GATE Scores

The following IITs have the lowest GATE cutoffs -

• IIT Mandi
• IIT Palakkad
• IIT Tirupati and 
• IIT Dharwad

These IITs mostly offer admission with GATE AIR between 3000 - 5000 ranks (approx) for computer Science and engineering.

Securing 25 marks in GATE is just reaching the qualifying cutoff. For SC/ST or PwD applicants, 25 marks can be average and safe for securing good GFTIs. However, targeting core branches can be impossible.

In addition, 25 marks in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering can give different results, based on the paper you have applied for. 

For example, 25 marks in GATE CSE or ECE can fetch you a lower rank. While 25 marks in GATE AG or CY might give you good options during counselling (due to low competition).

GATE qualification is relatively low compared to other postgraduate engineering entrance exams. On average, acceptance rate falls between 15 - 20%. 

Last year, as per statistical report, out of 936019 registered candidates, 747319 candidates appeared, and 8761 students qualified. 

Overall, general cutoff usually remains around 25 -30 marks out of 100 marks. However, for PSUs 75 to 85 marks are considered as a safe qualifying rate. 

No, objections cannot be raised after the declaration of GATE results. Candidates can only challenge provisional answer key. 

After the declaration of GATE result, the qualified candidates will have to participate in counselling process. It must be noted that, IIT Guwahati does not conduct GATE counselling. 

Admission counselling is done by COAP and CCMT portals. 

• Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) is the centralised portal for counselling used by IITs and IISc that allow GATE qualified candidates to view and accept choices for M.Tech or PSU jobs based on their scores. 

• On the other hand, CCMT (Centralised counselling for MTech/MArch/M.Plan) portal used for offering M.Tech admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. 

Yes, it is compulsory to fill BITS HD application even if you have GPAT or GATE score. At the time of filling form, candidates need to mention the medium from which they want to apply for. Registrations are open till April 20, 2026.

The details regarding the total number students obtaining full marks in GATE 2026 will be available along with result. Candidates will be able to check complete stats on official website as well as here on this page.

IIT Guwahati will release GATE CSE topper 2026 after the announcement of result. Once released, candidates will be able to check GATE CSE 2026 topper's name, AIR, along with raw marks and GATE 2026 scores. 

Candidates can check their result at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To access result link of GATE 2026, enrollment ID and password is required.

IIT Guwahati declared GATE result for 2026 on March 19. Candidates can now login with their credentials to download result.