The GATE 2026 English paper was rated Moderate to Hard. While the General Aptitude was scoring, the core English section (C2) required deep conceptual clarity. MSQs were particularly dense, covering multi-genre literature and complex theoretical frameworks.
General Aptitude: Easy to ModerateReasoning (B1): ModerateEnglish (C2): Moderate to Hard
Subject-Wise Marks Weightage
Subject Domain
High-Yield Topics (2026 Trends)
Weightage
Multi-genre Literature
19th & 20th Century Novels, Poetry, Non-fiction prose.
Popular culture, Media studies, Tradition vs. Modernity.
Moderate
Research Methodology
Interpretive techniques, Literary forms and devices.
Low-Moderate
Expected Qualifying Cutoff 2026
Based on initial feedback, the cutoff for XH-C2 is expected to stay in line with previous "Hard" cycles. Scoring between 45–50 marks is considered a strong performance.
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