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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The GATE 2025 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 2025 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


GATE 2025 EWS category cutoff ranges from 280 to 760 score. Candidates with score under 760 have high chances of getting top colleges like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal.


GATE 2025 Cutoff Highlights

The GATE 2025 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 2025
  • Conducting Body: IITs and IISc
  • Cutoff Type: Score
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 6
  • Total Colleges Participating: 69
  • Top Courses: M.Tech in Computer science , M.Tech. in Structural Engineering, M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
  • Quota Types: All India

GATE 2025 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the GATE 2025 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameGATE
Conducting BodyIITs and IISc
Cutoff TypeScore
Courses AcceptingM.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Plan
Total Rounds6
Total Colleges Participating69
Official Websitehttps://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/
QuotasAll India
Top CoursesM.Tech in Computer science , M.Tech. in Structural Engineering, M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2026

GATE 2025 EWS Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The GATE 2025 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
EWS280 - 760436 - 565

Can You Get a College with Your Score?

The GATE 2025 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 1,000NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, MNNIT Allahabad, IIIT Allahabad

GATE 2025 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in GATE 2025. 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 2025 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

The GATE 2025 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.

CategoryExpected (Score)Actual (Score)Difference
EWS315 - 750280 - 760Stable

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 2025 cutoff remained stable with minor fluctuations.

GATE Cutoff Trend (2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022)

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


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

Year
2025
2024
2023
2022

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 (2023-2025): 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.

College202520242023
NIT Trichy760490554
NIT Surathkal743348366
NIT Warangal741503464
MNNIT Allahabad688653566

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 2025 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2025 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing scores for top colleges like MNNIT Allahabad, MNIT Jaipur, and SVNIT Surat across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening ScoreClosing Score
MNNIT AllahabadM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS340340
MNIT JaipurM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS321321
SVNIT SuratM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS321378
Punjab Engineering College ChandigarhM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS357460
MANIT BhopalM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS336336
NIT PatnaM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS328328
NIT UttarakhandM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS333333
NIT SilcharM.Tech. in Structural EngineeringEWS337337
NIT MeghalayaM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS364364
Central Institute of TechnologyM.Tech in Computer scienceEWS344344

Insight: MNNIT Allahabad, MNIT Jaipur, and SVNIT Surat close within top 321-378 scores for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • M.Tech. in Structural Engineering has the lowest closing score (321), 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 2025 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

CollegeAll
NIT Trichy315 - 760
NIT Surathkal280 - 743
NIT Warangal317 - 741
MNNIT Allahabad314 - 688
IIIT Allahabad304 - 631
NIT Calicut309 - 711
NIT Rourkela317 - 718
VNIT Nagpur304 - 671
IIIT Lucknow436 - 565
IIITM Gwalior330 - 581

Safe Score for GATE 2025

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 Structural Engineering and M.Tech in Computer science in good institutes.
  • Score range typically under 328-337 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering M.Tech. in Structural Engineering and M.Tech in Computer science.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Score range typically under 337-364.

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 MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna, and NIT Uttarakhand across categories.


Score under 378

College NameGeneral
NIT Trichy315 - 760
NIT Surathkal280 - 743
NIT Warangal317 - 741
MNNIT Allahabad314 - 688
IIIT Allahabad304 - 631
NIT Calicut309 - 711
NIT Rourkela317 - 718
VNIT Nagpur304 - 671

Score under 340

  • Strong chance in colleges like MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna, and NIT Uttarakhand.
  • Likely branches: M.Tech. in Structural Engineering and M.Tech in Computer science.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

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


Score under 333

  • Admission possible in colleges like MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna, and NIT Uttarakhand.
  • 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 378 scores target top-tier options, under 340 scores strengthen access to NIT, and under 333 scores open broader options like other nit.

  • Under 340: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 333: 3 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting GATE 2025 Cutoff

Explore the top engineering colleges accepting GATE 2025 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing scores and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
MNNIT Allahabad₹ 7.88 Lakhs-58TheWeek #18
MNIT Jaipur₹ 4.64 Lakhs₹ 6.50 Lakhs58NIRF #11
SVNIT Surat₹ 7.10 Lakhs₹ 7.50 Lakhs59TheWeek #26
Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh₹ 10.33 Lakhs₹ 12.00 Lakhs36NIRF #87
MANIT Bhopal₹ 7.99 Lakhs₹ 10.00 Lakhs50NIRF #17
NIT Patna₹ 10.17 Lakhs₹ 8.00 Lakhs43NIRF #13
NIT Uttarakhand₹ 7.90 Lakhs₹ 6.00 Lakhs24IndiaToday #19
NIT Silchar₹ 7.11 Lakhs₹ 10.00 Lakhs46NIRF #11
NIT Meghalaya₹ 7.96 Lakhs-16IndiaToday #26
Central Institute of Technology₹ 99,602₹ 4.06 Lakhs20-

Top M.Tech in Computer science Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2025 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
NIT Trichy710 - 760
NIT Surathkal688 - 743
NIT Warangal702 - 741
MNNIT Allahabad631 - 688
NIT Calicut572 - 711
VNIT Nagpur542 - 671
IIITM Gwalior464 - 581
MNIT Jaipur618 - 660
SVNIT Surat489 - 639
Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh357 - 499

