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GATE Cut Off 2026, Check Brach Wise and Category wise Cut Off

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati on 07 February, 08 February, 14 February, and 15 February 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam will eagerly await the release of the GATE 2026 Cut Off. The GATE 2026 Result will be declared after the exam, and the cut-off will also be released soon after. In this article, we provide the expected GATE 2026 cut-off, along with the previous year’s cut-offs, offering valuable insights into how the cut-off marks are determined. Understanding these factors will help candidates better prepare for the upcoming stages of the selection process.

GATE Cut Off 2026

GATE 2026 has been successfully conducted, with numerous candidates appearing for the exam, hoping to secure admission to their dream institutes. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 Response Sheet shortly after the exam, and it is anticipated that the GATE Cut Off will be announced soon. The GATE cutoff represents the minimum score a candidate must achieve to qualify for admission to various prestigious postgraduate programs, including M.Tech and M.S. degrees at top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IISc.

GATE Cut Off 2025 – Overview

GATE 2026 detailed overview is mentioned table below, and the GATE Cut Off will be released soon after the examination. Candidates preparing for GATE can refer to the table below for detailed information regarding the exam. 

GATE 2026 Exam Overview
Organizing Institute IIT Guwahati
GATE Registration Last Date 07 October 2025 (Extended)
Examination Dates 07 February, 08 February, 14 February, 15 February 2026
GATE 2026 Result Will be released after the exam
GATE 2026 Cutoff Will be released after the exam
Official Website gate2025.iitr.ac.in

GATE 2026 Cut Off Category Wise (Expected)

The official GATE cut-off will be released soon by IIT Guwahati. In the meantime, you can refer to the expected cut-off scores provided in the table below, based on the exam you appeared for and your calculated score from the response sheet. Understanding the expected cutoff will help you determine the next steps in your GATE journey. We have listed the GATE cut-off marks for various categories below to assist you in assessing your performance and planning accordingly. Be sure to keep an eye on the official announcement for the final cutoff.

GATE Cut Off 2026
Test Paper General OBC SC/ST
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) 28-32 26-30 19-23
Agricultural Engineering (AG) 25-28 23-26 17-20
Mathematics (MA) 26-29 23-26 16-19
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) 26-30 23-28 17-22
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) 40-44 38-42 28-32
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) 29-34 26-30 19-23
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 34-38 30-35 22-25
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 30-35 27-32 20-25
Petroleum Engineering (PE) 42-45 38-42 30-35
Architecture and Planning (AR) 42-45 37-40 28-32
Electrical Engineering (EE) 28-32 24-27 20-23
Chemistry (CY) 25.2 22.6 16.7
Aerospace Engineering (AE) 34.3 28.9 23.1
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) 37.1 33.3 24.7
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 37.9 34.1 25.2
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) 31.5 28.4 21.3
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) 25 22.5 17.3
Geomatics Engineering (GE) 41.1 36.9 27.4
Biomedical Engineering (BM) 26 23.5 17.6
Ecology and Evolution (EY) 35.8 32.2 23.8
Civil Engineering (CE) 29.3 26.4 19.8
Chemical Engineering (CH) 26 23.5 17.6
Physics (PH) 33 29.8 22.3
Biotechnology (BT) 39.9 36 26.9
Statistics (ST) 26.6 23.9 17.7

Know How To Check GATE Cut Off

For candidates looking for a clear, step-by-step guide to check the GATE 2026 Cut-Off once it is released, follow the instructions below:

  • Visit the official GATE website 
  • On the homepage, navigate to the section dedicated to the GATE cutoffs. 
  • Click on the link to the cutoff details. This will redirect you to the specific page listing the cutoffs for different categories and branches.
  • Once on the cutoff page, you will find the cutoffs categorized by branch, institute, and category (General, OBC, SC/ST, etc.). Review the cutoffs for the branch you are interested in to get an idea of your eligibility and chances for admission.

Difference Between Qualifying and Admission Cut Offs in Gate Exams

Many candidates often get confused between the concepts of “qualifying cutoff” and “admission cutoff” in the context of entrance exams like GATE. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between these two terms:

  • Qualifying Cutoff: The qualifying cutoff refers to the minimum score or marks a candidate needs to secure to be eligible for further consideration. This cutoff is set by the exam conducting authority and determines whether a candidate qualifies for the exam, making them eligible for various opportunities, such as applying to postgraduate programs. 
  • Admission Cutoff: On the other hand, the admission cutoff is the score or rank that candidates need to meet to be called for admission to institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and others.

Previous Year’s GATE Cut Off

Examining the cutoff trends from previous years based on your category and desired branch can offer useful insights into the marks needed to meet the cutoff. By analyzing this data, candidates can understand the minimum scores required for admission. However, it’s always a wise approach to target a score slightly above the official GATE 2026 Cutoff, as this can greatly improve your chances of gaining entry to a prestigious institute. Below, we have included tables displaying the cutoffs from past years to assist you in planning your preparation efficiently.

