What score in GATE is required to get admission at IITs for a general-EWS category candidate?

<p>For admission to <strong>IITs</strong> through GATE in the <strong>General-EWS category</strong>, the required score varies depending on the branch and competition. However, here's a general guideline:</p><h3><strong>Required GATE Scores for IITs</strong>:</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Core Engineering Branches (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil)</strong>:</p><ul><li>Top IITs (e.g., IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi): <strong>700+ GATE score</strong>.</li><li>Mid-tier IITs (e.g., IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee): <strong>600-700 GATE score</strong>.</li><li>Newer IITs: <strong>500-600 GATE score</strong>.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Interdisciplinary Programs</strong> (e.g., Data Science, Energy Studies):</p><ul><li>Scores between <strong>450-600</strong> may suffice, especially for newer or less competitive programs.</li></ul></li></ol><h3><strong>Factors Affecting Cutoff</strong>:</h3><ul><li>The <strong>difficulty level of the exam</strong>.</li><li><strong>Number of applicants</strong> in your stream.</li><li>Availability of <strong>EWS category seats</strong>.</li></ul><p>To improve your chances, aim for a <strong>rank under 500</strong> or <strong>score above 600</strong> for most branches.</p>

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