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        <h1 class="ae-title">In-Depth Analysis: GATE 2026 Aerospace Engineering (AE)</h1>
        <p class="ae-meta"> Analysis based on Feb 7th Session</p>
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        <h2 class="ae-subheading">1. Paper Composition & Question Pattern</h2>
        <p class="ae-text">The 2026 AE paper followed the standard 65-question format but saw a significant rise in <b>Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)</b> in the Aerodynamics and Propulsion sections, making the paper time-consuming.</p>
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            <div class="ae-stat-card"><strong>MCQs:</strong> ~35-38 Questions</div>
            <div class="ae-stat-card"><strong>NATs:</strong> ~20-22 Questions</div>
            <div class="ae-stat-card"><strong>MSQs:</strong> ~7-10 Questions</div>
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        <h2 class="ae-subheading">2. Branch-Wise Subject Analysis</h2>
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                        <th>Subject</th>
                        <th>Weightage</th>
                        <th>Key Topics Asked</th>
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                        <td><strong>Aerodynamics</strong></td>
                        <td>16 Marks</td>
                        <td>Potential Flow, Prandtl Lifting Line Theory, Thin Airfoil Theory.</td>
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                        <td><strong>Propulsion</strong></td>
                        <td>14 Marks</td>
                        <td>Axial Compressors, Isentropic Flow through Nozzles, Gas Turbines.</td>
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                        <td><strong>Structures</strong></td>
                        <td>18 Marks</td>
                        <td>Thin-walled sections, Shear Center, Vibration (SDF/MDF).</td>
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                        <td><strong>Flight Mechanics</strong></td>
                        <td>12 Marks</td>
                        <td>Static Stability, Phugoid Motion, Neutral Point calculations.</td>
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                        <td><strong>Math & Aptitude</strong></td>
                        <td>28 Marks</td>
                        <td>Linear Algebra, Calculus, Numerical Methods, Verbal Logic.</td>
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        <h2 class="ae-subheading">3. Expected Qualifying Cutoff (2026 vs 2025 vs 2024)</h2>
        <p class="ae-text">Due to the "Moderate-Difficult" nature of the 2026 paper, the qualifying marks are expected to be slightly higher than the record-lows of 2025.</p>
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                        <td><strong>General</strong></td>
                        <td>33.5 - 35.5</td>
                        <td>28.9</td>
                        <td>33.3</td>
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                        <td><strong>OBC / EWS</strong></td>
                        <td>30.1 - 32.5</td>
                        <td>26.0</td>
                        <td>29.9</td>
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                        <td><strong>SC / ST / PwD</strong></td>
                        <td>22.0 - 23.5</td>
                        <td>19.2</td>
                        <td>22.1</td>
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        <h2 class="ae-subheading">4. IIT-Wise Admission Cutoff (Gate Score 2026)</h2>
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                <h4 class="ae-iit-name">IIT Bombay (Aerospace)</h4>
                <p>GEN Score: 750+ | OBC Score: 680+</p>
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                <h4 class="ae-iit-name">IIT Madras (Aerospace)</h4>
                <p>GEN Score: 720+ | OBC Score: 650+</p>
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                <h4 class="ae-iit-name">IIT Kanpur / IISc</h4>
                <p>GEN Score: 800+ | OBC Score: 720+</p>
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        <h3 class="ae-verdict">The Final Verdict</h3>
        <p class="ae-text">If you are scoring above <b>55 marks</b>, you have a strong chance for IIT Bombay or Kanpur. Scoring between <b>40-50</b> makes you a solid contender for newer IITs and top NITs.</p>
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