Published: March 20, 2026 | LIVE Update | All India Education News
Breaking: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, which declared the GATE 2026 Results on March 19, is releasing the branch-wise cutoff marks and toppers list TODAY — March 20, 2026. Over 7 lakh candidates who appeared for GATE 2026 are now checking their ranks and planning their M.Tech admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc.
🏆 GATE 2026 Topper — AIR 1 Announced
In a proud moment for Jharkhand, NIT Jamshedpur’s own student has bagged AIR 1 in GATE 2026!
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Topper Name | Tejavath Manoj Kumar |
| Institute | NIT Jamshedpur (Roll No. 2021UGEE095) |
| Department | Electrical Engineering |
| Paper | Electrical Engineering (EE) |
| Marks Scored | 92 / 100 |
| GATE Score | 1000 / 1000 (Maximum possible) |
| All India Rank | AIR 1 |
🎉 Proud moment for Jharkhand! A student from NIT Jamshedpur has achieved the highest possible GATE score of 1000/1000 and secured AIR 1 in Electrical Engineering across the entire country.
📊 GATE 2026 Result — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducted By | IIT Guwahati |
| Result Declared | March 19, 2026 |
| Cutoff / Toppers List | March 20, 2026 (TODAY) |
| Total Candidates | 7 Lakh+ |
| Total Papers | 30 Subject Papers |
| Scorecard Download | March 27 – May 31, 2026 (Free) |
| Score Validity | 3 Years |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
📥 How to Check GATE 2026 Result & Scorecard
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in or the GOAPS portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in
- Click on “Applicant Portal / Login”
- Enter your Enrollment ID and Password
- Enter the captcha and click Login
- Click on “View Result”
- Your marks, GATE Score, AIR and qualifying status will appear
- Download the PDF and save it
📌 Note: GATE Scorecard will be available for FREE download from March 27 to May 31, 2026. After June 1, candidates must pay ₹500 per paper. Do NOT miss the free download window.
✂️ GATE 2026 Expected Branch-wise Cutoff (General Category)
| Branch / Paper | Expected Cutoff (Marks) | Expected Cutoff (Score) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CS) | ~28–32 | ~750–800 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | ~25–30 | ~700–750 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ~30–35 | ~700–750 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | ~28–33 | ~680–730 |
| Electronics & Communication (EC) | ~25–28 | ~680–720 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | ~35–40 | ~650–700 |
| Instrumentation (IN) | ~33–38 | ~640–690 |
*Official cutoffs will be published at gate2026.iitg.ac.in today. The above are estimates based on previous trends.
⏭️ What to Do After GATE 2026 Result?
- Qualified? → Register for COAP 2026 (IIT admissions) and CCMT 2026 (NIT/IIIT admissions)
- PSU Jobs → Apply to NPCIL, BHEL, ONGC, IOCL and other PSUs using your GATE score
- Download Scorecard → Free till May 31, 2026 at GOAPS portal
- Score valid for 3 years → Can be used for admissions till 2029
- Not qualified? → Start preparing for GATE 2027 now
🔗 Direct Links
- GATE 2026 Result Portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- GOAPS Login: goaps.iitg.ac.in
- CCMT Counselling: ccmt.admissions.nic.in
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