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh, IIITM Gwalior, and SVNIT Surat) close within top 639 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 511 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top M.Tech. in Structural Engineering Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2025 cutoff for M.Tech. in Structural Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
NIT Trichy400 - 503
NIT Surathkal415 - 469
NIT Warangal374 - 435
MNNIT Allahabad340 - 430
NIT Calicut355 - 412
NIT Rourkela363 - 412
VNIT Nagpur340 - 389
MNIT Jaipur321 - 385
SVNIT Surat321 - 378
MANIT Bhopal336 - 340

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, and MNIT Jaipur) close within top 385 ranks.
  • M.Tech. in Structural Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure M.Tech. in Structural Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 308 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (EWS Opening & Closing Scores)

The GATE 2025 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
NIT Trichy315 - 369
NIT Surathkal315
NIT Warangal335
MNNIT Allahabad324
NIT Calicut337
NIT Rourkela324

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (NIT Surathkal, MNNIT Allahabad, and NIT Rourkela) close within top 324 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 259 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India M.Tech in Computer science Cutoff 2025 – Opening & Closing Scores


The GATE 2025 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
Central Institute of Technology344344
IIIT Bhubaneswar330330
IIITDM Kurnool335335
NIT Arunachal Pradesh321415
NIT Manipur321344
NIT Meghalaya364364
NIT Mizoram327443
NIT Nagaland360446
Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh357460
SLIET350350

All India M.Tech. in Structural Engineering Cutoff 2025 – Opening & Closing Scores


The GATE 2025 cutoff for M.Tech. in Structural Engineering shows the opening and closing scores for top colleges under the All India quota. M.Tech. in Structural Engineering remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing scores in top institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
MANIT Bhopal336336
MNIT Jaipur321321
MNNIT Allahabad340340
NIT Durgapur328328
NIT Jamshedpur325325
NIT Kurukshetra318318
NIT Patna328328
NIT Silchar337337
NIT Uttarakhand333333
SVNIT Surat321378

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2025 — EWS

CourseEWS
M.Tech in Computer science357 - 760
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering321 - 503
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering315 - 369
M.Tech in Environmental Engineering312 - 474
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering317 - 382
M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering318 - 386
M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering314 - 480
M. Tech in Power Electronics and Drive330 - 519
M.Tech in Construction Technology & Management333 - 446
M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering304 - 450

All India and Home State Cutoff 2025 — EWS

All India Cutoff 2025

College TypeEWS
IIIT304 - 631
NIT280 - 760

College Wise Cutoff 2025

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2025 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing scores and admission trends.


GATE Cutoff Scores for Top IIIT

NameCutoff Links
IIIT KalyaniView Cutoff
IIIT BhagalpurView Cutoff
IIITDM KurnoolView Cutoff
IIIT KotaView Cutoff
IIIT BhubaneswarView Cutoff
IIIT Naya RaipurView Cutoff
IIIT VadodaraView Cutoff
IIIT SuratView Cutoff
IIITDM KancheepuramView Cutoff
IIITDM JabalpurView Cutoff

GATE Cutoff Scores for Top NIT

NameCutoff Links
NIT Arunachal PradeshView Cutoff
NIT NagalandView Cutoff
NIT MeghalayaView Cutoff
NIT ManipurView Cutoff
NIT MizoramView Cutoff
NIT SrinagarView Cutoff
NIT UttarakhandView Cutoff
NIT AgartalaView Cutoff
NIT PuducherryView Cutoff
NIT PatnaView Cutoff

GATE Cutoff Scores for Top Colleges

NameCutoff Links
SLIETView Cutoff
Central Institute of TechnologyView Cutoff
National Institute of Technical Teacher's Training and ResearchView Cutoff
NIELITView Cutoff
NIELIT CalicutView Cutoff
Punjab Engineering College ChandigarhView Cutoff
IIEST ShibpurView Cutoff
IIST TrivandrumView Cutoff
DIATView Cutoff
MANIT BhopalView Cutoff

GATE 2025 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for GATE 2025?
The cutoff for GATE 2025 is expected to be around 280-760 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 2025 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for GATE 2025 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 2024?
In 2024, the cutoff for GATE was:
  • General: 315-750 score
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2025.
What marks are required for top percentile in GATE 2025?
To achieve 99 percentile in GATE 2025, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in GATE 2025?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in GATE 2025, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in GATE 2025?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 336-340, depending on the number of candidates appearing for GATE 2025.
Is 95 percentile good in GATE 2025?
Yes, 95 percentile in GATE 2025 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 2025?
For top colleges accepting GATE 2025:
  • Top tier colleges: Score under 336
  • Mid-tier colleges: Score under 340
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for GATE 2025?
A safe score for GATE 2025 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 2025 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for GATE 2025 is expected to stable due to factors like similar difficulty level, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for GATE 2025?
The cutoff for GATE 2025 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
  • Total seats: 69+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my score in GATE 2025?
With a good score, candidates may get into MNNIT Allahabad, MNIT Jaipur, and SVNIT Surat, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in GATE 2025?
The qualifying cutoff for GATE 2025 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 2025?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for GATE 2025 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing scores for top institutes.

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