GATE score is calculated out of 1000 while GATE marks are calculated out of 100. GATE score can be calculated using a formula which is based on normalized marks. Candidate who wish to get direct admission into IISC/ IITs must try to score nearly 1000.

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Gate Marks

Calculated in the same way as marks of any other exam is calculated. In case of GATE you are given +1 or +2 for every correct answer, - 1/3 or -2/3 on every wrong answer and 0 marks for no attempt. (Marking depends on type of questions and maximum marks of the question). Gate marks are calculated out of 100 and it may even be negative if you have wrongly answered most of the questions.

GATE Score

GATE score is calculated out of 1000, unlike marks which are out of 100. It is calculated using a formula which can be found on organizing institute's website. In fact, this is the most important term used for admission and in declaring cut off s for call for Interview/Test and admission

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