GATE 2025 Cutoff for Electronics & Communication (ECE)

Anurag Kumar
Jun 27
2 min read

Updated: Jul 1

The GATE exam is a highly competitive test, and for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) aspirants, knowing the GATE 2025 cutoff is essential for setting clear goals—whether it’s M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitment, or scholarships.

In this article, we’ll discuss the expected GATE 2025 cutoff for ECE, analyze previous year cutoffs, and share key tips on what score you need for IITs, NITs, and top PSUs.

What is the GATE Cutoff?

The GATE cutoff is the minimum score or marks required to:

Qualify the GATE exam
Become eligible for M.Tech/ME admissions
Apply for PSU recruitments
Avail fellowships or scholarships

There are two main types of cutoffs:

Qualifying Cutoff – Decided by the exam authority (IIT/IISc)
Admission Cutoff – Varies by institute (IITs, NITs, etc.) or PSU

GATE 2025 Expected Cutoff for ECE

While the official cutoff will be released after the GATE 2025 results, we can estimate the expected cutoff based on trends from past years.

Category	Cutoff Mark
General (UR)	25
OBC-NCL/EWS	22
SC/ST/PwD	16.6

Note: Actual cutoff may vary slightly depending on paper difficulty and number of candidates.

GATE ECE Previous Year Cutoff (2018–2024)

Year	General	OBC-NCL	SC/ST/PwD
2024	26.3	23.6	17.5
2023	29.9	26.9	19.9
2022	25.0	22.5	16.6
2021	25.0	22.5	16.6
2020	28.8	25.9	19.2
2019	26.7	24.0	17.8
2018	25.0	22.5	16.6

Insights:

The GATE ECE cutoff fluctuates slightly based on paper difficulty.
The average qualifying score is around 25–29 for General category.
EWS and OBC-NCL cutoffs are generally 10% lower than the General cutoff.

GATE Admission Cutoffs for Top IITs (ECE)

Getting into top IITs requires more than just qualifying GATE. Here are typical GATE score cutoffs (not marks) for IIT admissions:

Institute	Specialization (ECE)	General Score Range
IIT Bombay	Communication/Signal	75–85
IIT Delhi	VLSI/Embedded Systems	75–85
IIT Kanpur	Microelectronics/Signal	70–82
IIT Madras	Integrated Electronics	70–83
IIT Kharagpur	Digital Comm/VLSI	68–80

Tip: Admission cutoffs are usually given as GATE scores (not raw marks).

GATE Cutoff for PSUs Recruiting ECE

Here’s a look at GATE cutoff scores for top PSUs that recruit ECE engineers:

PSU	GATE Score (General Category)
BEL	65–75
BHEL	68–75
ONGC	70+
DRDO	70+ (varies, written test also)
ISRO	60+ (plus written test)

Note: PSU cutoffs can vary by year, number of vacancies, and selection process.

How to Use Cutoff Info for GATE Preparation

Set realistic score goals: Aim 10–15 marks above the expected cutoff.
Focus on high-weightage topics in the GATE syllabus for ECE like Communication Systems, Analog Circuits, and Network Theory.
Solve GATE previous year papers to analyze trends and improve accuracy.
Take subject-wise mock tests to build speed and time management.