GATE Qualifying Marks: Branch Wise & Year Wise
Check GATE qualifying marks for different papers, categories and examination years. Compare previous-year cutoff trends and understand the qualifying criteria before planning your next step.
GATE Qualifying Marks Year-wise
Select a GATE examination year to view paper-wise qualifying marks, category-wise cutoffs and applicant statistics.
GATE 2027 Qualifying Marks
Paper-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2027, Updated soon!
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | — | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | — | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | — | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | — | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology (BT) | — | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | — | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | — | — | — | — |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | — | — | — | — |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | — | — | — | — |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | — | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | — | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) | — | — | — | — |
| Geomatics Engineering (GE) | — | — | — | — |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | — | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | — | — | — | — |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | — | — | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | — | — | — | — |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) | — | — | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | — | — | — | — |
| Production & Industrial Engineering (PI) | — | — | — | — |
| Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) | — | — | — | — |
| Engineering Sciences (XE) | — | — | — | — |
| Chemistry (CY) | — | — | — | — |
| Ecology & Evolution (EY) | — | — | — | — |
| Geology & Geophysics (GG) | — | — | — | — |
| Mathematics (MA) | — | — | — | — |
| Physics (PH) | — | — | — | — |
| Statistics (ST) | — | — | — | — |
| Life Sciences (XL) | — | — | — | — |
| Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) | — | — | — | — |
GATE 2026 Qualifying Marks
Paper-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2026.
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | 33.3 | 29.9 | 22.1 | 6,931 registered / 5,255 appeared |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 2,777 registered / 2,362 appeared |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 41.5 | 37.3 | 27.6 | 11,450 registered / 9,080 appeared |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 2,345 registered / 1,860 appeared |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 38.9 | 35.0 | 25.9 | 21,210 registered / 17,078 appeared |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 17,416 registered / 14,077 appeared |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 28.7 | 25.8 | 19.1 | 97,486 registered / 76,385 appeared |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 30.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | 259,922 registered / 211,020 appeared |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 | 52,493 registered / 39,210 appeared |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 | 81,947 registered / 65,801 appeared |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 26.4 | 23.7 | 17.5 | 115,448 registered / 95,752 appeared |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) | 37.9 | 34.1 | 25.2 | 8,847 registered / 6,445 appeared |
| Geomatics Engineering (GE) | 41.1 | 36.9 | 27.4 | 3,238 registered / 2,491 appeared |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 32.7 | 29.4 | 21.8 | 12,451 registered / 9,900 appeared |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 | ~130,000+ candidates |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 8,515 registered / 7,046 appeared |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | 41.0 | 36.9 | 27.3 | 3,858 registered / 3,111 appeared |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 | 517 registered / 361 appeared |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | 42.6 | 38.3 | 28.4 | 2,146 registered / 1,770 appeared |
| Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) | 30.5 | 27.4 | 20.3 | 4,915 registered / 3,725 appeared |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 | 1,765 registered / 1,422 appeared |
| Engineering Sciences (XE) | 36.2 | 32.5 | 24.1 | 14,941 registered / 11,261 appeared |
| Chemistry (CY) | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 | 35,382 registered / 26,825 appeared |
| Ecology and Evolution (EY) | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 | 3,336 registered / 2,359 appeared |
| Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG1) | 42.0 | 37.8 | 28.0 | 7,154 registered / 5,574 appeared |
| Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG2) | 49.0 | 44.1 | 32.6 | 1,037 registered / 822 appeared |
| Mathematics (MA) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 17,617 registered / 13,425 appeared |
| Physics (PH) | 32.0 | 28.8 | 21.3 | 26,475 registered / 20,258 appeared |
| Statistics (ST) | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 | 2,663 registered / 1,694 appeared |
| Life Sciences (XL) | 29.3 | 26.3 | 19.5 | 44,904 registered / 36,275 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics (XH-C1) | 37.0 | 33.3 | 24.6 | 3,748 registered / 2,721 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: English (XH-C2) | 48.0 | 43.2 | 32.0 | 5,488 registered / 3,900 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Linguistics (XH-C3) | 49.7 | 44.7 | 33.1 | 368 registered / 277 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Philosophy (XH-C4) | 39.3 | 35.3 | 26.1 | 513 registered / 340 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Psychology (XH-C5) | 52.7 | 47.4 | 35.1 | 4,872 registered / 3,415 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Sociology (XH-C6) | 36.0 | 32.4 | 24.0 | 1,566 registered / 1,020 appeared |
GATE 2025 Qualifying Marks
Paper-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2025.
