GATE Scores

Hi, In India, the most common and widely accepted way to pursue a M.Tech is by qualifying for GATE. To know how you can pursue an M.Tech without a GATE score, refer below:

Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission to MTech.
Some colleges have limited no. of seats for sponsored candidates.
Certain institutes offer direct admission to candidates with exceptional academic records.

Candidates can get admission in BIT Mesra M.Tech course with a valid GATE score. The selection is done based on the applicants performance in the accepted exam, performance in selection rounds, and academic performance. Aspirants with a GATE score can also apply. The selection for Non-GATE candidates is done based on academic record and performance in the interview round. 

The GATE 2026 toppers list will be OUT on the website after a few days of the result announcement. As per the last year, the GATE toppers list was announced on March 25. Candidates must keep checking the website for the latest updates and notifications. 

Rahul Kumar Singh was the GATE 2025 topper of Computer Science and Information Technology. Rahul scored 100 (raw marks) and a GATE score of 1000 (out of 1000). The GATE 2025 result was announced on March 19. Candidates who have qualified in the GATE 2025 exam can download the scorecard till December 31, 2025 (by paying a fee of INR 500) from the GOAPS portal. 

The GATE normalisation process is a technique to ensure fairness to all candidates appearing for the exam, based on the difficulty level of the paper. For the GATE papers conducted in multiple sessions, such as computer Science and civil engineering, the raw marks are converted into normalised marks using the formula by the GATE authorities. 

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. 

To download the GATE scorecard, candidates need to provide their enrollment ID and password. The scorecard serves as proof or qualifying status of the candidates. Only those who have passed the GATE examination 2026 can download the scorecard. The scorecard will have the name of the applicant, followed by marks secured, subject details, etc. 

The GATE cutoff is the minimum mark to be obtained by the candidate to qualify for the exam. The cutoff mark varies every year depending on the various factors, such as the total number of candidates registered, difficulty level of the paper, etc. Based on the previous year's cutoff trends, the GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff may range from 25 to 50 out of 100 for various branches. The cutoff for GATE 2026 will be released after the announcement of the results. 

The GATE scorecard 2026 is valid for three years, which means the scorecard can be used till 2029. Candidates can download the scorecard using their enrollment ID and password. Candidates can use the scorecard for M.Tech or PhD admissions, or PSU recruitment. 

Candidates who have qualified in GATE can download the GATE scorecard. The scorecard will be available from March 27 onwards at the GOAPS portal. To download the scorecard, candidates can follow the steps below -

• Visit the official website of GATE
• Click on the "application form portal link/GOAPS portal"
• Log in using enrollment ID and password
• The scorecard will be displayed on the screen. 
• Take a printout of the scorecard for future references.