GATE CE Cutoff 2026: Qualifying Marks, Exam Dates & Counselling Schedule
Civil Engineering (CE) under GATE CE Cutoff for the General category settled at 28.7 marks in 2026, a slight decrease from 29.2 marks in 2025. The GATE CE Cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required to clear the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for Civil Engineering, with the 2026 cutoff for OBC-NCL/EWS candidates being 25.8 marks and 19.1 marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This year’s qualifying marks, released by IIT Guwahati on March 28, 2026, show a minor fluctuation compared to previous years, where the cutoff for General category ranged from 26.6 in 2023 to 30.4 in 2022.
GATE CE Cutoff 2026: Notification, Application & Exam Date Schedule
The following table outlines the key dates for the GATE CE 2026 examination process, from application to result announcement.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 2025 |
| Application Start | August 28, 2025 |
| Application Close (with late fee) | October 13, 2025 |
| Correction Window | October 28 – November 10, 2025 (reopened Nov 18, 2025) |
| Admit Card Release | January 13, 2026 |
| Exam Date (CE Paper) | February 14, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | March 19, 2026 |
GATE CE 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff
The official qualifying cutoff marks for GATE Civil Engineering 2026 have been released, varying by candidate category.
| Category | Qualifying Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General | 28.7 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 25.8 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 19.1 |
GATE CE Qualifying Cutoff Trends: 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026
A comparative analysis of GATE Civil Engineering qualifying cutoffs over the past four years reveals fluctuating trends across different categories.
| Category | 2026 Cutoff | 2025 Cutoff | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 28.7 | 29.2 | 28.3 | 26.6 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 25.8 | 26.2 | 25.4 | 23.9 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 19.1 | 19.4 | 18.8 | 17.7 |
GATE CE 2026 Counselling Schedule: COAP & CCMT Dates
The counselling process for GATE CE 2026, including COAP for IITs and CCMT for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs, has specific dates for registration and seat allotment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| COAP Registration Start | March 24, 2026 |
| CCMT Registration Start | May 15, 2026 |
| COAP Round 1 Counselling | May 11 – 13, 2026 |
| COAP Round 5 Counselling End | June 10, 2026 |
| CCMT Seat Allotment Rounds | May – June 2026 |
FAQs
Q. Has the GATE CE 2026 cutoff been officially released?
A. Yes, the GATE CE 2026 cutoff has been officially released by IIT Guwahati on March 28, 2026, following the declaration of results on March 19, 2026.
Q. What is the qualifying cutoff for General category in GATE CE 2026?
A. The qualifying cutoff for the General category in GATE CE 2026 is 28.7 marks out of 100.
Q. How does the GATE CE 2026 cutoff compare to previous years?
A. The GATE CE 2026 General category cutoff of 28.7 marks is slightly lower than 29.2 marks in 2025, but higher than 26.6 marks recorded in 2023.
Q. When did the GATE CE 2026 examination take place?
A. The GATE CE 2026 examination was conducted on February 14, 2026, as part of the broader GATE 2026 exam schedule held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
Q. What are the key dates for GATE CE 2026 counselling?
A. COAP registration for GATE CE 2026 counselling began on March 24, 2026, with CCMT registration starting on May 15, 2026. COAP Round 1 counselling was scheduled from May 11 to 13, 2026.
Q. Who conducts the GATE examination?
A. IIT Guwahati was the organizing institute for GATE 2026, responsible for conducting the examination and releasing the cutoffs.
