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    GATE 2026 Exam Qualifying Marks: Passing Marks for MTech Admission in IIT, NIT

    GATE 2026 Exam Qualifying Marks: Passing Marks for MTech Admission in IIT, NIT

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 28 Mar 2026, 06:44 PM IST

    GATE Qualifying Marks 2026 - IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 qualifying marks on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE qualifying marks 2026 in this article. The complete catgeory wise list has been uploaded on the official portal. The GATE qualifying marks are the minimum marks that candidates require to clear the exam. The GATE 2026 qualifying marks are also available along with the candidate's result. Aspirants who score above the qualifying mark can participate in the GATE 2026 counselling. On average, the qualifying mark for GATE 2026 is comparatively higher for general category students than for the OBC, SC/ST, and PwD.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE Qualifying Marks 2026
    2. GATE Qualifying Marks 2024 Category-Wise
    3. What are the minimum Marks to Qualify in GATE?
    4. Factors Influencing GATE Qualifying Marks 2026
    5. GATE Cutoff Marks for IIT and NIT
    6. How to Check GATE Qualifying Marks?
    7. What's Next After Qualifying?
    GATE 2026 Exam Qualifying Marks: Passing Marks for MTech Admission in IIT, NIT
    GATE 2026 Qualifying Marks

    The GATE 2026 qualifying marks differ for all 30 subjects and institutions. Factors like the number of students who appeared, the difficulty level of the paper, and the overall performance of the candidates can affect the comprehensive GATE cutoff marks for IIT and NIT. Students interested in pursuing an M.Tech in various engineering fields can go through the complete article to learn course-specific GATE qualifying marks for 2026.

    GATE Qualifying Marks 2026

    The GATE 2026 qualifying marks are updated below. The authority has released the GATE 2026 qualifying marks in tabular format on the official website.

    GATE 2026 CutOff Marks (Released)

    Paper Code

    Cut-off (GEN)
    Cut-off
    (OBC-NCL/ EWS)
    Cut-Off (SC/ST/PwD)
    AE2522.516.6
    AG2522.516.6
    AR403626.6
    BM2522.516.6
    BT25.823.217.2
    CE28.725.819.1
    CH2522.516.6
    CS302720
    CY2522.516.6
    DA26.423.717.5
    EC26.423.717.5
    EE27.724.918.4
    ES302720
    EY403626.6
    GE2522.516.6
    GG-139.335.326.1
    GG-237.133.324.7
    IN39.835.826.5
    MA34.731.223.1
    ME25.222.616.7
    MN29.526.519.6
    MT403626.6
    NM33.730.322.4
    PE403626.6
    PH25.522.917
    PI3632.424
    ST30.427.320.2
    TF31.528.321
    XE35.231.623.4
    XH-C135.732.123.8
    XH-C2403626.6
    XH-C337.433.624.9
    XH-C438.334.425.5
    XH-C539.335.326.1
    XH-C6403626.6
    XL36.332.624.1
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    Previous Year's GATE 2025 Qualifying Marks Category-wise
    Test PaperCut-off (GEN)Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS)Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD)

    Aerospace Engineering

    28.9

    26

    19.2

    Agricultural Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Architecture and Planning

    40

    36

    26.6

    Biomedical Engineering

    29.2

    26.2

    19.4

    Biotechnology

    28

    25.2

    18.6

    Civil Engineering

    29.2

    26.2

    19.4

    Chemical Engineering

    27.7

    24.9

    18.4

    Computer Science and Information Technology

    29.2

    26.2

    19.4

    Chemistry

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    29

    26.1

    19.3

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Electrical Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Environmental Science and Engineering

    26.1

    23.4

    17.4

    Ecology and Evolution

    39.5

    35.5

    26.3

    Geomatics Engineering

    25.7

    23.1

    17.1

    Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

    38.4

    34.5

    25.5

    Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Instrumentation Engineering

    25.6

    23

    17

    Mathematics

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Mechanical Engineering

    35.8

    32.2

    23.8

    Mining Engineering

    30.6

    27.5

    20.4

    Metallurgical Engineering

    40

    36

    26.6

    Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

    25.1

    22.5

    16.7

    Petroleum Engineering

    31.1

    27.9

    20.7

    Physics

    26.8

    24.1

    17.8

    Production and Industrial Engineering

    35.6

    32

    23.7

    Statistics

    30.2

    27.1

    20.1

    Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

    34.7

    31.2

    23.1

    Engineering Sciences

    35.4

    31.8

    23.5

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

    40

    36

    26.6

    Life Sciences

    31.3

    28.1

    20.8


    GATE Qualifying Marks 2024 Category-Wise

    GATE Subject

    General

    OBC-NCL/EWS

    SC/ST/PWD

    Aerospace Engineering

    33.3

    29.9

    22.1

    Agricultural Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Architecture and Planning