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | 31.4 | 28.2 | 20.9 | 7,350 registered / 5,612 appeared |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 2,910 registered / 2,420 appeared |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 38.2 | 34.3 | 25.4 | 12,140 registered / 9,450 appeared |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 2,480 registered / 1,930 appeared |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 36.5 | 32.8 | 24.3 | 22,410 registered / 17,890 appeared |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 | 18,009 registered / 14,843 appeared |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 | 101,596 registered / 79,951 appeared |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 | 207,851 registered / 170,825 appeared |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 35.4 | 31.8 | 23.6 | 74,210 registered / 58,940 appeared |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 83,355 registered / 67,701 appeared |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 97,394 registered / 81,475 appeared |
| Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) | 35.2 | 31.6 | 23.4 | 9,430 registered / 7,120 appeared |
| Geomatics Engineering (GE) | 39.4 | 35.4 | 26.2 | 3,450 registered / 2,680 appeared |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 31.5 | 28.3 | 21.0 | 13,120 registered / 10,240 appeared |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 | 79,830 registered / 62,015 appeared |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 8,920 registered / 7,240 appeared |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | 38.6 | 34.7 | 25.7 | 4,120 registered / 3,250 appeared |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 580 registered / 415 appeared |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | 40.1 | 36.0 | 26.7 | 2,310 registered / 1,840 appeared |
| Production & Industrial Engineering (PI) | 32.1 | 28.8 | 21.4 | 5,180 registered / 3,920 appeared |
| Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) | 27.4 | 24.6 | 18.2 | 1,840 registered / 1,490 appeared |
| Engineering Sciences (XE) | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 | 16,210 registered / 12,450 appeared |
| Chemistry (CY) | 26.1 | 23.4 | 17.4 | 37,240 registered / 28,150 appeared |
| Ecology & Evolution (EY) | 34.2 | 30.7 | 22.8 | 3,510 registered / 2,490 appeared |
| Geology & Geophysics - Geology (GG1) | 40.5 | 36.4 | 27.0 | 7,520 registered / 5,840 appeared |
| Geology & Geophysics - Geophysics (GG2) | 46.8 | 42.1 | 31.2 | 1,120 registered / 860 appeared |
| Mathematics (MA) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 18,450 registered / 14,120 appeared |
| Physics (PH) | 30.8 | 27.7 | 20.5 | 27,810 registered / 21,340 appeared |
| Statistics (ST) | 25.8 | 23.2 | 17.2 | 2,840 registered / 1,790 appeared |
| Life Sciences (XL) | 30.1 | 27.0 | 20.0 | 47,650 registered / 38,120 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics (XH-C1) | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 | 3,920 registered / 2,860 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: English (XH-C2) | 46.2 | 41.5 | 30.8 | 5,740 registered / 4,110 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Linguistics (XH-C3) | 47.5 | 42.7 | 31.6 | 390 registered / 295 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Philosophy (XH-C4) | 38.1 | 34.2 | 25.4 | 540 registered / 365 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Psychology (XH-C5) | 50.4 | 45.3 | 33.6 | 5,120 registered / 3,610 appeared |
| Humanities & Social Sciences: Sociology (XH-C6) | 34.5 | 31.0 | 23.0 | 1,680 registered / 1,110 appeared |
GATE 2024 Qualifying Marks
Paper-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2024.
