Top 10 Colleges Accepting GATE Score
Top 10 Colleges Accepting GATE Score Ranked first is IIT Madras, followed by IIT Delhi; recently, the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore conducted the GATE exam for admission to MTech courses. The GATE exam was held online in two shifts on February 10th and 11th. After clearing the exam, candidates can secure admission to specialized MTech courses in engineering colleges across the country, such as Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and others. Additionally, with the help of GATE scores, admission can also be obtained in research programs. Furthermore, they can assist in applying for jobs in government companies such as IOCL, ONGC, and NTPC, also known as PSUs.
This time, we’ll explore the top government engineering colleges in the country that accept GATE scores and learn about their MTech course.
1 Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)
At IIT Madras, there are 15 departments for studying various branches of engineering. These include Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design, Ocean Engineering, and Physics, along with the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Courses: In all these departments, you can pursue a two-year MTech, a two-year MSc in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and a two-year MA in Humanities. Additionally, admission is available for a two-year MBA course from the Management Department. Some courses like Automotive Technology, Mathematical Methods for Aerospace Engineers also offer admission to online MTech programs.
Admission Process: Admission to MTech courses can be obtained with the help of GATE scores. Similarly, for admission to MSc, GATE or JAM scores are necessary. Admission to MBA is based on CAT scores.
2 Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D)
At IIT-D, there are 6 schools, 16 departments, and 11 specialized centers. These include departments such as Chemical Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Textile and Fiber Engineering.
Additionally, there are separate departments for subjects like Biomedical Science, Public Policy, and Artificial Intelligence. Dedicated centers have also been established for subjects like Atmospheric Science, Educational Technology, Rural Development, and Optics.
Courses: You can enroll in MTech, Master of Science (MS), and PhD courses in these departments. MBA courses are also available from the Management Department.
Admission Process: Qualifying the GATE exam is necessary for admission to MTech courses. For MS courses, you can apply based on GATE or JAM scores.
3 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B)
IIT Bombay has 16 departments related to engineering and technology. Additionally, there are 3 schools and 40 research centers focusing on management, design, and entrepreneurship. These research centers offer academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs.
Courses: From these departments at IIT-B, you can pursue courses like MTech, MSc, MDes, MBA, MS (Research), and Masters in Development Practice.
Admission Process: Qualifying in JAM is necessary for admission to MSc courses. Similarly, admission to MTech programs can be obtained based on GATE scores.
4 Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)
IIT Kanpur has 11 departments including Electrical Engineering, Management Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering. The institute also houses 8 separate departments for Humanities, Economics, and Sciences. Additionally, there are 5 dedicated centers for fields like Nuclear Engineering, Photonics, Space, Planetary, and Astronomical Sciences.
Courses: You can enroll in programs such as BTech+MTech dual degree, MSc, MBA, MDes, and MTech in these departments. Admission is also available for PhD programs. Moreover, you can apply for eMasters programs without GATE scores.
Admission Process: Admission to MTech programs is based on GATE scores. Similarly, qualifying in CAT is necessary for MBA admission.
5 Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K)
IIT Kharagpur boasts 19 departments in fields like Engineering, Architecture, School of Law, Management, Sciences, Biotechnology, and Humanities, along with 8 centers, schools, and over 25 research units. At IIT-K, admission is also available for subjects under the School of Law, Management, and Science stream.
Courses: You can pursue MTech in courses such as Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Control and Software, Food Process Engineering, City Planning, Multimedia Information Processing, and others. Additionally, you can also opt for an MBA from the Management Department.
Admission Process: Admission to these courses is possible through GATE or CAT scores.
6 Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R)
IIT Roorkee houses more than 23 separate departments. These include departments like Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Earthquake Engineering, and Hydrology.
Courses: From these departments, you can pursue programs such as MTech, MTech VLSI for Industry Professionals, MSc, Executive MBA, and others.
Admission Process: For admission to MTech and MSc courses, you can apply based on scores from exams like IIT JAM, GATE, CAT, or GMAT. After counseling based on cutoff marks, a final merit list is prepared based on group discussions and personal interviews.
7 Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G)
IIT Guwahati comprises 11 departments along with 9 schools and 11 dedicated research centers. These include schools like School of Agro and Rural Technology, Disaster Management and Research, Drone Technology, Indian Knowledge Systems, Linguistic Science and Technology, and Sustainable Water Research.
Courses: You can pursue programs such as Master of Science by Research (MS) and Master of Science by Technology (MTech) from these departments.
Admission Process: For admission to these courses, you can apply based on scores from exams like GATE and IIT JAM.
8 National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)
NIT Tiruchirappalli houses 17 different departments including Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, and Production Engineering.
Courses: You can pursue courses like MTech, MSc, and MBA from all these departments. Additionally, admission is also available for courses like MS by Research and PhD.
Admission Process: For the BArch course, admission is based on scores from the JEE Mains exam. Similarly, for the MArch course, it’s necessary to qualify exams like GATE, NIMCET, or IIT JAM.
9 Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)
IIT Hyderabad encompasses a total of 3 departments covering engineering, science, liberal arts, design, and management. It offers studies in 17 branches including Biotechnology, Climate Change, Computer Science and Engineering, Heritage Science and Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management. Additionally, the institute houses schools like the Center for Interdisciplinary Programs and the Green School of Sustainability.
Courses: You can pursue courses like MTech, MSc, MDes, MA, Executive MA, and Bio Design from here.
Admission Process: Admission to these courses is based on scores from exams like GATE and IIT JAM.
10 Jadavpur University, Kolkata (JVK)
Jadavpur University offers studies in Arts, Engineering and Technology, and Science streams. Additionally, it has schools for Law and Management. It’s the State University of West Bengal.
Courses: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology offers a total of 16 UG courses, 35 PG courses, and PhD courses. Besides, there are UG Evening 5-year and PG Evening 3-year courses available. From here, you can pursue ME/MTech courses in 14 different branches like Construction Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Engineering, Food Technology, and Bio-Chemical Engineering.
Admission Process: To get admission to the university, it’s necessary to appear for the GATE exam.
The university was established in 1955.
