GATE 2025 Results Shiksha Poll Reveals 33% Students Plan to Retake the Exam in 2026
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Aug '26
IIT Roorkee announced GATE 2025 results on March 19, but before results were OUT there were a rush of emotions and predictions running among GATE aspirants. But after the result, we at Shiksha conducted a poll to know student's reactions about their performance and results. With 80 students participating in the poll, here's what the poll revealed.
Poll Results at a Glance:
- 33% - Need to try again next year
- 31% - Slightly disappointed but okay
- 24% - Exceeded my expectations
- 13% - Turned out as expected
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Majority felt unsatisfied and planned to attempt NEXT year
Around 33% aspirants have planned to attempt GATE next year, and 31% were disappointed about their performance. Well, this shows that many were expecting good results, but somehow it did not match. Consider this is as a trial and start preparing right now. Track your mistakes and plan your goal.
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Aspirants Expressing their Emotions of Scoring Well
On our Shiksha poll, only 13% candidates have stated that their result turned out as expected. Congrats to all. Though the number seems low, but what lies ahead is massive career opportunities and their goals. Many students must be planning to opt for higher studies or PSU job opportunties.
What does this Shiksha Poll Reveal - Summary
Through this Shiksha poll, what we can conclude is -
- GATE preparation requires dedication, commitment to hustle and personal benchmarks
- Good conceptual and fundamental knowledge and skills, as GATE is highly competitive
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Commonly asked questions
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for BTech course ranged from 126 to 5733 for students in the General AI category, so therefore a student should attain a rank of 5733 or preferably lower to increase their chances of admission to IIT Delhi. Please note that BTech cutoff 2025 will vary according to different rounds, courses, specialisations and categories. Students can refer to the table provided below to view the IIIT Delhi JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for the last round in the General category.
| Course | JEE Advanced Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 126 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 186 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering | 323 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 355 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 605 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) | 823 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics | 1103 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1862 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2548 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 2565 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Science and Engineering | 2668 |
| B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering | 3223 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 3454 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Engineering | 3736 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 4302 |
| B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | 4999 |
| B.Tech. in Textile Technology | 5733 |
If you belong to the General AI quota, the maximum required JEE Main cutoff rank in round 1 was 1317 in 2026. Candidates who want admission to the BTech course in the first round are advised to secure a cutoff below 1317 if they belong to the General AI category.
Tabulated below are the NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the first round for various All India and Home State quota categories.
| Category (All India) | NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1317 |
| OBC | 436 |
| SC | 154 |
| ST | 95 |
| PWD | 37 |
| EWS | 248 |
| Category (Home State) | NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2026 |
| General | 3812 |
| OBC | 1219 |
| SC | 737 |
| ST | 500 |
| PWD | 124 |
| EWS | 2470 |
IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:
- For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
- For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.
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If additional amount is deducted while filling GATE exam form 2027, then extra amount will be refunded within 15 to 20 days.
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No, GATE conducting body allows candidates to attempt for two subjects only. Candidates can select one primary and secondary paper based on their relevant degree during GATE registration.
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GATE 2027 is a computer-based national test administered by IIT Madras. Candidates must be currently enrolled in atleast 3rd year or have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or technology. The exam duration is of 3 hours and covers 100 marks. It has no age limit.
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IIT Bombay M.Tech cutoff 2026 was 600 for the M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering course for the General AI category. Hence, students need to secure a score of at least 600 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. To know the minimum score required by other categories for the same course, check the lsit b
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IIT Bombay COAP cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 325 to 650 in the first round. As per this range, General AI category need to score at least 325 to be considered eligible for admission. Refer to the list below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other categories under the All In
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SC AI students have to score at least 217 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. The higher the score, the better chances of admission. Those who want admission to more popular courses will have to score higher, ie, for M.Tech CSE course, a score of at least 400 is needed.
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GATE scorecard is valid for three years, starting from the result declaration date. Candidates who have qualified GATE exam can download their scorecard and use it for admission to IITs/NITs/IIITs/GFTIs or PSU recruitment.
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NIT Nagaland CCMT cutoff 2026 has been released till Round 6 for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations. For the General AI category, admission to the M.Tech CSE course was possible with a score of 377. The higher the score, the better the chance of admission.
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Candidates can check their GATE 2027 exam city allotment (where their exam centre is located) by logging at GOAPS. Based on city allocated they can plan their travel arrangements.
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IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 exam city allotment list on January 4, 2027. Candidates who have registered can check using their enrolment ID and password.
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