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 32.6 | 29.3 | 21.7 | 13,110 |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 9,701 |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 11,337 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 28.0 | 25.2 | 18.6 | 1,44,199 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 12,652 |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 29.0 | 26.1 | 19.3 | 2,34,073 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 21,187 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 1,23,924 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 1,09,529 |
| Ecology and Evolution (EY) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 1,288 |
| Geology and Geophysics (GG) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 6,028 |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 5,587 |
| Mathematics (MA) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 30,697 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 28.0 | 25.2 | 18.6 | 1,91,172 |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 3,946 |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 3,009 |
| Physics (PH) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 13,175 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 13,274 |
| Statistics (ST) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 14,760 |
| Engineering Sciences (XE) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 12,534 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 16,293 |
GATE 2023 Qualifying Marks
Category-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2023 papers.
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 33.7 | 30.3 | 22.4 | 11,842 registered / 9,242 appeared |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 1,809 registered / 1,444 appeared |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 31.6 | 28.4 | 21.0 | 17,830 registered / 14,097 appeared |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 | 105,064 registered / 83,187 appeared |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 32.1 | 28.8 | 21.4 | 16,491 registered / 13,607 appeared |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 32.5 | 29.2 | 21.6 | 99,555 registered / 75,679 appeared |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 | 70,361 registered / 45,833 appeared |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 58,342 registered / 55,292 appeared |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 34.8 | 31.3 | 23.2 | 11,741 registered / 8,746 appeared |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 28.4 | 25.5 | 18.9 | 82,233 registered / 63,489 appeared |
GATE 2022 Qualifying Marks
Category-wise qualifying marks and applicant statistics for GATE 2022 papers.
| GATE Paper | General | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | Total Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 37.3 | 33.5 | 24.8 | 13,509 registered / 9,709 appeared |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 2,327 registered / 1,614 appeared |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 35.5 | 31.9 | 23.6 | 18,450 registered / 13,994 appeared |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 25.3 | 22.7 | 16.8 | 18,295 registered / 14,373 appeared |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 30.4 | 27.3 | 20.2 | 136,285 registered / 100,043 appeared |
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 115,458 registered / 77,257 appeared |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 30.7 | 27.6 | 20.4 | 96,850 registered / 69,734 appeared |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 80,365 registered / 54,292 appeared |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 42.4 | 38.1 | 28.2 | 16,447 registered / 11,406 appeared |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 | 126,979 registered / 89,567 appeared |
The GATE qualifying marks vary by examination paper and candidate category. For high-volume papers conducted across multiple sessions due to large applicant turnouts (such as Computer Science, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering), a standard normalization formula is applied to balance minor variations in session-wise difficulty levels. Meeting the qualifying marks confirms that a candidate has cleared the GATE examination; however, it does not by itself guarantee postgraduate admission, a PSU job, or direct selection in any recruitment drive.
How GATE Score is Calculated
The official GATE Score is computed out of 1000 using a relative benchmarking model. It differs from your raw marks (out of 100) by standardizing candidate performance across varying question paper difficulties and years.
| Term | Definition | Standard Value / Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| S | Computed GATE Score assigned to the candidate | Scales up to 1000 |
| M | Marks secured by the candidate (Raw or Normalized) | Calculated out of 100 |
| Mq | Qualifying marks for the General category in that specific paper | Typically ranges between 25.0 and 35.0 |
| M̄t | Average marks of the top 0.1% (or top 10) candidates in that paper | Paper-specific topper benchmark |
| Sq | Score baseline assigned to the qualifying marks (Mq) | Fixed at 350 |
| St | Score baseline assigned to top-percentile performance (M̄t) | Fixed at 900 |
Multi-Session Papers Note: For papers scheduled across two or more shifts (such as CS, CE, and ME), Normalized Marks are first evaluated using session-wise standard deviations before substituting into the formula above to ensure no candidate faces an unfair difficulty bias.
