GATE 2025 Cutoff Analysis for Engineering: Paper-Wise Candidate Participation, Popular Papers, Counselling Cutoff
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
GATE 2025 Cutoff Analysis: IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 paper-wise cutoff marks and appeared candidates. As per stats, released by conducting authorities, this year, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering saw an impressive response from aspirants nationwide. Read below to know more about GATE 2025 cutoff analysis, popular GATE papers and what candidates can expect in GATE counselling process.
GATE 2025 Cutoff Analysis: With 9.3 lakh registered candidates and 7.47 lakh appeared candidates for GATE 2025, it remains one popular postgraduate entrance test to offer higher education admissions and PSU recruitments in India. That being said, IIT Roorkee has released GATE cutoff marks along with total of applicants applied. Check below for cutoff trends and popularity insights to make a wise decision during counselling and future admission process.
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GATE 2025 Branch and Category-Wise Cutoff Marks OUT
Candidates can check GATE 2025 branch-wise and category-wise cutoff marks below -
| Paper Code | Test Paper | No. Candidates Registered | No. Candidates Appeared | Cut-off (GEN) |
Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS) |
Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Aerospace Engineering | 7576 | 6009 | 28.9 | 26 | 19.2 |
| AG | Agricultural Engineering | 3095 | 2624 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | 10898 | 8501 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering | 2682 | 2165 | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
| BT | Biotechnology | 24927 | 20048 | 28 | 25.2 | 18.6 |
| CE | Civil Engineering | 101596 | 79951 | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | 18009 | 14843 | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 |
| CS | Computer Science and Information Technology | 207851 | 170825 | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
| CY | Chemistry | 33058 | 25698 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| DA | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 75854 | 57054 | 29 | 26.1 | 19.3 |
| EC | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 97394 | 81475 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | 83355 | 67701 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| ES | Environmental Science and Engineering | 9073 | 6631 | 26.1 | 23.4 | 17.4 |
| EY | Ecology and Evolution | 3509 | 2713 | 39.5 | 35.5 | 26.3 |
| GE | Geomatics Engineering | 3616 | 2726 | 25.7 | 23.1 | 17.1 |
| GG1 | Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 6837 | 5352 | 38.4 | 34.5 | 25.5 |
| GG2 | Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 917 | 684 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| IN | Instrumentation Engineering | 14680 | 11935 | 25.6 | 23 | 17 |
| MA | Mathematics | 16953 | 13171 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 79830 | 62015 | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 |
| MN | Mining Engineering | 8881 | 7438 | 30.6 | 27.5 | 20.4 |
| MT | Metallurgical Engineering | 4420 | 3571 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| NM | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 538 | 395 | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
| PE | Petroleum Engineering | 1731 | 1320 | 31.1 | 27.9 | 20.7 |
| PH | Physics | 24747 | 19225 | 26.8 | 24.1 | 17.8 |
| PI | Production and Industrial Engineering | 4791 | 3547 | 35.6 | 32 | 23.7 |
| ST | Statistics | 3063 | 1967 | 30.2 | 27.1 | 20.1 |
| TF | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 2355 | 1889 | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| XE | Engineering Sciences | 14937 | 11156 | 35.4 | 31.8 | 23.5 |
| XH-C1 | Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 4161 | 2973 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH-C2 | Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 5665 | 4132 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH-C3 | Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 378 | 297 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH-C4 | Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 702 | 531 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH-C5 | Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 5709 | 4125 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH-C6 | Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 2147 | 1546 | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XL | Life Sciences | 50084 | 41086 | 31.3 | 28.1 | 20.8 |
| TOTAL | 936019 | 747319 |
Most Registered Papers in GATE 2025
As expected, core engineering branches had most registrations. GATE CS had a total of 207,851 registrations, followed by GATE CE with 101,596 candidates and EC with 97,394 applicants. Besides that, EE had 83,255 registrations and ME with 79,830 applicant registrations. Interesting thing to note- newly introduced branch/subject Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) had a total of 75,854 registrations, showcasing growing demand in data and AI-related roles.
