This is really a complicated question, because both GATE score as well as percentile are relative terms. These are measures of performance of a candidate in GATE based on the performance of other candidates appeared in the GATE exam. Before starting the details I recommend you to have a look at How to get into IITs for M.Tech, which will give you an idea of basic requirements for M.Tech in IITs.
I already wrote about how GATE percentile is calculated and also gave the details about it. GATE percentile represents a candidate’s performance compared to all the candidates appeared in that same paper in same year. Whereas, GATE score represents a candidate’s performance in comparison to all the candidates appeared in GATE exam since 2007.
GATE score and percentile change with the standard of GATE paper. If GATE paper is easy then most of the students get good Scores but the all India rank will be high too. If paper is tough then with less score one can get a very good all India rank. Please refer to a post based on one my readers comment about GATE score in 2009 and 2010 and its analysis.
Now comes the real question. How much GATE percentile or GATE Score is needed for M.Tech admission to IITs? The answer is simple. We need to find an absolute attribute to fix it and rephrase the question. A better question can beWhat should be the AIR (All India Rank) in GATE to get into IITs?
To answer this, let’s calculate the number of seats in IITs. According to my analysis, there are almost 50~60 seats in each department on average in IITs. And considering only old IITs take admissions for M.Tech, there will be 7X50 (350) seats for M.Tech in IITs for almost every department.
Now lets assume, few people go to jobs, study abroad and Govt. sector job we can increase it up to 500 AIR. Apart from this, few departments in IITs conduct their own test and interview for M.Tech admissions may allow students till 700 AIR to be a part of race to join IITs, but this too risky side and depends on chance.
Now we have an idea of how much rank we need get into IITs. As we are preparing for GATE we need to know how much marks we should manage to get into IITs. I already posted top marks in GATE 2010. Our average marks in test should be almost close to top marks and we can keep the buffer of 5 to 7 marks. It means we need to score something around but not less than (top marks – 7) marks.
Let’s summarize it,
| Institute | AIR | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IITs | 700 | Top marks – 7 |
This will help you set your targets and get ready for the big day. Take practice tests and solve previous year questions to get an idea where do you stand. If you are getting less scores put a little more extra effort. Just don’t give it. Believe me IITs are worth giving a hard try you will enjoy you success later. This is a part of GATE preparation guide, please refer to many other posts related to GATE preparation there.
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how much marks needed to obtain to get rank below 100
sir
m a student of electronics engg.
can i give gate exam from instrumentation..
if yes then what is procedure n problems in it???
sir plz guide me how should i prepare to get admis in iitd which sub i focùsed more for èee stream
Sir iam sumanth sir i have my dream to do m.tech in iit i have missed with 7 marks in undergraduate studies so iwant to do m.tech can u suggest me process of preparing to get in iit im an ece student plz reply me sir
for gate any qualifying marks are needed.(like in iitjee we need 60% marks in pcm in class 12th)similarly we need any marks in BE ….minimum %
sir
i m a student of electronics & comm. engg.
can i give gate exam from instrumentation engg.
if yes then what is procedure n problems in it???
I want to know about how many marks required for sc category students to take admition in iit
sir
i want last year result for top 5 of mathematics, i m in kolkata, i m nt getting any study center here, how can i prepare 4 GATE.pls refer me best books for gate
i am in computer engineering, after two year i will complate my B.E from gujarat technical university,how i get admission in M.E in IIT????
Which intitute is best for mtech
sir
i am a student of mechanical branch. I have completed my b.tech.what should be the wright way of preparing gate for getting rank within 500
sir
i m student of EC 3rd year
i want to apply for GATE
than which books can i refer for best result
plz reply sir
how many marks required to get rank in iits
Thanks jahid ,you r doing a great job..
Sir,I am an ECE student..Can you provide me a rough idea of approximate marks to be scored to get an IIT through GATE?
my marks in gate is 29.33 out of 100
and gate score is 365
all india rank is 6828
where i will get if i go for admission
please sir guide me.
i got 30 marks in gate.which college did i get?
sir…
i m an average student and iit is lyk impoosible types for me but i want to grab it..can u suggest me plz how could i prepare to get admission..plz reply..
sir please tell me about the admissions for M.Tech in IISc in ECE branch…
Thanks sir
sir,
gud evening,
i m a student of b.tech chemical. plz tell me what score is needed in gate for admission in iit’s…………. and what book should i prefer for preparation ……. i m going through ram prasad for gate (chemical)…….
hello sir…i m student of chemical stream nd i want 2 know dat which sbjects shud i preapare most so that will b much useful?
For IIT focus more on Chemistry as its easy to score in it.Focus least on Maths.Study as much as u can and join FITJEE or VIdyamandir classes.Best for iit jee preperation!!!
hiiiii sir gudevening.. please guide me how could I improve myself.. how to study in a planned way.. i got 94.5 percentile last year(2011).. can I get into IITs if I work from now and get rank below 700… pleaseee help me…
I am a student of class 9 please give me full information that how can i do to become a IIT engenier