The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a highly competitive national-level examination for prestigious engineering, technology and architecture postgraduate programmes. Every year, thousands of candidates compete to get admission into top-tier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs).
GATE Cutoff for NITs
One of the major factors that determines admission is the GATE cutoff, which varies every year and across institutes. Candidates can check the qualifying GATE cutoff scores for NIT Trichy, Surat, Rourkela and other institutes here. Candidates can check GATE cutoff trends for MTech admissions in NITs, factors affecting GATE scores, and more. This analysis will help you to estimate the expected cutoff and plan your strategy for GATE preparation in future. IIT Roorkee has released the list of GATE AIR-1 toppers on March 25.
GATE 2025 NIT Cutoff (Opening and Closing Rank) Round 1 OUT - Computer Science and Engineering
|
Institute |
Group ▲▼ |
Max GATE Score ▲▼ |
Min GATE Score ▲▼ |
|
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
G1 |
622 |
602 |
|
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur |
G1 |
708 |
681 |
|
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad |
G1 |
757 |
711 |
|
National Institute of Technology Puducherry |
G1 |
628 |
579 |
|
National Institute of Technology Calicut |
G1 |
743 |
731 |
|
National Institute of Technology Delhi |
G1 |
741 |
668 |
|
National Institute of Technology Durgapur |
G1 |
681 |
627 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur |
G1 |
650 |
622 |
|
National Institute of Technology Nagaland |
G1 |
532 |
486 |
|
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya |
G1 |
564 |
506 |
|
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh |
G1 |
531 |
489 |
|
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur |
G1 |
651 |
598 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Silchar |
G1 |
678 |
602 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Manipur |
G1 |
543 |
485 |
|
National Institute of Technology Goa |
G1 |
655 |
581 |
|
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat |
G1 |
706 |
645 |
|
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur |
G1 |
485 |
407 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar |
G1 |
569 |
529 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli |
G1 |
892 |
777 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Warangal |
G1 |
856 |
761 |
|
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, District Howrah |
G1 |
718 |
592 |
|
International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar |
G1 |
589 |
519 |
|
Central University of Rajasthan |
G1 |
476 |
448 |
|
Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli |
G1 |
764 |
589 |
|
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur |
G1 |
602 |
529 |
|
National Institute of Technology Mizoram |
G1 |
502 |
483 |
|
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool |
G1 |
549 |
493 |
|
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh |
G1 |
564 |
506 |
|
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
G1 |
756 |
592 |
|
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology |
G1 |
483 |
413 |
|
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur |
G1 |
714 |
678 |
|
Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar |
G1 |
477 |
477 |
|
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
G1 |
797 |
760 |
|
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune |
G1 |
664 |
618 |
GATE NIT 2025 Round 1 Cutoff - Electronics and Communication OUT
|
Institute |
Group ▲▼ |
Max GATE Score ▲▼ |
Min GATE Score ▲▼ |
|
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur |
G1 |
530 |
463 |
|
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur |
G1 |
385 |
372 |
|
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune |
G1 |
506 |
456 |
|
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur |
G1 |
366 |
366 |
|
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology |
G1 |
358 |
350 |
|
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
G1 |
449 |
400 |
|
National Institute of Technology Delhi |
G1 |
510 |
483 |
GATE NIT Cutoff (Round 1) - Data Science and Engineering OUT
|
Institute |
Group |
Max GATE Score |
Min GATE Score |
|
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
G1 |
618 |
577 |
|
National Institute of Technology Patna |
G1 |
625 |
572 |
|
National Institute of Technology Agartala |
G1 |
561 |
531 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Silchar |
G1 |
585 |
561 |
What is the GATE Cutoff?
GATE cutoff is the minimum score or rank of candidates to be eligible for admission to postgraduate programmes in various institutes. The cutoff marks vary depending on the following factors:
- More applicants increase the competition, which often leads to higher cutoffs.
- The higher the difficulty level of the exam, the more challenging the paper may be, resulting in a lower cutoff.
