Thapar University News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

The GATE Qualifying Marks 2026 are likely to be 25 to 30 for general category students, 22 to 27 for OBC/EWS, and 16 to 20 for SC/ST/OBC, respectively. The GATE qualifying marks 2026 are the minimum marks that you must score to pass the exam and be eligible for the GATE 2026 counselling. The GATE 2026 qualifying marks vary category-wise.
The GATE cutoff marks 2026 are higher for the General category and lowest for the SC/ST/PwD category. To get admission into IITs and NITs through the GATE 2026 exam, you need to score the GATE admission cutoff set by the participating institutes. Students eager to know more about the GATE qualifying marks 2026 can go through the CSE, ME, CE, ECE, EE, and the previous year's GATE passing marks, etc. 

The GATE Qualifying Marks 2026 are likely to be 25 to 30 for general category students, 22 to 27 for OBC/EWS, and 16 to 20 for SC/ST/OBC, respectively. The GATE qualifying marks 2026 are the minimum marks that you must score to pass the exam and be eligible for the GATE 2026 counselling. The GATE 2026 qualifying marks vary category-wise.
The GATE cutoff marks 2026 are higher for the General category and lowest for the SC/ST/PwD category. To get admission into IITs and NITs through the GATE 2026 exam, you need to score the GATE admission cutoff set by the participating institutes. Students eager to know more about the GATE qualifying marks 2026 can go through the CSE, ME, CE, ECE, EE, and the previous year's GATE passing marks, etc. 

GATE Rank vs Marks vs Score Analysis 2026: Candidates appearing for the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 can refer to past qualifying trends to get an idea of their expected rank. The GATE rank vs marks vs score analysis 2026 helps understand how scores typically translate into ranks. Generally, a score above 90 in the GATE 2026 exam is associated with ranks between 1 and 10, while scores between 85 and 90 usually fall within the top 50. The required score can vary by subject. For example, in Mechanical Engineering, a 92+ score may be needed for a top 10 rank, whereas in CSE, 85+ can often secure a similar rank. The GATE 2026 result will be declared on March 19, 2026. By analyzing GATE rank vs marks vs score 2026, you can further predict your admission chances according to your preferred college and specialization. For core branches like CSE, ECE, and ME, you need to score a higher GATE rank if you want to study M.Tech from the top IITs only. Find out the GATE rank vs marks vs score 2026 analysis, GATE ECE marks vs rank, GATE Civil marks vs rank, GATE CSE marks vs rank, etc, here.

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GATE Response Sheet 2026: IIT Guwahati will release the GATE response sheet 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To download the GATE 2026 response sheet, you will have to log in with your GATE 2026 application number and password. The GATE response sheet 2026 will have details like your name, roll number, paper name, Question ID, Chosen option, answer status etc. Along with the response sheet, IIT Guwahati will also release the GATE 2026 provisional answer key on GOAPS. With the help of the response sheet and the GATE 2026 answer key, you will be able to calculate your estimated marks in the exam. IIT Guwahati will also open the GATE 2026 answer key challenge window for other students with the answer key release. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. GATE 2026 result will be released on March 19, 2026.

AP EAPCET Application Form 2026 Released: The JNTU Kakinada released the AP EAPCET application form 2026 on February 4. To apply for the exam, the candidates should meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates who have completed their Class 12 from the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana, with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, or candidates who are appearing in Class 12, can apply for the AP EAPCET 2026 exam. The interested and eligible candidates should visit the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and apply for the exam on or before March 7, without the late fee. Candidates who complete the AP EAPCET registration process successfully before the last date will receive admit cards from the authority. 

The AP ECET Application Form 2026 was released on February 4 in online mode. The registration window for the state Engineering entrance test shall be open till March 2. Only the students who have completed their Diploma in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy will be eligible to participate in the application process. BSc graduates are also eligible to apply for the AP ECET 2025 registration if they have Mathematics as one of their optional subjects. The application form will be filled out in four stages: fee payment, application details, document uploading, and final submission. The application fee for the Open category is Rs 800/-, for Backwards Classes is Rs 750/- and for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is Rs 700/-.