IIT Bhu GATE Cutoff 2026: M.Tech Admissions, Branch-Wise Ranks & Trends

IIT BHU GATE Cutoff tightened for the General category, rising from a score of 675 in 2024 to over 690 in 2025 for M.Tech admissions. The IIT BHU GATE Cutoff is the minimum GATE score required for admission to its various M.Tech programs at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, with top specializations like Artificial Intelligence seeing scores as high as 772 for the General category in 2025. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.

IIT BHU GATE Cutoff 2026: Notification, Application & Exam Date Schedule

The table below outlines the key dates for the GATE 2026 examination, which forms the basis for IIT BHU M.Tech admissions.

IIT BHU GATE 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things & Micro Electronics

The following table presents the M.Tech branch-wise closing GATE scores for the General category at IIT BHU for 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited).

IIT BHU GATE 2025 Category-wise Cutoff: General, OBC, SC, ST & EWS Closing Marks

Below are the category-wise GATE closing marks for various M.Tech programs at IIT BHU for 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited).

IIT BHU GATE Cutoff Trends: Closing Ranks 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025 by Branch

This section illustrates the overall GATE score trends for the General category at IIT BHU over recent years.

IIT BHU GATE Cutoff 2026 Counselling Schedule: Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment Dates

The counselling process for M.Tech admissions at IIT BHU involves registration on both the institute’s portal and the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).

FAQs

Q: Has the IIT BHU GATE Cutoff for 2026 been released?

A: While the GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff has been released, the specific IIT BHU M.Tech admission cutoffs for 2026 are typically released through the COAP portal during the counselling process. The 2025 cutoffs are currently the latest available for reference.

Q: What was the GATE cutoff for M.Tech Artificial Intelligence (General category) at IIT BHU in 2025?

A: For the M.Tech Artificial Intelligence program, the General category cutoff at IIT BHU was 772 in 2025.

Q: Does IIT BHU conduct interviews or written tests for M.Tech admissions after GATE?

A: Yes, after shortlisting based on GATE scores, IIT BHU may invite candidates for a written test, interview, or counselling, which often includes document verification.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for M.Tech admission at IIT BHU?

A: Candidates generally require a valid GATE score and a minimum of 7 CGPA (or 6 CGPA for full-time regular registration category) in their qualifying degree. IIT Graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above may be exempted from the GATE score requirement.

Q: How does the COAP portal relate to IIT BHU M.Tech admissions?

A: The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) is a centralized platform through which IITs, including IIT BHU, release M.Tech admission offers. Candidates must register on COAP to view and respond to these offers.

Q: Which M.Tech branches at IIT BHU typically have lower GATE cutoffs?

A: Historically, branches like Ceramic Engineering and certain specializations within Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Production, Thermal, Machine Design) have comparatively lower GATE cutoffs at IIT BHU.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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