What is the difference between qualifying marks and cutoff marks in GATE?
Clarification between official qualifying marks and institute/PSU cutoffs.
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Qualifying marks are the minimum marks set by the organizing institute that a candidate must obtain to be considered qualified in the GATE exam for their category. Cutoff marks, on the other hand, are the minimum marks set by individual institutes or PSUs for admission or recruitment. Cutoff marks may be higher than the qualifying marks depending on the competition and seat availability.