GATE CS Qualifying Marks Prediction 2026: Will cutoffs rise or fall?
GATE CS 2026 qualifying marks are predicted at 27-30 for General, 24-27 for OBC/EWS, and 18-21 for SC/ST/PwD. Cutoffs are expected to rise with more applicants and paper difficulty. Experts predict 72-80 marks for top IITs and 62-70 marks for mid-tier IITs/top NITs.
GATE CS Qualifying Marks Prediction 2026:As per the past two years’ analysis, it is assumed that the expected GATE Computer Science and Engineering (CS) qualifying cutoff marks for the general, OBC/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD candidates will likely be 25 to 27, 22 to 24, and 16 to 18, respectively. Experts assume that the GATE CS cutoff will be higher than the other subjects. In fact, the GATE CS highest mark (out of 100 marks) was 100 in 2025.
However, the expected GATE CS cutoff for the categories might be slightly varied from the expected analysis, since factors such as the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the paper will affect the cutoff marks for the candidates.
GATE CS Predicted Minimum Qualifying Cutoff Marks 2026
Considering the past two years’ cutoff trends, the GATE CS minimum qualifying cutoff marks have been analyzed.
Categories | Qualifying Marks (Out of 100) | Qualifying Score (Out of 1000) |
General | 27 to 30 | 350 to 352 |
OBC/EWS | 24 to 27 | 318 to 323 |
SC/ST/PwD | 18 to 21 | 200 to 205 |
If the number of candidates appearing for the GATE CS exam 2026 is increased compared to the previous year, then it is assumed that the qualifying minimum cutoff marks will also be increased. Experts also assume that the GATE CS cutoff 2026 will likely be higher than the past two years.
GATE CS Previous Years Qualifying Cutoff Marks
Check out the GATE CS previous years' qualifying cutoff marks both for 2025 and 2024 here in the following table:
For Year 2025:
Particulars | Details |
Number of Candidates Appeared | 170825 |
Number of Candidates Qualified | 27518 |
Highest Marks Score Out of 100 | 100 |
Cutoff Score Out of 100 |
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Highest Marks Score Out of 1000 | 1000 |
Cutoff Score Out of 1000 |
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For Year 2024:
Particulars | Details |
Number of Candidates Appeared | 123967 |
Number of Candidates Qualified | 21949 |
Highest Marks Score Out of 100 | 90 |
Cutoff Score Out of 100 |
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Highest Marks Score Out of 1000 | 1000 |
Cutoff Score Out of 1000 |
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As per CollegeDekho’s expert analysis, it is assumed that the candidates who will get 80 to 90 marks in the GATE CS exam 2026, will be expected to secure a seat in any one of the top IITs; on the other hand, the candidates whose scores will be between 62 to 75 marks, can secure a seat in any of the Mid-Tier IITs or at top NITs.
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