GATE CH Cut Off, Category-wise Marks & Trends
Riya Sharma4 Aug, 2026
The GATE CH Cut Off is the minimum qualifying mark required to clear the Chemical Engineering paper. Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut-off become eligible to apply for M.Tech., M.E., Ph.D. admissions and various PSU recruitment processes that accept GATE scores.
The GATE 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, with the results expected on March 19, 2027. The cut off will be released after it.
Since the qualifying marks vary every year based on factors such as exam difficulty, candidate performance, and competition, reviewing the latest cut-off and previous year trends can help aspirants set realistic score targets for the upcoming examination.
GATE CH Cut Off 2026
The GATE CH Cut Off 2026 has been released along with the GATE 2026 results. Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed qualifying marks are considered GATE qualified and can participate in admission and recruitment processes that accept GATE scores.
The GATE score is accepted for admission to postgraduate programmes such as M.Tech., M.E., MSc, and Ph.D. in participating institutes. It is also used by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment.
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Paper |
General |
OBC/EWS |
SC/ST |
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Chemical Engineering (CH) |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
Factors Affecting GATE CH Cut Off
The GATE Chemical Engineering cut-off is determined after considering several important factors, including:
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Difficulty level of the examination: A tougher paper generally results in a lower cut-off.
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Number of candidates appearing: Higher participation can affect the overall competition.
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Seat availability: The number of seats available in participating institutes influences the qualifying marks.
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Previous year's cut-off trends: Historical cut-off patterns are considered while determining the current year's cut-off.
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Reservation policy: Category-wise reservation norms are followed while announcing the qualifying marks.
How to Check GATE CH Cut Off
Candidates can check the official GATE CH cut-off by following these steps:
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Visit the official GATE website (https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/).
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Click on the GATE Cut Off.
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Locate the Chemical Engineering (CH) paper.
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Check the qualifying marks for your category.
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Download and save the PDF for future reference.
GATE CH Previous Year Cut Off Trends
Looking at previous year cut-offs helps candidates understand how the qualifying marks have changed over the years and estimate a realistic target score.
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Year |
General |
OBC-NCL |
SC/ST/PwD |
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2025 |
27.7 |
24.9 |
18.4 |
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2024 |
25.3 |
24.7 |
18.3 |
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2023 |
32.5 |
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- |
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2022 |
25.3 |
22.7 |
16.8 |
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2021 |
35.1 |
- |
- |
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GATE CH Cut Off 2026 FAQs
Q. Is the GATE CH qualifying cut-off the same as the IIT admission cut-off?
Q. Can I get a PSU job by only clearing the GATE CH qualifying cut-off?
Q. What factors affect the GATE Chemical Engineering cut-off?
Q. How should I use previous year GATE CH cut-offs during preparation?
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