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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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Start with a diagnostic
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 |
2025
20 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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GATE CSE — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 180 min
Start mock →| 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.
Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | careershishya m. | 59.3% |
| 2 | Sonu S. | 51.1% |
| 3 | Khushi M. | 26.7% |
| 4 | Sonu S. | 14.4% |
What can I get from GATE CSE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
All-India top 100 — Elite tier
95–100% · Rank 1 – 100
Top 500 — Exceptional range
90–95% · Rank 100 – 500
Top 2000 — Elite tier
80–90% · Rank 500 – 2,000
Top 10000 — Premier institutes
65–80% · Rank 2,000 – 10,000
Good score — Tier 2 options
45–65% · Rank 10,000 – 40,000
Qualified — Tier 3 institutions
25–45% · Rank 40,000 – 1,00,000
Below qualification 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 is set to release the GATE 2027 notification in the first week of July 2026, marking the start of the application cycle for the national-level engineering entrance exam. The notification will contain details on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates for all 30 subject papers.
A major update for GATE 2027 allows students in their third year of undergraduate programs to appear for the exam, expanded from the previous 10+2+4 requirement. This gives Computer Science aspirants an additional opportunity to improve their scores.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 is tentatively scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2027. The computer-based test will be held in two shifts across multiple exam centers nationwide, with CSE likely scheduled across multiple sessions due to high candidate volume.
GATE 2027 will allow candidates to appear for up to two papers from prescribed combinations, including CS+Mathematics and DA+CS. Aspirants choosing two papers will need to pay double the standard registration fee.
Official notification release
passedSat, 4 Jul, 2026
IIT Madras expected to announce complete exam schedule and eligibility details
Registration portal opens (GOAPS)
27 days awayThu, 6 Aug, 2026
Application window begins; candidates need photograph, signature, and degree documents
GATE 2026 — registration opens
48 days awayFri, 28 Aug, 2026
Regular registration closes (without late fee)
67 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Last date to apply at standard fee: ₹1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD) or ₹2000 (General/OBC)
Extended registration with late fee ends
87 days awayMon, 5 Oct, 2026
Final deadline with additional ₹500 late fee
Application correction window
97 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Limited period to edit application details through GOAPS portal
Click any topic to read study notes
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
Sun, 3 Jan, 2027
Hall tickets available on GOAPS; check exam date, center, and shift timings
⚙️GATE 2027 Exam Day — Session 1
211 days awaySat, 6 Feb, 2027
February 6-7, 2027 (First weekend); CSE may be scheduled in forenoon or afternoon shift
⚙️GATE 2027 Exam Day — Session 2
218 days awaySat, 13 Feb, 2027
February 13-14, 2027 (Second weekend); verify your exact slot on admit card
Answer key & response sheet release
227 days awayMon, 22 Feb, 2027
Provisional answer key published; candidates can raise objections for a fee