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GATE 2025 Category-Wise Cutoff Analysis: General, OBC/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD Categories
The GATE cutoff is announced based on different factors, such as paper difficulty, candidate's performance, and number of applicants registered. Check below the cutoff of GATE 2025 of popular streams (CS, ME, EC, and CE)
| GATE Streams/Papers | Category-Wise Cutoff Scores |
|---|---|
| GATE 2025 CSE cutoff | Gen (29.2), OBC-NCL/EWS (26.2), and SC/ST/PwD (19.4) |
| GATE 2025 CE cutoff | Gen (29.2), OBC-NCL/EWS (26.2), and SC/ST/PwD (19.4) |
| GATE 2025 EC cutoff | Gen (25), OBC-NCL/EWS (22.5), and SC/ST/PwD (16.6) |
| GATE 2025 ME cutoff | Gen (35.8), OBC-NCL/EWS (32.2), and SC/ST/PwD (23.8) |
Some papers like Humanities and Social Sciences had fixed cutoff for all categories. GATE DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) paper had moderate cutoff (General category- 29) which shows that it can grow in coming years. GATE 2025 DA paper had a relatively moderate cut-off at 29 for GEN, which suggests exam may have been balanced in terms of difficulty, considering its popularity and new-age relevance.
GATE 2025 Cutoff Analysis, Trends and Final Takeaway
- Average Appearance Rate - The appearance rate remains around 80% for most papers, with Computer Science, Civil, and Data Science showing strong numbers in terms of registration and attempts
- Competitive Papers on Spotlight - Papers like Mathematics and Physics had many participants with GATE cutoffs (25 and 26.8, respectively), slowly hinting strong career opportunities.
- Top GATE Cut-offs - Mechanical Engineering (ME), Metallurgical Engineering (MT), and various XH subjects had cut-offs ranging from 35 to 40, showing relatively easy paper or high performance
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1. Kaun-kaun se Colleges milte hain?
GATE score ke aadhar par aapko niche diye gaye sansthano mein admission mil sakta hai:
IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology): Sabse top-tier colleges (e.g., IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur). Inmein admission ke liye COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) par register kar
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The GATE 2026 results were officially released by IIT Guwahati on March 19, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM IST.
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| Category | Potential Branches | Admission Chance |
| General | Interdisciplinary branches (Biomedical, Earth System Science, Aquacultural Engineering) | Moderate |
| OBC | Chemical, Cryogenic, or Functional Materials | Moderate to High |
| SC / ST | Core branches (Mechanical, Communication, Structural) | Very High |
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| Institute Category | Potential IITs | Admission Chance |
| Newer IITs | IIT Jammu, IIT Bhilai, IIT Dharwad | High |
| Mid-Tier IITs | IIT Patna, IIT Mandi, IIT Palakkad | Moderate (Likely in later rounds) |
| Old IITs | IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur | Low for core M.Tech |
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| Category | Recommended Institutions | Likely Branches |
| Mid-to-Lower NITs | NIT Patna, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Agartala, NIT Srinagar | Power Systems, Control Systems, or Wireless Technologies (often in Spot Rounds). |
| Specialized GFTIs | DIAT Pune, SLIET Longowal, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Laser & Electro-Optics, Power Electronics, or Instrumentation. |
| Top Private Universities | BITS Pilani (Higher Degree), VIT Vellore, Thapar Institute, LPU | Various Electrical specializations. |
| State Universities | Anna University (CEG), JNTU Hyderabad, College of Engineering Pune (COEP) | Power Systems or Electrical Machines. |
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Answered 10 hours ago
| Category | Chance at Rank 1360 | Likely Specialization |
| General (Open) | Moderate | Advanced Communication Systems, EMLS (Spot Round) |
| OBC-NCL | High | EMLS, Advanced Communication Systems |
| SC / ST / PwD | Very High | VLSI System Design, EMLS |
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Answered 11 hours ago
At this score, he should look for specialised or interdisciplinary branches where the OBC cutoff is lower:
IIT Jammu / IIT Dharwad: May get core Electrical or Power Electronics in later rounds.
IIT BHU (Varanasi): Possible for programs like Electrical Machines and Drives or specialised Chemical/Materi
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| Category | Chance of Admission | Likely Institutes |
| General | Low for premium colleges | State Government Universities, Private Universities, and newer GFTIs. |
| OBC-NCL | Moderate | Newer IIITs (spot rounds), state-level universities, and mid-tier private colleges. |
| SC / ST / PwD | High | Mid-to-lower tier NITs, some IIITs, and newer IITs. |
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With a GATE score of 423 (OBC), your chances for core branches at IIT Kharagpur are low. However, you may qualify for specialised or interdisciplinary programs.
Potential Options at IIT KGP:
Agricultural Systems: Cutoff ~434.
Chemical/Cryogenic Engineering: Cutoff ~350.
Earth System Science: Cutoff ~389
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Candidates with a valid GATE scorecard of 2026/2025/2024 are eligible to participate in CCMT counselling 2026.
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