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GATE Cutoff 2026: Factors, Branch-Wise Exam Cutoff, Previous Year Trends

• Updated on 15 Nov, 2025 by Souvik Podder

GATE Cutoff 2026 is the qualifying mark required by candidates for PG admission in IITs, NITs, & GFITs and PSU Recruitments through GATE 2026. IIT Guwahati will release the cutoff after the GATE Result 2026 announcement in March 2026. The cutoff of GATE 2026 will vary for each subject and category based on exam difficulty level, number of candidates, and seat availability. The GATE expected cutoff 2026 for General category will be 27-29, whereas for OBC & SC/ST category, it will be 24-25 & 18-20, respectively.

 

There are two types of cutoffs in GATE 2026, namely, qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score needed to pass the exam, while the admission cutoff is decided by institutes during the counselling and admission process. Additionally, PSUs also release their individual cutoffs for recruitment purposes. Read further to know more about the GATE 2026 Cutoff.

 

Table of Contents

  1. Factors Affecting GATE 2026 Cutoff
  2. Difference Between GATE 2026 Qualifying Cutoff and Admission Cutoff
  3. GATE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
  4. GATE 2025 Cutoff
  5. Previous Years’ GATE Cutoff
  6. GATE 2026 Cutoff FAQs

 

Factors Affecting GATE Cutoff 2026

Several important factors will influence the GATE cutoff 2026. These include the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the total number of available seats, and the difficulty level of the question paper. Some branches like Computer Science or Electronics attract more candidates, which usually raises the cutoff for those papers. The category of the candidate also plays a key role, as reserved categories generally have lower cutoffs than the general category. Additionally, each institute releases its own admission cutoff depending on seat intake and applicant performance. Check the factors given below that influence the making of the GATE 2026 Cutoff.

  • Number of Candidates Appearing: Higher participation increases competition, raising the cutoff.
  • Seat Availability: Fewer seats can lead to a higher admission cutoff in top institutes.
  • Difficulty Level of Exam: Tougher papers may lead to lower cutoffs and vice versa.
  • Category of Candidate: Cutoff scores vary for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
  • Branch-wise Popularity: Highly demanded branches often have higher cutoffs.

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Difference Between GATE Qualifying Cutoff and Admission Cutoff 2026

Candidates appearing in the GATE exam must understand the difference between the qualifying cutoff and the admission cutoff. GATE qualifying cutoff is the eligibility cutoff for the admission process, and GATE admission cutoff is the minimum mark to get admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFITs. Candidates can check the difference in the table below.

GATE Qualifying Cutoff

GATE Admission Cutoff

Eligibility cutoff for participating in the admission process. It is the minimum mark to secure the admission process.

Participating institutes release this admission cutoff as opening and closing rank.

Candidates are not selected based on the qualifying cutoff

Candidates are selected based on the admission cutoff

The qualifying cutoff is fixed before the announcement of GATE Result

Admission cutoff is released after each round of counselling session

It is announced by the conducting authority of GATE exam

It is released by the participating institutes

The qualifying cutoff includes the qualifying marks for each paper

Admission cutoff includes opening and closing rank for participating institutes

 

GATE Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

IIT Guwahati will release the GATE Cutoff 2026 on the official website. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to score for getting admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other prestigious institutions across India. The GATE Cutoff Marks 2026 is expected to range from 25 to 50 marks for different papers. The cutoff will depend on various factors such as exam difficulty level, number of candidates appeared, previous year cutoff trends, etc. Check out the following table for GATE 2026 expected cutoff.

GATE Paper Code

General

OBC/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

Aerospace Engineering

34.3

28.9

23.1

Agricultural Engineering

26

23.5

17

Architecture and Planning

42.5

38.5

28.6

Biomedical Engineering

26

23.7

17.5

Biotechnology

39.9

36

26.9

Civil Engineering

29.3

26.4

19.8

Chemical Engineering

27

23.6

17.6

Computer Science and Information Technology

27.6

24.8

18.7

Chemistry

25.5

22.6

16.9

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

38.2

33.3

24.8

Electronics and Communication Engineering

26

22.7

17.7

Electrical Engineering

25.6

23.7

18.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.9

34.5

26.1

Ecology and Evolution

35.4

32.1

23.7

Geomatics Engineering

41.2

36.7

28.2

Geology and Geophysics

42

37.8

28

Geology and Geophysics

47

44.3

32.5

Mathematics

25

22.7

16.6

Mechanical Engineering

28.6

26.4

20

Mining Engineering

26

23.5

17.9

Metallurgical Engineering

42

37.6

28.3

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

26.1

23.5

17.6

Petroluem Engineering

42.6

38.6

28.6

Physics

33

30.1

22.5

Production and Industrial Engineering

31.5

28.6

21.5

Statistics

26.6

23.9

18.4

Textile Engineering

28.1

25.2

18.6

Engineering Sciences

37.1

33.5

25.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

37

33.5

25.3

Huamnities and Social Sciences (English)

47

43.5

31

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

49.7

44.6

33.2

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

39.3

35.4

26.5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52.7

32.4

25

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

36

32.5

28

Life Sciences

29.3

26.6

20.2

 

GATE Cutoff 2025

IIT Roorkee has already announced the branch-wise and category-wise cutoff of GATE 2025. The cutoff has been published on the official website. Check the following table for GATE 2025 Cutoff for reference.

