Exceeding the GATE Ecology and Evolution Cut Off: Proven Strategies for Success
Any one going to take this exam seeks a cut-off that may cross his or her marks. Yet this is not fixed. Each year, various dynamics intervene to influence the cut-off score. It is worthwhile to know these factors so that one can gain an advantage.
What Influences the Cut Off?
- Difficulty Level of the Exam: The tougher the question paper, less is the cut-off, and vice versa. Tougher cut-offs are usually seen after easy exams.
- Number of Applicants: Higher the number of applicants, higher is the competition, thereby raising the cut-off score.
- Number of Seats Available The available number of seats is an integral determinant of cut-off as it might be high in case of post-graduate programs or PSU jobs and result in a lower cut-off or vice-versa .
- Category-Wise Reservations Cut-offs differ from one category to another: General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. This is done to provide affirmative action which allows cut-off scores to vary with different qualifying marks for different groups.
How to stay ahead?
The factors give you an idea of how they will play on the GATE Ecology and Evolution cutoff. This helps you plan your preparation better. Consistent practice and scoring well above an estimated cutoff hold good hopes of getting a qualifying score.
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