The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the results and scorecards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. With over 6 lakh aspirants appearing for the computer-based test (CBT) held across February, candidates can now access their qualification status, scores, and All India Ranks through the official GOAPS portal.
GATE Result 2026 Overview
IIT Guwahati managed the administration of the GATE 2026 examinations held on February 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2026. Following the provisional answer key release on February 22nd and the objection window from February 25th to 28th, the final answer keys along with master question papers were published on March 19th, 2026.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
| Courses | M.Tech, M.E., or Ph.D. |
| Category | Engineering, Technology, and Science |
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026 |
| GATE Result 2026 | 19th March 2026 |
| Login Details | Enrollment Number Password |
| GATE Scorecard 2026 Download (Free Access) | 27th March to 31st May 2026 |
| Scorecard Download | 1st June to 31st December 2026 (Pay Rs. 500 per paper) |
| COAP/CCMT Counselling Process begins | May 2026 |
| Validity of GATE 2026 Scorecard | 3 years (till 2029) |
| Official website | www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
How to Check GATE Result 2026
Follow these straightforward instructions to retrieve your scorecard and examination outcome:
- Open the internet browser on your device and then go to official website of GATE 2026 gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- On the top right side (on purple bar), go to the “Application Portal”. This is GOAPS/login portal.
- In this GOAPS portal, enter your enrollment number and password and click on this.
- A new window will open, and you will see your GATE 2026 result and scorecard.
- Check your result status and marks scored in GATE exam.
- Download GATE 2026 result in PDF format and save it on your device.
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Login Details Required for GATE Result
- Enrollment Number
- Password
Details Mentioned on GATE Exam Result
- Personal details of candidates that include name, photograph, gender, enrollment & registration number
- Details of the GATE exam, like the name of the paper and the paper code.
- Marks obtained by candidates out of 100.
- Normalised GATE score, which is calculated after adjusting the difficulty level of the session.
- The All India Rank secured by the candidate.
- Candidates will find category-wise cutoff marks for their respective chosen stream.
- Candidate’s qualifying status in the GATE 2026. Only qualified candidates can download their scorecard.
GATE Result Statistics & Past Trends
Reviewing past year data provides helpful context on qualifying percentages and competitive standards:
| Years | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared | Number of Candidates Qualified | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 936019 | 747319 | 141802 | 18.97% |
| 2024 | 826239 | 653292 | 129268 | 19.78% |
| 2023 | 670000 | 517000 | 93000 | 18.00% |
| 2022 | 845432 | 597030 | 112678 | 18.87% |
| 2021 | 882684 | 711542 | 126813 | 17.82% |
Expected Qualifying Marks & Marks vs Rank
The following tables outline expected qualifying ranges and score-to-rank patterns across core papers:
| Paper | General | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | 28-32 | 25-29 | 18-21 |
| Mechanical (ME) | 28-33 | 25-30 | 18-22 |
| Electrical (EE) | 26-31 | 23-28 | 17-21 |
| Civil (CE) | 27-32 | 24-29 | 18-22 |
| Electronics (EC) | 24-29 | 21-26 | 16-20 |
| Chemical (CH) | 24-28 | 21-25 | 16-19 |
| Rank | ME | CSE | CE | EC | EE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 10 | 92+ | 85+ | 90+ | 73+ | 91+ |
| 10 – 50 | 87 – 92 | 75 – 80 | 85 – 90 | 67 – 73 | 87 – 91 |
| 50 – 100 | 85 – 87 | 72 – 74 | 78 – 84 | 63 – 66 | 84 – 86 |
| 100 – 200 | 78 – 83 | 68 – 71 | 74 – 77 | 60 – 62 | 81 – 83 |
| 200 – 500 | 76 – 81 | 62 – 67 | 70 – 73 | 56 – 59 | 77 – 80 |
| 500 – 1000 | 74 – 79 | 56 – 61 | 66 – 69 | 50 – 55 | 72 – 76 |
| 1000 – 2000 | 72 – 77 | 50 – 55 | 62 – 65 | 45 – 49 | 66 – 71 |
| 2000 – 5000 | 70 – 75 | 40 – 49 | 59 – 61 | 38 – 44 | 57 – 65 |
| 5000 – 10000 | 60 – 65 | 32 – 39 | 55 – 58 | 28 – 37 | 46 – 56 |
GATE 2026 CSE Safe Scores for IITs and NITs
| Institutes | General | EWS / OBC | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi | 70 to 80+ marks | 60 to 75 marks (EWS) | 50 to 60 marks |
| IISc Bangalore | 75 to 85+ marks | — | — |
| NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy | 50 to 60 marks | 45 to 55 marks (OBC) | 35 to 45 marks |
| Specialisations (AI, Data Science, Machine Learning) | 75+ marks | — | — |
GATE Topper List
Outstanding performers across various disciplines achieved top scores out of 1000:
| Test Paper | GATE Toppers Name | GATE Score (out of 1000) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | RAHUL KUMAR SINGH | 1000 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | SADINENI NIKHIL CHOWDARY | 1000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | SWARNAVA BISWAS | 1000 |
| Electrical Engineering | PRADIP CHAUHAN | 1000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | RAJNEESH BIJARNIYA | 967 |
| Civil Engineering | ABHAY SINGH | 1000 |
What Next After GATE 2026 Result?
With valid scorecards carrying a 3-year validity period (till 2029) and COAP/CCMT centralized counselling commencing in May 2026 across over 23 prestigious institutes, candidates can explore multiple career and academic pathways:
- Apply for M.Tech or higher studies in IITs, NITs, and IIITs through COAP and CCMT counselling.
- Apply for PSU jobs in companies like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, and GAIL.
- Pursue MS or PhD programs in institutes like IISc and IITs offering fellowships.
- Explore study abroad options in foreign universities that accept GATE scores.
- Explore private sector jobs in core companies or prepare again for a better score.
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