How Many Students Appeared for GATE 2025 Branch Wise? - IIT Roorkee released the details on how many students appeared for the GATE exam at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The branch-wise GATE 2025 statistics have been released after the admission cycle is concluded. Candidates can check the statistical and performance reports to know how many students appeared for the GATE 2025 exam. This will help to understand the total number of graduates participating in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025. This year, approximately 9.36 lakhs graduates have applied for the GATE exam. Being aware of the number of students who participated in the GATE exam is important, as it is a major factor in determining the GATE 2025 score. Check the article to know more about how many students appeared for GATE 2025 branch-wise.
In 2025, approximately 9,36,000 candidates applied for the GATE exam out of which 7,37,000 candidates appeared for the test. In 2025, most students appeared for the GATE CS and EC papers. 1,70,825 students appeared for CS paper and 81,475 candidates appeared for EC paper in GATE 2025. Candidates can check how many students appeared for GATE 2025 branch wise on this page.
Paper Code | Registered | Appeared |
AE | 7,576 | 6,009 |
AG | 3,095 | 2,624 |
AR | 10,898 | 8,501 |
BM | 2,682 | 2,165 |
BT | 24,927 | 20,048 |
CE | 1,01,596 | 79,951 |
CH | 18,009 | 14,843 |
CS | 2,07,851 | 1,70,825 |
CY | 33,058 | 25,698 |
DA | 75,854 | 57,054 |
EC | 97,394 | 81,475 |
EE | 83,355 | 67,701 |
ES | 9,073 | 6,631 |
EY | 3,509 | 2,713 |
GE | 3,616 | 2,726 |
GG1 (Geology) | 6,837 | 5,352 |
GG2 (Geophysics) | 917 | 684 |
IN | 14,680 | 11,935 |
MA | 16,953 | 13,171 |
ME | 79,830 | 62,015 |
MN | 8,881 | 7,438 |
MT | 4,420 | 3,571 |
NM | 538 | 395 |
PE | 1,731 | 1,320 |
PH | 24,747 | 19,225 |
PI | 4,791 | 3,547 |
ST | 3,063 | 1,967 |
TF | 2,355 | 1,889 |
XE | 14,937 | 11,156 |
XH-C1 (Economics) | 4,161 | 2,973 |
XH-C2 (English) | 5,665 | 4,132 |
XH-C3 (Linguistics) | 378 | 297 |
XH-C4 (Philosophy) | 702 | 531 |
XH-C5 (Psychology) | 5,709 | 4,125 |
XH-C6 (Sociology) | 2,147 | 1,546 |
XL | 50,084 | 41,086 |
Below are the previous year paper wise statistics for the GATE exam.
Paper Code | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
AE | 6931 | 5255 |
AG | 2777 | 2362 |
AR | 11450 | 9080 |
BM | 2345 | 1860 |
BT | 21210 | 17078 |
CE | 108136 | 85869 |
CH | 16930 | 13937 |
CS | 152652 | 123967 |
CY | 35382 | 26825 |
DA | 52493 | 39210 |
EC | 78157 | 63092 |
EE | 73728 | 59599 |
ES | 8847 | 6445 |
EY | 3336 | 2359 |
GE | 3238 | 2491 |
GG1 | 7154 | 5574 |
GG2 | 1037 | 822 |
IN | 12451 | 9900 |
MA | 17617 | 13425 |
ME | 83114 | 65546 |
MN | 8515 | 7046 |
MT | 3858 | 3111 |
NM | 517 | 361 |
PE | 2146 | 1770 |
PH | 26475 | 20258 |
PI | 4915 | 3725 |
ST | 2663 | 1694 |
TF | 1765 | 1422 |
XE | 14941 | 11261 |
XH-C1 | 3748 | 2721 |
XH-C2 | 5488 | 3900 |
XH-C3 | 368 | 277 |
XH-C4 | 513 | 340 |
XH-C5 | 4872 | 3415 |
XH-C6 | 1566 | 1020 |
XL | 44904 | 36275 |
Total | 82623G | 6532G2 |
Paper Code | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
AE | 5998 | 4585 |
AG | 2722 | 2337 |
AR | 11842 | 9242 |
BM | 1809 | 1444 |
BT | 17830 | 14097 |
CE | 105064 | 83187 |
CH | 16491 | 13607 |
CS | 99555 | 75679 |
CY | 33275 | 24710 |
EC | 70361 | 45833 |
EE | 58342 | 55292 |
ES | 8392 | 6051 |
EY | 2831 | 2086 |
GE | 3058 | 2259 |
GG-G1 | 6574 | 5256 |
GG-G2 | 957 | 743 |
IN | 11741 | 8746 |
MA | 16753 | 12463 |
ME | 82233 | 63489 |
MN | 7401 | 6032 |
MT | 3267 | 2586 |
NM | 490 | 335 |
PE | 2271 | 1796 |
PH | 24739 | 18517 |
PI | 4591 | 3355 |
ST | 2561 | 1429 |
TF | 2054 | 1688 |
XE | 15468 | 11258 |
XH-C1 | 2756 | 1931 |
XH-C2 | 5679 | 3981 |
XH-C3 | 345 | 261 |
XH-C4 | 467 | 352 |
XH-C5 | 3664 | 2684 |
XH-C6 | 1284 | 813 |
XL | 37391 | 29605 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Approx 9,36,000 students applied for GATE 2025.
The authority released the GATE 2025 statistics report on September 10, 2025.
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GATE 2026 score of 320 (OBC, AIR 1633 in XE), admission to top IITs will be difficult. However, you may get opportunities in newer IITs or lower-demand branches in later or spot rounds. You have better chances in NITs, IIITs, and state universities through CCMT counseling. PSU opportunities are
Yes, you can get a seat in VLSI. However, different colleges have different cut-off scores. Check the respective college GATE cut off before applying.
Every PSU has different cut-off marks and eligibility. Hence, it is suggested to apply for PSU after checking the eligibility. Also, they do not reveal the marks of the finally selected candidates. So, wait for the final merit list.
If you are getting confused, you can explore more courses after 12th for the science stream . Based on your interest, you can pursue B.Tech in CSE and later specialise in cybersecurity. After your graduation, you can appear in GATE to pursue higher studies in some of the top institutes
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