GATE 2025 Results Shiksha Poll Reveals 33% Students Plan to Retake the Exam in 2026
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
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Emotions running high across the aspirant community as the dust settles after the announcement of the GATE 2025 results, which was announced on March 19. Shiksha.com conducted a post-result poll to capture these reactions, asking candidates how their performance turned out. With 80 students participating, the poll revealed a spectrum of emotions—from satisfaction and surprise to disappointment and renewed determination. Read below to know more.
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 Weren’t Fully Satisfied
A striking 31% of the respondents (combining “slightly disappointed” and “need to try again”) expressed some level of dissatisfaction with their GATE 2025 results. This indicates that while many had hopes riding high, the outcomes didn’t align with expectations for the majority.
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Interestingly, 33% of candidates are already planning a second attempt in 2026, showing resilience and a willingness to aim higher. This group likely includes first-time test-takers and repeaters who still see GATE as a critical pathway to M.Tech programs or PSU jobs through GATE scores.
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When Expectations Meet Reality
Only 13% of candidates said their results turned out exactly as expected. This relatively low number reflects how unpredictable the exam experience can be despite months or years of preparation.
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On a more positive note, 24% said their performance exceeded expectations, suggesting that their preparation paid off beyond what they had hoped for for some students. These students may now seek admission into top IITs or strong PSU prospects.
What Do These Results Tell Us?
- Mental preparation is just as necessary as academic preparation – many students feel disappointed because of high personal benchmarks.
- The exam remains highly competitive – even well-prepared students may not consistently achieve their desired outcomes.
- There’s strong determination in the aspirant community – one-third of voters are ready to bounce back and prepare again.
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What Next for GATE Aspirants?
If you’re among those disappointed, know that you’re not alone—and that the GATE journey doesn’t end with one attempt. Analyze what went wrong, recalibrate your strategy, and if you're planning to reappear, start early and focus on mock tests, accuracy, and time management.
For those who exceeded expectations—congratulations!
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information
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As such, the GATE authorities have not mentioned anything regarding the black and white or colour printout of the GATE admit card to be carried or not. But it is better to carry a colour printout of the hall ticket to the exam centre Also, the admit card of GATE must be in A4 size format.
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If there are any details missing in the GATE admit card, then he/she must contact the GATE zone helpline centre. The candidate must raise their concern, mentioning the issue they are facing with the hall ticket. They will have to provide complete details regarding the information that are missing in
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