IIT Bombay GATE cutoff marks out of 100 require approximately 65-70 marks out of 100 ( GATE Score 750-900+), for top branches like CSE, Electrical, and Mechanical. While the qualifying marks for GATE are much lower, around 25-35, admission to IIT Bombay requires a much higher score.
- IIT Bombay doesn't release the GATE cutoff marks out of 100. IIT Bombay uses a normalised score out of 1000.
- D&C specialisation program at AE department saw a relatively high cutoff with 45-60 marks at GATE 2026; we can expect the same cutoff this year as well.
- You need a score of 55-60 marks out of 100 to get into Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay.
- Earth Science programs at IIT Bombay typically see the lowest GATE cutoff, around 25-30 marks out of 100.
- OBC-NCL and SC/ST/PwD candidates have lower cutoff marks of around 50-60 compared to the General category.
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Key Summary
- CSE at IIT Bombay is expected to get the highest cutoff, whereas Earth Science is expected to get the lowest cutoff.
- IIT Bombay releases the cutoff marks out of 1000 scores; the marks out 100 given in this article are approximated values.
- As a general category, you need a score of around 65-75 marks to be able to get into CSE at IIT Bombay.
- Cutoff trends for Programs at IIT Bombay have been stable over the last 3-4 years.
IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff Marks for Computer Science & Engineering Program
Computer science is one of the most popular branches at IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay GATE cutoff marks for CSE are among the highest.
- In recent years, the cutoff for CSE is around 65-75 marks out of 100 for the general category. It is expected to continue the same this year as well.
- OBC candidates need to score around 60-70 marks to be eligible for admission to CSE at IIT Bombay.
- The cutoff marks for SC/ST candidates are lower than general category. The cutoff is expected to be around 50-60 marks.
| Category | Expected GATE Score (Out of 1000) | Expected GATE Cutoff marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 750 | 65-75 |
| OBC-NCL | 675 | 60-70 |
| SC/ST | 500 | 50-60 |
Source: Data presented here is from the analysis of IIT Bombay GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks
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Ques. Is there any chance of getting CSE at IIT Bombay with 60 marks as a general student?
Ans. The cutoff marks for CSE at IIT Bombay are 750 scores out of 1000. 65-75 marks usually translate to 750 marks in GATE. So, with 60 marks, it is very difficult to get into CSE at IIT Bombay, but you are most likely to be eligible for EE and ME programs.
Ques. Are 750 marks enough for CSE at IIT Bombay?
Ans. 750 marks is often the shortlisting cutoff. Closing scores for CSE might even go till 850-900 in the first COAP rounds.
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IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff Marks for Electrical Engineering Programs
IIT Bombay offers 6 specialization programs under the Electrical Engineering program: Communication Engineering, Control and Computing, Power Electronics & Power Systems, Electronics Systems, Integrated Circuits & Systems, and Solid-State Devices.
- The cutoff for all specialisations under Electrical Engineering has been consistent around 510 marks for the general category, which is usually around 45-55 marks out of 100.
- In recent years, the cutoff marks for OBC candidates have been around 459 marks out of 1000, which is usually between 45 and 55 marks.
- SC and ST category candidates usually need to score a minimum of 340 marks, which usually comes around 25-30 marks out of 100.
| Specialization | GATE Paper | GEN/EWS Category Cut-off marks | OBC-NCL Cutoff Marks | SC/ST Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Engineering | EE, CS, EC | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
| Control and Computing | IN, EE, CS, EC | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
| Power Electronics and Power Systems | IN, EE, EC | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
| Electronic Systems | IN, BM, EE, CS, EC | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
| Integrated Circuit and Systems | IN, EE, CS, EC | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
| Solid State Devices | IN, EE, CS, PH, EC, MT | 45-55 | 45-55 | 25-30 |
Source: Data presented here is from the analysis of IIT Bombay GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks
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Ques. Can I get into EE specialisations at IIT Bombay with a 790 score in GATE as an OBC candidate?
Ans. Yes, you are in a strong position for many electrical specializations. For control & computing, and power electronics, the cutoff is usually around 720 and 815. You have a high probability of securing admission to EE specializations at IIT Bombay with 790 marks.
IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff Marks for Mechanical Engineering Programs
IIT Bombay offers 3 specializations within the Mechanical Engineering program: Thermal and Fluid Engineering, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering.
- General category students need to score 600 marks, which typically translates to around 50-55 marks.
- SC and ST categories require comparatively low marks, which is around 25-35 marks (400 out of 1000)
- OBC-NCL cutoff for the Mechanical Engineering programs is typically around 45-55 marks, which translates to 540 marks out of 1000.
| Specialisations | GATE Paper | GEN/EWS Category Cut-off marks | OBC-NCL Cutoff Marks | SC/ST cutoff marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal and Fluid Engineering | CH, AU, AE, ME | 50-55 | 45-55 | 25-35 |
| Design Engineering | AU, AE, PI, MC, ME | 50-55 | 45-55 | 25-35 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | PI, MC, ME | 50-55 | 45-55 | 25-35 |
Source: Data presented here is from the analysis of IIT Bombay GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks
| 400 Marks in GATE 2026 | 500 Marks in GATE 2026 |
| 600 Marks in GATE 2026 | 700 Marks in GATE 2026 |
| 800 Marks in GATE 2026 | |
Ques. Can I apply for the Mechanical programs at IIT Bombay if my GATE paper was PI?
Ans. Yes. Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering programs allow candidates with a GATE paper in PI. However, you need to score at least 50-55 marks in GATE 2026 to be eligible for admission.
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IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff Marks- Previous Year’s Trends
In the last 2-3 years, the cutoff for the IIT Bombay programs has been pretty much consistent. Popular programs like Computer Science saw the highest cutoff with 65-75 marks, which typically translates to 750 marks.
- The GATE cutoff marks for Electrical Engineering programs are slightly low, which is around 45-55 marks (510 out of 1000).
- Mechanical Engineering programs have a cutoff of around 50-55 marks for the general category, and a comparatively low cutoff for the SC/ST category, i.e., 25-35 marks.
| Computer Science | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATE Year | General cutoff marks | SC/ST cutoff marks | General Cutoff Marks | SC/ST cutoff marks | General cutoff marks | SC/ST cutoff marks |
| 2025 | 65-75 | 50-60 | 45-55 | 25-30 | 50-55 | 25-35 |
| 2024 | 60-70 (701) | 45-50 (504-512) | 50-70 | 20-40 | 45-60 | 25-40 |
| 2023 | 65-75 | 50-60 | 45-55 | 25-30 | 50-55 | 25-35 |
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