GATE 2026 Qualifying Marks For SC/ST - IIT Guwahati will release the qualifying marks for GATE 2026 exam for SC/ST after the result declaration. GATE 2026 qualifying marks for SC/St category will be available online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Those who gain marks above the qualifying marks of GATE will be eligible to participate in the centralized counselling. The GATE 2026 result will be declared on March 19, 2026 and GATE 2026 is schedule to be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 SC/ST qualifying marks will differ according to the test paper. Remember that the GATE cutoff 2026 for admission will be provided along with the counselling process. Students are advised to go through the complete article for the expected GATE qualifying marks for CSE and other subjects. Candidates will be able to predict whether they have cleared the GATE exam or not with the help of this article.
IIT Roorkee released the GATE qualifying marks for 2025 all categories separately. The table given below shows the expected GATE qualifying marks for Mechanical and other papers. Also, know the previous year's GATE qualifying marks of SC/ST in the content that follows.
| Test Paper | Cut-off (SC/ST) |
|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering | 19.2 |
Agricultural Engineering | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 26.6 |
Biomedical Engineering | 19.4 |
Biotechnology | 18.6 |
Civil Engineering | 19.4 |
Chemical Engineering | 18.4 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 19.4 |
Chemistry | 16.6 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 19.3 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 16.6 |
Electrical Engineering | 16.6 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 17.4 |
Ecology and Evolution | 26.3 |
Geomatics Engineering | 17.1 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 25.5 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 26.6 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 17 |
Mathematics | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 23.8 |
Mining Engineering | 20.4 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 26.6 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 16.7 |
Petroleum Engineering | 20.7 |
Physics | 17.8 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 23.7 |
Statistics | 20.1 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 23.1 |
Engineering Sciences | 23.5 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 26.6 |
Life Sciences | 20.8 |
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The past years’ qualifying marks of GATE for SC/ST are given here. Students can judge the competition level of the examination based on the SC/ST GATE qualifying marks in 2024, 2023 and 2022. Know the previous year's GATE qualifying marks for Civil, Mechanical, CSE and other papers below.
GATE Paper | Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering | 22.1 |
Agricultural Engineering | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 27.6 |
Biomedical Engineering | 16.6 |
Biotechnology | 25.9 |
Civil Engineering | 18.8 |
Chemical Engineering | 16.6 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 18.4 |
Chemistry | 16.7 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 24.7 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 16.6 |
Electrical Engineering | 17.1 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 25.2 |
Ecology and Evolution | 23.8 |
Geomatics Engineering | 27.4 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 28 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 32.6 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 21.8 |
Mathematics | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
Mining Engineering | 16.6 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 27.3 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 16.7 |
Petroleum Engineering | 28.4 |
Physics | 21.3 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 20.3 |
Statistics | 17.7 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 18.7 |
Engineering Sciences | 24.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 24.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 32 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 33.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 26.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 35.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 24 |
Life Sciences | 19.5 |
GATE Paper | Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering | 16.7 |
Agricultural Engineering | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 22.4 |
Biomedical Engineering | 16.6 |
Biotechnology | 21 |
Civil Engineering | 17.7 |
Chemical Engineering | 21.4 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 21.6 |
Chemistry | 17.6 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | _ |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 19.9 |
Electrical Engineering | 16.6 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 18.4 |
Ecology and Evolution | 28.4 |
Geomatics Engineering | 19.1 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 24.4 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 31.8 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 23.2 |
Mathematics | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 18.9 |
Mining Engineering | 16.6 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 31.6 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 16.6 |
Petroleum Engineering | 22.9 |
Physics | 20.7 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 29.4 |
Statistics | 16.6 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 16.9 |
Engineering Sciences | 25.2 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 31.5 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 34.9 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 30.9 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 25.3 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 36.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 33.3 |
Life Sciences | 21.9 |
GATE Paper | Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2022 |
|---|---|
CS | 16.6 |
ECE | 16.5 |
Biotechnology | 23.6 |
Chemical Engineering | 16.8 |
Statistics | 16.6 |
Metallurgical engineering | 30.8 |
Maths | 18.2 |
Electrical engineering | 20.4 |
Textile engineering and fibre science | 25.6 |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 18.7 |
Physics | _ |
Life Science (Botany/ Zoology) | 22.5 |
Ecology and life sciences | 22.2 |
Agriculture Engineering | 17.5 |
Chemistry | 18.3 |
Mining Engineering | 17 |
Chemistry Engineering | 17.8 |
Civil Engineering | _ |
Engineering Sciences (Fluid Mechanics/ Thermodynamics) | 26.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The authority will release the qualifying marks of GATE 2026 for SC, ST.
The qualifying marks of SC GATE 2025 ranges between 16.6 to 26.6, depending on the subject. For more information, check the article above.
The GATE 2025 qualifying marks for CSE for SC ST is 19.4.
The GATE qualifying marks for SC ST are the minimum marks required to clear the exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
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.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
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.
Hello,
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.
Hope it helps !
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