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GATE Exam Cut-Off and Exam Result: All You Need to Know

Komal Jain Jun 28, 2025 1K Reads

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an exam for candidates who wish to pursue a Master's of Engineering, Master of Technology, or a PhD from government universities such as Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, and Institutes of Information Technology. It is administered jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and Seven Indian Institutes of Technology acting on behalf of the National Coordinating Board (NCB). Before giving the exam, it is recommended that the candidate check the cut-off list so that they will get an idea of what the qualifying marks are.

If you are someone who is taking the GATE exam to do a master's or PhD but could not clear it, then you do not have to worry because you have an alternate route of online DBA9Doctor of Business Administration), which is equivalent to a PhD degree. It means that once you complete this program in the same field, you will get the recognition of a Dr. title, just like a PhD. Additionally, a student who has completed a bachelor's and wants to pursue a DBA should have at least 2 to 3 years of work experience, and if you have already completed your master's, then there is no need for work experience.

The cut-off marks of GATE determine the minimum marks required for candidates to pass the test. Cut-offs differ depending on the discipline and category of the candidates. Qualifying marks for the General category are given below:

Discipline	Qualifying Marks
Civil Engineering (CE)	29.2
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	35.0
Electrical Engineering (EE)	25.0
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)	25.0
Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)	29.6
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)	25.6

Note: These marks are the minimum to pass the exam. Cut-offs for admissions for different institutes can be higher.

Insight Cut-Offs: Qualifying vs. Admission

Qualifying Cut-Off: the minimum acceptable marks to pass the GATE exam.
Admission Cut-Off: the minimum marks for admission in the particular program for all institutes. The admission marks will generally be higher than the qualifying marks, and they will vary depending on the institute and discipline.

GATE Exam Key Highlights

Before the students take the exam, they need to know the pattern. Accordingly, here are the key highlights and format of the GATE.

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer-Based Test
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Number of Subjects (Papers)	30
Exam Date	February 2026
Sections	General Aptitude Candidates Selected Subjects
Types of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions Multiple Selected Questions Numerical Answer Type
Questions for Testing These Abilities	Recall Comperhension Applicaton Analysis and Synthesis
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL	Total: 100 Marks General Aptitude:15 Marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks Subject Questions:72 Marks
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL	Total: 100 Marks General Aptitude: 15 Marks Subject Questions: 85 Marks
Exam Conducting Language	English
Marketing Scheme	Each Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks For a wrong answer in an MCQ, ⅓ marks will be deducted. For 2 wrong MCQs, ⅔ marks will be deducted.

Eligibility For the GATE Exam

Before applying for GATE, it is recommended that students check to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria so that they can appear for the exam without problems. The eligibility criteria are that the student must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Architecture. Any applicant who is providing GATE will go through the eligibility criteria that the Indian Institute of Technology will establish, which is stated for your information.

Degree / Program	Qualifying Degree / Examination	Description of Eligible Candidates
B.E./B.Tech./B. Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
Pharm. D.(after 10+2)	6-year degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during the third year onwards	Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc.	Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such a programme.	5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester, or already completed
M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the first year or higher, or already completed
Int. M.E. / M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.)	Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program)	Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or already completed
Int. M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program)	Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com.	Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program)	Currently in the 3rd year or have already completed
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.- M.S. program	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.)	B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE / UPSC / AICTE (e.g., AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on)	Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)	4-years program	Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or have already completed

Note: The student must visit the GATE Exam official website to check the eligibility.

Alternative Option For GATE Exam

If you have a dream to get a Phd but fail in clearing your GATE exam, then the next option for you has a whole new set of millions of opportunities, which is the online DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) Program, which is equivalent to a Phd. Although this program will be affiliated with foreign countries, Indian people are able to join classes for this program. The news that we want our audience to take home is: If you are worried whether this DBA degree will be valid in India or not, then yes, you are valid, but the University should be AIU, WES, AACSB, or WSCUC approved. DBA is a doctoral program for professionals who don't want to cease working and develop their career further. When you complete this course, you will have been able to achieve the top positions of the organization, like CEO, CXO, and more.

Here is the list of the Universities that are approved and offering DBA.

University	Program	Fees (INR)
Birchwood Online University	DBA Online	₹6,00,000
Golden Gate University	DBA Online	₹8,14,000
Rushford Business School	DBA Online	₹8,12,500
ESGCI International School of Management Paris	DBA Online	₹8,14,000
EIMT	DBA Online	₹5,50,000
Swiss School of Business Management	DBA Online	₹7,50,000
Edgewood College	DBA Online	₹7,00,000

Note: The fees might vary; it is recommended to check on the official website of the University

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Candidates will be able to find their GATE Result 2025 on the GATE official website. Candidates need to log in to the portal using their Enrollment ID and Password.

The GATE exam will be valid for three years, which means that the candidate who clears the test can take admission within the three years.

The student who has completed their bachelor’s third year or is pursuing the third year in the field of engineering or technical can give the GATE exam.

The GATE is an entrance examination that encompasses a vast area of engineering disciplines, including a general section on General Aptitude, as well as Engineering Mathematics, as well as discipline-specific core subjects.

No, there is no need to code in the GATE exam. This test is for the students who want to pursue a master's or Phd in the field of engineering or technical from the institutes like IITs, IIITs, or NITs.

By Komal Jain

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