Paper Code

Test Paper

No. Candidates Registered

No. Candidates Appeared

Cut-off

 

(GEN)

Cut-off

 

(OBC-NCL/EWS)

Cut-off

 

(SC/ST/PwD)

AE

Aerospace Engineering

7576

6009

28.9

26

19.2

AG

Agricultural Engineering

3095

2624

25

22.5

16.6

AR

Architecture and Planning

10898

8501

40

36

26.6

BM

Biomedical Engineering

2682

2165

29.2

26.2

19.4

BT

Biotechnology

24927

20048

28

25.2

18.6

CE

Civil Engineering

101596

79951

29.2

26.2

19.4

CH

Chemical Engineering

18009

14843

27.7

24.9

18.4

CS

Computer Science and Information Technology

207851

170825

29.2

26.2

19.4

CY

Chemistry

33058

25698

25

22.5

16.6

DA

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

75854

57054

29

26.1

19.3

EC

Electronics and Communication Engineering

97394

81475

25

22.5

16.6

EE

Electrical Engineering

83355

67701

25

22.5

16.6

ES

Environmental Science and Engineering

9073

6631

26.1

23.4

17.4

EY

Ecology and Evolution

3509

2713

39.5

35.5

26.3

GE

Geomatics Engineering

3616

2726

25.7

23.1

17.1

GG1

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

6837

5352

38.4

34.5

25.5

GG2

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

917

684

40

36

26.6

IN

Instrumentation Engineering

14680

11935

25.6

23

17

MA

Mathematics

16953

13171

25

22.5

16.6

ME

Mechanical Engineering

79830

62015

35.8

32.2

23.8

MN

Mining Engineering

8881

7438

30.6

27.5

20.4

MT

Metallurgical Engineering

4420

3571

40

36

26.6

NM

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

538

395

25.1

22.5

16.7

PE

Petroleum Engineering

1731

1320

31.1

27.9

20.7

PH

Physics

24747

19225

26.8

24.1

17.8

PI

Production and Industrial Engineering

4791

3547

35.6

32

23.7

ST

Statistics

3063

1967

30.2

27.1

20.1

TF

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

2355

1889

34.7

31.2

23.1

XE

Engineering Sciences

14937

11156

35.4

31.8

23.5

XH-C1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

4161

2973

40

36

26.6

XH-C2

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

5665

4132

40

36

26.6

XH-C3

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

378

297

40

36

26.6

XH-C4

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

702

531

40

36

26.6

XH-C5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

5709

4125

40

36

26.6

XH-C6

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

2147

1546

40

36

26.6

XL

Life Sciences

50084

41086

31.3

28.1

20.8

 

Previous Years’ GATE Cutoff

Candidates can also refer to the previous years’ GATE Cutoff from the table below. These previous years’ cutoffs will help them understand how the GATE Cutoff has changed. The course-wise GATE Cutoff marks for previous years are updated below.

 

GATE Cutoff 2024

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2024 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2024 for Aerospace Engineering was 33.3 for the general category, 29.9 for the OBC-NCL category and 22.1 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper Code

Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2024

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PWD

Aerospace Engineering

33.3

29.9

22.1

Agricultural Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Architecture and Planning

41.5

37.3

27.6

Biomedical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Biotechnology

38.9

35

25.9

Civil Engineering

28.3

25.4

18.8

Chemical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Computer Science and Information Technology

27.6

24.8

18.4

Chemistry

25.2

22.6

16.7

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

37.1

33.3

24.7

Electronics and Communication Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Electrical Engineering

25.7

23.1

17.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.9

34.1

25.2

Ecology and Evolution

35.8

32.2

23.8

Geomatics Engineering

41.1

36.9

27.4

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

42

37.8

28

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

49

44.1

32.6

Instrumentation Engineering

32.7

29.4

21.8

Mathematics

25

22.5

16.6

Mechanical Engineering

28.6

25.7

19

Mining Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Metallurgical Engineering

41

36.9

27.3

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

25.1

22.5

16.7

Petroleum Engineering

42.6

38.3

28.4

Physics

32

28.8

21.3

Production and Industrial Engineering

30.5

27.4

20.3

Statistics

26.6

23.9

17.7

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

28.1

25.2

18.7

Engineering Sciences

36.2

32.5

24.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

37

33.3

24.6

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

48

43.2

32

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

49.7

44.7

33.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

39.3

35.3

26.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52.7

47.4

35.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

36

32.4

24

Life Sciences

29.3

26.3

19.5

 

GATE Cutoff 2023

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2023 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2023 for Physics was 31.1 for the general category, 27.9 for the OBC-NCL category and 20.7 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper Code

Qualifying GATE Cutoff Marks

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PWD

ST: Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

PH: Physics

31.1

27.9

20.7

CS: Computer Science & Information Technology

32.5

29.2

21.6

EC: Electronics & Communication Engineering

29.9

26.9

19.9

CE: Civil Engineering

26.6

23.9

17.7

IN: Instrumentation Engineering

34.8

31.3

23.2

EE: Electrical engineering

25

22.5

16.6

ME: Mechanical Engineering

28.4

25.5

18.9

XE: Engineering Sciences

37.9

34.1

25.2

CH: Chemical Engineering

32.10

-

-

 

