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GATE Economics.

GATE Economics is the Economics option within the Humanities and Social Sciences paper. Economics carries 60 marks; General Aptitude and Reasoning and Comprehension carry the other 40.

  • New to the exam? Start with eligibility, the syllabus and admission routes.
  • Ready to study? Find our recommended books and our 24-, 12- and 8-week study plans.
  • Already practising? Download the 2021–2026 papers, explore our PYQ analysis and review your mocks.

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Dr. Komal Sahai

Economist and Chief Mentor, EcoNiti

Dr. Komal holds a PhD in Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, and a master’s from the Delhi School of Economics. She has taught undergraduate, postgraduate and competitive-exam students.

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About the exam

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About the exam

GATE Economics eligibility: who can apply for XH in 2027?

Who can apply for GATE Economics in 2027: degree and year-of-study requirements, age rules and eligibility for admission after the exam.

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About the exam

GATE Economics 2027 syllabus and exam pattern

Official 2027 syllabus PDFs for Economics, General Aptitude and Reasoning, with question counts, marks and negative marking.

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About the exam

GATE Economics cutoffs: qualifying marks, scores and admission seats

GATE Economics qualifying marks for 2024–2026, IIT Bombay MPP score requirements and IIT Madras MA seats, with official sources.

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Study plans and resources

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Study plans and resources

Books and free resources for GATE Economics

Our recommended books and free resources for GATE Economics, with topics to study in each subject, including econometrics and time series.

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Study plans and resources

GATE Economics: General Aptitude and Reasoning preparation

How to prepare for GATE General Aptitude and Reasoning and Comprehension, with reading exercises, numerical questions and a weekly study plan.

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Study plans and resources

GATE Economics study plans: 24, 12 and 8 weeks

Our 24-, 12- and 8-week GATE Economics study plans, with weekly hours for Economics, aptitude, reasoning, PYQs and mock tests.

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PYQs and mock tests

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PYQs and mock tests

GATE Economics previous papers and answer keys: 2021–2026

Download GATE Economics papers and answer keys from 2021 to 2026, including General Aptitude and Reasoning. See how to calculate your marks.

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PYQs and mock tests

GATE Economics PYQ analysis: subject weightage from 2021–2026

Our analysis of 390 GATE PYQs from 2021 to 2026, including 235 Economics questions: subject-wise marks, yearly weightage and question types.

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PYQs and mock tests

GATE Economics mocks: reviewing all three sections

How to check mistakes in GATE Economics, aptitude and reasoning, decide what to revise and manage your time across all three sections.

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After the result

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After the result

After GATE Economics: colleges, master's courses and PhD admissions

Where you can apply with GATE Economics: master's courses, Economics PhDs, degree requirements and official admission links.

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For details of Xaptiq’s test series, see the GATE Economics exam page.