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GATE 2025 Cut-Off: Higher Qualifying Marks for Civil and Chemical Engineering; Branch-Wise Details

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GATE 2025 Cut-Off - Branch-Wise Details

The GATE 2025 results are out. This year, the qualifying marks for Civil and Chemical Engineering have risen. So, let’s look at the GATE 2025 Cut-Off details.

What is GATE?

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is an important exam for students who want to pursue engineering. For example, you can:

  • First, pursue M.Tech or Ph.D. in top colleges like IITs and NITs.

  • Secondly, get a job in government sectors like PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings).

In fact, many students take this exam each year. They want to have a successful career in engineering and science.

 

Increased Qualifying Marks for Civil and Chemical Engineering

This year, students need better scores to qualify for Civil Engineering. They need better scores for Chemical Engineering.

Branch General OBC-NCL/EWS SC/ST/PwD
Civil Engineering 29.3 26.4 19.8
Chemical Engineering 27 23.6 17.6

 

Branch-Wise GATE 2025 Cut-Off Marks

Find the qualifying marks for other popular engineering branches:

Branch General OBC-NCL/EWS SC/ST/PwD
Computer Science and IT 27.6 24.8 18.7
Electronics and Communication 26 22.7 17.7
Electrical Engineering 25.6 23.7 18.1
Mechanical Engineering 28.6 26.4 20

 

Why Have the GATE 2025 Cut-Offs Increased?

There are three main reasons why the GATE 2025 cut-off marks have increased:

  • Firstly, more students appeared for the exam. As a result, the competition became tougher. When more students take the exam, it becomes harder to get a high score. Therefore, the cut-off marks had to be raised to reflect the increase in competition.

  • Secondly, the exam this year was easier than before. Because of this, many students were able to score higher marks. Consequently, the higher scores led to an increase in the cut-off marks. In addition, the easier exam meant that more students could answer more questions correctly.

  • Lastly, students overall performed better than before. This better performance also pushed the cut-off higher. Many students worked hard and studied well, so they scored higher. Thus, the cut-off marks had to be adjusted to match this improvement in scores.

In conclusion, the combination of more students taking the exam, the easier nature of the exam, and better overall student performance all contributed to the higher cut-off marks for GATE 2025.

 

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What Should Students Do Next?

If you have qualified, here’s what you can do next:

  • First, apply for M.Tech or Ph.D. at IITs, NITs, and other top colleges.

  • Next, look for jobs in PSUs like IOCL, NTPC, and BHEL, which recruit through GATE.

However, if you have not qualified, don’t worry.

  • Instead, analyze your mistakes and plan to prepare better for next year.

  • Also, consider taking coaching or self-study. Use mock tests and previous papers to improve.

Conclusion

The GATE 2025 exam now has higher qualifying marks. This change is especially important for Civil and Chemical Engineering students. Therefore, it is important for students to check their scores carefully and plan their next steps.

Clearing the GATE exam opens doors to higher studies and great job opportunities. So, keep working hard, stay focused, and aim for success.

Krutika Iyer is a guiding force in the realm of education, driven by an unwavering passion for empowering students and illuminating their academic journeys. As an esteemed education consultant and writer, she has carved a niche for herself as a trusted advisor, offering invaluable insights and expertise that resonate profoundly with learners of all ages.

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