GATE Cutoff 2022

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2022 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2022 for Chemical Engineering was 25.3 for the general category, 22.7 for the OBC-NCL category and 16.8 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper 2022

GATE Qualifying Marks

General

OBC-NCL/ EWS

SC/ST/PwD

CS

25

22.5

16.6

ECE

25

22.5

16.5

Biotechnology

35.5

31.9

23.6

Chemical Engineering

25.3

22.7

16.8

Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

Metallurgical engineering

46.2

41.5

30.8

GATE Maths cut-off

27.3

24.5

18.2

Electrical engineering

30.7

27.6

20.4

Textile engineering and fibre science

36.8

34.9

25.6

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

28.1

25.2

18.7

GATE Physics cut-off

26.5

23.8

GATE Life Science Cut off (Botany/ Zoology)

33.9

30.5

22.5

Ecology and life sciences

33.4

30

22.2

Agriculture Engineering

26.3

23.6

17.5

GATE Chemistry cut-off

27.5

24.7

18.3

Mining Engineering

25.5

22.9

17

Chemistry Engineering

25.3

23.7

17.8

Civil Engineering

31.4

28.3

-

Engineering Sciences (Fluid Mechanics/ Thermodynamics)

40.3

36.2

26.8

 

GATE Cutoff 2021 (Score, Marks & Cutoff)

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2021 in the table below. The highest score, highest marks, and cutoff marks are given in the table below.

GATE Paper Code

Highest Score

Highest Marks (Out Of 100)

Cut-Off Marks (Outof 100)

AE

1000

84

26.3

AG

1000

61.33

25

AR

1000

79.67

40.9

BM

1000

64

25

BT

1000

75.33

30

CE*

1000

95.56

29.2

CH

1000

89.67

35.1

CS*

1000

87.81

26.1

CY

996

91.33

36.2

EC

1000

82

25

EE

974

85.33

30.3

ES

966

88

39.6

EY

1000

78

35.7

GG (Geology)

945

72.67

38.9

GG (Geophysics)

1000

68.67

44.8

IN

933

79

36

MA

1000

68.33

29

ME*

979

93.22

33

MN

1000

77.67

31

MT

923

87.67

48.5

PE

947

88.67

51.4

PH

1000

69.67

32.8

PI

939

83.67

35.7

ST

1000

51.67

25

TF

945

79.67

41.8

XE

1000

90.33

37

XH-C1 (Economics)

1000

62.67

29.4

XH-C2 (English)

986

77.67

41.7

XH-C3 (Linguistics)

1000

65.67

35.3

XH-C4 (Philosophy)

1000

71

37.9

XH-C5 (Psychology)

1000

77.33

48.5

XH-C6 (Sociology)

1000

66

34.3

XL

983

74.33

36

 

GATE Cutoff 2021 (Category-Wise)

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2021 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2021 for Biotechnology was 30 for the general category, 27 for the OBC-NCL category and 20 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper 2021

GATE Qualifying Marks

General

OBC-NCL/ EWS

SC/ST/PwD

Geology and Geophysics

44.8

40.3

29.8

GATE Civil Engineering Cut-Off

29.2

26.2

22.0

Biotechnology

30

27

20

GATE Mechanical Engineering Cut-Off

33

29.7

22

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

41.8

37.6

27.8

GATE Chemistry cut-off

36.2

32.5

24.1

GATE Maths cut-off

29

26.1

19.3

GATE Electrical Engineering Cut-Off

30.3

27.2

20.2

GATE Computer Science Cut-Off

26.1

23.4

17.4

GATE Electronics and Communication Cut-Off

25

22.5

16.6

Humanities and Social Sciences

37.9

34.1

25.2

Instrumentation Engineering

36.0

32.0

24.0

 

GATE Cutoff 2020

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2020 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2020 for Civil Engineering was 32.9 for the general category, 29.6 for the OBC-NCL category and 21.9 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

Paper Name

Qualifying Marks

General

OBC (NCL)

SC/ST/PwD

XL: Life Sciences

31.7

28.5

21.1

CE: Civil Engineering

32.9

29.6

21.9

EE: Electrical Engineering

33.4

30.0

22.2

CS: Computer Science and Information Technology

28.5

25.6

19.0

ME: Mechanical Engineering

34.0

30.6

22.6

PE: Petroleum Engineering

39.8

35.8

26.5

EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering

28.8

25.9

19.2

CH: Chemical Engineering

35.7

32.1

23.8

CY: Chemistry

26.7

24.0

17.8

BT: Biotechnology

30.7

27.6

20.4

XE: Engineering Sciences Minor

26.0

23.4

17.3

TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

37.1

33.3

24.7

AE: Aerospace Engineering

27.2

24.4

18.1

AG: Agricultural Engineering

26.3

23.6

17.5

AR: Architecture and Planning

34.8

31.3

23.2

EY: Ecology and Evolution

42.2

37.9

28.1

GG: Geology

38.4

34.5

25.6

GG: Geophysics

51.9

46.7

34.6

IN: Instrumentation Engineering

34.6

31.1

23.0

MA: Mathematics

25

22.5

16.7

MN: Mining Engineering

32.7

29.4

21.8

MT: Metallurgical Engineering

49.2

44.2

32.8

PH: GATE Physics Cut off

37.2

33.4

24.8

PI: Production and Industrial Engineering

36.6

32.9

24.4

ST: Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

BM: Biomedical Engineering

25.0

22.5

16.6

 

GATE Cutoff 2026 FAQs

What is the expected GATE 2026 cutoff for Computer Science?

