M.Tech. in Nuclear Science and Technology 

at SoET, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar

SOET PDEU has not specified the deadline for applying for M.Tech programme. However, it is likely to close applications in June for Phase-I as per the 2023 schedule. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the university for M.Tech admission. The admission process is also likely to be closed by the end of June.

No, aspirants can take admission in M.Tech programme of SoET PDEU without GATE score also. The university accepts admission for non-GATE qualified candidates in Phase-II. However, the application process is common. Candidates who have not qualified GATE are shortlisted based on their performance in the personal interview round. The merit list for such aspirants are prepared based on PI performance. Candidate who has applied for more than one branch has to appear in personal interview for all the respective branches separately

Candidates who have complete a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate or CPI/ CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale in the qualifying degree in relevant subjects can apply for SoET PDEU M.Tech course. The subject requirement varies specialisation-wise for M.Tech programme. Aspirants applying for M.Tech must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. 

The total number of students who can do M.Tech. at the School of Petroleum Technology (SPT) in Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is not readily available.

The total intake depends on several factors:

• Number of available seats in each M.Tech. program: This varies based on the programme and department.
• Admissions criteria and cut-off scores: Only qualified candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and secure the necessary cut-off scores in the entrance exam will be admitted.
• Category and seat type reservations: Specific seats are reserved for various categories like General,  SC/ST,  and NRI/NRI Sponsored.

SoET PDEU admission to M.Tech course is based on GATE score. Candidates who have not qualified GATE are shortlisted based on their performance in the personal interview round. Phase-I of the admission is for GATE qualified candidates. Non-GATE-qualified candidates can participate in Phase-II of the admission. 

The university prepares a merit list for GATE qualified and non-GATE qualified candidates based on performance in personal interview round and GATE score. Once selected, candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

The placements are good at SoET PDEU. The institite has a decent record of placements for courses like BTech, MTech, BSc, and MSc. In 2024, the institute recorded 90% placement rate. The the highest and average package offered during SoET PDEU placements stood at INR 42 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of SoET PDEU placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

PDEU Gandhinagar offers a variety o scholarships for candidates in order to make higher studies more accessible. Candidates can choose to apply from the following scholarships if they meet the eligibility: 

• Scholarship on the basis of JEE Main score
• Scholarship for people associated closely to defence personnel

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the scholarships in order to apply for the scholarships. 

Candidates need to pay an application fee to register for any of the SoET PDEU programmes. Aspirants can pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes. Find below course-wise application fee:

Yes, SoET PDEU conducts placement drives annually for course like BTech, MTech, BSc and MSc, etc. The key highlights of SoET PDEU placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below: