The GATE 2027 cutoff will be available after the release of the GATE 2027 result. As per the previous year's GATE cutoff for top PSUs, you can expect the GATE PSU cutoff to be around 700 to 800 for top branches.
- For the general category, the GATE PSU cutoff for CSE is expected to be around 72.52 at POWERGRID and 697 at DRDO.
- GATE PSU cutoff is expected to be around 67.88 at POWERGRID, 753 at NPCIL, 314 at NTPC, and so on for Civil Engineering.
- For ME, GATE PSU cutoff for the general category is around 660 at NPCIL, 926 at NTPC, and 804 at DRDO.
In a YouTube video shared by PW expert, the expert discussed the GATE PSU cutoff for top PSUs based on the cutoff from previous years. You can check the YouTube video below to get a detailed analysis of the GATE cutoff 2027 for PSUs.
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Key Summary
- The GATE 2027 exam runs on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 February 2027, and the result is scheduled for 19 March 2027.
- PSU cutoffs are reported in marks out of 100 or GATE score out of 1000, and the two are not directly comparable.
- At POWERGRID, the lowest cutoff is expected to be for the Electrical branch, with 46.33 marks required for the general category.
- At DRDO, you can expect the lowest cutoff for CSE for the general category, requiring a GATE score of around 697.
GATE 2027 Expected Cutoff for Top 10 PSUs
NTPC and GAIL are expected to ask for the highest General category scores, at about 720 to 800, while SAIL is expected to have the lowest range, at about 640 to 720.
- The expected GATE 2027 scores below are estimates from one portal, based on 2024 to 2026 patterns.
- For NTPC and GAIL, the GATE PSU cutoff 2027 is expected to be around 700 to 780.
- You can expect the GATE PSU cutoff to be around 680-760 for ONGC and BHEL.
| PSU | Expected GATE 2027 Score (General) | Last Reported UR Cutoff (Year, Scale) |
|---|---|---|
| NTPC | 720 to 800 | 2020, marks: Electrical 70.00, Mechanical 71.55, Electronics 72.00 |
| GAIL | 720 to 800 | 2016, marks: Mechanical 85.38, Electrical 75.45, Chemical 62.33 |
| IOCL | 700 to 780 | 2017, marks: Mechanical 71.82, Civil 69.29, Electrical 52.95, CS and IT 64.29 |
| Power Grid (PGCIL) | 700 to 780 | 2018, marks: Civil 78.54, Electrical 68.00, Electronics 50.67 |
| ONGC | 680 to 760 | Earlier cycles, GATE score: Civil 751, Electrical 635, Mechanical 620, Chemical 545 |
| BHEL | 680 to 760 | 2019, marks: Electrical 64.69, Civil 63.96, Mechanical 57.40 |
| HPCL | 680 to 750 | 2018, marks: Civil 70.04, Mechanical 68.45, Electrical 58.64 |
| BPCL | 670 to 750 | 2016, marks: Mechanical 68, Chemical 57 |
| SAIL | 640 to 720 | 2018, marks: Mining 80.09, Chemical 73.74, Electrical 73.72 |
| NPCIL | Not available | 2026 recruitment, GATE score: Civil 746, Electronics 698, Electrical 630, Mechanical 618 |
POWERGRID GATE PSU Cutoff 2027
| Branch | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | PwD-LD | PwD-HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 46.33 | 69.67 | 33.00 | 29.67 | 34.67 | 23.33 | 17.67 |
| Electronics | 52.67 | 47.33 | 40 | 39.33 | 45.67 | - | - |
| CSE | 72.52 | 67.30 | 59.14 | 60.68 | 67.90 | 30.43 | 20.80 |
| Civil | 67.88 | 57.4 | 50.73 | 40.15 | 57.12 | 27.54 | 33.93 |
NPCIL GATE PSU Cutoff 2027
| Department | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 660 | 418 | 584 | 449 | 352 |
| Chemical Engineering | 595 | 462 | 482 | 384 | 325 |
| Electrical Engineering | 614 | 494 | 531 | 445 | 413 |
| Communication Engineering | 651 | 538 | 553 | 449 | 380 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 378 | 319 | 308 | 244 | 248 |
| Civil Engineering | 753 | 661 | 696 | 579 | 586 |
NTPC GATE PSU Cutoff 2027
| Department | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD (OH) | PwBD (HH) | PwBD (MD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 994 | 2830 | 2054 | 2737 | 4376 | 9261 | NA | NA |
| Electronics | 1169 | 6869 | 2304 | 3751 | 9979 | 14212 | 13449 | NA |
| Instrumentation | 3302 | NA | 1643 | 3302 | 3302 | NA | NA | NA |
