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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The GATE 2024 EWS cutoff has been released by the IITs and IISc. This page shows EWS cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ for notifications.

We’ve analyzed GATE cutoffs for 2024 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


GATE 2024 EWS category cutoff ranges from 318 to 750 score. Candidates with score under 750 have high chances of getting top colleges like IIT Bombay, NIT Trichy, and NIT Surathkal.


GATE 2024 Cutoff Highlights

The GATE 2024 cutoff represents the minimum score required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the IITs and IISc and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: GATE 2024
  • Conducting Body: IITs and IISc
  • Cutoff Type: Score
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 7
  • Total Colleges Participating: 39
  • Top Courses: M.Tech in Computer science , M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Quota Types: All India

GATE 2024 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the GATE 2024 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameGATE
Conducting BodyIITs and IISc
Cutoff TypeScore
Courses AcceptingM.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MS
Total Rounds7
Total Colleges Participating39
Official Websitehttps://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/
QuotasAll India
Top CoursesM.Tech in Computer science , M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2026

GATE 2024 EWS Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The GATE 2024 EWS category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing score range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

CategoryGovernmentPrivate
EWS318 - 750534 - 591

Can You Get a College with Your Score?

The GATE 2024 score plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
Below 1,000IIT Bombay, NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, NIT Warangal

GATE 2024 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in GATE 2024. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

MarksRank
0 - 30050000 - 100000
300 - 34935000 - 50000
350 - 39925000 - 35000
400 - 44918000 - 25000
450 - 49912000 - 18000
500 - 5498000 - 12000
550 - 5995000 - 8000
600 - 6493000 - 5000
650 - 6991500 - 3000
700 - 749800 - 1500
750 - 799400 - 800
800 - 849150 - 400
850 - 89950 - 150
900 - 94910 - 50
950 - 10001 - 10

GATE 2024 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

The GATE 2024 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.

CategoryExpected (Score)Actual (Score)Difference
EWS314 - 566318 - 750Stable

Why Did the Cutoff Change?

The variation between expected and actual cutoff is influenced by:

  • Exam Difficulty Level: Slightly easier paper can increase cutoff, while tougher papers may reduce it.
  • Number of Candidates: Higher participation generally raises competition and affects closing trends.
  • Normalization Process: Session-wise normalization may create minor variation in final cutoff outcomes.
  • Seat Availability: Stable seat intake usually keeps cutoff movement within an expected range.

Accuracy Analysis

  • Prediction Accuracy: Previous-year based estimates are generally close to actual cutoff outcomes.
  • Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
  • Overall Insight: GATE 2024 cutoff remained stable with minor fluctuations.

GATE Cutoff Trend (2024 vs 2023 vs 2022 vs 2021)

The GATE cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

Year
2024
2023
2022
2021

Key Insights

  • Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
  • Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
  • Minor Fluctuations (2022-2024): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
  • Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
  • ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation


Category-wise College Cutoff Comparison (EWS Category)

This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for EWS category.

College202420232022
IIT Bombay750--
NIT Trichy490554687
NIT Surathkal348366-
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad715--

Insights

  • Top Colleges: Slightly more competitive in recent years
  • Mid-tier Colleges: Wider variation based on seat changes
  • Overall Trend: Competition increasing gradually

College wise GATE 2024 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2024 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing scores for top colleges like IIT Bombay, IIIT Lucknow, and NIT Silchar across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening ScoreClosing Score
IIT BombayM.Tech. in Chemical EngineeringEWS600600
IIIT LucknowM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS534534
NIT SilcharM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS529529
NIT MeghalayaM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS381381
NIT ManipurM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS440440
NIT MizoramM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS451451
NIT Arunachal PradeshM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS425425
NIT NagalandM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS429429
IIIT BhubaneswarM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS454454
IIIT UnaM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS395395

Insight: IIT Bombay, IIIT Lucknow, and NIT Silchar close within top 529-600 scores for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • M.Tech in Computer science has the lowest closing score (381), indicating highest competition.
  • 10 colleges close within top 20,000 scores, while 10 are within top 30,000 scores.
  • Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise GATE 2024 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

CollegeAll
IIT Bombay400 - 750
NIT Trichy318 - 490
NIT Surathkal322 - 348
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad428 - 715
NIT Warangal411 - 503
MNNIT Allahabad653
NIT Calicut319 - 371
IIIT Bangalore591
IIIT Lucknow534 - 552
IIT Ropar441 - 571

Safe Score for GATE 2024

The GATE safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.


Safe Score for NITs

150-180+ marks

What this means:

  • Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
  • Possible entry into M.Tech in Computer science and M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in good institutes.
  • Score range typically under 395-440 for stronger options.

Safe Score for IIITs

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering M.Tech in Computer science and M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Score range typically under 440-529.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.


What Score is Required for Top Colleges?

The GATE score is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what score is required for NIT Meghalaya, IIIT Una, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh across categories.


Score under 534

College NameGeneral
IIT Bombay400 - 750
NIT Trichy318 - 490
NIT Surathkal322 - 348
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad428 - 715
NIT Warangal411 - 503
MNNIT Allahabad653
NIT Calicut319 - 371
IIIT Bangalore591

Score under 451

  • Strong chance in colleges like NIT Meghalaya, IIIT Una, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Likely branches: M.Tech in Computer science and M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.


Score under 425

  • Admission possible in colleges like NIT Meghalaya, IIIT Una, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh.
  • This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
  • Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower score bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.


Final Takeaway: Under 534 scores target top-tier options, under 451 scores strengthen access to IIIT, and under 425 scores open broader options like IIT.

