IISc Bangalore M.Tech GATE 2026: Expected Cutoffs & Trends

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, renowned as India's top research institution, maintains extremely competitive standards for M.Tech admissions via GATE. With registrations for the 2026 academic year ongoing (as of March 2026), candidates are closely examining expected cutoffs and historical trends to assess their prospects.

• Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff for IISc Bangalore M.Tech—Scores typically range from 650 to 900+ (out of 1000) for General category, varying by specialization.

  • Premier branches like Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Artificial Intelligence often demand 850–950+.

  • Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication (EC), and Microelectronics/VLSI hover around 700–900.

  • Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil usually require 650–850.

  • Reserved categories (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) see relaxations of 100–300+ points, ensuring inclusivity while upholding merit.

• Key Trends from Previous Year (2025) — IISc publishes official cutoff reports (operated GATE scores via COAP rounds) on iisc.ac.in, showing consistent upward pressure due to rising applicants and normalization.

  • 2025 (based on GATE 2025/2024/2023): Highs included AI (CS paper) at ~861–946 (GN), CSE ~892–1000, EE ~870, EC ~876. Lower branches, like some interdisciplinary programs, closed around 500–700.

• Opening and Closing Ranks/Scores — IISc uses GATE scores (not All India Ranks directly) through COAP counseling. Top programs frequently close at very high scores (low effective ranks, often under 100–