GATE Rank vs GATE Score
Candidates often evaluate their standing using Marks, Score, and All India Rank (AIR). Each metric serves a distinct purpose across post-exam counseling and employment processes.
| Parameter | Raw Marks | GATE Score | All India Rank (AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Scale | Out of 100 marks | Normalized scale out of 1000 | Integer sequence (Rank 1, 2, 3...) |
| Calculation Basis | Total correct answers minus negative marking penalties | Relative linear interpolation anchored between 350 and 900 | Absolute merit position compared to all candidates in the paper |
| Cross-Year Validity | Applies only to current year performance | Standardized metric valid for 3 years for M.Tech admissions | Cycle-specific; valid only for that examination year |
| Primary Utility | Self-assessment and initial answer key verification |
• IIT COAP counseling • NIT CCMT seat allocation • Inter-year merit normalization |
• PSU Recruitment shortlists (IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, PGCIL) • Direct interview calls & fellowships |
| Benchmark Threshold | Clearing the category qualifying cut-off (Mq) |
• 350: Borderline pass • 650–750: Good NITs / Newer IITs • 800+: Top Old IITs & PSUs |
• Top 100–300: High chance for Maharatna PSUs • Top 1000: Direct IIT M.Tech specializations |
PSU Recruitment Through GATE — Eligible Disciplines
Major Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit Graduate Executive Trainees (GET), Executive Trainees (ET), and Management Trainees (MT) using valid GATE scores. Below is the mapping of participating organizations against eligible GATE disciplines.
| PSU Organization | Status / Category | Eligible Disciplines (GATE Paper Codes) | Typical Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOCL (Indian Oil) | Maharatna | ME CH CE EE IN CS MT | Graduate Apprentice Engineer (GAE) / Officer |
| ONGC | Maharatna | ME EE CE IN CH EC CS GG PE | AEE / Chemist / Geologist |
| NTPC Limited | Maharatna | EE ME CE IN CS MT | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| POWERGRID (PGCIL) | Maharatna | EE CE CS EC | Engineer Trainee (ET) |
| BHEL | Maharatna | ME EE CE MT | Engineer Trainee (ET) |
| BPCL | Maharatna | ME CH EE CE IN CS | Management Trainee (MT) |
| HPCL | Maharatna | ME CE EE IN CH CS | Officer / Graduate Engineer |
| GAIL (India) | Maharatna | ME CH EE IN CE CS EC | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| SAIL | Maharatna | MT ME EE CH CE IN MN | Management Trainee Technical (MTT) |
| Coal India Limited (CIL) | Maharatna | MN ME EE CE CS ES | Management Trainee (MT) |
| NPCIL | Navratna | ME EE EC IN CE CH | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| BEL | Navratna | EC CS EE ME | Probationary / Trainee Engineer |
| HAL | Navratna | AE ME EE EC CS MT | Management Trainee (Technical) |
| NMDC Limited | Navratna | ME EE MN CE MT | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| NALCO | Navratna | ME EE MT CH CE IN MN | Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) |
| NHPC Limited | Navratna | CE EE ME | Trainee Engineer (TE) |
| DRDO | Statutory R&D | ME EC CS EE AE CH MT PH CY | Scientist 'B' |
| BARC (DAE) | R&D Unit | ME CH MT EE EC IN CS CE | Scientific Officer (OCES/DGFS) |
| NHAI | Statutory Body | CE | Deputy Manager (Technical) |
PSU Openings by Engineering Discipline
Comparative volume of recruiting public sector enterprises across major branches.
Important Note on Applications: Qualifying GATE does not automatically register you for any PSU. Each enterprise opens its own registration portal on its careers page using your official GATE Registration Number. Additionally, while GATE scorecards are valid for 3 years for M.Tech admissions, PSUs accept only the scorecard of the current recruitment cycle.