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GATE Cutoff for PSU 2025 (Expected)

05 March, 2025
Parthiva Mewawala

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a gateway for securing employment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Candidates aiming to get into top Maharatna, Navratna, or Miniratna PSUs need to clear the GATE cutoff for PSU jobs. While the cutoffs for 2025 are yet to be released, the GATE cutoff for PSU for 2024 and 2023 will give you a good idea of the marks, scores, and ranks to aim for.

gate cutoff for psu

What are PSUs or Public Sector Undertakings?

Public-sector Undertakings (PSUs) are government-owned companies or corporations that operate in various sectors, such as energy, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, and more. PSUs play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s economy by undertaking projects of national importance and providing essential goods and services.

Key Features of PSUs:

  1. Government Ownership: PSUs are owned and operated by the government, either at the central or state level. This ensures public control and accountability.
  2. Stability and Job Security: Working in a PSU provides employees with a sense of stability and job security, which is highly valued in today’s dynamic job market.
  3. Attractive Compensation: PSUs offer competitive salaries and perks, making them an attractive choice for job seekers.
  4. Contribution to National Development: PSUs contribute significantly to the nation’s development by undertaking projects that have a lasting impact on infrastructure and public services.

Read More – GATE Qualifying Marks

These PSUs use GATE marks to shortlist candidates for technical/personal interviews. The GATE cutoff for PSU refers to the GATE marks secured by the last rank of the recruited candidate. Recruitment is done for the posts of Engineer Trainee, Management Trainee, Executive Trainee, Engineering Officer, and Scientist as per the offers by different PSUs. 

To get regular updates on PSU job notifications, you can join the IMS GATE ACADEMY Telegram group.

Factors Influencing GATE Cutoff for PSU

  1. Number of Vacancies: The number of job openings in a PSU is a critical factor in determining the cut-off marks. Higher vacancies may lead to a more relaxed cut-off, while a limited number of positions could result in a more competitive scenario.
  2. Difficulty Level of GATE Exam: The difficulty level of the GATE exam can impact the cut-off marks. If the exam is more challenging, the cut-offs may be comparatively lower to ensure a sufficient pool of eligible candidates.
  3. Category of the Candidate: PSUs often have separate cut-offs for different categories, such as General, OBC, SC, and ST. Candidates are advised to check the specific cut-offs for their respective categories.
  4. Previous Years’ Cut-offs: Previous years’ cut-off marks serve as a reference point for both candidates and PSUs. Analysing trends can help candidates gauge the expected cut-offs and prepare accordingly.

Read More – GATE Marks vs Rank Analysis

According to the latest data available in the public domain, the 2023 cut-off marks for the PSUs are listed below.

GATE cutoff for PSU – Maharatnas

 

Maharatna PSU Recruitment Details Package Offered GATE Cut-off Marks / Score
EC EE IN ME CE CS

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) 15 LPA 68.68 marks

 

74.33 marks

 

NA 82.99 marks NA NA
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) 14.1 LPA NA NA 60 marks 68 marks NA NA
Coal India Limited (CIL) 15 LPA 75 to 77 marks 838

GATE Score

NA 868

GATE Score

867

GATE Score

NA
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) GAIL Recruitment Through GATE 16.8 LPA 62 marks 57.35 marks 52.67 marks 76.26 marks 77.28 marks 73.78 marks
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) 16.7 LPA 73.05 marks                58.64 marks                44.33 marks                68.45 marks                70.04 marks              NA
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) 16.3 LPA 61.65 marks                52.95 marks                     55.03 marks                             71.82                                      marks 69.29 marks 64.29                                           marks
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) NTPC Recruitment 2025 15 LPA 59.33 marks                      68.00 marks         

 

60 marks 78 marks      82 marks                  NA
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) 18 LPA 898

GATE Score

846

GATE Score

694

GATE Score

842

GATE Score

878

GATE Score

NA
ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited (OMPL) 9 LPA 750 GATE Score 750 GATE Score 700 GATE Score 800 GATE Score 800 GATE Score NA
Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) 13 LPA 63.67 marks  77 marks  NA NA 83 marks  68.53 marks
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) 16 LPA NA 73.72 marks 77.63 marks 83.53 marks

 

NA NA

 

Read More – GATE Result – Check your GATE result here!

