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    GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN) - Check Here

    GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN) - Check Here

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 28 Mar 2026, 07:22 PM IST

    GATE 2026 Cutoff for IN - The IIT Gwahati has released the GATE cutoff 2026 for IN on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. As per the notification, the GATE 2026 cutoff for IN is 39.8 for the general categories, 35.8 for OBC-NCL, and 26.5 for SC/ST candidates. The GATE IN cutoff 2026 vary for each reservation category. The GATE cutoff is the minimum score to qualify for the entrance test. Candidates who qualify for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be eligible for admission to institutes such as IITs, NITs and IIITs. The GATE results were announced on March 19, 2026. The authority conducted the GATE 2026 exam for IN on February 7, 2026.

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    1. GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
    2. Previous Year GATE Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
    3. How the GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Determined?
    GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN) - Check Here
    GATE 2026 Cutoff for IN

    Students must note that the GATE cutoff 2026 for Instrumentation Engineering will vary for various categories. The authority considers various factors to determine the GATE 2026 cutoff in IN. Until the current year cutoff is released, candidates can check the previous year cutoff of GATE. Check the page for the GATE 2026 cutoff for IN.

    GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering through the results. The GATE IN 2026 cutoff is updated here category-wise.

    GATE 2026 Cutoff for IN

    CategoryCutoff
    GEN39.8
    OBC-NCL / EWS35.8
    SC/ST/PH26.5
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    Previous Year GATE Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    Students are provided with the GATE IN cutoff and also for previous years to help students get an idea about the marks required to qualify for the exam. Students must note that the IN Cutoff for GATE is different for various years and categories.

    GATE 2025 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    CategoryCutoff
    GEN25.6
    OBC-NCL / EWS23
    SC/ST/PH17
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    GATE 2024 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    CategoryCutoff
    GEN32.7
    OBC-NCL / EWS29.4
    SC/ST/PH21.8
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    GATE 2023 Cut off for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    Paper CodeHighest ScoreHighest Marks (Out of 100)Cut-off Marks (Out of 100)
    IN34.831.323.2

    GATE 2022 Cut off for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    GATE Paper NameGeneralOBCSC/ST
    Instrumentation Engineering (IN)42.438.128.2

    GATE 2021 Cut off for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

    Paper CodeHighest ScoreHighest Marks (Out of 100)Cut off Marks (Out of 100)
    IN9337936

    GATE IN Previous Year Cutoff

    Years

    General

    OBC

    SC/ST/PH

    202034.631.123.0

    2019

    31.9

    28.7

    21.3

    2018

    37.1

    33.3

    24.7

    2017

    34.60

    31.10

    23.00

    2016

    31.6

    28.4

    21

    2015

    25.45

    22.9

    16.96

    2014

    25

    22.5

    16.67

    2013

    25

    22.5

    16.67

    GATE IN Cutoff 2018-19 for Admission in Various Institutes


    GATE Score out of 1000

    Institutes

    General

    EWS

    OBC

    SC/ST/PH

    IIT Delhi

    675

    675

    620

    450

    IIT Madras

    832

    -

    802

    560-SC

    483-ST

    IIT Bombay

    700

    -

    630

    467

    How the GATE 2026 Cutoff for Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Determined?

    The cutoff is decided by the exam conducting authority in consultation with various participating institutes like IITs and NITs. Various factors that are considered while deciding the GATE cutoff for IN are as follows.

    • Total number of applicants in GATE 2026

    • Difficulty level of exam.

    • Number of seats available for admission.

    • Previous years cutoff trends.

    • Category for which cutoff is to be determined.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the cut off for GATE instrumentation?
    A:

    The GATE Instrumentation Engineering cutoff for 2026 is 39.8 for General, 35.8 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and 26.5 for SC/ST/PwD categories.

    Q: What is the pass mark for gate 2026?
    A:

    The GATE qualifying marks for 2026 vary by subject. For Environmental Science and Engineering, the range is 15–25; for Geology and Geophysics (GG), it is 20–40; and for Architecture and Planning, it is 25–45.

    Q: What is a good rank in GATE instrumentation?
    A:

    A good rank in GATE Instrumentation typically requires scores in the range of 80–90 marks to secure a position among the top 10 ranks, based on previous years' trends.

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