GATE Statistical Report 2025 Out - Year-Wise Data, Cutoffs & Trends
GATE Statistical Report- GATE 2026 aspirants should refer to the GATE statistical report. It is a document released by the conducting authority after the conclusion of the exam process. Data regarding the total number of candidates who registered and appeared for the GATE exam, the GATE cutoffs, and more will be mentioned in the GATE 2026 statistical report. Based on the GATE Statistical report for 2025, a total of 860,000 registered candidates, out of which 690,000 appeared. A statistical report for the last 5 years(2021 to 2025) for the GATE exam can be found in this article. The GATE 2026 exam is conducted annually by IITs and IISc in rotation.
This Story also Contains
- What can I check in the GATE 2026 Statistical Report?
- Total Registered and Appeared Candidates for the GATE exam (2021–2025)
- GATE Exam - Qualified Candidates and Qualification Percentage
- GATE Qualifying Marks – General Category (2021–2025)
- Branch-Wise GATE Participation Trends (2021–2025)
- Top 3 Most Competitive GATE Papers (By Volume)
- IIT-Wise MTech Seat Intake vs Qualified Candidates (2021–2025)
Candidates who clear the GATE 2026 exam can apply for admission to MTech courses at top institutes in India. Apart from applying for MTech/PhD, they can also apply for jobs at top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This will help candidates assess the level of competition and understand where they stand among other aspirants. It also enables them to make informed decisions regarding college preferences, target ranks, and admission strategy.
What can I check in the GATE 2026 Statistical Report?
Candidates can check the following data in this article.
Registered & appeared candidates (2021–2025)
Participation rate of the candidates
Qualified candidates & Qualification percentage
Paper-wise qualifying cut-offs (General category)
Branch-wise participation trends
GATE 2026 papers that are mostly commonly chosen.
Total Registered and Appeared Candidates for the GATE exam (2021–2025)
Candidates can check the total number of students who have registered and appeared in the GATE exam over the past 5 years in the table below. This helps aspirants determine the growing competition in the GATE exam.
| Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Participation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 882,684 | 711,542 | 80.6% |
2022 | 907,000 | 730,000 | 80.5% |
2023 | 850,000 | 680,000 | 80.0% |
2024 | 870,000 | 690,000 | 79.3% |
2025 | 860,000 | 690,000 | 80.2% |
GATE Exam - Qualified Candidates and Qualification Percentage
While the number of students who appear for the GATE exam is high, the number of students that qualify in the exam remains very selective. This is indicative of the high standards in the GATE exam. The percentage of students who qualify for the GATE exam remains below 20%.
| Year | Qualified Candidates | Qualification Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
2021 | 126,813 | 17.8% |
2022 | 132,000 | 18.1% |
2023 | 120,000 | 17.6% |
2024 | 135,000 | 19.6% |
2025 | 127,000 | 18.4% |
GATE Qualifying Marks – General Category (2021–2025)
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 qualifying marks in the table below. To clear the exam and be eligible for the GATE counselling, candidates need to score above the GATE Qualifying marks. Data for the last 5 years for the GATE Qualifying marks is given below.
Paper Code | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
AE | 26.3 | 28.1 | 29.8 | 33.3 | 28.9 |
AG | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
AR | 40.9 | 37.3 | 41.0 | 41.5 | 40.0 |
BM | 25.0 | 25.0 | 29.4 | 25.0 | 29.2 |
BT | 30.0 | 35.5 | 31.6 | 38.9 | 28.0 |
CE | 29.2 | 30.4 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 29.2 |
CH | 35.1 | 25.3 | 32.1 | 25.0 | 27.7 |
CS | 26.1 | 25.0 | 28.3 | 27.6 | 29.2 |
CY | 36.2 | 27.5 | 26.5 | 25.2 | 25.0 |
DA | – | – | – | 37.1 | 29.0 |
EC | 25.0 | 25.0 | 29.9 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
EE | 30.3 | 30.7 | 25.0 | 25.7 | 25.0 |
ES | 39.6 | 26.9 | 27.3 | 37.9 | 26.1 |
EY | 35.7 | 33.4 | 35.9 | 35.8 | 39.5 |
GE | – | 40.4 | 38.4 | 41.1 | 25.7 |
GG Geology | 38.9 | 35.9 | 42.5 | 42.0 | 38.4* |
GG Geophysics | 44.8 | 47.7 | 48.7 | 49.0 | 40.0* |
IN | 36.0 | 31.4 | 32.2 | 32.7 | 25.6 |
MA | 29.0 | 27.3 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
ME | 33.0 | 28.1 | 28.4 | 28.6 | 35.8 |
MN | 31.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 30.6 |
MT | 48.5 | 46.2 | 47.5 | 41.0 | 40.0 |
NM | – | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.1 | 25.1 |
PE | 51.4 | 34.4 | 37.8 | 42.6 | 31.1 |
PH | 32.8 | 26.5 | 31.1 | 32.0 | 26.8 |
PI | 35.7 | 31.3 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 35.6 |
ST | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 26.6 | 30.2 |
TF | 41.8 | 25.0 | 28.7 | 28.1 | 34.7 |
XE | 37.0 | – | – | 35.4 | 35.4 |
XH-All | 29.4–48.5 | – | – | 40.0 | 40.0 |
XL | 36.0 | 29.9 | 31.8 | 29.3 | 31.3 |
Branch-Wise GATE Participation Trends (2021–2025)
Data regarding the GATE 2026 papers that were mostly chosen by candidates over the last 5 years can be found in this table. While papers like CS and EC remain the most popular, papers such as DA seem to be gaining popularity in recent years.
