IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff 2026: M.Tech Admission Ranks, Branch-Wise & Category Trends
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence under IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff closed at a score of 640 for the General category in 2025. The IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff is the minimum score required for admission to various postgraduate engineering programs at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana), with the 2025 closing score for Computer Science and Engineering (General) being 781. While the official 2026 admission cutoffs are still awaited, these figures provide a clear benchmark for prospective candidates. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff 2026: Notification, Application & Exam Date Schedule
The following table outlines the key dates for the GATE 2026 examination and the IIT Hyderabad M.Tech application process.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Application Start | August 28, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Application Close (without late fee) | September 28, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Admit Card Release | January 13, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement | March 19, 2026 |
| IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Application Start | March 27, 2026 |
| IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Application Close | April 17, 2026 |
IIT Hyderabad GATE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) Branch-wise Closing Ranks: CSE, ECE, EEE & AI
The table below presents the closing GATE scores for various M.Tech branches at IIT Hyderabad for the General category in 2025.
| Branch | Closing GATE Score (General) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 781 |
| Communications, Signal Processing and Learning | 573 |
| Sustainable Engineering | 547 |
| Systems and Control | 608 |
| Techno-Entrepreneurship | 600 |
| Thermo-fluid Engineering | 573 |
| Climate Change | 470 |
| Energy Science and Technology | 521 |
IIT Hyderabad GATE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) Category-wise Cutoff: General, OBC, SC & ST Closing Ranks
Here are the category-wise closing GATE scores for the M.Tech Artificial Intelligence program at IIT Hyderabad in 2025 (Round 1).
| Category | Closing GATE Score (AI Program) |
|---|---|
| General | 640 |
| OBC | 576 |
| SC/ST | 544 |
IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff Trends: Closing Ranks 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025 by Branch
Below is a comparison of IIT Hyderabad GATE closing ranks for the General category across different years for key M.Tech programs.
| Program/Branch | 2023 Closing GATE Score | 2024 Closing GATE Score | 2025 Closing GATE Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Hyderabad Overall (General) | 680 | 710 | 720+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (General) | N/A (789 in 2022) | 753 | 781 |
IIT Hyderabad GATE Cutoff 2026 Counselling Schedule: Registration, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment Dates
The tentative schedule for IIT Hyderabad M.Tech admissions and COAP counselling for 2026 is provided below.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Application Start | March 27, 2026 |
| IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Application Close | April 17, 2026 |
| Written Test (for RA/SS programs) | May 7, 2026 |
| Interviews (for RA/SS programs) | May 11-13, 2026 |
| COAP Round 1 Offer (Approx.) | Second week of May 2026 |
FAQs
Q. When will the IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff 2026 be officially released?
The official IIT Hyderabad GATE 2026 admission cutoff will be released after the COAP counselling process is completed, which typically occurs in the months following the GATE results. The GATE 2026 results were announced on March 19, 2026.
Q. What is the expected IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff 2026 for CSE?
Based on previous year trends, the expected IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff 2026 for Computer Science and Engineering (General category) is anticipated to be in the range of 775-780. However, this is an estimate and the actual cutoff may vary.
Q. Is a GATE score mandatory for M.Tech admission at IIT Hyderabad?
A valid GATE score is mandatory for most candidates applying for M.Tech programs at IIT Hyderabad. However, IIT graduates with a B.Tech degree and a CGPA of 8.0 or above are generally exempted from the GATE requirement but may need to appear for a written test and/or interview.
Q. What was the IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff for Artificial Intelligence in 2025?
For the M.Tech Artificial Intelligence program at IIT Hyderabad, the Round 1 GATE cutoff for the General category in 2025 was 640.
Q. How can I check the IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff?
The IIT Hyderabad GATE cutoff for M.Tech admissions is typically released on the official IIT Hyderabad website (iith.ac.in) after the counselling rounds are completed. Candidates also need to refer to the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for admission offers.
Q. What is COAP counselling for IIT Hyderabad M.Tech admissions?
COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is a centralized platform through which IITs and other participating institutes offer M.Tech admissions based on GATE scores. Candidates must register on the COAP portal to view and accept admission offers from IIT Hyderabad.