The expected GATE 2026 cutoff for Computer Science for General category candidates is likely to be between 27 to 29 marks. For OBC candidates, it may range around 24 to 25, while for SC/ST candidates, it could be between 18 to 20 marks.

Who will release the GATE 2026 cutoff?

The GATE 2026 cutoff will be officially released by IIT Guwahati. It will be available on the official website after the declaration of results. The cutoff will be category-wise and subject-wise.

When will the GATE 2026 cutoff be released?

The GATE 2026 cutoff will be released along with the result, which is expected to be out in March 2026. Candidates can check the cutoff on the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. However, the exact date will be confirmed through an official notice.

What are the types of GATE 2026 cutoff?

There are two types of GATE 2026 cutoff – qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to pass the GATE exam. The admission cutoff is the score required to get admission in IITs, NITs, or other institutes.

Does GATE 2026 cutoff vary by category?

Yes, the GATE 2026 cutoff will be different for each category. Generally, the General category has the highest cutoff, while SC, ST, and PwD categories have lower cutoffs. The cutoffs are relaxed for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

How is the GATE 2026 cutoff calculated?

The GATE 2026 cutoff is calculated based on various factors such as total candidates, difficulty level, seat availability, and past year trends. The exam authority also uses a normalization process for multi-session papers.

What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in GATE 2026?

The qualifying cutoff of GATE 2026 only means that a candidate has passed the exam. The admission cutoff is used by institutes for shortlisting candidates for M.Tech courses. Scoring the qualifying cutoff does not guarantee admission.

Is the GATE 2026 cutoff required for PSU recruitment?

Yes, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use the GATE 2026 cutoff to shortlist candidates for interviews. Each PSU sets its own cutoff based on its recruitment policy. Final selection is based on the PSU's merit list and interview performance.

Where can I check the GATE 2026 cutoff for IIT and NIT admission?

The GATE 2026 cutoff for IIT admissions will be released during COAP counselling. For NITs and GFTIs, the cutoffs will be published through CCMT counselling. Candidates should check the official COAP and CCMT portals for institute-wise admission cutoffs.

GATE Cutoff 2026 is the qualifying mark required by candidates for PG admission in IITs, NITs, & GFITs and PSU Recruitments through GATE 2026. IIT Guwahati will release the cutoff after the GATE Result 2026 announcement in March 2026. The cutoff of GATE 2026 will vary for each subject and category based on exam difficulty level, number of candidates, and seat availability. The GATE expected cutoff 2026 for General category will be 27-29, whereas for OBC & SC/ST category, it will be 24-25 & 18-20, respectively.

 

There are two types of cutoffs in GATE 2026, namely, qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score needed to pass the exam, while the admission cutoff is decided by institutes during the counselling and admission process. Additionally, PSUs also release their individual cutoffs for recruitment purposes. Read further to know more about the GATE 2026 Cutoff.

 

Table of Contents

  1. Factors Affecting GATE 2026 Cutoff
  2. Difference Between GATE 2026 Qualifying Cutoff and Admission Cutoff
  3. GATE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
  4. GATE 2025 Cutoff
  5. Previous Years’ GATE Cutoff
  6. GATE 2026 Cutoff FAQs

 

Factors Affecting GATE Cutoff 2026

Several important factors will influence the GATE cutoff 2026. These include the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the total number of available seats, and the difficulty level of the question paper. Some branches like Computer Science or Electronics attract more candidates, which usually raises the cutoff for those papers. The category of the candidate also plays a key role, as reserved categories generally have lower cutoffs than the general category. Additionally, each institute releases its own admission cutoff depending on seat intake and applicant performance. Check the factors given below that influence the making of the GATE 2026 Cutoff.

  • Number of Candidates Appearing: Higher participation increases competition, raising the cutoff.
  • Seat Availability: Fewer seats can lead to a higher admission cutoff in top institutes.
  • Difficulty Level of Exam: Tougher papers may lead to lower cutoffs and vice versa.
  • Category of Candidate: Cutoff scores vary for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
  • Branch-wise Popularity: Highly demanded branches often have higher cutoffs.

Also Check GATE Result Here

 

Difference Between GATE Qualifying Cutoff and Admission Cutoff 2026

Candidates appearing in the GATE exam must understand the difference between the qualifying cutoff and the admission cutoff. GATE qualifying cutoff is the eligibility cutoff for the admission process, and GATE admission cutoff is the minimum mark to get admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFITs. Candidates can check the difference in the table below.

