The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 results have been officially declared by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) on 19 March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their marks, GATE Score (out of 1000), All India Rank (AIR), and qualifying marks through the official GOAPS portal.
Candidates can check their GATE 2026 result by visiting the official website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in or directly logging into the GOAPS portal at https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login using their Enrollment ID or Email ID and Password.
Important Dates for GATE 2026 Result & Scorecard
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Result Announcement | 19 March 2026 |
| Free Scorecard Download Window | 27 March 2026 – 31 May 2026 |
| Paid Scorecard Download (₹500 per paper) | 1 June 2026 – 31 December 2026 |
| Scorecard Validity | 3 years (valid till ~18 March 2029) |
Note: After 31 December 2026, scorecards will not be issued without special permission from IIT Guwahati. All dates are as per official announcements and are liable to change, always verify on the portal.
How to Check GATE 2026 Result
Follow these steps to check your GATE 2026 result online:
- Visit the official GOAPS portal: https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
- Enter your Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password
- Click Submit
- Your GATE 2026 result will appear on the screen showing:
- Marks out of 100
- GATE Score out of 1000
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Qualifying marks for your category
- Download the provisional result PDF for future reference.
How to Download GATE 2026 Scorecard
- Click on the GOAPS portal link: https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
- Log in using your Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password
- Click on the Download Scorecard option
- The scorecard will open in PDF format, download and save it
- Take a printout for future use (admissions / PSU recruitment)
Candidates will be able to download the GATE 2026 Scorecard from 27 March 2026 through the official website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in and the GOAPS login portal https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login.
Note: Download your scorecard during the free period (27 March – 31 May 2026) to avoid the ₹500 fee later.
GATE 2026 Qualifying Cutoffs
The table below shows the qualifying cutoffs for major GATE 2026 papers:
| Branch | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE | 28.7 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| ME | 25.2 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| EE | 27.7 | 24.9 | 24.9 | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| EC | 26.4 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| CS | 30.0 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| DA | 26.4 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| XE | 35.2 | 31.6 | 31.6 | 23.4 | 23.4 |
| IN | 39.8 | 35.8 | 31.6 | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| CH | 25.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
Details Mentioned on the GATE 2026 Scorecard
The scorecard contains the following information:
- Candidate’s Name
- Registration Number
- GATE Paper Code
- Marks Obtained (out of 100)
- GATE Score (out of 1000)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Qualifying Marks (GEN / OBC-NCL/EWS / SC/ST/PwD)
- Validity Period
- Digital Signature of the Organizing Chairperson
GATE Score Validity
The GATE 2026 score will remain valid for three years from the result announcement date, which means it will be valid until March 2029.
Candidates can use their GATE score for:
- M.Tech / MS admissions in IITs, NITs, IIITs and other institutes
- PSU recruitment
- PhD admissions in top engineering institutes
- Research fellowship programs
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