GATE XE Cut Off: Check Engineering Sciences Category-wise Qualifying Marks

The GATE XE Cut Off 2026 is the minimum qualifying mark required to clear the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper. Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut-off become eligible to use their GATE scores for M.Tech., M.E., PhD admissions and PSU recruitment processes that accept GATE scores.

The GATE 2027 exam is scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2027. The GATE XE Cut Off 2027 will be released with the results.

Qualifying marks vary each year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and overall performance. Reviewing the latest cut-off and previous year trends helps candidates analyse competition and set realistic score targets for future GATE examinations.

What is GATE XE Cut Off

The GATE XE Cut Off is the minimum mark required to qualify in the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper. Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut-off are considered GATE qualified. The cut-off is announced separately for General, OBC-NCL/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD categories. If the XE paper is conducted in more than one session, a normalisation process may be used to ensure fair evaluation of all candidates.

GATE XE Cut Off 2026

IIT Guwahati has released the official GATE XE Cut Off 2026. Out of 12,622 candidates who registered for the XE paper, 9,099 candidates appeared for the exam. The table below shows the qualifying cut-off marks for each category for the XE paper. 

Factors Affecting GATE XE Cut Off

Several factors determine the GATE XE Cut Off every year. These include:

• Number of Applicants: A higher number of candidates appearing for the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper increases competition and can influence the cut-off.

• Exam Difficulty Level: If the XE paper is more difficult, the qualifying cut-off decreases. An easier paper may result in a higher cut-off.

• Candidate Performance: The overall performance of candidates in the XE paper also plays a key role in determining the qualifying marks.

• Category of Candidates: Separate cut-offs are prescribed for General, OBC-NCL/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD categories according to reservation norms.

• Normalisation Process: If the XE paper is conducted in multiple sessions, normalisation is applied to ensure fairness while determining the cut-off.

How to Check GATE XE Cut Off 

Candidates can check the official GATE XE Cut Off by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official GATE website.

2. Click on the GATE Cut Off link available on the homepage.

3. Find the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper in the list of test papers.

4. Check the qualifying cut-off marks for your category (General, OBC-NCL/EWS, or SC/ST/PwD).

5. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

GATE XE Cut Off Previous Year Trends

The table below shows the GATE XE cut-off marks from previous years. Comparing these trends can help candidates understand how the qualifying marks have changed over time.

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