GATE Qualifying Cutoff

GATE Admission Cutoff

Eligibility cutoff for participating in the admission process. It is the minimum mark to secure the admission process.

Participating institutes release this admission cutoff as opening and closing rank.

Candidates are not selected based on the qualifying cutoff

Candidates are selected based on the admission cutoff

The qualifying cutoff is fixed before the announcement of GATE Result

Admission cutoff is released after each round of counselling session

It is announced by the conducting authority of GATE exam

It is released by the participating institutes

The qualifying cutoff includes the qualifying marks for each paper

Admission cutoff includes opening and closing rank for participating institutes

 

GATE Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

IIT Guwahati will release the GATE Cutoff 2026 on the official website. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to score for getting admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other prestigious institutions across India. The GATE Cutoff Marks 2026 is expected to range from 25 to 50 marks for different papers. The cutoff will depend on various factors such as exam difficulty level, number of candidates appeared, previous year cutoff trends, etc. Check out the following table for GATE 2026 expected cutoff.

GATE Paper Code

General

OBC/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

Aerospace Engineering

34.3

28.9

23.1

Agricultural Engineering

26

23.5

17

Architecture and Planning

42.5

38.5

28.6

Biomedical Engineering

26

23.7

17.5

Biotechnology

39.9

36

26.9

Civil Engineering

29.3

26.4

19.8

Chemical Engineering

27

23.6

17.6

Computer Science and Information Technology

27.6

24.8

18.7

Chemistry

25.5

22.6

16.9

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

38.2

33.3

24.8

Electronics and Communication Engineering

26

22.7

17.7

Electrical Engineering

25.6

23.7

18.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.9

34.5

26.1

Ecology and Evolution

35.4

32.1

23.7

Geomatics Engineering

41.2

36.7

28.2

Geology and Geophysics

42

37.8

28

Geology and Geophysics

47

44.3

32.5

Mathematics

25

22.7

16.6

Mechanical Engineering

28.6

26.4

20

Mining Engineering

26

23.5

17.9

Metallurgical Engineering

42

37.6

28.3

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

26.1

23.5

17.6

Petroluem Engineering

42.6

38.6

28.6

Physics

33

30.1

22.5

Production and Industrial Engineering

31.5

28.6

21.5

Statistics

26.6

23.9

18.4

Textile Engineering

28.1

25.2

18.6

Engineering Sciences

37.1

33.5

25.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

37

33.5

25.3

Huamnities and Social Sciences (English)

47

43.5

31

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

49.7

44.6

33.2

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

39.3

35.4

26.5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52.7

32.4

25

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

36

32.5

28

Life Sciences

29.3

26.6

20.2

 

GATE Cutoff 2025

IIT Roorkee has already announced the branch-wise and category-wise cutoff of GATE 2025. The cutoff has been published on the official website. Check the following table for GATE 2025 Cutoff for reference.

Paper Code

Test Paper

No. Candidates Registered

No. Candidates Appeared

Cut-off

 

(GEN)

Cut-off

 

(OBC-NCL/EWS)

Cut-off

 

(SC/ST/PwD)

AE

Aerospace Engineering

7576

6009

28.9

26

19.2

AG

Agricultural Engineering

3095

2624

25

22.5

16.6

AR

Architecture and Planning

10898

8501

40

36

26.6

BM

Biomedical Engineering

2682

2165

29.2

26.2

19.4

BT

Biotechnology

24927

20048

28

25.2

18.6

CE

Civil Engineering

101596

79951

29.2

26.2

19.4

CH

Chemical Engineering

18009

14843

27.7

24.9

18.4

CS

Computer Science and Information Technology

207851

170825

29.2

26.2

19.4

CY

Chemistry

33058

25698

25

22.5

16.6

DA

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

75854

57054

29

26.1

19.3

EC

Electronics and Communication Engineering

97394

81475

25

22.5

16.6

EE

Electrical Engineering

83355

67701

25

22.5

16.6

ES

Environmental Science and Engineering

9073

6631

26.1

23.4

17.4

EY

Ecology and Evolution

3509

2713

39.5

35.5

26.3

GE

Geomatics Engineering

3616

2726

25.7

23.1

17.1

GG1

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

6837

5352

38.4

34.5

25.5

GG2

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

917

684

40

36

26.6

IN

Instrumentation Engineering

14680

11935

25.6

23

17

MA

Mathematics

16953

13171

25

22.5

16.6

ME

Mechanical Engineering

79830

62015

35.8

32.2

23.8

MN

Mining Engineering

8881

7438

30.6

27.5

20.4

MT

Metallurgical Engineering

4420

3571

40

36

26.6

NM

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

538

395

25.1

22.5

16.7

PE

Petroleum Engineering

1731

1320

31.1

27.9

20.7

PH

Physics

24747

19225

26.8

24.1

17.8

PI

Production and Industrial Engineering

4791

3547

35.6

32

23.7

ST

Statistics

3063

1967

30.2

27.1

20.1

TF

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

2355

1889

34.7

31.2

23.1

XE

Engineering Sciences

14937

11156

35.4

31.8

23.5

XH-C1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

4161

2973

40

36

26.6

XH-C2

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

5665

4132

40

36

26.6

XH-C3

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

378

297

40

36

26.6

XH-C4

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

702

531

40

36

26.6

XH-C5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

5709

4125

40

36

26.6

XH-C6

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

2147

1546

40

36

26.6

XL

Life Sciences

50084

41086

31.3

28.1

20.8

 

Previous Years’ GATE Cutoff

Candidates can also refer to the previous years’ GATE Cutoff from the table below. These previous years’ cutoffs will help them understand how the GATE Cutoff has changed. The course-wise GATE Cutoff marks for previous years are updated below.

