GATE publishes a qualifying mark for XH-C1 for each category after every cycle, and it changes year to year. Qualifying earns a score card. Admission or a fellowship then depends on the institute's own cutoff or interview shortlist.
2026 cycle
Category
Qualifying marks
Note
General
35.7 out of 100
Official GATE 2026 XH-C1 qualifying mark, IIT Guwahati cut-off page.
OBC-NCL / EWS
32.1 out of 100
Official GATE 2026 XH-C1 qualifying mark, IIT Guwahati cut-off page.
SC / ST / PwD
23.8 out of 100
Official GATE 2026 XH-C1 qualifying mark, IIT Guwahati cut-off page.