Check the list of colleges that accept GATE scorecard in South India for admission to ME/MTech and PhD admission on this page below.
IIT Kanpur released the GATE application form 2023 on August 30, 2022, which will remain available till September 30, 2022, without a late fee and till October 7, 2022, with a late fee amount of INR 500. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, also known as the GATE exam, is an all-India examination, that is jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee). This exam tests a student's comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. GATE score can help students to secure admission to various higher education institutes in India and jobs at public sector units (PSUs) across the country. Shiksha brings you the zone-wise list of colleges, and institutes (besides IITs, NITs and PSUs) accepting GATE scores for admissions to ME/MTech and direct PhD courses.
Colleges in South India that accept GATE Scorecard
The list of top colleges that exist in the states of south India and accept the GATE Scorecard for admission is given below:
Name of the Institute |
City |
State |
---|---|---|
Hyderabad |
Andhra Pradesh |
|
Hyderabad |
||
Vishakapatnam |
||
JNTU College of Engineering |
Anantapur |
|
Hyderabad |
||
Kakinada |
||
JNTU School of Planning & Architecture |
Hyderabad |
|
Warangal |
||
Guntur |
||
Hyderabad |
||
Nandyal |
||
Warangal |
||
Bhimavaram |
||
Tirupati |
||
Anantpur |
||
Hyderabad |
||
University College of Pharmaceutical Science |
Warangal |
|
Hyderabad |
||
Vijayawada |
||
NIPER |
Hyderabad |
|
B.L.D.E. College of Engineering & Technology |
Bijapur |
Karnataka |
Bangalore |
||
Hubli |
||
Davangere |
||
Bagalkot |
||
Manipal |
||
Bangalore |
||
Belgaum |
||
Government Tool Room & Training Centre |
Bangalore |
|
Government Tool Room & Training Centre |
Mysore |
|
J.N.N. College of Engineering |
Shimoga |
|
K.L.E. Society’s College of Pharmacy |
Belgaum |
|
K.L.E.S. College of Engineering & Technology |
Belgaum |
|
Surathkal |
||
Khaja Banda College of Engineering |
Gulbarga |
|
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy |
Bangalore |
|
Gulbarga |
||
Bangalore |
||
Bangalore |
||
Hassan |
||
Manipal |
||
Udupi |
||
Mysore |
||
NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Mangalore |
|
Mandya |
||
Bangalore |
||
Pooja Doddappa College of Engineering |
Gulbarga |
|
Devanahalli |
||
Harpanhalli |
||
Dharwad |
||
S.J. College of Engineering |
Mysore |
|
Chikkaballapur |
||
S.K.S.J. Technological Institute |
Bangalore |
|
Tumkur |
||
Bangalore |
||
T.M.A.E. Society’s S.C.S. College of Pharmacy |
Harapanahalli |
|
Davangere |
||
Bangalore |
||
V.L. College of Pharmacy |
Raichur |
|
Cochin |
Kerala |
|
Thiruvananthapurm |
||
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical College |
Thiruvananthapuram |
|
Government Engineering College |
Thrissur |
|
Calicut |
||
Kollam |
||
Thiruvananthapuram |
||
College of Engineering & Technology |
Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
||
Berhampur |
||
Rourkela |
||
Gunjam |
||
Seemanta Institute of Pharma. Sciences |
Mayurbhanj |
|
University College of Engineering, Sambalpur University |
Sambalpur |
|
Pondicherry |
Puducherry |
|
Pondicherry |
||
Karaikudi |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Chennai |
||
Amrita Institute of Technology & Science |
Coimbatore |
|
Annamalai Nagar |
||
Krishanankoil |
||
Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering, Vadamavandal |
Thiruvannamalai Dist. |
|
Chennai |
||
Tiruchirapali |
||
C.L. Baid Mehta College of Pharmacy |
Thorapakkam |
|
Coimbatore |
||
College of Pharmacy, Sri Ramkrishna Institute of Paramedic |
Coimbatore |
|
Chennai |
||
Crescent Engineering College |
Vandalur |
|
Chennai |
||
Tamil Nadu |
||
Salem |
||
Government College of Engineering |
Kattabomman |
|
Coimbatore |
||
Hindustan College of Engineering |
Kelambakkam |
|
Hindustan Engineering Training Centre |
Chennai |
|
Ootacamond |
||
Tiruchengode |
||
Coimbatore |
||
Erode |
||
Coimbatore |
||
M.S. University |
Tirunelveli |
|
Avinashi |
||
Virudhunagar |
||
Kilakkarai ,Ramanathapuram Dist. |
||
Chennai |
||
Erode |
||
Kovilpatti |
||
Kanyakumari |
||
Thanjavur |
||
Coimbatore |
||
Dindigul |
||
R.V.S. College of Engineering & Technology |
Dindigul |
|
Tiruchirapalli |
||
Regional Power Training Institute |
Neyveli |
|
S.R.M. Nagar |
||
Potheri |
||
Chennai |
||
Guindy |
||
Tamil Nadu |
||
Salem |
||
Coimbatore |
||
Sriperumbudur |
||
Technical Teachers Training Institute |
Chennai |
|
Madurai |
||
V.L.B. Janakimmal College of Engineering & Technology |
Coimbatore |
|
Vel’s College of Pharmacy |
Pallavaram |
Read More:

News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Oct '25 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Ses... |
Jan '26 | JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Sessi... |
Feb '26 | TS EAMCET 2026 notification |
Mar '26 | TS EAMCET 2026 application for... |
6 Sep '25 - 8 Sep '25 | KCET Round 3 |
29 Aug '25 | Round 2 Mock Seat Allotment |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 registration... |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes... |
Oct '25 | DTU LEET 2025 Display of Merit... |
Oct '25 | DTU LEET 2025 Exam Date |
Jan '26 | OJEE 2026 registrations |
Mar '26 | OJEE 2026: Last date of fee pa... |
Student Forum
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
D
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
I
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
U
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
T
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information
H
Contributor-Level 7