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    GATE Statistical Report 2026 Out - Year-Wise Performance Data, Cutoffs & Trends

    GATE Statistical Report 2026 Out - Year-Wise Performance Data, Cutoffs & Trends

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 08 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

    GATE Statistical Report- Candidates preparing for GATE 2027 should check the GATE 2026 statistical report, an official document released by the conducting authority once the exam process is complete. It gives key details such as the total number of registered and appeared candidates, the GATE cutoffs, branch-wise (paper-wise) data, and other GATE exam analysis that helps aspirants understand the competition level. According to the GATE 2026 statistical report, 10,11,719 candidates registered for the exam, of which 7,97,434 candidates appeared. You can also find the GATE statistical report for the last 6 years (2021 to 2026) for the GATE exam in this article, which is useful for comparing GATE previous year statistics and trends. The GATE exam is conducted every year by the IITs and IISc on a rotational basis.

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    1. What can I check in the GATE 2026 Statistical Report?
    2. Total Registered and Appeared Candidates for the GATE exam (2021–2026)
    3. GATE Exam - Qualified Candidates and Qualification Percentage
    4. GATE Qualifying Marks – General Category (2021–2026)
    5. Branch-Wise GATE Participation Trends (2021–2025)
    6. Top 3 Most Competitive GATE Papers (By Volume)
    7. IIT-Wise MTech Seat Intake vs Qualified Candidates (2021–2025)
    GATE Statistical Report 2026 Out - Year-Wise Performance Data, Cutoffs & Trends
    GATE Statistical Report

    Candidates who clear the GATE 2026 exam can apply for admission to MTech courses at top institutes in India. Apart from applying for MTech/PhD, they can also apply for jobs at top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This will help candidates assess the level of competition and understand where they stand among other aspirants. It also enables them to make informed decisions regarding college preferences, target ranks, and admission strategy.

    What can I check in the GATE 2026 Statistical Report?

    Candidates can check the following data in this article.

    • Registered & appeared candidates (2021–2026)

    • Participation rate of the candidates

    • Qualified candidates & Qualification percentage

    • Paper-wise qualifying cut-offs (General category)

    • Branch-wise participation trends

    • GATE 2026 papers that are mostly commonly chosen.

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    Total Registered and Appeared Candidates for the GATE exam (2021–2026)

    Candidates can check the total number of students who have registered and appeared in the GATE exam over the past 6 years in the table below. This helps aspirants determine the growing competition in the GATE exam.

    YearRegistered CandidatesAppeared CandidatesParticipation Rate

    2021

    882,684

    711,542

    80.6%

    2022

    907,000

    730,000

    80.5%

    2023

    850,000

    680,000

    80.0%

    2024

    870,000

    690,000

    79.3%

    2025

    860,000

    690,000

    80.2%

    202610,11,7197,97,43478.2%

    GATE Exam - Qualified Candidates and Qualification Percentage

    While the number of students who appear for the GATE exam is high, the number of students that qualify in the exam remains very selective. This is indicative of the high standards in the GATE exam. The percentage of students who qualify for the GATE exam remains below 20%.

    YearQualified CandidatesQualification Rate (%)

    2021

    126,813

    17.8%

    2022

    132,000

    18.1%

    2023

    120,000

    17.6%

    2024

    135,000

    19.6%

    2025

    127,000

    18.4%

    20267,97,434
    19.60%

    GATE Qualifying Marks – General Category (2021–2026)

    Candidates can check the GATE qualifying marks in the table below. To clear the exam and be eligible for the GATE counselling, candidates need to score above the GATE Qualifying marks. Data for the last 5 years for the GATE Qualifying marks is given below.

