Engineering Entrance Exam

The GATE paper code of physics is PH. Candidates willing to apply for the physics must check the paper code carefully before applying for the GATE 2026 exam. The eligible GATE paper codes are Life Sciences (XL), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Electronics and Communication (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mathematics (MA), and Engineering Sciences (XE). 

NIT Kurukshetra offers admission to various courses on the basis of entrance. Candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main for BTech. As the per the Round 6 cutoff 2025, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering rank closed off on 7037, while, BTech+MTech in Computer Science and Engineering closed off at the rank of 7283. Similarly. BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science closed off at the rank of 8510. 

Admission to NIT Patna (CSE) requires closing ranks between 10,529 to 13,706 in JoSAA for general candidates. Since your rank is much higher than that, CSE at any NIT is not attainable in the general category.

General cutoff trends for IIITs (CSE) range from ~15,000–40,000 rank? requiring 97–98+ percentile. So IIITs are also out of reach for CSE with your current rank

No, with an 83.5 percentile, getting Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at any NIT is almost impossible.

CSE cutoffs at even lower-tier NITs typically require 97–99+ percentile, and top-tier ones demand 99.2–99.5 percentile

The GATE 2026 correction window is expected to open in November after the registration process is over. The correction window will remain active till November 6. During this period, candidates can make certain changes like category, paper code, etc. by paying a fee. this is the final chance to make necessary corrections before the admit card releases. 

If in case, a candidate has missed the regular deadline can still submit their application form by paying a late fee. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 application form with late fees is October 6. The late fee is INR 500, and candidates can paying using netbanking/credit card/debit card or UPI. However, it is best to apply before the regular timeline to avoid server rush, errors, or missed opportunities. 

The last date to apply for GATE 2026 application form without late fees is September 28. Candidates must ensure that all the details they have provided are correctly uploaded. Missing the deadline means paying an additional fee, so applicants must submit their GATE form 2026 before the deadline without late fees.