Trade Marks Agent Examination likely on 9 January 2027 and Patent Agent Examination on 10 January 2027: tentative schedule announced
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has announced a tentative schedule: the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2027 is likely on 9 January 2027 (Saturday) and the Patent Agent Examination 2027 on 10 January 2027 (Sunday), at 15 centres. Both have Paper I, Paper II and a viva voce.
Key facts
- In force
- Tentative: TAE on 9 January 2027, PAE on 10 January 2027
- Who it affects
- Candidates for the Patent Agent Examination and the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2027; law, science and engineering graduates planning an IP practice; IP firms
- Section
- Trademark & IP
- Published
- 6 August 2026
In 30 seconds
- Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2027: likely on 9 January 2027 (Saturday).
- Patent Agent Examination (PAE) 2027: likely on 10 January 2027 (Sunday).
- The dates are tentative; the examinations are proposed at 15 centres across the country.
- Three stages in each: Paper I (objective, 100 marks), Paper II (descriptive, 100 marks) and Viva Voce (50 marks).
- A candidate needs a minimum of 50 marks each in Paper I and Paper II, and an aggregate of at least 60 per cent of the total marks.
- The release does not give application dates, fees or eligibility conditions.
हिंदी में सार
CGPDTM कार्यालय ने संभावित कार्यक्रम घोषित किया है: Trade Marks Agent Examination 2027 संभवतः 9 जनवरी 2027 (शनिवार) को और Patent Agent Examination 2027 संभवतः 10 जनवरी 2027 (रविवार) को होगी, देश के 15 केंद्रों पर। दोनों परीक्षाओं में Paper I (100 अंक), Paper II (100 अंक) और Viva Voce (50 अंक) होंगे; Paper I और II में कम से कम 50-50 अंक और कुल मिलाकर कम से कम 60% अंक ज़रूरी हैं। तारीख़ें अभी अस्थायी हैं।
The tentative dates
According to a release of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry dated 6 August 2026, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has announced that:
- the Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2027 is likely to be held on 9 January 2027 (Saturday); and
- the Patent Agent Examination (PAE) 2027 is likely to be conducted on 10 January 2027 (Sunday).
The schedule is tentative — the release uses the words “likely” and “proposed” throughout.
Centres
The examinations are proposed to be held at 15 centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram.
Legal basis
| Examination | Conducted under |
|---|---|
| Patent Agent Examination | Rule 110 of the Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended) read with section 126 of the Patents Act, 1970 (as amended) |
| Trade Marks Agent Examination | Rule 144 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 |
Pattern and pass marks
Both examinations have three stages.
| Stage | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Objective-type multiple choice questions | 100 |
| Paper II | Subjective / descriptive paper | 100 |
| Viva Voce | To assess the candidate’s ability and suitability to practise before the Intellectual Property Office | 50 |
- A candidate must secure a minimum of 50 marks each in Paper I and Paper II.
- A candidate is declared to have passed only on obtaining an aggregate of at least 60 per cent of the total marks.
- Only candidates who fulfil all the prescribed eligibility criteria and qualify the examination are eligible for registration in the Register of Patent Agents or the Register of Trade Marks Agents, as applicable.
What the release does not give
The release does not set out the eligibility criteria, the application window, the fee, or how to apply. It announces only the likely dates, the centres and the pattern.
What candidates should do
Those planning to appear can prepare around 9 and 10 January 2027 and choose from the 15 centres, keeping in mind that the dates are tentative. The Office of the CGPDTM has encouraged all eligible candidates to take part; the detailed notification from that office should be awaited for eligibility, application dates and fees.
Questions and answers
When are the Patent Agent and Trade Marks Agent Examinations 2027?
Tentatively, the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2027 is likely to be held on 9 January 2027 (Saturday) and the Patent Agent Examination 2027 on 10 January 2027 (Sunday).
Where will the examinations be held?
They are proposed at 15 centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the examination pattern?
Three stages: Paper I with objective-type multiple choice questions for 100 marks, Paper II, a subjective/descriptive paper for 100 marks, and a Viva Voce for 50 marks.
What are the pass marks?
A minimum of 50 marks each in Paper I and Paper II, and an aggregate of at least 60 per cent of the total marks.
Has the application process started?
The release does not say. It gives only the tentative dates, centres and pattern, and does not mention application dates, fees or eligibility conditions.
Published 6 August 2026. Updated 6 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.