GATE 2024 Cut Off

For the GATE 2024 Cutoff, refer to the table below:

GATE 2024 Cut Off
Discipline General OBC SC/ST/PwD
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) 49.0 44.1 32.6
Electrical Engineering 41.5 23.1 17.1
Architecture and Planning 43.7 39.3 29.0
Chemical Engineering 28.3 25.4 18.6
Statistics 26.9 24.3 17.0
Civil Engineering 28.3 25.4 18.6
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 37.1 33.3 24.7
Biotechnology 30.8 35.5 25.9
Mathematics 25.0 22.6 16.8
Production and Industrial Engineering 25.1 23.7 17.3
Electronics and Communication Engineering 40.3 22.5 16.8
Petroleum Engineering 40.3 38.3 28.4
Mechanical Engineering 26.0 25.7 18.6
Mining Engineering 25.0 22.5 16.8
Geomatics Engineering 41.1 36.9 27.4
Ecology and Evolution 35.8 32.2 23.8
Aerospace Engineering 33.3 29.9 22.1
Environmental Science and Engineering 37.9 34.1 25.2
Instrumentation Engineering 32.7 29.4 21.8
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 28.1 25.2 18.7
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) 42.0 37.8 28.0
Physics 32.0 28.8 21.3
Agricultural Engineering 25.0 22.5 16.8
Metallurgical Engineering 41.0 38.6 27.3
Biomedical Engineering 25.0 22.5 16.8
Computer Science and Information Technology 27.6 24.8 18.4
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 25.0 22.5 16.7
Chemistry 25.2 22.6 16.7

GATE 2023 Cut Off

For the GATE Cut Off 2023, candidates can refer to the table below:

GATE Cut Off 2023
Branch UR EWS/OBC SC/ST
Computer Science 32.5 29.2 21.6
Electronics & Communication 29.9 26.9 19.9
Electrical Engineering 25 22.5 16.6
Civil Engineering 26.6 23.9 17.7
Chemical Engineering 32.1 28.8 21.4
Instrumentation Engineering 34.8 31.3 23.2
Statistics  25 22.5 16.6
Physics 31.1 27.9 20.7

GATE 2022 Cut Off

For the GATE Cutoff 2022, candidates can refer to the table below:

GATE 2022 Cut Off
Branch General OBC SC/ST/Pwd
Engineering Sciences (Fluid Mechanics/Thermodynamics) 40.3 36.2 26.8
Electrical Engineering 30.7 27.6 24.8
Biotechnology 35.5 31.9 23.8
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 36.8 34.9 25.6
Civil Engineering 26.3 23.7 17.8
 Chemistry Cut-off 27.5 24.7 18.3
Ecology and Life Sciences 33.4 30.0 22.2
Life Science Cut-off (Botany/Zoology) 33.9 30.5 22.5
 Physics Cut-off 25.0 22.5 16.8
Chemical Engineering 25.3 22.7 18.0
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 28.1 25.2 18.7
Statistics 25.0 22.5 16.8
 Maths Cut-off 25.0 22.5 16.8
Metallurgical Engineering 46.2 41.5 30.8

GATE 2021 Cut Off

The cut-off for the year 2021 is given below:

GATE 2021 Paper
Paper General OBC/EWS SC/ST/PwD
GATE Maths Cut-Off 29.0 26.1 19.3
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 41.8 37.6 27.8
Humanities and Social Sciences 37.9 34.1 25.2
GATE Civil Engineering Cut-Off 29.2 26.2 22.0
GATE Electronics and Communication Cut-Off 25.0 22.5 16.6
GATE Electrical Engineering Cut-Off 30.3 27.2 20.2
Biotechnology 30.0 27.0 20.0
Geology and Geophysics 44.8 40.3 29.8
Instrumentation Engineering 36.0 32.0 24.0
 Mechanical Engineering Cut-Off 33.0 29.7 22.0
 Computer Science Cut-Off 26.1 23.4 17.4
Chemistry Cut-Off 36.2 32.5 24.1

 

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FAQs

What are the exam dates for GATE 2026?

The exam dates for GATE 2026 were 07 February, 08 February, 14 February, 15 February 2026.

What is the difficulty level of GATE Exam?

The GATE difficulty level usually lies between moderate to difficult.

When will the GATE 2026 Cut Off be released?

GATE 2026 Cutoff - IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 cutoff online at gate2025.iitr.ac.in soon.

What is the minimum qualifying mark for GATE 2026?

A candidate must know that its important to qualify the GATE 2026 cutoff to clear the exam. The qualifying marks depend on the GATE 2026 exam and your category. For more details please read the complete article.

What is the GATE cutoff marks for IIT and NIT?

GATE cutoff for NITs and IITs is different depending up on the institute. Candidates can check the in detailed though this article.

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