What is the minimum GATE score required for a PhD?
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33 percent minimum GATE score required for a Ph.D. programme. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must possess a valid GATE score or should have cleared other equivalent national exams. Qualification:
1- Master's degree in engineering, technology, or Science or an equivalent degree: 60 percent for the general category and 55 percent for the OBC, SC, and ST categories.
2- Master's degree in arts, commerce, or an equivalent degree: 55 percent for the general category and 50 percent for the OBC, SC, and ST categories. I hope this will help you. -
For admission in IIT Madras, minimum rank should be around 657 for general category and 200 for OBC, SC and ST. For IIT Bombay, cutoff is around 743 for general category and 343 for SC, ST and OBC. Getting a rank below 1000 can help you get admission in good and best institutes like IISC /IIT.
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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 GATE cutoff changes every year depending on seat intake, number of applicants appeared in exam, toughness of question paper, and previous cutoff trends. Candidates who meet cutoff score can participate for counselling.
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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