GATE Cut-off

Yes, it is possible to get M.Tech admissions with low GATE scores. However, it depends on certain factors, such as category, low cutoff drops in spot-counselling rounds. If you are aiming for NITs, then newly established NITs can be a good option. 

IISc Bangalore will release the GATE 2026 cutoff for M.Tech admissions on its official website the declaration of results. Candidates can check the GATE IISc CS, ME, DA, ME, XL, and EE cutoff scores. Candidates applying for M.Tech at IISc through GATE register to receive COAP ID.

The minimum GATE score to get admission to IIT Bombay for M.Tech can depend on the branch applying for. However, the expected minimum GATE score (on the basis of past year cutoff trends) is 710 to 750+. This is the cutoff score for top branches like CSE, and ME. It can vary for differet subjects/branches. 

You can get admission in NIT but you may have to compromise with the place or the branch or both of them. 

Abhay Singh secured AIR 1 in the GATE 2025 exam from Civil Engineering branch. 

Scoring 850 in GATE is exceptional as it creates a pathway for admissions to TOP IITs and NITs. It is also considered a great score for PSU recruitment through GATE. To apply for PSUs, aspirants must be aware of the application process and date for different PSUs. For more details, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/psu-recruitment-through-gate-blogId-22683

There are many PSUs that accept GATE scores in their recruitment process. Some of the top PSUs in India that accept GATE scores for recruitment are as follows -

• Airport Authority of India (AAI)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)

Each PSU have a different eligibilty and selection criteria process. Candidates must go through the guidelines and instructions before filling out the GATE PSU application form. 

The GATE 2025 seat matrix is not released yet. The details will be announced at the time of GATE counselling. However, last year (in GATE 2024), there were a total of 12,000 seats available for M.Tech admissions. 

With a GATE score of 75+, candidates can expect admission into some of the most popular engineering branches, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronics and communication engineering. IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE results on March 19, 2025. Candidates can access their results on the GATE's official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in.