GATE Marks vs Rank 2024: Know How to calculate Rank and Score

5 mins readUpdated on Jul 24, 2024 16:30 IST

GATE Marks vs Rank 2024- Know how to calculate ranks? 

GATE 2020 Marks vs Rank

GATE 2024 Marks vs Rank:  GATE 2024 result was announced in March 2024. The GATE 2024 exam was conducted on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. After the Results, Some important questions rise among candidates, how are the scores, ranks and marks are different from each other? What are the utilization of rank, score and marks? All aspirants want to know what rank they will receive based on their GATE 2024 scores. Despite the information brochure's detailed explanation of the normalization and GATE 2024 score calculation process, the analysis of marks vs rank for the exam will allow a candidate to easily estimate their most likely rank. 

In the GATE exam, candidates can appear in one or more papers. Also, there are papers conducted in a single session and multiple sessions. A candidate’s GATE score is calculated keeping in mind the above aspect.

For papers conducted in a single session: For all papers conducted in one session, actual marks obtained by the candidates will be used for calculating the GATE 2024 Score.

For papers conducted in multiple sessions: For papers in multi-session, normalized marks will be calculated corresponding to the raw marks obtained by a candidate. The GATE 2024 Score will be calculated based on the normalized marks.

Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?

A:

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD. A master's in Science requires a 60% or above aggregate (55% for Arts/Social Science subjects). GATE is the accepted entrance exam.

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

A:

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

4-year UG or PG degree with 55%

Popular Courses at IIT-KGP

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

MTech MCP-PhD

UG degree with 60% aggregate

BArch

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

BSc

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

PhD

LLB degree with 55%

BTech

E-MBA

UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience

PhD

Master's degree with 55%

Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.

Q:   How to calculate GATE 2024 Score?

A:
The exam authority will calculate the GATE score by considering the raw marks secured by candidates in the GATE 2024 result. The raw marks, or actual marks, will be allotted to the candidates after evaluating the answers. The GATE score for the multi-session exam will be calculated by converting the raw marks into the normalised marks for that particular subject. The raw marks will be used for calculating the GATE score based on the qualifying marks. The scorecard will be available to qualified candidates only. Candidates should keep the soft copy of the GATE scorecard safe for future use. To check the GATE 2024 result, candidates need their enrollment ID/email ID, and password. The exam conducting authority will prepare the GATE 2023 result on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the exam Check for more detail: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results.

To resolve the candidates’ confusion over the GATE 2024 score vs rank, shiksha.com has prepared the table below to estimate their probable rank based on the exam score. The information given below is based on the previous year and it may vary in 2024.

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GATE 2024 Rank or Score?

Aspirants must not get confused between GATE rank and score. AIR 400 in the exam will get you in most of the IITs, while a score of 400 will get you to lower grade colleges. The GATE scorecard is valid for three years. Candidates can check good marks for top branches  in the table below:

Rank

Marks

Mechanical

CSE

Civil

Electronics

Electrical

1-10

92

80

90

73

91

10-50

87-92

75-80

85-90

67-73

87-91

50-100

85-87

72-75

78-85

63-67

84-87

100-200

82-85

68-72

74-78

60-63

81-84

200-500

79-82

62-68

70-74

56-60

77-81

500-1000

75-79

56-62

64-70

50-56

72-77

1000-2000

71-75

50-56

57-64

45-50

66-72

2000-5000

63-71

40-50

50-57

38-45

57-66

5000-10000

51-63

32-40

40-50

28-38

46-57

What is a good GATE rank?

Another question that bothers students is what can be considered a good rank as far as the GATE 2024 exam is concerned. For most of the engineering branches, a rank under 200 will confirm a call from PSU while a rank under 1,000 has a good chance of getting your preferred branch in IITs or NITs.

Q:   Can I get into IIT Kharagpur without JEE?

A:

The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission in any IIT without JEE, but in other courses than BTech. A student can enter into IITs via IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for MSc, GATE for MTech, via UCEED and CEED for BDes and MDes and via CAT for MBA. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for BTech. However, admission to IIT Kharahpur for the flagship BTech programme is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate (for the General category). For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office.

Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?

A:
Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.

