GATE EE Cut Off, Category-wise Marks & Previous Year Trends
The GATE EE Cut Off 2026 has been released with the qualifying marks set at 27.7 for General, 24.9 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and 18.4 for SC/ST. Check the latest category-wise cut-off, previous year trends, factors affecting the cut-off, and preparation tips for GATE Electrical Engineering.
Pratibha Bohra8 Aug, 2026
The GATE EE Cut Off is the minimum qualifying score required in the Electrical Engineering paper to become eligible for M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitment, and other opportunities through GATE.
The GATE 2027 exam is scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, while the results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2027. As candidates begin their preparation, understanding the previous year's cut-off helps them set realistic score targets.
The GATE EE cut-off varies every year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates appearing, seat availability, and overall performance. Reviewing past cut-off trends helps aspirants plan their preparation more effectively.
GATE EE Cut Off: Category-wise Qualifying Marks
The official GATE EE Cut Off 2026 for Electrical Engineering is given below.
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Category |
Cut Off Marks |
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General (GEN) |
27.7 |
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OBC-NCL/ EWS |
24.9 |
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SC/ ST/ PwD |
18.4 |
GATE EE Previous Year Cut Off Trends
Comparing previous years' cut-offs helps candidates understand how the qualifying marks have changed over time.
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Year |
General |
OBC-NCL / EWS |
SC / ST / PwD |
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2025 |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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2024 |
26.0 |
23.5 |
17.6 |
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2023 |
25.0 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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2022 |
30.7 |
27.6 |
20.4 |
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2021 |
30.3 |
27.2 |
20.2 |
Why Does the GATE EE Cut Off Change Every Year?
Several factors influence the final qualifying marks for the Electrical Engineering paper.
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Difficulty level of the paper: A difficult paper generally results in a lower cut-off.
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Number of candidates: Higher participation increases competition and may impact the qualifying marks.
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Seat availability: The number of M.Tech seats and recruitment opportunities influences the cut-off.
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Performance of top candidates: The overall performance of high-scoring candidates affects the qualifying marks.
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Category of candidates: Separate qualifying marks are prescribed for different reservation categories.
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Previous year trends: Historical cut-off data is considered while determining the qualifying marks.
How to Check GATE EE Cut Off
Candidates can check the official cut-off by following these steps:
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Visit the official GATE website.
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Click on the "GATE Cut-Off" link for the respective year.
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Locate the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper.
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Check and download the category-wise qualifying marks for future reference.
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Related Resources
GATE EE Cut Off 2026 FAQs
What is the GATE EE Cut Off 2026 for the General category?
Is the GATE qualifying cut-off the same as the IIT admission cut-off?
Why did the GATE EE cut-off increase in 2026 compared to 2025?
Are OBC-NCL and EWS candidates allotted the same GATE EE qualifying marks?