Major High-Volume Papers – Appeared Candidates (Approximate Trends)
Year | CS | EC | CE | EE | ME | DA |
2021 | ~165,000 | ~85,000 | ~78,000 | ~70,000 | ~65,000 | – |
2022 | ~172,000 | ~88,000 | ~82,000 | ~72,000 | ~68,000 | – |
2023 | ~160,000 | ~83,000 | ~79,000 | ~69,000 | ~64,000 | – |
2024 | ~168,000 | ~82,000 | ~77,000 | ~67,000 | ~62,000 | ~55,000 |
2025 | ~170,000+ | ~81,000+ | ~79,000+ | ~68,000+ | ~62,000+ | ~57,000+ |
Top 3 Most Competitive GATE Papers (By Volume)
Candidates can also refer to the table below to determine the highly competitive GATE 2026 papers.
Rank | Paper | Average Appeared (2021–2025) | Competition Intensity |
1 | Computer Science (CS) | ~165,000 | Extremely High |
2 | Electronics & Communication (EC) | ~85,000 | Very High |
3 | Civil Engineering (CE) | ~79,000 | Very High |
IIT-Wise MTech Seat Intake vs Qualified Candidates (2021–2025)
There is a considerable difference between the number of students who qualify in the GATE exam and the total number of MTech seats available for admission. The number of GATE-qualified students will be considerably higher than the number of seats available for admission. Hence, candidates can check the GATE- qualified students vs the available seats data from the table below.
Approximate Total MTech Seats in IITs (All papers)
Year | Approx. Total IIT MTech Seats | Qualified Candidates | Seats-to-Qualified Ratio |
2021 | ~11,800 | 126,813 | 1: 10.7 |
2022 | ~12,000 | 132,000 | 1: 11 |
2023 | ~12,200 | 120,000 | 1: 9.8 |
2024 | ~12,500 | 135,000 | 1: 10.8 |
2025 | ~12,700 | 127,000 | 1 10 |
A five-year statistical review of GATE (2021–2025) mentions the GATE exam participation trends, qualification ratios, and stable cut-off patterns across major engineering disciplines. Candidates can refer to the data above to determine how the GATE exam trends have shifted over the years and the competition for the exam.
From 2021 to 2025, GATE has shown high registration numbers indicating the same amount of popularity for the GATE exam.
The participation rate has also remained consistent, at approximately 80% each year.
The qualification percentage remains below 20%, which means that the GATE exam has been highly competitive over the years.
Core engineering branches such as CS, EC, CE, EE, and ME have remained popular over the years. However, newer branches like AI & DA are also being chosen by candidates.
Qualifying cut-offs (General category) across most major papers typically fall within the mid-20 to low-30 mark range.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE Statistical Report mentions data about various topics like total registrations, candidates appeared, participation rate, qualified candidates, qualification percentage, and paper-wise qualifying cut-offs (General category).
Participation in the GATE exam from 2021 to 2025 has remained consistent at around 80%.
Core papers such as Computer Science (CS), Electronics and Communication (EC), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) recorded the highest candidate participation across the years.
Yes, GATE Cut-offs vary every year due to a variety of factors such as exam difficulty level, normalisation, candidate's performance and overall competition in the GATE exam.
Popular Courses and Specializations
List of colleges accepting GATE
Questions related to GATE
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
Candidates can gain insight into key topics covered in the GATE 2025 syllabus, exam difficulty, chapter, and topic-wise weighting of past exam questions by completing GATE ME previous year problems. Prior to completing the GATE 2025 Application form, candidates must review the GATE ME textbooks, syllabus, and format.
Hello aspirant,
The deadline for submitting GATE application forms has been extended by IIT Roorkee. Applicants have until October 3, 2024, to submit their application (no late costs). Applicants can register on the GOAPS portal in order to apply for the master's, doctorate, and PSU programs through GATE 2025. Incomplete
Hello There,
The GATE 2025 syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) generally covers a wide range of topics. Here’s a breakdown of the core sections:
1.General Aptitude This section is common to all GATE papers and typically has 15% weightage.
- Verbal Ability: Grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word
Hello,
1. UNDERSTAND THE EXAM PATTER-
- Total Score: 100 marks
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sections: General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (depending on the stream), and Subject-specific topics.
- Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
2. PICK UP YOUR STREAM -
Since
If the payment for GATE 2025 shows as unsuccessful but the money has been debited from your account, follow these steps:
1. Check Transaction Status: Verify with your bank or payment provider if the transaction was processed or if there is any pending status.
2. Contact GATE Helpdesk: Reach out