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GATE Chemistry Cut off 2026- IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 Chemistry cutoff on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The authority has released the GATE Chemistry 2026 cutoff category-wise. The GATE 2026 cutoff is the minimum score that candidates need to clear to get admission through the exam. The candidate’s score will be mentioned in the GATE 2026 result. Candidates can check the GATE chemistry cutoff 2026 here. The cut-offs will be based on the number of candidates appeared, seat intakes, previous year cut-offs, and trends.
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Along with being able to apply for admission to postgraduate programmes, candidates who clear the chemistry cutoff for the GATE 2026 exam will also be eligible to apply for PSU recruitment. The GATE CY cut-off 2026 has been announced category-wise for General, OBC-NCL/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD candidates.
The GATE 2026 cutoffs for the chemistry paper has been updated here online. Candidates must refer to the cutoffs of the GATE exam to know if they are eligible for admission.
| Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Gen | 25 |
| OBC-NCL | 22.5 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 16.6 |
Analysing previous years’ data helps candidates predict the expected GATE Chemistry cut-off 2026. Over the last few years, the qualifying marks for the CY paper have fluctuated depending on exam difficulty and normalisation factors.
| Year | Paper | General | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Chemistry (CY) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
2024 | Chemistry (CY) | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 |
2023 | Chemistry (CY) | 32.0 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
2022 | Chemistry (CY) | 27.5 | 24.7 | 18.3 |
The authority will release the GATE chemistry cutoffs 2026 in 2 categories. One is the GATE Qualifying cutoffs, while the other is the GATE admission cutoff. Candidates must know the difference between the two cutoffs.
GATE 2026 Qualifying cutoff- This cutoff is the minimum score candidates need to score to be declared as GATE exam- qualified. Hence, this makes candidates eligible to apply for admission through the COAP portal.
GATE 2026 Admission cutoff- This is the institute-wise cutoff that determines if the score secured by the candidate is sufficient to apply for admission into that institute or not. It is dictated by the institute is is usually higher than the qualifying cutoff.
Top institutes such as IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Delhi typically require much higher GATE scores for M.Sc./Ph.D./M.Tech admissions in Chemistry-related disciplines compared to the minimum qualifying marks.
Several parameters influence the GATE Chemistry cut-off each year:
Difficulty level of the paper
Number of candidates appearing
Performance of candidates
Normalization process
Availability of seats
Candidates who clear the GATE Chemistry 2026 cutoff can:
Apply for M.Sc., M.Tech, and PhD at IITs, NITs, IISc, and other institutes
Participate in CCMT counselling for NITs and GFTIs
Apply for PSU recruitment where Chemistry graduates are eligible.
Use GATE scores for research fellowships and funded projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A good score in the GATE Chemistry 2026 exam is 25 marks for the general category. However, it depends on the institute and programme that the candidate is interested in.
No, the GATE CY cutoff varies by category. The cutoff for OBC-NCL/EWS candidates will be lower than that of the General cutoff, while the SC/ST/PwD cutoff will be lower than the OBC-NCL cutoff.
On Question asked by student community
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GATE 2026 score of 320 (OBC, AIR 1633 in XE), admission to top IITs will be difficult. However, you may get opportunities in newer IITs or lower-demand branches in later or spot rounds. You have better chances in NITs, IIITs, and state universities through CCMT counseling. PSU opportunities are
Yes, you can get a seat in VLSI. However, different colleges have different cut-off scores. Check the respective college GATE cut off before applying.
Every PSU has different cut-off marks and eligibility. Hence, it is suggested to apply for PSU after checking the eligibility. Also, they do not reveal the marks of the finally selected candidates. So, wait for the final merit list.
If you are getting confused, you can explore more courses after 12th for the science stream . Based on your interest, you can pursue B.Tech in CSE and later specialise in cybersecurity. After your graduation, you can appear in GATE to pursue higher studies in some of the top institutes
Yes. You can. GATE eligibility specifies that students in their 3rd year and above can appear for the exam. Since the results are valid for 3 years, you can use the same for your admissions.
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