Q:   Can I join IIT Kharagpur after 12th?

A:

Yes, you can join IIT Kharagpur after completing your 12th grade. To be eligible for B.Tech, B.A, or B.Arch admissions at IIT Kharagpur, students must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 75% marks in the Science stream. The admission process involves shortlisting based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Once shortlisted, students need to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling for final seat allocation.

Q:   Which institute will conduct GATE 2025?

A:

GATE 2025 will be conducted by IIT Roorkee. IIT Roorkee has released the exam dates also, GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on 1, 2, 15 and 16 february 2025. GATE is organised by 8 institutes including 7 IITs and IISc Bengaluru. 

Q:   When will GATE 2025 exam be conducted?

A:

IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 exam dates, GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on 1,2,15 and 16 February 2025. GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in multiple days and multiple shifts for all 30 papers. 

Every candidate must remember that a good GATE score doesn’t guarantee a job at PSU or the IITs. Most of the PSUs and IITs conduct interviews and GD before finalizing a candidate. All candidates must prepare for GD and PI along with the GATE so that they don’t get disappointed even after getting a good rank in the exam. The following table consists of the marks obtained by toppers of various branches in GATE conducted

GATE Rank

GATE Marks

Civil Engineering (CE)

1

87.72

3

83.78

5

83.13

7

82.15

9

82.08

10

81.73

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

1

94.75

2

94.65

3

93.39

4

91.69

5

91.38

7

91.01

10

89.31

Computer Science Engineering (CS)

1

88.67

2

88.33

3

87.00

9

84.67

Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)

1

89.00

3

82.67

4

82.00

6

81.00

7

80.33

9

80.00

Electrical Engineering (EE)

1

97.33

2

97.00

4

96.33

5

95.67

7

95.00

10

94.33

What are GATE 2024 Marks?

GATE marks are the actual scores obtained by candidates out of 100 in their respective papers. With the help of GATE 2024 marks vs rank analysis, students can check their probable marks based on their scores in the exam.

What is GATE Score 2024?

The GATE 2024 score is the percentile calculated out of 1000. It reflects the relative performance of candidates and provides them an equal platform for rank allocation despite the difficulty level of the paper or the number of sessions conducted for a particular subject.

How will be the GATE 2024 Score Calculated?

The GATE score is calculated by using the formulas described below. Candidates must note that papers like ME and CE will be conducted in more than one session due to the large number of applicants. GATE score for such papers is calculated by normalizing the marks.

Formula to calculate GATE Score:

Formula to calculate GATE Score

GATE 2024 Normalization Procedure:

GATE 2022 Normalization Procedure
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FAQs regarding GATE 2024 Marks vs Rank

Q. What is the difference between GATE score and GATE marks?

A. GATE score is calculated out of 1000 while GATE marks are calculated out of 100. A candidate who wishes to get direct admission into IISC/ IITs must try to score nearly 1000.

Q. What is a good rank in the GATE?

A. The GATE rank of below 200 will ensure a seat to the candidate in the leading IITs and IISC. However, the candidates will also have to meet the eligibility criteria along with scores for admission.

Q. What is a good GATE score for PSU?

A. Candidates with a rank of 150 in GATE have better chances of getting into the PSUs.

Q. Can I get admission to IIT without GATE?

A. Yes, it is possible to get admission in IITs without GATE, but for that, you must require 8.0 or more cpi other than that you have to give a written test and will have to face the personal interview.

Q. What is the validity of the GATE score?

A. The scorecard of GATE is valid for three years. Your score is only valid when it is above or equal to the score of qualifying marks.

Q. Is the GATE exam useful for jobs?

A. GATE score is useful to get a job in PSU or get admission into the top colleges to pursue PG programmes.

Q. How difficult is the GATE?

A. GATE overall is considered to be one of the toughest exams, but it is due to its vast curriculum of four years of engineering being tested in three hours.

Q. What is the total marks in GATE?

A. The GATE Exam is a single paper online examination of three hours, with 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.

Q. What are qualifying marks in GATE?

A. As per the information brochure, the minimum qualifying marks for the general category candidates usually in all the papers is 25 marks (out of 100) in each subject

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