The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Mathematics qualifying marks are projected to range between 24 and 30 for General category candidates. This score is the minimum required to be considered for admissions to postgraduate programs in Mathematics through GATE.
Qualifying marks vary by category. The calculation for these scores considers the average performance of all candidates and the standard deviation of marks in the Mathematics paper. Previous years’ data show a degree of consistency in these benchmarks.
Previous Year Trends in GATE Mathematics Qualifying Marks
Historical data indicates stable qualifying scores for GATE Mathematics. For the General category, the marks have been 25 for the past three years (2023, 2024, 2025). In 2022, the General category score was slightly higher at 27.3 .
For Other Backward Classes (OBC) – Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), the qualifying mark was 22.5 from 2023 to 2025. This category saw a mark of 24.5 in 2022.
Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates had a qualifying mark of 16.6 from 2023 to 2025. The 2022 score for this group was 18.2 .
| Year | General | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| 2024 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | 27.3 | 24.5 | 18.2 |
Expected Qualifying Marks for GATE 2026 Mathematics
Based on these past trends, the expected qualifying marks for GATE 2026 Mathematics are as follows:
- General: 24-30
- OBC-NCL/EWS: 22-28
- SC/ST/PwD: 15-20
These figures are estimates. Candidates should refer to official GATE notifications for definitive qualifying score announcements. The consistency suggests the Mathematics paper presents a predictable level of challenge. These scores are solely for analysis and do not guarantee admission.