The GATE 2026 Topper List has started emerging after the declaration of results by IIT Guwahati on March 19, 2026. Candidates across India are eagerly checking the All India Rank (AIR) 1 holders, branch-wise toppers, and expected marks vs rank trends.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of India’s most competitive exams for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment, and securing a top rank is a major achievement.
GATE 2026 Topper List – Overview Chart
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
| Conducting Institute | IIT Guwahati |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 |
| Result Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Scorecard Release | March 27, 2026 |
| Total Papers | 30 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Maximum GATE Score | 1000 |
| AIR 1 (IN) | Raja Majhi |
| AIR 1 (XE) | Gautham Gudimella |
| AIR 1 (ES) | Vishruth Singh |
| Official Topper List | Yet to be fully released |
| Validity of Score | 3 Years |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE 2026 Toppers List: AIR 1-1000 Holders (Unofficial)
Our team of experts is tracking official announcements to provide the verified names of candidates who obtain between AIR 1 and 500 across all 30 papers listed below.
| Topper Name | Subject | All India Rank (AIR) | Marks (Out of 100) | GATE Score (out of 1000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Majhi | IN | AIR 1 | _ | |
| Ekta Priyadarshinee | CH | AIR 1 | _ | |
| SH Gowtham Gudimella | XE | AIR 1 | ||
| Mr. Tejavath Manoj Kumar | EE | AIR 1 | ||
| Abhishek Kumar Sinha | MN | AIR 3 | 67.67 | 891 |
| Rajat Pareek | XE | AIR 4 | 81.33 | 902 |
| Satyaky Jana | PI | AIR 10 | – | |
| Sachin Choudhary | CS | AIR 18 | – | |
| Shashwat Mishra | XE | AIR 20 | 74 | 814 |
| Ridhima Gupta | EC | AIR 27 | 72.33 | 909 |
| Ridhima Gupta | EE | AIR 55 | 70.33 | 841 |
| Shashwat Mishra | ME | AIR 84 | 65.67 | 801 |
| Chandan Kumar Sahu | XE | AIR 90 | 62.67 | 679 |
| Harikrishna Mishra | XE | AIR 23 | 73 | 802 |
| Diptendu Banik | XE | AIR 34 | 69.33 | 758 |
| Sangam Agrawal | AIR 41 | 68.67 | 750 | |
| J Rokesh Prakash | ME | AIR 42 | 69.33 | 841 |
| Ridham Baldania | AIR 44 | 68.33 | 746 | |
| Priyanshu Gaur | AIR 51 | 68.33 | 830 | |
| Soham Chapolkar | XE | AIR 69 | 64.67 | 703 |
| Gourab | AIR 73 | 64 | 695 | |
| Nimai Patro | AIR 75 | 66.33 | 808 | |
| Santosh Mundhe | XE | AIR 77 | 63.67 | 691 |
| Shashwat Mishra | ME | AIR 84 | 65.67 | 801 |
| Manish Sharma | AIR 92 | 62.73 | 675 | |
| Rajat Pareek | AIR 107 | 64.33 | 786 | |
| B Pavan Kumar Reddy | XE | AIR 112 | 60.33 | 651 |
| Vikas Garg | AIR 113 | 64 | 782 | |
| SAI Dhanush | AIR 126 | 59.67 | 643 | |
| HET Patel | AIR 132 | 59.33 | 639 | |
| Utkarsh | AIR 145 | 58.67 | 631 | |
| Shumbham Shankar | XE | AIR 182 | 56.67 | 607 |
| Chhayank Tarkar | AIR 202 | 60.33 | 741 | |
| Agnibha Mukherjee | AIR 220 | 59.67 | 734 | |
| Subhodeep | AIR 310 | 57.33 | 708 | |
| Prashant Sagar | AIR 340 | 51 | 539 | |
| Ajay Pratrap Singh | EE | AIR 355 | 56.67 | 684 |
| Raj Vaswani | AIR 439 | 54.67 | 678 | |
| Pronit | AIR 446 | 48.46 | 501 | |
| Akshat | AIR 439 | 48.67 | 511 | |
| Ojas Kesarkar | ME | AIR 573 | 53 | 660 |
| Ravneet Raj | AIR 625 | 52 | 652 | |
| Abhisek Nayak | AIR 752 | 61.33 | 752 | |
| Noor Ameen Ahmed | AIR 847 | 50 | 626 | |
| We are adding names one by one Keep Refreshing! | ||||
GATE 2026 Paper-wise Qualifying Marks
| Name of the Paper | General | OBC-NCL/ EWS | SC/ ST / PWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | 29.5 | 26.5 | 19.6 |
| Electronics & Communication (EC) | 26.4 | 23.7 | 17.5 |
GATE 2026 Branch-wise Topper List
The official branch-wise topper list (CSE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.) is expected to be released shortly by IIT Guwahati.