- The availability of seats in a particular course or institute also affects the cutoff.
- Different cutoffs apply for candidates from categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST and PWD.
MTech Admissions at NITs and Their Importance
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are among the most sought-after engineering colleges in India. They offer postgraduate programs in several engineering disciplines. After the IITs, the NITs are the next best destination for GATE-qualified candidates. Each NIT has its GATE cutoff (branch-wise), which is influenced by factors such as the institute's reputation in the NIRF rankings, popularity of the course, and regional demand.
What Factors Influence GATE Cutoffs for NITs?
The factors that influence GATE cutoff scores in NITs for admission to MTech programmes are -
- Popularity of branches in the last few years: The cutoff has been high due to high demand for jobs in core branches like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics Communication and also in public sector undertakings.
- Ranking and reputation of the institute: The second major factor is the ranking and reputation in the education industry. Top-tier NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal generally have higher cutoffs than other NITs.
- Reservation policies: NITs follow the reservation policies of the government, which means there are different cutoffs for different categories.
- Location of the institute: NITs located in metropolitan areas or technology hubs may have higher cutoff marks than those in remote locations due to better placement prospects and academic infrastructure.
GATE 2025 Cutoff for NITs
IIT Roorkee announced the GATE 2025 results on March 19, along with branch-wise cutoff scores and a list of top candidates. Candidates seeking admission to MTech in CS, ME, CE, EC, EE or DA in top NITs can check the cutoff scores here. NIT cutoff score guidance for GATE 2025 is now available. Stay tuned for updates on GATE cutoff scores and guidance. Candidates can also check previous years' GATE cutoff score trends for NIT admission and estimate their admission chances and minimum marks required for admission to NITs. The NIT admission process is regulated by centralised counselling for MTech or CCMT.
Expected GATE 2025 Cutoff Score for NITs
|
National Institute of Technology (NIT) |
GATE 2025 Expected Cutoff |
|
NIT Trichy |
715 - 650 |
|
NIT Rourkela |
700 - 640 |
|
NIT Kurukshetra |
712 - 615 |
|
NIT Warangal |
690 - 620 |
|
SVNIT Surat |
700 -615 |
|
NIT Puducherry |
700 - 620 |
|
NIT Uttarakhand |
660 - 590 |
|
NIT Delhi |
700 - 610 |
|
NIT Patna |
680 - 600 |
|
NIT Jamshedpur |
690 - 610 |
|
NIT Calicut |
720 - 645 |
What is the GATE 2025 Opening and Closing Score for NITs?
The GATE opening and closing scores will be determined during counselling. The opening score in GATE determines the highest GATE score of candidates admitted to a particular program and category during counselling. On the other hand, the closing score is the lowest GATE score of a candidate admitted to a program and counselling category. It may vary depending on the course, institute and category, such as General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST and PWD.
GATE 2024 NIT Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) Cutoff Score
Candidates can check the qualifying GATE cutoff scores of NIT Trichy (branch-wise) for Round 1, 2 & 3 below –
|
Branch |
Maximum GATE score |
Minimum GATE score |
|
Computer Science and Engineering (CS) |
804 |
436 |
|
Civil Engineering |
753 |
361 |
|
Electronics and Communication (VLSI) |
