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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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Reading and ComprehensionRead the statement: 'Despite the inclement weather, the expedition team pressed forward with unwavering determination.' What can be inferred about the team?
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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 | 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.
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General Aptitude
34 QsComputer Science and Information Technology
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Top 300 — Elite programs
95–100% · Rank 1 – 300
IIT Madras has revised the GATE 2027 registration start date from August 14 to August 27, 2026. The GOAPS portal will now open on the new date, with the last date for regular registration being September 27, 2026.
IIT Madras released the GATE 2027 Information Brochure on July 20, 2026 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Major updates include a new Robotics & Automation (RA) paper, revised syllabus for multiple papers, and mandatory DigiLocker verification with live facial capture.
IIT Guwahati declared the GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards from the GOAPS portal until May 31, 2026 for free.
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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.
Top IITs — competitive branches
85–95% · Rank 300 – 2,000
Tier 1 NITs & old IITs
70–85% · Rank 2,000 – 10,000
Good score — Tier 2 NITs
50–70% · Rank 10,000 – 50,000
Qualified — Tier 3 options
25–50% · Rank 50,000 – 1,50,000
Below qualifying threshold
0–25% · Rank 1,50,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
GATE 2027 Notification Released
passedMon, 20 Jul, 2026
Information brochure released by IIT Madras at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Application Start
tomorrowThu, 27 Aug, 2026
Registration through GOAPS portal; DigiLocker verification mandatory for Indian nationals
GATE 2026 — registration opens
2 days awayFri, 28 Aug, 2026
GATE 2027 Application End (without late fee)
32 days awaySun, 27 Sept, 2026
GATE 2027 Application End (with late fee)
40 days awayMon, 5 Oct, 2026
Extended registration with late fee
GATE 2027 Application Correction Window
49 days awayWed, 14 Oct, 2026
Correction window available from October 14-21, 2026
GATE 2027 City Allotment
131 days awayMon, 4 Jan, 2027
GATE 2027 Admit Card (expected)
134 days awayThu, 7 Jan, 2027
Expected in first week of January 2027; exact date not announced yet
⚙️GATE 2027 CSE Exam (Weekend 1)
164 days awaySat, 6 Feb, 2027
CBT exam across Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21; CSE typically scheduled on Weekend 1. Shift timings: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
GATE 2027 Answer Key (expected)
183 days awayThu, 25 Feb, 2027
Based on GATE 2026 pattern when answer key was released on Feb 22; typically within a week after last exam date
Engineering Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability and Statistics — foundational mathematics for computer science.
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IIT Madras
ChennaiTamil Nadu · Central
NIRF Overall #1, Engineering #1, Management #4 (2024)
IIT Delhi
New DelhiDelhi · Central
NIRF Overall #4, Engineering #2, Management #4 (2024)
IISc Bangalore
BengaluruKarnataka · Central
NIRF Overall #2, University #1, Research #1 (2024)
IIT Bombay
MumbaiMaharashtra · Central
NIRF Overall #3, Engineering #3, Management #10 (2024)
IIT Kanpur
KanpurUttar Pradesh · Central
NIRF Overall #5, Engineering #4 (2024)