| Mechanical | 926 | 2573 | 1971 | 4446 | 6483 | 18113 | 17079 | 11564 |
| Civil | 314 | 6031 | 961 | 2380 | 2765 | 4195 | 22486 | NA |
| Mining | 309 | 746 | 597 | 998 | 1157 | NA | NA | NA |
DRDO GATE PSU Cutoff 2027
| Department | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | - | - | 869 | 717 | - |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 697 | 457 | 519 | 442 | 356 |
| Electrical Engineering | 913 | - | 675 | 661 | 589 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 725 | 575 | 626 | 434 | 360 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 804 | 695 | 717 | 562 | 520 |
Coal India Limited GATE PSU Cutoff 2027
| Department | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD-HH | PwD-OH | PwD-MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining | 342 | 310 | 310 | 215 | 215 | - | - | - |
| Civil | 781 | 771 | 775 | 648 | 675 | 288 | 595 | 721 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 562 | 554 | 562 | 458 | 404 | 296 | 475 | - |
| Mechatronics and EDP | 635 | 692 | 569 | 512 | 398 | 267 | 275 | 596 |
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Ques. Which PSU has the highest GATE cutoff?
Ans. Among the expected 2027 ranges, NTPC and GAIL are highest at about 720 to 800. In actual recent data, NPCIL Civil closed at 746 and ONGC Civil at 751 for the General category.
Ques. What GATE score is safe for NPCIL?
Ans. Based on the 2026 recruitment, a General category student needs about 618 to 746, depending on the branch, and about 440 in Instrumentation.
GATE Safe Score for PSU Jobs: Category-Wise Estimate
For most top PSUs, a General category student should target about 700 GATE score or above, while SC, ST, and PwD students can often qualify with roughly 400 to 580.
- One portal estimates safe scores of about 480 to 580+ for SC, ST, and PwD categories, while its own category table shows SC about 450 to 560 and ST or PwD about 400 to 500.
- These are estimates and not PSU-declared cutoffs, so aim for the upper end of the range.
- Many PSUs also add group discussion, interview, and document verification, so a high GATE score alone does not secure an offer.
Ques. Are GATE marks or GATE score used for PSU cutoffs?
Ans. It depends on the PSU. IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, Power Grid and HPCL have reported cutoffs in marks out of 100, while ONGC, NPCIL and Coal India report GATE score out of 1000.
GATE PSU Recruitment 2027: Notifications Announced
NSPCL, GAIL, NTPC, THDC, Power Grid and GRID India have already announced recruitment through GATE 2027.
- Other PSUs such as BHEL, ONGC, SAIL, HAL, IOCL and NLC India are listed as to be notified.
- PSUs usually start their GATE-based recruitment after the result, so watch for notifications from March 2027.
Ques. Which PSUs recruit through GATE 2027?
Ans. NTPC, GAIL, Power Grid, THDC, NSPCL, and GRID India have announced it. Others, including IOCL, ONGC, BHEL, and SAIL, are expected to notify after the results.
GATE 2027 Dates: When PSU Cutoffs Will Be Released
PSUs release their cutoffs only after the GATE result, so actual GATE 2027 cutoffs will come after March 2027.
- The GATE 2027 registration window has closed. It ran through September to early October 2026, and reports differ slightly on the exact start and end dates, so check the official website.
- The application correction window ran from 14 to 21 October 2026.
- The city allotment is on 4 January 2027, and the admit card is expected in January 2027.
| Event | GATE 2027 Date |
|---|---|
| Registration (including late fee window) | Closed (September to early October 2026) |
| Correction window | 14 to 21 October 2026 |
| City allotment | 4 January 2027 |
| Exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result | 19 March 2027 (as per the published schedule) |
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Ques. Is the GATE 2027 cutoff for PSUs out?
Ans. No. The GATE 2027 exam has not happened, and each PSU announces its own cutoff after the results. The numbers below are expected or previous-year figures.
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