732 |
677 |
|
Data Analytics |
749 |
715 |
|
VLSI System |
789 |
750 |
|
Material Science and Engineering |
467 |
407 |
|
Power Electronics |
707 |
587 |
|
Chemical Engineering |
638 |
370 |
|
Material Science and Engineering |
502 |
437 |
|
Energy Engineering |
590 |
353 |
|
Industrial Engineering and Management |
661 |
568 |
|
Environmental Engineering |
643 |
549 |
|
Power Systems |
543 |
494 |
|
Communication Systems |
623 |
568 |
|
Geotechnical Engineering |
593 |
505 |
|
Industrial Safety Engineering |
505 |
312 |
|
Thermal Power Engineering |
686 |
314 |
|
Welding Engineering |
526 |
306 |
|
Non-Destructive Testing |
499 |
323 |
|
Manufacturing Technology |
545 |
484 |
|
Structural Engineering |
681 |
441 |
GATE 2024 Cutoff for NIT Surathkal
|
Branch |
GATE 2024 cutoff (category-wise) |
|
Computer Science and Engineering (Information Technology) |
General - 624 | EWS - 606 | OBC-NCL -602 | SC-422 | ST - 314 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
General - 675 | EWS - 635 | OBC-NCL -621 | SC- 436 | ST - 349 |
|
Communication Engineering and Networks |
General - 459 | EWS - 370 | OBC-NCL - 405 | SC- 315 | ST - 266 |
|
Information Technology |
General - 602 | EWS - 570 | OBC-NCL - 574 | SC- 393 | ST - 306 |
|
Computational and Data Science |
General - 617 | EWS - 574 | OBC-NCL - 570 | SC- 423 | ST - 313 |
|
Constructional Technology and Management |
General - 519 | EWS - 463 | OBC-NCL - 466 | SC- 347 | ST - 319 |
|
Geotechnical Engineering |
General - 424 | EWS - 404 | OBC-NCL - 382 | SC- 330 | ST - 285 |
|
Environmental Engineering |
General - 421 | EWS - 352 | OBC-NCL - 348 | SC- 319 | ST - 207 |
|
Signal Processing and Machine Learning |
General - 516 | EWS - 470 | OBC-NCL - 437 | SC- 323 | ST - 310 |
|
VLSI Design |
General - 578 | EWS - 568 | OBC-NCL - 558 | SC- 410 | ST - 345 |
|
Power Electronics and Control |
General - 477 | EWS - 411 | OBC-NCL - 459 | SC- 350 | ST - 297 |
GATE 2024 Cutoff Marks NIT Rourkela
|
Branch |
Maximum GATE score |
Minimum GATE score |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
736 |
698 |
|
Information Security |
679 |
642 |
|
Electronics System and Communication |
569 |
509 |
|
VLSI Design and Embedded Systems |
666 |
628 |
|
Biomedical Engineering |
726 |
520 |
|
Communication and Networks |
624 |
547 |
|
Software Engineering |
686 |
643 |
|
Signal and Image Processing |
698 |
577 |
|
Mechanical Systems Design and Control |
584 |
584 |
|
Biotechnology |
530 |
421 |
GATE Cutoff for NIT Warangal 2024
|
Branch |
GATE Cutoff for NIT |
|
Computer Science and Information Technology |
Gen - 639 | EWS- 635 | OBC-NCL -624 | SC- 437 | ST - 368 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
Gen - 693 | EWS- 662 | OBC-NCL -634 | SC- 456 | ST - 401 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering - Embedded and Machine Learning Systems |
Gen - 488 | EWS- 442 | OBC-NCL - 444 | SC- 335 | ST - 292 |
|
VLSI Systems Design |
Gen - 573 | EWS- 553 | OBC-NCL -543 | SC- 400 | ST - 365 |
|
Construction Technology and Management |
General- 490 | EWS- 482 | OBC-NCL- 432 | SC- 339 | ST- 311 |
|
Biotechnology |
General- 441 | EWS- 324 | OBC-NCL- 340 | SC- 282 | ST- 203 |
|
Engineering Structures |
General- 478 | EWS- 436 | OBC-NCL- 443 | SC- 377 | ST- 312 |
|
Environmental Engineering |
General- 396 | EWS- 336 | OBC-NCL- 347 | SC- 279| ST- 271 |
|
Advanced Communication Systems |
General- 429 | EWS- 355 | OBC-NCL- 390 | SC- 315 | ST- 266 |
|
Power Electronics and Drives |
General- 481 | EWS- 380 | OBC-NCL- 455 | SC- 328 | ST- 297 |
|
Power Systems and Engineering |
General- 415 | EWS- 319 | OBC-NCL- 389 | SC- 306 | ST- 297 |
