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GATE Score Analyzer
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Enter your GATE 2026 score — get your estimated rank, IIT & NIT admission chances, PSU eligibility, and a step-by-step action plan. Powered by Google Gemini AI.

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GATE score is normalised out of 100 — not the same as raw marks out of 65 or 100.

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Building personalised action plan

What is a Good GATE Score in 2026?

A GATE score above 700 (out of 1000) is generally considered excellent for top IITs. For NITs and other CFTIs, a score between 500–700 is competitive. For PSU recruitment, most major PSUs like BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, and IOCL require a GATE score above 600–650 for shortlisting. However, cutoffs vary significantly by branch, category, and year.

Our GATE Score Analyzer uses AI to give you a personalised estimate based on your specific branch and category — far more accurate than generic cutoff tables.

GATE Score vs Rank — How Are They Related?

GATE score and GATE rank are two different things. Your GATE score is a normalised score out of 1000 based on your performance relative to all candidates in your paper. Your rank is your position among all qualified candidates. A score of 750 in GATE CSE might correspond to a rank of around 500–800, while the same score in GATE ME might mean a rank of 2000–3000 because more students appear for mechanical engineering.

This is exactly why branch-specific analysis matters — and why our tool calculates your rank estimate based on your actual GATE paper, not a generic formula.

IIT vs NIT via GATE — Which Should You Target?

IITs use COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) for M.Tech admissions. Getting into an IIT typically requires a GATE score above 750 for CSE/ECE branches and above 650–700 for other branches. NITs use CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) and generally accept scores from 500 and above depending on the branch and category.

PSU recruitment is a separate process — companies like NTPC, BHEL, and ONGC release their own score cutoffs each year and directly hire GATE qualifiers without any further entrance exam in most cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What GATE score is needed for IIT Delhi or IIT Bombay?
For top IITs like IIT Delhi, Bombay, or Madras, you generally need a GATE score above 800 in CSE/ECE and above 750 in ME/EE for the General category. These cutoffs vary every year based on the number of applicants and seats available. Use our analyzer above for a personalised estimate based on your specific score and branch.
Can I get into NIT with a GATE score of 500?
Yes, many NITs accept GATE scores between 450–600 for several branches, especially for OBC, SC, and ST categories. NITs like NIT Warangal, NIT Trichy, and NIT Surathkal tend to have higher cutoffs, while other NITs may be accessible with lower scores. Our tool lists specific NITs with their approximate cutoffs for your branch and category.
Which PSUs recruit through GATE CSE 2026?
Major PSUs recruiting through GATE CSE include BHEL, DRDO, NTPC (for IT roles), HAL, BSNL, and various state electricity boards. ONGC and IOCL primarily recruit ECE, ME, and CH branches. PSU recruitment announcements are released separately — keep checking engineerscorner.in for the latest PSU recruitment notifications.
Is the GATE score out of 100 or 1000?
GATE score is out of 1000. However, in this tool we ask for your normalised score on a scale of 100 (i.e., divide your GATE score by 10). For example, if your GATE score is 650/1000, enter 65 in this tool. Your GATE scorecard shows your score out of 1000, marks out of 100, and rank separately.
How accurate is this GATE rank predictor?
This tool uses AI trained on historical GATE data to give estimated rank ranges and college chances. The estimates are indicative and based on previous years' trends. Actual cutoffs change every year based on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and available seats. Always verify with official COAP and CCMT portals for final admission decisions.