 

GATE Cutoff 2024

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2024 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2024 for Aerospace Engineering was 33.3 for the general category, 29.9 for the OBC-NCL category and 22.1 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper Code

Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2024

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PWD

Aerospace Engineering

33.3

29.9

22.1

Agricultural Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Architecture and Planning

41.5

37.3

27.6

Biomedical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Biotechnology

38.9

35

25.9

Civil Engineering

28.3

25.4

18.8

Chemical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Computer Science and Information Technology

27.6

24.8

18.4

Chemistry

25.2

22.6

16.7

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

37.1

33.3

24.7

Electronics and Communication Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Electrical Engineering

25.7

23.1

17.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.9

34.1

25.2

Ecology and Evolution

35.8

32.2

23.8

Geomatics Engineering

41.1

36.9

27.4

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

42

37.8

28

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

49

44.1

32.6

Instrumentation Engineering

32.7

29.4

21.8

Mathematics

25

22.5

16.6

Mechanical Engineering

28.6

25.7

19

Mining Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Metallurgical Engineering

41

36.9

27.3

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

25.1

22.5

16.7

Petroleum Engineering

42.6

38.3

28.4

Physics

32

28.8

21.3

Production and Industrial Engineering

30.5

27.4

20.3

Statistics

26.6

23.9

17.7

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

28.1

25.2

18.7

Engineering Sciences

36.2

32.5

24.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

37

33.3

24.6

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

48

43.2

32

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

49.7

44.7

33.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

39.3

35.3

26.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52.7

47.4

35.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

36

32.4

24

Life Sciences

29.3

26.3

19.5

 

GATE Cutoff 2023

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2023 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2023 for Physics was 31.1 for the general category, 27.9 for the OBC-NCL category and 20.7 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper Code

Qualifying GATE Cutoff Marks

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PWD

ST: Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

PH: Physics

31.1

27.9

20.7

CS: Computer Science & Information Technology

32.5

29.2

21.6

EC: Electronics & Communication Engineering

29.9

26.9

19.9

CE: Civil Engineering

26.6

23.9

17.7

IN: Instrumentation Engineering

34.8

31.3

23.2

EE: Electrical engineering

25

22.5

16.6

ME: Mechanical Engineering

28.4

25.5

18.9

XE: Engineering Sciences

37.9

34.1

25.2

CH: Chemical Engineering

32.10

-

-

 

GATE Cutoff 2022

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2022 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2022 for Chemical Engineering was 25.3 for the general category, 22.7 for the OBC-NCL category and 16.8 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper 2022

GATE Qualifying Marks

General

OBC-NCL/ EWS

SC/ST/PwD

CS

25

22.5

16.6

ECE

25

22.5

16.5

Biotechnology

35.5

31.9

23.6

Chemical Engineering

25.3

22.7

16.8

Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

Metallurgical engineering

46.2

41.5

30.8

GATE Maths cut-off

27.3

24.5

18.2

Electrical engineering

30.7

27.6

20.4

Textile engineering and fibre science

36.8

34.9

25.6

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

28.1

25.2

18.7

GATE Physics cut-off

26.5

23.8

GATE Life Science Cut off (Botany/ Zoology)

33.9

30.5

22.5

Ecology and life sciences

33.4

30

22.2

Agriculture Engineering

26.3

23.6

17.5

GATE Chemistry cut-off

27.5

24.7

18.3

Mining Engineering

25.5

22.9

17

Chemistry Engineering

25.3

23.7

17.8

Civil Engineering

31.4

28.3

-

Engineering Sciences (Fluid Mechanics/ Thermodynamics)

40.3

36.2

26.8

 

GATE Cutoff 2021 (Score, Marks & Cutoff)

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2021 in the table below. The highest score, highest marks, and cutoff marks are given in the table below.

GATE Paper Code

Highest Score

Highest Marks (Out Of 100)

Cut-Off Marks (Outof 100)

AE

1000

84

26.3

AG

1000

61.33

25

AR

1000

79.67

40.9

BM

1000

64

25

BT

1000

75.33

30

CE*

1000

95.56

29.2

CH

1000

89.67

35.1

CS*

1000

87.81

26.1

CY

996

91.33

36.2

EC

1000

82

25

EE

974

85.33

30.3

ES

966

88

39.6

EY

1000

78

35.7

GG (Geology)

945

72.67

38.9

GG (Geophysics)

1000

68.67

44.8

IN

933

79

36

MA

1000

68.33

29

ME*

979

93.22

33

MN

1000

77.67

31

MT

923

87.67

48.5

PE

947

88.67

51.4

PH

1000

69.67

32.8

PI

939

83.67

35.7

ST

1000

51.67

25

TF

945

79.67

41.8

XE

1000

90.33

37

XH-C1 (Economics)

