ACTUATORS · PART 4
Servo Motors
Closed-loop control, AC/DC/BLDC, continuous vs peak torque Click here for details
How to Use This Series & Choose Your Stream
- Start with Part A — it is compulsory and high-yield, and Engineering Mathematics underpins the robotics and control topics.
- Pick B1 or B2 based on your degree — electrical/electronics students choose B1; mechanical/production students choose B2. Do not split effort across both.
- Follow each topic guide — every linked page has diagrams, worked examples, key formulas, common mistakes and FAQs.
- Practise PYQs and take a test series — timed practice is what converts understanding into marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the GATE RA 2027 syllabus?
The GATE RA 2027 syllabus for the Robotics and Automation paper has a compulsory Part A (Engineering Mathematics, Basics of Mechatronics, Principles of Robotics and Automation) plus a choice of Part B1 (Electrical) or Part B2 (Mechanical), along with General Aptitude.
Do I have to attempt both Part B1 and Part B2?
No. Part A is compulsory, but you choose only one of Part B1 (Electrical) or Part B2 (Mechanical) based on your background.
Which subjects should I start with?
Begin with the Part A Common Section — especially Engineering Mathematics and Principles of Robotics and Automation — then move to your chosen B1 or B2 stream.
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