GATE 2025 Results Shiksha Poll Reveals 33% Students Plan to Retake the Exam in 2026

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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Updated on Oct 16, 2025 11:49 IST
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. Read below for more.

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. 

GATE 2025 Results Shiksha Poll

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
    GATE 2025 Results Shiksha Poll

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.

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