1000

62.67

29.4

XH-C2 (English)

986

77.67

41.7

XH-C3 (Linguistics)

1000

65.67

35.3

XH-C4 (Philosophy)

1000

71

37.9

XH-C5 (Psychology)

1000

77.33

48.5

XH-C6 (Sociology)

1000

66

34.3

XL

983

74.33

36

 

GATE Cutoff 2021 (Category-Wise)

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2021 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2021 for Biotechnology was 30 for the general category, 27 for the OBC-NCL category and 20 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

GATE Paper 2021

GATE Qualifying Marks

General

OBC-NCL/ EWS

SC/ST/PwD

Geology and Geophysics

44.8

40.3

29.8

GATE Civil Engineering Cut-Off

29.2

26.2

22.0

Biotechnology

30

27

20

GATE Mechanical Engineering Cut-Off

33

29.7

22

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

41.8

37.6

27.8

GATE Chemistry cut-off

36.2

32.5

24.1

GATE Maths cut-off

29

26.1

19.3

GATE Electrical Engineering Cut-Off

30.3

27.2

20.2

GATE Computer Science Cut-Off

26.1

23.4

17.4

GATE Electronics and Communication Cut-Off

25

22.5

16.6

Humanities and Social Sciences

37.9

34.1

25.2

Instrumentation Engineering

36.0

32.0

24.0

 

GATE Cutoff 2020

Candidates can check the category-wise GATE Cutoff 2020 in the table below. GATE Cutoff 2020 for Civil Engineering was 32.9 for the general category, 29.6 for the OBC-NCL category and 21.9 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

Paper Name

Qualifying Marks

General

OBC (NCL)

SC/ST/PwD

XL: Life Sciences

31.7

28.5

21.1

CE: Civil Engineering

32.9

29.6

21.9

EE: Electrical Engineering

33.4

30.0

22.2

CS: Computer Science and Information Technology

28.5

25.6

19.0

ME: Mechanical Engineering

34.0

30.6

22.6

PE: Petroleum Engineering

39.8

35.8

26.5

EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering

28.8

25.9

19.2

CH: Chemical Engineering

35.7

32.1

23.8

CY: Chemistry

26.7

24.0

17.8

BT: Biotechnology

30.7

27.6

20.4

XE: Engineering Sciences Minor

26.0

23.4

17.3

TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

37.1

33.3

24.7

AE: Aerospace Engineering

27.2

24.4

18.1

AG: Agricultural Engineering

26.3

23.6

17.5

AR: Architecture and Planning

34.8

31.3

23.2

EY: Ecology and Evolution

42.2

37.9

28.1

GG: Geology

38.4

34.5

25.6

GG: Geophysics

51.9

46.7

34.6

IN: Instrumentation Engineering

34.6

31.1

23.0

MA: Mathematics

25

22.5

16.7

MN: Mining Engineering

32.7

29.4

21.8

MT: Metallurgical Engineering

49.2

44.2

32.8

PH: GATE Physics Cut off

37.2

33.4

24.8

PI: Production and Industrial Engineering

36.6

32.9

24.4

ST: Statistics

25

22.5

16.6

BM: Biomedical Engineering

25.0

22.5

16.6

 

GATE Cutoff 2026 FAQs

What is the expected GATE 2026 cutoff for Computer Science?

The expected GATE 2026 cutoff for Computer Science for General category candidates is likely to be between 27 to 29 marks. For OBC candidates, it may range around 24 to 25, while for SC/ST candidates, it could be between 18 to 20 marks.

Who will release the GATE 2026 cutoff?

The GATE 2026 cutoff will be officially released by IIT Guwahati. It will be available on the official website after the declaration of results. The cutoff will be category-wise and subject-wise.

When will the GATE 2026 cutoff be released?

The GATE 2026 cutoff will be released along with the result, which is expected to be out in March 2026. Candidates can check the cutoff on the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. However, the exact date will be confirmed through an official notice.

What are the types of GATE 2026 cutoff?

There are two types of GATE 2026 cutoff – qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to pass the GATE exam. The admission cutoff is the score required to get admission in IITs, NITs, or other institutes.

Does GATE 2026 cutoff vary by category?

Yes, the GATE 2026 cutoff will be different for each category. Generally, the General category has the highest cutoff, while SC, ST, and PwD categories have lower cutoffs. The cutoffs are relaxed for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

How is the GATE 2026 cutoff calculated?

The GATE 2026 cutoff is calculated based on various factors such as total candidates, difficulty level, seat availability, and past year trends. The exam authority also uses a normalization process for multi-session papers.

What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in GATE 2026?

The qualifying cutoff of GATE 2026 only means that a candidate has passed the exam. The admission cutoff is used by institutes for shortlisting candidates for M.Tech courses. Scoring the qualifying cutoff does not guarantee admission.

Is the GATE 2026 cutoff required for PSU recruitment?

Yes, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use the GATE 2026 cutoff to shortlist candidates for interviews. Each PSU sets its own cutoff based on its recruitment policy. Final selection is based on the PSU's merit list and interview performance.

