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What is the difference between GATE marks and GATE score?

GATE 05 Mar 2026
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GATE marks represent the actual marks obtained by a candidate out of 100 in the examination. On the other hand, the GATE score is a normalized value calculated using a formula that considers the candidate's marks, the average performance of candidates, and the standard deviation of marks in that paper. The GATE score is typically reported out of 1000 and is used by institutes and organizations for admission and recruitment decisions.

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