GATE Petroleum Engineering
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE PE Cutoff
Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.
2026 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 36 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 26.6 | — |
2025 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 31.1 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 27.9 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 20.7 | — |
2024 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 42.6 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 38.3 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 28.4 | — |
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About GATE Petroleum Engineering (GATE PE) 2027
The GATE Petroleum Engineering (GATE PE) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027). Preparing for the GATE PE 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 the GATE PE syllabus?
GATE PE covers Petroleum Exploration; Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology; Reservoir Engineering; Petroleum Production Operations — including offshore drilling and completion, transport and storage, and HSE — plus Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude.
Which companies recruit through GATE PE?
ONGC, Oil India Limited, GAIL, HPCL, and upstream private operators recruit via GATE PE. ONGC's AEE (Drilling/Reservoir) posts are the most sought-after, and global oilfield-service companies also value high GATE PE scores.
What is the GATE PE qualifying cutoff?
General qualifying marks: 40 (2026), 31.1 (2025) and 42.6 (2024). PE cutoffs are volatile because the applicant pool is small and paper difficulty swings year to year.
Can chemical or mechanical engineers take GATE PE?
Yes — both are eligible. Chemical engineers typically find reservoir fluid properties and refinery topics familiar; mechanical engineers adapt quickly to drilling machinery and production equipment. The exploration and reservoir-specific material needs dedicated study either way.
What MTech programmes accept GATE PE?
Petroleum Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Madras (Petroleum Engineering programme), IIT Bombay (geo-science wing) and specialised private universities. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is the historic centre of Indian petroleum education.
How to Prepare for GATE PE
Reservoir engineering (material balance, Darcy flow, well testing) carries the most marks — start here
Drilling mud calculations (mud weight, hydrostatic pressure, ECD) are formula-driven and repeat every year
Learn PVT relationships (Z-factor, formation volume factor) with a solved-numericals approach
Solve previous GATE PE papers (2016-2026); many numericals recycle with fresh numbers
Map the Indian sedimentary basins and major fields — exploration questions frequently reference them