|
Machine Design |
General- 493 | EWS- 456 | OBC-NCL- 388 | SC- 310 | ST- 265 |
NIT Agartala GATE 2024 Cutoff
|
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Biotechnology |
630 |
486 |
|
Computer Science and Information Technology (EWS) |
718 |
676 |
|
Computer Science and Information Technology (Open) |
740 |
694 |
|
Machine Design (Open) |
628 |
N/A |
|
Power Electronics and Drives (OBC-NCL) |
529 |
481 |
|
Thermal Engineering (OBC-NCL) |
510 |
461 |
|
Machine Design (Open) |
628 |
- |
|
Smart Electric Grid (Open) |
534 |
424 |
|
Advanced Communication Systems (ST) |
330 |
- |
GATE Cutoff 2024 for NIT Calicut
|
Category |
GATE cutoff score |
|
GATE CSE NIT Calicut Open category cutoff |
671-551 |
|
GATE CSE NIT Calicut EWS category cutoff |
588 -502 |
|
GATE CSE NIT Calicut SC category cutoff |
457-388 |
|
GATE CSE NIT Calicut ST category cutoff |
423 - 299 |
|
GATE CSE NIT Calicut OBC-NCL cutoff |
592- 421 |
GATE Cutoff for NITs 2023
|
National Institute of Technology |
Branch |
GATE 2023 Opening and Closing Rank |
|
NIT Trichy |
Process Control and Instrumentation |
447 - 368 |
|
NIT Delhi |
Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in VLSI |
571 - 517 |
|
NIT Silchar |
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering |
399 - 399 |
|
NIT Warangal |
Materials and Systems Engineering Design |
505 - 429 |
|
NIT Rourkela |
Computer Science and Engineering |
644 - 622 |
|
NIT Mizoram |
Computer Science and Engineering |
393-371 |
|
NIT Kurukshetra |
Production and Industrial Engineering |
429 - 357 |
|
NIT Goa |
Computer Science and Engineering |
588 - 468 |
|
NIT Manipur |
VLSI Design and Embedded Systems |
351 - 351 |
|
NIT Calicut |
Instrumentation and Control Systems |
570 - 537 |
|
NIT Durgapur |
Chemical Engineering (Energy Resources and Sustainable Energineering) |
404 - 360 |
|
VNIT Nagpur |
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering |
458 - 379 |
|
NIT Hamirpur |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
364 - 364 |
|
MNIT Jaipur |
Wireless and Optical Communication |
438 - 376 |
|
NIT Jalandhar |
Manufacturing Technology with Machine Learning |
539 - 495 |
|
NIT Puducherry |
Computer Science and Engineering |
496 - 449 |
GATE Cutoff for NITs 2022
|
NITs |
Accepted GATE marks |
|
NIT Mizoram |
381 |
|
NIT Silchar |
495 |
|
NIT Delhi |
578 |
|
NIT Warangal |
710 |
|
NIT Rourkela |
648 |
|
NIT Manipur |
381 |
|
NIT Kurukshetra |
574 |
|
NIT Goa |
604 |
|
NIT Durgapur |
569 |
|
NIT Surathkal |
675 |
|
NIT Calicut |
669 |
|
NIT Hamirpur |
556 |
|
VNIT Nagpur |
651 |
|
NIT Sikkim |
428 |
|
NIT Andhra Pradesh |
539 |
|
NIT Arunachal Pradesh |
354 |
|
MNIT Jaipur |
618 |
|
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad |
662 |
|
Dr. B.R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
653 |
|
NIT Meghalaya |
443 |
|
NIT Puducherry |
539 |
It is important for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs to understand the trends in GATE 2025 cutoffs for NITs. While cutoffs vary every year, certain patterns remain the same: Popular branches like CSE, ECE and ME generally have higher GATE cutoffs. Top-tier NITs like NIT Trichy, Warangal and Surathkal have more competitive cutoffs. Reservation policies significantly impact cutoff scores, with cutoffs for reserved categories being lower. Candidates should aim for a GATE 2025 score at least 10-15% higher than the previous year's cutoff to be on the safe side. Keeping these factors in mind, candidates can set realistic goals and increase their chances of securing a seat in their desired NIT and course.
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