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GATE 2026 Cutoff for XH: IIT Guwahati will release the GATE cutoff 2026 for XH on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the GATE 2026 cutoff for XE on this page once it is released. The cutoff will be determined based on the number of applicants, previous years' cutoff trends, and the overall difficulty level of the GATE 2026 exam. Students must note that the GATE cutoff 2026 will vary depending on the candidate's category and the specific course they are applying for. It represents the minimum marks candidates must secure for admission to the participating institutes. The GATE entrance exam will be held on February 7.8. 14 and 15, 2026.
Several factors are taken into account when determining the GATE 2026 cutoff for XH. Read the complete article to know more about the GATE XH 2026 cutoff.
The cutoff for GATE Humanities and Social Science (XH) will be announced along with the result. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 cutoff for IIT and NIT on the official website. The cutoff for GATE 2026 in Humanities and Social Science will be updated on this page.
GATE Previous Year Cutoff for XH
Candidates can check the previous year GATE cutoff marks for XH from the tables below.
Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2-English) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (C5-Psychology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (C6-Sociology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | 37 | 33.3 | 24.6 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English) | 48 | 43.2 | 32 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | 49.7 | 44.7 | 33.1 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | 39.3 | 35.3 | 26.1 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology) | 52.7 | 47.4 | 35.1 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology) | 36 | 32.4 | 24 |
| Subject Name | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 50.0 | 45.0 | 33.3 |
Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | 55.5 | 49.9 | 37 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English) | 51.9 | 46.7 | 34.5 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | 53.1 | 47.7 | 35.4 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | 50.7 | 45.6 | 33.8 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology) | 62.1 | 55.8 | 41.4 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology) | 59.7 | 53.7 | 39.8 |
Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | 29.4 | 26.4 | 19.5 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English) | 41.7 | 37.5 | 27.8 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | 35.3 | 31.7 | 23.5 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | 37.9 | 34.1 | 25.2 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology) | 48.5 | 43.6 | 32.3 |
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology) | 34.3 | 30.8 | 22.8 |
While preparing the GATE 2026 cutoff for Humanities and Social Science, the authorities consider the following factors.
The difficulty level of the exam
No. of candidates who appeared in the exam
No. of availability of seats
previous years’ cutoff trends etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE Humanities and Social Sciences Cut off 2026 for XH-C1 is 41 for general, 37 for OBC/EWS, and 27.6 for SC/ST/PWD.
The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
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Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
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Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
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