    41.5

    37.3

    27.6

    Biomedical Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Biotechnology

    38.9

    35

    25.9

    Civil Engineering

    28.3

    25.4

    18.8

    Chemical Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Computer Science and Information Technology

    27.6

    24.8

    18.4

    Chemistry

    25.2

    22.6

    16.7

    Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    37.1

    33.3

    24.7

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Electrical Engineering

    25.7

    23.1

    17.1

    Environmental Science and Engineering

    37.9

    34.1

    25.2

    Ecology and Evolution

    35.8

    32.2

    23.8

    Geomatics Engineering

    41.1

    36.9

    27.4

    Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

    42

    37.8

    28

    Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

    49

    44.1

    32.6

    Instrumentation Engineering

    32.7

    29.4

    21.8

    Mathematics

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Mechanical Engineering

    28.6

    25.7

    19

    Mining Engineering

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Metallurgical Engineering

    41

    36.9

    27.3

    Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

    25.1

    22.5

    16.7

    Petroleum Engineering

    42.6

    38.3

    28.4

    Physics

    32

    28.8

    21.3

    Production and Industrial Engineering

    30.5

    27.4

    20.3

    Statistics

    26.6

    23.9

    17.7

    Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

    28.1

    25.2

    18.7

    Engineering Sciences

    36.2

    32.5

    24.1

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

    37

    33.3

    24.6

    Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

    48

    43.2

    32

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

    49.7

    44.7

    33.1

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

    39.3

    35.3

    26.1

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

    52.7

    47.4

    35.1

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

    36

    32.4

    24

    Life Sciences

    29.3

    26.3

    19.5

    What are the minimum Marks to Qualify in GATE?

    The minimum score required to qualify for the GATE exam differs for each academic year. The GATE qualifying mark changes depending on various categories such as the category of the students, General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD, branch of the studies, and overall ranking of the institution.

    Factors Influencing GATE Qualifying Marks 2026

    Multiple factors influence GATE 2026 qualifying marks. The following are a few factors that play a significant role in determining them each year.

    • Total number of students: Generally, a higher qualifying mark is observed for a large number of applicants.

    • Difficulty level of the exam: For tough papers, the qualifying mark is set lower to balance the difficulty level.

    • The overall performance of the candidates

    • Category-wise demarcation: The GATE qualifying marks are generally higher for General category students than OBC, SC/ST, and PwD candidates.

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    GATE Cutoff Marks for IIT and NIT

    For 2026, GATE cutoff marks for IIT and NIT are higher than the qualifying marks. On average, the GATE cutoff score for IITs ranges from 60 to 75 marks or higher, depending on the branch and institute. Whereas NIT cutoffs are generally slightly lower and generally go above 50.

    GATE Qualifying Marks vs GATE Cut-off

    GATE qualifying marks is a type of GATE cutoff only. It is the minimum mark required to clear the GATE 2026 exam. Whereas the GATE cutoff for admission is the minimum score required to gain entrance into a particular institute. The GATE 2026 qualifying mark is common for all institutes, while the GATE 2026 cutoff is institution-specific, i.e., GATE cutoff scores vary from one institution to another for admission to MTech programmes. The GATE 2026 cut-off is generally higher than the qualifying marks for most institutions.

    How to Check GATE Qualifying Marks?

    The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE qualifying marks for various subjects and categories through the result. The same has been uploaded on the official website. Candidates who attempted the GATE 2026 can follow the steps below to check the qualifying marks:

    • Log in to the GATE official website.

    • Navigate to the "Result" section.

    • Click on your GATE result 2026

    • The result will display the qualifying marks for your category.

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    What's Next After Qualifying?

    Candidates who successfully qualify for the GATE qualifying marks will have the following opportunities available to them

    • M.Tech/M.E. : Apply for admission to M.Tech/M.E. programmes in IITs, NITs, and other popular engineering institutions.

    • Jobs in PSUs: Students can also apply for different public sectors such as BHEL, GAIL, and ONGC.

    PhD fellowships: Qualified applicants can apply for the CSIR Junior Research Fellowship and UGC scholarships for further studies and research.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the minimum marks to qualify in GATE?
    A:

    There are no minimum marks to qualify for GATE. The minimum GATE qualifying marks are unique to all 30 subjects. Students can visit the official GATE website to look for qualifying marks for the academic year. The GATE 2026 cutoff has also been updated above.

    Q: Can I get an IIT with 40 marks in GATE?
    A:

    Admission to IITs with 40 marks can be challenging. IIT cutoffs generally range higher, for popular branches like Computer Science, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Students are advised to check specific cutoffs for their desired course and IIT. 

    Q: Is 75 a good score in GATE?
    A:

    Yes, a score of 75 in the GATE is good. Candidates scoring 75 are considered excellent and qualify for top IITs, NITs, and other top institutions in India. 

    Q: How long is the GATE 2026 score valid for?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 score is valid for three years from the date of announcement of results. Candidates who qualify in GATE 2026 can use their scores for admission into postgraduate programmes until 2029. 

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