GATE cutoff for PSU – Navratnas

 

Navratna PSU Package Offered GATE Cut-off Marks / Score
EC EE IN ME CE CS
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) 12 LPA 64 marks NA NA 61.67 marks NA 56.33 marks
Engineers India Limited (EIL) 19.23 LPA NA 86 marks 59.33 marks 78.78 marks 70.58 marks NA
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 15 LPA 41.38 – 81.09 marks                          41.38 – 81.09 marks                       NA 41.38 – 81.09 marks                          62.72 – 79.47 marks                           NA
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) 16.8 LPA 55.3 Marks 69.33 Marks 77 Marks 79.98 Marks 76 Marks NA
National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) 10.3 LPA NA 64.65 Marks NA NA 84.18 Marks NA
Oil India Ltd 12 LPA NA NA NA 80.87 marks NA NA

 

Read More – List of PSUs in India – Comprehensive list of all PSUs in India

GATE cutoff for PSU – Miniratnas

 

Miniratna PSU Recruitment Details Package Offered GATE Cut-off Marks / Score
EC EE IN ME CE CS
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC India Ltd) THDC Recruitment 2025 15 LPA 69.67 marks 69.67 marks NA 80 marks 77.53 marks NA
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) 15 LPA NA 87.33 marks 85.33 marks 83.53 marks                             72.31 marks  
Airports Authority of India (AAI) 12 LPA 63.67 marks 86.33 marks NA NA 72.32 marks NA
Educational Consultants India (EdCIL India) 12 LPA 65 to 75 marks NA NA NA 65 to 75 marks NA
Rail India Technical & Economic Service (RITES) 11 LPA 70.79 marks 69.63 marks NA NA 77.82 marks NA
Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) 10 LPA 567 GATE Score 766 GATE Score NA 821 GATE Score NA NA
National Projects Construction Corporation Ltd (NPCC) 4.7 LPA NA NA NA NA 50 to 55 marks NA
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) 8 LPA 650 marks 650 marks NA 700 GATE Score 700 GATE Score NA
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL) 6 LPA NA 53 marks 46.67 marks 62 marks NA NA
Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL) 16.3 LPA       73.67 marks   NA

 

Read More – PSU Recruitment Through GATE

GATE cutoff for other government organisations

 

Govt. Organisations Recruitment Details Package Offered GATE Cut-off Marks / Score
EC EE IN ME CE CS
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) 11.18 LPA NA 88.33 marks NA 84.18 marks NA NA
Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) 7 LPA 65 marks NA NA NA NA NA
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) 10 LPA 64.97 marks 64.97  marks NA 62.37 marks  76.6 marks 70.95 marks
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) BARC Recruitment 2025 10 LPA 840 GATE Score 859 GATE Score 770 GATE Score 830 GATE Score 855 GATE Score 880 GATE Score
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) 10 LPA NA NA NA NA 55 to 60 marks NA
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) 15.2 LPA NA 73.6 marks NA 87.83 marks 79.1 marks NA
Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) 5.4 LPA 852 GATE Score 852 GATE Score 852 GATE Score 852 GATE Score 852 GATE Score 852 GATE Score
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) 8 to 9 LPA NA 39.6 marks NA NA NA 29.5 marks          
Haryana Power Utilities (HPU) 15 LPA 4423 gate rank 921 gate rank NA 1712 Gate Rank NA NA
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited(OPTCL) 14 LPA NA 500 GATE Score NA NA NA NA
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) 12 LPA NA 63 marks NA 78 marks 65 marks NA

 

Conclusion

Cracking GATE and securing a reputed job in a PSU is a dream for many engineering graduates. Understanding the GATE cutoff marks different PSUs and tailoring your preparation accordingly is essential for success. By staying informed, practising consistently, and adapting your strategy based on past trends, you can enhance your chances of not only meeting but exceeding the cutoff marks required for PSU recruitment. 

Those targeting PSU jobs for 2025 should follow us on YouTube—IMS GATE Academy—where we upload videos about PSU job notifications and tips and tricks for better GATE exam performance.

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