  • Under 451: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 425: 3 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting GATE 2024 Cutoff

Explore the top engineering colleges accepting GATE 2024 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing scores and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
IIT Bombay₹ 42.00 Lakhs₹ 17.92 Lakhs113IndiaToday #1
IIIT Lucknow₹ 2.70 Lakhs₹ 25.67 Lakhs12-
NIT Silchar₹ 7.11 Lakhs₹ 10.00 Lakhs46NIRF #11
NIT Meghalaya₹ 7.96 Lakhs-16IndiaToday #26
NIT Manipur₹ 7.27 Lakhs₹ 7.00 Lakhs22NIRF #95
NIT Mizoram₹ 7.66 Lakhs-14NIRF #101
NIT Arunachal Pradesh₹ 5.39 Lakhs₹ 11.30 Lakhs16IndiaToday #26
NIT Nagaland₹ 7.67 Lakhs-14NIRF #101
IIIT Bhubaneswar₹ 8.89 Lakhs-6NIRF #51
IIIT Una₹ 2.85 Lakhs₹ 8.00 Lakhs13-

Top M.Tech in Computer science Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2024 cutoff for M.Tech in Computer science highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
IIT Bombay750
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad672 - 715
MNNIT Allahabad653
IIIT Bangalore591
IIIT Lucknow534 - 552
NIT Silchar529
NIT Meghalaya381 - 446
NIT Manipur440
NIT Mizoram451
NIT Arunachal Pradesh425

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Manipur, and NIT Meghalaya) close within top 446 ranks.
  • M.Tech in Computer science remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure M.Tech in Computer science in top colleges, aim for under 357 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2024 cutoff for M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
IIT Bombay600

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (IIT Bombay) close within top 600 ranks.
  • M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 480 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2024 cutoff for M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
IIT Ropar449 - 461

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (IIT Ropar) close within top 461 ranks.
  • M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 369 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Scores


The GATE 2024 cutoff for M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering shows the opening and closing scores for top colleges under the All India quota. M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing scores in top institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
IIT Bombay600600

All India M.Tech in Computer science Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Scores


The GATE 2024 cutoff for M.Tech in Computer science shows the opening and closing scores for top colleges under the All India quota. M.Tech in Computer science remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing scores in top institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
IIIT Bhubaneswar454454
IIIT Lucknow534534
IIIT Trichy415415
IIIT Una395395
NIT Arunachal Pradesh425425
NIT Manipur440440
NIT Meghalaya381381
NIT Mizoram451451
NIT Nagaland429429
NIT Silchar529529

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2024 — EWS

CourseEWS
M.Tech in Computer science534 - 750
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering600
M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering449 - 461
M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering400
M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management359 - 490
M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering395
M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering500
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering359
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)428 - 481

All India and Home State Cutoff 2024 — EWS

All India Cutoff 2024

College TypeEWS
IIIT346 - 591
IIT400 - 750
NIT315 - 529

College Wise Cutoff 2024

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2024 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing scores and admission trends.


GATE Cutoff Scores for Top IIIT

NameCutoff Links
IIITDM JabalpurView Cutoff
IIIT KotaView Cutoff
IIIT BhubaneswarView Cutoff
IIIT UnaView Cutoff
IIIT BhopalView Cutoff
IIIT Naya RaipurView Cutoff
IIIT TrichyView Cutoff
IIIT LucknowView Cutoff
IIIT PuneView Cutoff
IIIT BangaloreView Cutoff

GATE Cutoff Scores for Top IIT

NameCutoff Links
IIT RoparView Cutoff
IIT (ISM) DhanbadView Cutoff
IIT BombayView Cutoff

GATE Cutoff Scores for Top NIT

NameCutoff Links
NIT AgartalaView Cutoff
NIT PuducherryView Cutoff
NIT PatnaView Cutoff
NIT GoaView Cutoff
NIT HamirpurView Cutoff
NIT SurathkalView Cutoff
NIT JamshedpurView Cutoff
NIT DurgapurView Cutoff
NIT CalicutView Cutoff
NIT KurukshetraView Cutoff

GATE Cutoff Scores for Top Colleges

NameCutoff Links
IIEST ShibpurView Cutoff
SVNIT SuratView Cutoff
MANIT BhopalView Cutoff
MNIT JaipurView Cutoff
MNNIT AllahabadView Cutoff

GATE 2024 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for GATE 2024?
The cutoff for GATE 2024 is expected to be around 318-750 score for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for GATE 2024 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for GATE 2024 is:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
  • ST: data not available yet
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for GATE 2023?
In 2023, the cutoff for GATE was:
  • General: 314-566 score
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2024.
What marks are required for top percentile in GATE 2024?
To achieve 99 percentile in GATE 2024, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in GATE 2024?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in GATE 2024, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in GATE 2024?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 429-451, depending on the number of candidates appearing for GATE 2024.
Is 95 percentile good in GATE 2024?
Yes, 95 percentile in GATE 2024 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What score is required for top colleges through GATE 2024?
For top colleges accepting GATE 2024:
  • Top tier colleges: Score under 429
  • Mid-tier colleges: Score under 451
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for GATE 2024?
A safe score for GATE 2024 is typically 120-150 to 150-180, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for GATE 2024 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for GATE 2024 is expected to stable due to factors like similar difficulty level, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for GATE 2024?
The cutoff for GATE 2024 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
  • Total seats: 39+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my score in GATE 2024?
With a good score, candidates may get into IIT Bombay, IIIT Lucknow, and NIT Silchar, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in GATE 2024?
The qualifying cutoff for GATE 2024 is data not available yet, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for GATE 2024?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for GATE 2024 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing scores for top institutes.

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