GATE Cut Off: Branch-Wise & Previous Year Trends
Riya Sharma8 Aug, 2026
Many GATE aspirants are unsure about the score they should target because the qualifying cut-off is different for every paper and changes every year. Understanding the latest cut-off and previous trends helps candidates set realistic goals for M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitment, PhD admissions, and other opportunities through GATE.
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted by IIT Madras on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, with the results scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027. This page brings together the official GATE 2026 cut-offs for all papers, along with category-wise qualifying marks, previous years' trends, and the key factors that influence cut-offs.
Comparing these trends can help you estimate a realistic target score and plan your preparation with greater confidence.
Also Check: GATE Cut Off for PSU Recruitment
GATE Cut Off 2026: Category-Wise Marks
IIT Guwahati released the GATE Cut Off 2026 for all 30 test papers along with the number of candidates who registered and appeared. The complete official data is below.
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Paper Code |
Cut Off |
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AE |
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AG |
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AR |
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BM |
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BT |
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CE |
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CH |
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CS |
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DA |
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EC |
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EE |
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ES |
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EY |
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GE |
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GG-1 |
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GG-2 |
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IN |
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MA |
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ME |
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XE |
Why Does the GATE Cut Off Change Every Year?
Many students ask why this cut off is different each year instead of staying the same. Here are the main reasons:
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Difficulty level of the paper: A tough paper usually means a lower cut off, since fewer candidates cross a high raw score.
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Number of candidates: More applicants for a paper can raise or lower the cut off depending on how well they collectively perform.
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Number of seats: Fewer M.Tech, PhD, or PSU seats in a discipline can push the cut off higher relative to demand.
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Normalization process: GATE uses normalized marks whenever a paper is conducted across multiple sessions, to keep scoring fair across shifts of different difficulty.
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Overall performance trend: If most students in a paper score well that year, the cut off tends to move up; if the overall performance dips, it moves down.
Understanding these points helps students set a realistic target score while preparing for their specific GATE paper, rather than anchoring to a single number from a previous year.
How to Check GATE Cut Off Online
Students can check the official cut off in a few simple steps:
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Visit the GATE Official Website
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Click on the "GATE Cut-Off Marks" link.
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Find the row for your paper code in the table.
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Note the cut-off for your category (GEN, OBC-NCL/EWS, or SC/ST/PwD).
This same page lists all 30 papers together, so the same steps work for checking the cut-off of any GATE branch, not just your own.
GATE Cut Off – Previous Year Trends
Reviewing the previous years' cut-off helps candidates understand how competitive their paper has been over time, and whether the qualifying mark is trending up, down, or holding steady.
GATE 2025 Cut Off (IIT Roorkee)
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Paper / Subject |
General |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
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Aerospace Engineering |
28.9 |
26.0 |
19.2 |
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Agricultural Engineering |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Architecture & Planning |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Biomedical Engineering |
29.2 |
26.2 |
19.4 |
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Biotechnology |
28.0 |
25.2 |
18.6 |
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Civil Engineering |
29.2 |
26.2 |
19.4 |
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Chemical Engineering |
27.7 |
24.9 |
18.4 |
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Computer Science & IT |
29.2 |
26.2 |
19.4 |
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Chemistry |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Data Science & AI |
29.0 |
26.1 |
19.3 |
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Electronics & Communication |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Electrical Engineering |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Environmental Science & Engg. |
26.1 |
23.4 |
17.4 |
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Ecology & Evolution |
39.5 |
35.5 |
26.3 |
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Geomatics Engineering |
25.7 |
23.1 |
17.1 |
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Geology & Geophysics (Geology) |
38.4 |
34.5 |
25.5 |
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Geology & Geophysics (Geophysics) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Instrumentation Engineering |
25.6 |
23.0 |
17.0 |
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Mathematics |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
35.8 |
32.2 |
23.8 |
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Mining Engineering |
30.6 |
27.5 |
20.4 |
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Metallurgical Engineering |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Naval Architecture & Marine Engg. |
25.1 |
22.5 |
16.7 |
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Petroleum Engineering |
31.1 |
27.9 |
20.7 |
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Physics |
26.8 |
24.1 |
17.8 |
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Production & Industrial Engg. |
35.6 |
32.0 |
23.7 |
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Statistics |
30.2 |
27.1 |
20.1 |
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Textile Engg. & Fibre Science |
34.7 |
31.2 |
23.1 |
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Engineering Sciences |
35.4 |
31.8 |
23.5 |
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Humanities (Economics) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Humanities (English) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Humanities (Linguistics) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Humanities (Philosophy) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Humanities (Psychology) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Humanities (Sociology) |
40.0 |
36.0 |
26.6 |
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Life Sciences |
31.3 |
28.1 |
20.8 |
Source: GATE 2025 Cut-Off Marks, IIT Roorkee (gate2025.iitr.ac.in/cut-off-marks.html).
GATE 2024 Cut Off (IISc Bangalore)
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Paper Code |
Paper |
General |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
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DA |
Data Science & AI |
37.1 |
33.3 |
24.7 |
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MA |
Mathematics |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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MN |
Mining Engineering |
22 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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ST |
Statistics |
26 |
23.5 |
17.6 |
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PH |
Physics |
32 |
28.8 |
21.3 |
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CS |
Computer Science & IT |
27.6 |
24.8 |
18.4 |
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EC |
Electronics & Communication |
25 |
22.5 |
16.5 |
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CE |
Civil Engineering |
28.3 |
25.4 |
18.8 |
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IN |
Instrumentation Engineering |
34.8 |
32.3 |
24.2 |
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EE |
Electrical Engineering |
26 |
23.5 |
17.6 |
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ME |
Mechanical Engineering |
28.6 |
25.7 |
19 |
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XE |
Engineering Sciences |
36.2 |
32.5 |
24.1 |
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XL |
Life Sciences |
29.3 |
26.3 |
19.5 |
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CH |
Chemical Engineering |
25.2 |
22.6 |
16.7 |
Source: GATE 2024 Cut-Off Marks, IISc Bangalore (gate2024.iisc.ac.in/cut-off-marks/). This is the subset of papers officially compiled for year-over-year comparison; other 2024 papers followed a similar 25–40 General-category range.
GATE 2023 Cut Off
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Paper Code |
Unreserved |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
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Statistics |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Physics |
31.1 |
27.9 |
20.7 |
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ECE |
29.9 |
26.9 |
19.9 |
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CE |
26.6 |
23.9 |
17.7 |
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CS |
32.5 |
29.2 |
21.6 |
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Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
28.4 |
25.5 |
18.9 |
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Electrical Engineering (EE) |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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IN |
34.8 |
31.3 |
23.2 |
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CH |
32.10 |
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XE |
37.9 |
34.1 |
25.2 |
Tips to Score Above the GATE Cut Off
A clear study plan makes it easier to cross the qualifying mark, whatever your paper. Keep these simple tips in mind:
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Study your full syllabus early and avoid last-minute cramming.
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Solve previous year question papers to know the real exam pattern for your subject.
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Take regular mock tests to check your speed and accuracy.
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Focus more on topics with higher weightage in your paper.
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Revise short notes daily instead of re-reading long chapters again and again.
Following these steps will help you aim for a score comfortably above the expected cut off, since qualifying marks alone rarely guarantee a seat at a top institute.
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GATE Cut Off FAQs
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