Top PSUs accepting GATE scores to recruit aspirants: check cutoff, selection process, and more
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Top PSUs accepting GATE scores for recruitment: Qualified GATE? Here is list of top PSUs tha accept GATE scores for recruitment. Read below to know more about GATE PSU recruitment, cutoff and more.
Top PSUs accepting GATE scores for recruitment: Candidates who have qualified GATE exam or are preparing for the exam can check the list of top PSUs accepting GATE scores for recruitment. Coal India Limited (CIL) (a Maharatna Public Sector) under Ministry of Coal, Government of India has released an official notification regarding the management trainee recruitment through GATE 2027 scores. Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be eligible for the recruitment. The detailed notification will be released on the official website of CIL. Candidates are advised to fill and submit their GATE application form before the due date.
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- GATE Exam: List of Top PSUs Accepting GATE scores for recruitment
- How do PSUs Shortlist Candidates through GATE Scores
- Top PSUs accepting GATE Scores for Recruitment
Top PSUs recruiting via GATE
Here are some top PSUs that accept GATE scores for recruitment. However, the selection process is different. Candidates are advised to go through official notification for more details-
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) - Eligible disciplines include: Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) - Eligible branches include: mechanical, instrumentation engineering, electrical, and civil engineering
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) - Eligible disciplines are electrical, mechanical, electronics, and instrumentation disciplines
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) - Accepted branches are mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) - Accepted branches include chemical, mechanical, electrical and computer science disciplines
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) - Eligible branches are electrical, electronics and civil engineering
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) - Eligible branches include mechanical, civil, chemical, and electrical engineering
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Eligible branches are mechanical, electrical and metallurgical engineering
Commonly asked questions
The CSE cutoff for GATE 2027 will be announced soon. Candidates can check CSE cutoff (category-wise) of last year can be checked here -
General | OBC-NCL EWS | SC/ST and PwD |
30 | 27 | 20 |
The cutoff is the minimum mark that is required for all candidates to qualify for the exam.
Indian Institute of Technology released GATE cutoff 2026. The IITG GATE 2026 result has been declared. The conducting body releases the exam result and cutoff for all 30 subjects. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is available category-wise. Candidates securing the minimum cutoff will be eligible to participate in counselling.
Note: The minimum qualifying cutoff is different for all subjects.
The GATE CCMT cutoff for CSE (round 1) at NIT Delhi can be checked below -
- Minimum GATE score - 668
- Maximum GATE score - 741
A GATE score of 550 in mechanical engineering will fetch you a rank range of 1500 - 3000. Students with this GATE score range can opt for M.Tech at NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, etc.
GATE Exam: List of Top PSUs Accepting GATE scores for recruitment
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Centre for Railway Infomation Systems (CRIS)
- Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL)
- Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
- Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
- NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Engineers India Limited (EIL)
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC)
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL)
- Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)
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How do PSUs Shortlist Candidates through GATE Scores
The selection process is different for each PSU. To be eligible for the PSU recruitment through GATE, candidates need to qualify for the exam with desired cutoff. Here is a step-by-step process on how PSUs select applicants through GATE exam.
- Appear and qualify for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Then apply at respective PSUs to get shortlisted
- Participate in written test/group discussions or technical interview round
- Participate in the group discussions and technical interview round
- Attend for personal interview round and attend for document verification process
Candidates must note that every PSU has a different selection process. Every PSU opens its respective registration window on its official website. Hence, candidates must check PSU website and go through notification carefully.
Commonly asked questions
Based on previous year's cutoff trends and experts analysis, here is an expected GATE score range required for M.Tech admission -
| GATE Score Range | MTech options |
|---|---|
| 300 to 400 | MTech in any state government college. Also, aspirants can apply for other exams. |
| GATE Score 500 to 600 | The maximum chances of getting into a state government college. Few new NITs options (specific branches or category) |
| 600 to 700 score in GATE | Top NITs (in-demand branches) and few new IITs |
| GATE score 700 to 800 | Top NITs, IITs, and IISc, High chances for PSU recruitment |
| GATE score 800 to 900 | MTech or MSc in Top IITs (core branches), top PSUs recruitment like ISRO, BARC, and DRDO |
| GATE score 900+ | Top IITs, NITs, IISc, and PSU recruitment. Aspirants can also opt for research work. |
The GATE cutoff mark varies every year depending on the branch and year. The expected cutoff mark (passing marks) usually ranges from 25 to 40 marks, depending on the branch selected and category.
