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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science
Postgraduate engineering admission + PSU recruitment. CSE paper has 65 questions in 180 minutes covering core CS topics + Aptitude + Engineering Math.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Passing GATE is only a baseline — actual M.Tech / PSU selection cutoffs are much higher.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 27.14 |
| 2024 | OBC-NCL / EWS |
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AIR Top 100 — National toppers
95–100% · Rank 1 – 100
| 24.42 |
| 2024 | SC / ST / PwBD | 18.09 |
| 2023 | General | 32.5 |
| 2023 | OBC-NCL / EWS | 29.2 |
| 2023 | SC / ST / PwBD | 21.6 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
These approximate closing scores are compiled from IIT placement portal data and applicant testimonials. Actual cutoffs vary by year and specialisation.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | IIT Bombay CSE | ~890-920 |
| 2024 | IIT Delhi CSE | ~870-900 |
| 2024 | IIT Madras CSE | ~850-890 |
| 2024 | IIT Kanpur CSE | ~840-880 |
| 2024 | IIT Kharagpur CSE | ~830-870 |
| 2024 | IIT Hyderabad CSE | ~810-850 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Elite tier — Top 1% nationally
85–95% · Rank 100 – 800
Top IITs and premium PSUs
75–85% · Rank 800 – 3,000
Good IITs and top PSU shortlists
60–75% · Rank 3,000 – 10,000
Mid-tier NITs and IIITs
45–60% · Rank 10,000 – 30,000
Qualifying range — Limited options
25–45% · Rank 30,000 – 1,00,000
Below qualifying threshold
0–25% · Rank 1,00,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027, following the established 8-year rotation among IITs and IISc. The official notification is expected in July-August 2026 with complete exam details.
Source →The application process for GATE 2027 is expected to begin in August 2026 through the GOAPS portal. Candidates will be able to apply until September 2026, with a late-fee window extending into October.
Source →The eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 has been relaxed from 10+2+4 (ongoing) to 10+2+3 (ongoing), allowing third-year B.Tech students to appear for the exam. This change gives candidates an additional opportunity to improve their performance.
Source →The GATE CSE paper is expected to be conducted in the first week of February 2027 across multiple sessions. The exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode with forenoon and afternoon slots.
Source →Official notification release by IIT Madras
60 days awaySun, 26 Jul, 2026
Complete exam schedule, syllabus, and eligibility details will be announced
Application portal opens (GOAPS)
90 days awayTue, 25 Aug, 2026
Registration begins for all 30 GATE papers including CSE
GATE 2026 — registration opens
93 days awayFri, 28 Aug, 2026
Last date for regular registration (without late fee)
120 days awayThu, 24 Sept, 2026
Application fee: ₹1,800 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female
Extended registration deadline (with late fee)
150 days awaySat, 24 Oct, 2026
Late fee of ₹500 applicable in addition to regular application fee
Application correction window
165 days awaySun, 8 Nov, 2026
Limited fields editable; certain changes may require additional fee
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Verbal Aptitude
Basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and narrative sequencing.
Quantitative Aptitude
Data interpretation, numerical computation, mensuration, geometry and elementary probability/statistics.
Analytical Aptitude
Logical reasoning — deduction, induction, analogy and numerical relations.
Spatial Aptitude
Transformation of shapes — translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, grouping; paper folding, cutting and patterns in 2D and 3D.
Engineering Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability and Statistics — foundational mathematics for computer science.
Digital Logic
Boolean algebra; combinational and sequential circuits; minimisation; number representations and computer arithmetic.
Computer Organization and Architecture
Machine instructions; ALU and control unit; pipelining; memory hierarchy; I/O.
Programming and Data Structures
C programming; recursion; arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, BSTs, heaps and graphs.
Algorithms
Searching, sorting, hashing; complexity analysis; algorithm design techniques; graph algorithms.
Theory of Computation
Regular and context-free languages; automata; Turing machines and undecidability.
Compiler Design
Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation; runtime environments; intermediate code generation; local optimisations and data flow analyses.
Operating System
Processes, threads, synchronisation, deadlocks; CPU and I/O scheduling; memory management and virtual memory; file systems.
Databases
ER model and relational model; integrity constraints and normal forms; file organisation and indexing; transactions and concurrency control.
Computer Networks
Layering models; data link, network, transport and application layers; routing protocols; IP addressing and support protocols.
Admit card download begins
Tue, 12 Jan, 2027
Available on GOAPS portal; contains exam center, date, and session details
📌GATE 2027 CSE exam day
260 days awayThu, 11 Feb, 2027
3-hour CBT exam; 65 questions for 100 marks; sessions at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Answer key and response sheet release
268 days awayFri, 19 Feb, 2027
Candidates can challenge answer key with supporting documents
GATE 2027 result declaration
295 days awayThu, 18 Mar, 2027
Scorecard with marks, qualifying status, and All India Rank (AIR)