    Paper Code

    2021

    2022

    2023

    2024

    2025

    2026

    AE

    26.3

    28.1

    29.8

    33.3

    28.9

    25.0

    AG

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    AR

    40.9

    37.3

    41.0

    41.5

    40.0

    40.0

    BM

    25.0

    25.0

    29.4

    25.0

    29.2

    25.0

    BT

    30.0

    35.5

    31.6

    38.9

    28.0

    25.8

    CE

    29.2

    30.4

    28.3

    28.3

    29.2

    28.7

    CH

    35.1

    25.3

    32.1

    25.0

    27.7

    25

    CS

    26.1

    25.0

    28.3

    27.6

    29.2

    30

    CY

    36.2

    27.5

    26.5

    25.2

    25.0

    25

    DA

    –

    –

    –

    37.1

    29.0

    26.4

    EC

    25.0

    25.0

    29.9

    25.0

    25.0

    26.4

    EE

    30.3

    30.7

    25.0

    25.7

    25.0

    27.7

    ES

    39.6

    26.9

    27.3

    37.9

    26.1

    30

    EY

    35.7

    33.4

    35.9

    35.8

    39.5

    40

    GE

    –

    40.4

    38.4

    41.1

    25.7

    25

    GG Geology

    38.9

    35.9

    42.5

    42.0

    38.4*

    39.3

    GG Geophysics

    44.8

    47.7

    48.7

    49.0

    40.0*

    37.1

    IN

    36.0

    31.4

    32.2

    32.7

    25.6

    39.8

    MA

    29.0

    27.3

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    34.7

    ME

    33.0

    28.1

    28.4

    28.6

    35.8

    25.2

    MN

    31.0

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    30.6

    29.5

    MT

    48.5

    46.2

    47.5

    41.0

    40.0

    40

    NM

    –

    25.0

    25.0

    25.1

    25.1

    33.7

    PE

    51.4

    34.4

    37.8

    42.6

    31.1

    40

    PH

    32.8

    26.5

    31.1

    32.0

    26.8

    25.5

    PI

    35.7

    31.3

    30.5

    30.5

    35.6

    36

    ST

    25.0

    25.0

    25.0

    26.6

    30.2

    30.4

    TF

    41.8

    25.0

    28.7

    28.1

    34.7

    31.5

    XE

    37.0

    –

    –

    35.4

    35.4

    31.5

    XH-All

    29.4–48.5

    –

    –

    40.0

    40.0

    35.7 to 40

    XL

    36.0

    29.9

    31.8

    29.3

    31.3

    36.3

    Branch-Wise GATE Participation Trends (2021–2025)

    Data regarding the GATE 2026 papers that were mostly chosen by candidates over the last 5 years can be found in this table. While papers like CS and EC remain the most popular, papers such as DA seem to be gaining popularity in recent years.

    Major High-Volume Papers – Appeared Candidates (Approximate Trends)

    Year

    CS

    EC

    CE

    EE

    ME

    DA

    2021

    ~165,000

    ~85,000

    ~78,000

    ~70,000

    ~65,000

    –

    2022

    ~172,000

    ~88,000

    ~82,000

    ~72,000

    ~68,000

    –

    2023

    ~160,000

    ~83,000

    ~79,000

    ~69,000

    ~64,000

    –

    2024

    ~168,000

    ~82,000

    ~77,000

    ~67,000

    ~62,000

    ~55,000

    2025

    ~170,000+

    ~81,000+

    ~79,000+

    ~68,000+

    ~62,000+

    ~57,000+

    Top 3 Most Competitive GATE Papers (By Volume)

    Candidates can also refer to the table below to determine the highly competitive GATE 2026 papers.

    Rank

    Paper

    Average Appeared (2021–2025)

    Competition Intensity

    1

    Computer Science (CS)

    ~165,000

    Extremely High

    2

    Electronics & Communication (EC)

    ~85,000

    Very High

    3

    Civil Engineering (CE)

    ~79,000

    Very High

    IIT-Wise MTech Seat Intake vs Qualified Candidates (2021–2025)

    There is a considerable difference between the number of students who qualify in the GATE exam and the total number of MTech seats available for admission. The number of GATE-qualified students will be considerably higher than the number of seats available for admission. Hence, candidates can check the GATE- qualified students vs the available seats data from the table below.

    Approximate Total MTech Seats in IITs (All papers)

    Year

    Approx. Total IIT MTech Seats

    Qualified Candidates

    Seats-to-Qualified Ratio

    2021

    ~11,800

    126,813

    1: 10.7

    2022

    ~12,000

    132,000

    1: 11

    2023

    ~12,200

    120,000

    1: 9.8

    2024

    ~12,500

    135,000

    1: 10.8

    2025

    ~12,700

    127,000

    1 10

    A five-year statistical review of GATE (2021–2025) mentions the GATE exam participation trends, qualification ratios, and stable cut-off patterns across major engineering disciplines. Candidates can refer to the data above to determine how the GATE exam trends have shifted over the years and the competition for the exam.

    • From 2021 to 2026, GATE has shown high registration numbers indicating the same amount of popularity for the GATE exam.

    • The participation rate has also remained consistent, at approximately 80% each year.

    • The qualification percentage remains below 20%, which means that the GATE exam has been highly competitive over the years.

    • Core engineering branches such as CS, EC, CE, EE, and ME have remained popular over the years. However, newer branches like AI & DA are also being chosen by candidates.

    • Qualifying cut-offs (General category) across most major papers typically fall within the mid-20 to low-30 mark range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What does the GATE Statistical Report include?
    A:

    The GATE Statistical Report mentions data about various topics like total registrations, candidates appeared, participation rate, qualified candidates, qualification percentage, and paper-wise qualifying cut-offs (General category).

    Q: What was the average participation rate in GATE from 2021 to 2025?
    A:

    Participation in the GATE exam from 2021 to 2025 has remained consistent at around 80%.

    Q: Which GATE papers attract the highest number of candidates?
    A:

    Core papers such as Computer Science (CS), Electronics and Communication (EC), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) recorded the highest candidate participation across the years.

    Q: Do GATE cut-offs vary every year?
    A:

    Yes, GATE Cut-offs vary every year due to a variety of factors such as exam difficulty level, normalisation, candidate's performance and overall competition in the GATE exam.

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