Is a computer science student eligible for GATE?
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Yes, a computer science student is eligible for the GATE exam.
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narendra pratap singh I think a good learner is a good teacher | Contributor-Level 8
6 years agoYes, CSE students are eligible for GATE. -
Hi dear,
Yes, CSE student is eligible for the GATE exam, but you need to prepare with hard work and also learn all the possible ways to clear it well with very good ranks. You must try to take the course from top universities like SRM university, Lovely Professional University, Amity University as it will help you get maximum scores. -
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Abhishek Kumar Mishra currently pursuing Btech;:Mechanical engineer | Contributor-Level 9
7 years agoYes, Computer Science students are eligible for GATE exam.
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for every session)
- Previous year cutoff trends
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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