Where can I check the GATE 2026 cutoff for IIT and NIT admission?

The GATE 2026 cutoff for IIT admissions will be released during COAP counselling. For NITs and GFTIs, the cutoffs will be published through CCMT counselling. Candidates should check the official COAP and CCMT portals for institute-wise admission cutoffs.

Category-wise Cutoff Score for GATE 2025

General
1
2025
All
college namecollege short namecourse namecategoryroundScoreyear
NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, TiruchirappalliNIT TrichyM. Tech. in Computer Science and EngineeringGeneral17772025
NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, MangaloreNIT SurathkalM. Tech. in Computer Science and EngineeringGeneral17602025
NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, WarangalNIT WarangalM. Tech. in Computer Science and EngineeringGeneral17612025
MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, AllahabadMNNIT AllahabadM. Tech. in Computer Science and EngineeringGeneral17112025
IIIT Allahabad - Indian Institute of Information Technology, AllahabadIIIT AllahabadM.Tech. in IT (Machine Learning, Robotics and Human Computer Interaction Group)General16722025

Cutoff Score by College

College Name202520242023
IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai-400 to 750-
NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli351 to 777383 to 568383 to 602
NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, Mangalore351 to 760378 to 393355 to 390
IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad-449 to 756-
NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, Warangal352 to 761453 to 534393 to 515

Cutoff Rank by Course for Top IIIT

Course NameEWSEWSPwDGeneralGeneralPwDOBC NCLPwDOBCNCLSCST
M. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering397 to 585-412 to 618--364 to 555264 to 443255 to 330
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence398 to 495-443 to 539--404 to 477260 to 360278
M.Tech. in Information Technology436 to 557-473 to 559--402 to 523341 to 381252 to 283
M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design--358 to 381--330 to 350236 to 276256
M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded Systems--350 to 389--370 to 385295-

Cutoff Rank by Course for Top NIT

Course NameEWSEWSPwDGeneralGeneralPwDOBC NCLPwDOBCNCLSCST
M. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering321 to 760251350 to 777250 to 443423323 to 731235 to 595256 to 486
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering318 to 503-351 to 603250 to 269-317 to 539243 to 434243 to 419
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence381 to 542-426 to 579304-373 to 519280 to 407256 to 321
M.Tech in VLSI Design350 to 667291350 to 698286 to 397280315 to 665252 to 534266 to 464
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives323 to 519-350 to 531--315 to 523252 to 397240 to 374

Cutoff Rank by Course for Top Colleges

Course NameEWSEWSPwDGeneralGeneralPwDOBC NCLPwDOBCNCLSCST
M. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering330 to 688-350 to 711252 to 260318316 to 665228 to 552197 to 393
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering321 to 430-350 to 505--294 to 438192 to 347249 to 412
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence323 to 606-350 to 635276-319 to 585241 to 453237 to 335
M.Tech in VLSI Design321 to 545-350 to 582--338 to 539256 to 412268 to 354
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives330 to 437-354 to 460--323 to 445275 to 358249 to 303

College Name2024
IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai650
IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad452
IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar412

College Name202320242025
NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli554392437
NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, Mangalore390348501
NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, Warangal242328340
NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology, Calicut390265694
NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology, Rourkela--682
NIT Patna - National Institute of Technology, Patna342330241
NIT Silchar - National Institute of Technology, Silchar344570248
NIT Andhra Pradesh - National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem--539
NIT Meghalaya - National Institute of Technology, Shillong280259506
NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology, Durgapur350354345
NIT Delhi - National Institute of Technology, Delhi383314343
NIT Kurukshetra - National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra316415436
NIT Raipur - National Institute of Technology, Raipur--314
NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technology, Srinagar367354317
NIT Agartala - National Institute of Technology, Agartala360323363
NIT Puducherry - National Institute of Technology, Pondicherry322253539
NIT Jamshedpur - National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur310402253
NIT Goa - National Institute of Technology, Ponda231385362
NIT Manipur - National Institute of Technology, Imphal329452395
NIT Mizoram - National Institute of Technology, Aizawl371459259

College Name2025
IIIT Allahabad - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad362
IIIT Lucknow - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow389
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior323
IIITDM Jabalpur - Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur358
IIIT Bhopal - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal486
IIITDM Kancheepuram - Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing, Chennai381
IIIT Vadodara - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Gandhinagar519
IIIT Kota - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur453
IIIT Bhagalpur - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur326
IIIT Una - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una381
IIIT Surat - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Surat264
IIIT Trichy - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirappalli535
IIIT Pune - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune252

College Name202320242025
MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad314353373
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, Bangalore-591-
VNIT Nagpur - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur--447
MNIT Jaipur - Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur268343359
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Surat325359339
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Chandigarh367354250
MANIT - Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal366323295
Panjab University, Chandigarh232--
National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Jalandhar--424
National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, Srinagar Pauri Garhwal243-377
IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram--421
IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah208429481
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani, Kalyani--330
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, Raipur451360506
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi--529
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu357--
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi238263355
University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh232--
Central Institute of Technology, Assam - Other--512
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal232349309