- Each paper will have its own AIR 1 topper
- Toppers usually score close to 100 marks and achieve a GATE score of 1000
The full list will include:
- Candidate name
- Raw marks (out of 100)
- GATE score (out of 1000)
- All India Rank
📌 Candidates can download the topper list PDF from the official portal once released.
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GATE 2026 Result and Final Answer Key Link
Candidates can find the link to access the final answer key and result below –
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Previous Year’s GATE Toppers List
The following table lists the official GATE 2025 toppers list, including their names, subjects, raw marks, and GATE scores. This table helps Candidates to estimate the GATE 2026 Toppers list. Check the official website for more details:
Name | Subject (Paper) | Raw Marks (Out of 100) | GATE Score (Out of 10000 |
Rahul Kumar Singh | Computer Science & IT (CSE) | 100 | 1000 |
Abhay Singh | Civil Engineering (CE) | 89.02 | 1000 |
Amlan Kumar Tripathy | Chemical Engineering (CH) | 75.33 | 1000 |
Pradip Chauhan | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 81.67 | 1000 |
Swarnava Biswas | Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 82.67 | 1000 |
Debasis Mandal | Chemistry (CY) | 70 | 1000 |
Sadineni Nikhil Chowdary | Data Science & AI (DA) | 96.33 | 1000 |
Yash Jain | Environmental Science (ES) | 67.33 | 1000 |
Keshav R Menon | Ecology & Evolution (EY) | 86.33 | 1000 |
Balamurugan | Aerospace Engineering (AE) | 81 | 990 |
Keerthi Revanth Kumar | Agricultural Engineering (AG) | 74.67 | 1000 |
Jayanth Giftson R | Architecture & Planning (AR) | 83 | 1000 |
Tanish Gupta | Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 77.67 | 1000 |
Arnab Paul | Biotechnology (BT) | 66.67 | 1000 |
GATE 2026 Marks vs Rank (Expected Analysis)
Based on previous trends, here’s the expected marks vs rank distribution:
| Marks Range | Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 90–100 | Rank 1–10 |
| 85–90 | Rank 10–50 |
| 80–85 | Rank 50–100 |
| 70–80 | Rank 100–500 |
| 60–70 | Rank 500–1000 |
👉 This analysis helps candidates understand the competition level and target score.
GATE 2026 Topper Strategy (What Toppers Do Differently)
Top rankers in GATE generally follow a disciplined approach:
- Strong focus on concept clarity
- Practice of previous year’s question papers
- Regular mock tests and analysis
- Time management during the exam
- Revision of short notes and formulas
Most toppers emphasize consistency over long study hours.
GATE 2026 Result & Scorecard Details
- Result Date: March 19, 2026
- Scorecard Release: From March 27, 2026
- Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
Candidates can check their results through the GOAPS portal using their login credentials.
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Previous Year GATE Toppers (2025 Highlights)
Looking at last year helps understand competition:
- CSE AIR 1 (2025): Rahul Kumar Singh – 100 marks
- Several toppers scored a perfect 1000 GATE score
👉 This shows that achieving a top rank requires near-perfect performance.
Importance of GATE Topper List
The topper list is important because it:
- Shows highest scoring candidates
- Helps estimate cut-off trends
- Inspires future aspirants
- Gives insight into exam difficulty level
How to Check GATE 2026, Topper List
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website
- Click on “GATE 2026 Topper List”
- Select your branch
- View/download the topper PDF
Final Words
The GATE 2026 topper list reflects the highest level of academic excellence among engineering aspirants in India. While the unofficial AIR 1 names are already out, the complete branch-wise official topper list will soon be published.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for final updates and detailed marks.
