GATE Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE NM Cutoff
Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.
2026 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 33.7 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 30.3 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 22.4 | — |
2025 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25.1 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 22.5 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 16.7 | — |
2024 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25.1 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 22.5 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 16.7 | — |
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About GATE Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (GATE NM) 2027
The GATE Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (GATE NM) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027). Preparing for the GATE NM requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GATE NM?
GATE NM (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) is a GATE paper run in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur, aimed at ship design, marine engineering and ocean-engineering careers. It tests ship geometry and hydrostatics, applied mechanics and structures, marine hydrodynamics, resistance and propulsion, and marine engineering systems.
What is the GATE NM qualifying cutoff?
General qualifying marks: 33.7 (2026), 25.1 (2025) and 25.1 (2024). The cutoff moves with paper difficulty — NM papers have varied more than most GATE papers so far.
Which organisations recruit through GATE NM?
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Cochin Shipyard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders (GRSE), the Indian Navy (technical entries value the qualification), DREDGE shipyards, and classification societies like IRS — plus MTech/PhD routes at IIT Kharagpur/Madras.
Can mechanical engineers take GATE NM?
Yes — mechanical engineering graduates are eligible and the mechanics/thermofluids overlap is substantial. Ship-specific topics (hydrostatics, propeller theory, ship structures) need dedicated study.
What MTech programmes accept GATE NM?
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur are the flagship programmes; ocean engineering departments at other IITs and the Indian Maritime University also admit via GATE NM.
How to Prepare for GATE NM
Hydrostatics calculations (KB, KM, GZ curves, TPC) are the backbone — drill stability numericals until they are automatic
Resistance components (frictional, wave-making) and Froude scaling appear nearly every year — know the derivation logic
Marine engineering overlaps with GATE ME thermofluids — reuse those resources for diesel/steam plant questions
Solve the available NM papers (2024-2026) multiple times; the question pool is small and patterns repeat
Learn MARPOL and SOLAS highlights for the ship-safety oriented questions