The cutoff score in GATE is the minimum mark required to qualify for the exam. The conducting body releases the qualifying cutoff along with result. It determines, whether a candidate is eligible to participate in the counselling round or not.
The cutoff score in GATE varies every year (category-wise), depending on the number of students registered, difficulty level of the question paper, and previous year's trends. The GATE cutoff score are mainly of two types - admission and qualifying cutoff.
Many PSUs accept the GATE score for recruitment. Here are some top PSUs that accept GATE scores for jobs -
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Most of the PSUs accept the current GATE scorecard for recruitment. Therefore, it is important to stay updated with the recruitment notifications.
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The salaries and perks are not the same in all PSUs. For example, ONGC offers salaries starting from INR 70000 with several benefits such as housing allowances, etc. Other PSUs such as NTPC and BHEL offer salary around INR 60000 to INR 180000 with benefits like medical insurance, travel allowance, etc.
GATE scorecard also offers admissions to engineering, technology, and architecture postgraduate programmes at top institutions. Qualified GATE aspirants applying for MTech can receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships and assistantships. AICTE provides a monthly stipend of INR 12,400.
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Yes, SRMJEEE PG does accept GATE scores for admission. Candidates applying through GATE must provide their scores at the time of filling application form.
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Answered a week ago
For the OBC category students, the GATE last round closing scores were between 289 and 504 for admission to M.Tech course at NIT Durgapur. Below given is the year-wise GATE cutoff comparison:
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Biotechnology | 314 | 330 | 315 |
| M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering | 324 | 321 | 350 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 447 | 514 | 504 |
| M.Tech. In Environmental Science and Technology | 302 | 309 | 289 |
| M.Tech. in Power Systems | 319 | 323 | 319 |
| M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Machine Drives | 332 | 323 | 334 |
| M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI | 464 | 475 | 459 |
| M.Tech. in Operations Research | 324 | 389 | 355 |
| M.Tech. in Machine Design | 334 | 335 | 325 |
| M.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control | 332 | 329 | 325 |
| M.Tech. in Next generation communication and network | 324 | 342 | 333 |
| M.Tech. in AI and Data Analytics in Process Engineering | – / – | 427 | 353 |
| M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | – / – | 499 | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | – / – | 323 | 333 |
| M.Tech.7 in Sustainable Materials and Technology | – / – | 345 | 304 |
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During the NIT Durgapur cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the GATE overall cutoff scores ranged between 351 and 548. Considering the CCMT last round cutoff 2026, the most competitive course for admission was M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, with cutoff score concluding at 548.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidates can change their category during the rectification phase. A fnon-refundable fee of INR 500 must be paid to change to make modifications in application.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
If the edit option is visible on dashboard, then it means you can edit. However, officials will open defect rectification window before result declaration giving another chance to upload correct photo and signature.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, GATE correction window is now open for modifications. Candidates have to pay to make changes to application form.
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The syllabus of SRMJEEE PG and GATE is same, but the questions asked in SRMJEEE PG are moderate level. Most questions are basic and direct formula-based.
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Answered 2 months ago
No, Alliance School of Business only accepts the scores of its own exam called ARAT for admitting candidates to its PhD course.
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The GATE total marks is 100. The marks in GATE question paper is distributed as follows:
- General Aptitude - 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics - 13 marks
- Subject/Core Discipline - 72 marks
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NIT Silchar has a moderate overall engineering placement record with average packages around INR 12–14 LPA, but core CSE/IT departments claim a major share of these high-paying software offers.
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