GATE CS Cut-off 2024
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science
GATE CS cut-off has two meanings: (1) Qualifying cut-off — minimum marks to receive a GATE score card; (2) M.Tech / PSU cut-offs — what specific institutes and companies require. IIT M.Tech cut-offs are much higher than the qualifying cut-off.
Category-wise Cut-off — Year Wise
2024
Latest2023
2022
2021
Marks → Rank Reference
GATE Score out of 100 → Rank → Admission destination (approximate)
Key Insights
- GATE score is valid for 3 years from the year of examination
- PSU recruitment (BHEL, GAIL, ONGC, NTPC) typically shortlists around rank 200–2,000 for CS
- IIT Bombay CSE M.Tech: typically requires rank within 50–100 (GATE score ~80+)
- GATE score also used for DRDO, ISRO Scientist/Engineer-SC recruitment
- NITs accept through CCMT counselling — check opening/closing ranks from previous year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE CS cut-off 2024?
The GATE CS 2024 qualifying cut-off for General/EWS category was 25.0 out of 100. Note that this is just to receive a GATE scorecard — IIT M.Tech admissions require 65–80+ marks, and PSU shortlisting typically requires 50–70+ marks.
What GATE score is needed for IIT M.Tech?
For IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi CSE M.Tech, you typically need a GATE CS score of 75–80+ (rank within 100–300). For other older IITs (Madras, Kharagpur), 65–75 (rank 300–800). Newer IITs accept from rank 1,000–3,000 (score ~55–65).
Is 50 marks good in GATE CS?
A score of 50 in GATE CS corresponds to approximately rank 5,000–10,000. This is a decent score for NIT M.Tech admissions and some PSU processes. It is not sufficient for top IITs but can get you into good NITs and state government universities.
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