Institutes Accepting GATE 2026 Scores for Admission: List of IITs, NITs, and IISc, Steps, Eligibility, etc.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
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Institutes Accepting GATE 2026 Scores: IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exams on scheduled dates, February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, to offer admissions to M.Tech and PhD programs in various streams, such as engineering, technology, science, etc. Authorities has announced GATE 2026 results date (March 19) on website. In this article, candidates can find list of all IITs, IIITs, NITs, and government and private institutions that accept GATE 2025 scores.
Candidates who will be appearing for GATE 2026 exam can use their GATE scorecard to apply to colleges. GATE scorecard is valid for three years. Counselling will be done by CCMT and COAP to offer admissions to GATE-qualified applicants based on their performance and cutoff scores, respectively. GATE 2025 cutoff scores are now available, along with the GATE 2025 results announced on March 19, 2025.
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- GATE 2026 Participating Institutions in India
- IIT Institutes Accepting GATE Scores
- IISc Institute Accepting GATE Scores
- NITs Accepting GATE 2025 Scores as per NIRF ranking 2025
- IIITs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores for admission
- GFTIs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
- Top Government Universities Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
- Top Private Engineering Universities Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
- International Universities Accepting GATE Scores 2026
- Other Popular Institutes and Universities That Accept GATE Scores
- GATE 2026 Counselling
GATE 2026 Participating Institutions in India
GATE, also known as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a reputable engineering entrance exam jointly conducted by IITs and IISc. Qualifying GATE allows students to pursue higher degree programs in engineering, science, technology, architecture, etc., in many top-rated institutions, such as IITs, NITs, and other government and private universities. Candidates can check list of all the GATE-participating institutes below.
The Engineering college reserve 35% of the seats under the management quota. Aspirants shall check the eligibility requirements before applying for admission under this quota. The admission details can be occupied from the SSNCE official website or the aspirants can also visit the official website.
Candidates seeking admission to an SSN BTech course must meet the required eligibility criteria. Eligible students can apply for the course through the college's official website (ssn.edu.in). Admission to 65% of the BTech seats is through a single counselling window as per the regulations of Anna University. The seats are allotted under management quota and on a merit basis. For the management seats, the selection is merit-based. SSN also admit students based on academic and sports excellence. Some seats are allotted to toppers of Government rural schools of Tamil Nadu. Seat allotment is also carried out through TNEA Counselling.
IIT Institutes Accepting GATE Scores
Candidates can check the list of IITs that accept GATE scores for MTech and PhD admissions-
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IITs participating in GATE 2025 |
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IISc Institute Accepting GATE Scores
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is a research-intensive institute that offers PhD programs. Also known as Tata Institute, it is renowned for its contributions to scientific research programs and courses in various engineering, science and technology streams.
NITs Accepting GATE 2025 Scores as per NIRF ranking 2025
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are reputable institutions that accept GATE 2025 scores for admissions to M.Tech courses in engineering, technology, science, architecture, and other fields. NITs are popular for their academics excellence and are an environment conducive to research.
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Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria, which is a valid bachelor's degree and a valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/JEMAT/CMAT score can apply. The downloadable application is available on the Institute of Business Management official website. Candidates are then shortlisted based on exam score and called for personal interview round. After the conclusion of selection round, final seat allotment is carried out. For more details around Jadavpur University MBA admissions, click here.
IIT Delhi cutoff 2025 for BTech admission has been released for Round 1. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. During Round 1, the BTech admission cutoffs were between 125 and 5608, with CSE being the most competitive specialisation for admission. Tabulated below are the Round 1 closing ranks of all the BTech and Integrated BTech specialisations offered at IIT Delhi for General AI quota students.
| Course | JEE Advanced R1 Closing Ranks 2025 |
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| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 125 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 186 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering | 316 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 353 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 591 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) | 806 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics | 1103 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1862 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 2358 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2425 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Science and Engineering | 2622 |
| B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering | 3027 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 3426 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Engineering | 3470 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 4228 |
| B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | 4830 |
| B.Tech. in Textile Technology | 5608 |
Admission into the SSN College of Engineering BE/B.Tech programme is granted based on academic scores. To be eligible, one must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCM subjects. The entrance exams accepted for SSN B.Tech admissions include TNEA. The duration of the course is four years. SSN College offers specialisations in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Bio-Medical Engineering.
Here is list of NITs participating in GATE 2025 admission process.
| NIRF 2025 Ranking |
NIRF 2024 Ranking |
Institutes |
State |
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Tamil Nadu |
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Delhi |
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3 |
Maharashtra |
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4 |
Uttar Pradesh |
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5 |
West Bengal |
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6 |
Uttarakhand |
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| 7 |
8 |
Telangana |
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| 8 |
7 |
Assam |
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| 9 |
9 |
Tamil Nadu |
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| 10 |
10 |
Uttar Pradesh |
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| 11 |
20 |
Rajasthan |
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| 12 |
16 |
IIT Indore |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 |
19 |
NIT Rourkela |
Odisha |
| 14 |
13 |
Tamil Nadu |
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| 15 |
15 |
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) |
Jharkhand |
| 16 |
11 |
Tamil Nadu |
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| 17 |
17 |
Karnataka |
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| 18 |
12 |
West Bengal |
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| 19 |
34 |
IIT Patna |
Bihar |
| 20 |
14 |
Anna University |
Tamil Nadu |
| 21 |
25 |
NIT Calicut |
Kerala |
| 22 |
26 |
Siksha `O` Anusandhan |
Odisha |
| 23 |
23 |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Tamil Nadu |
| 24 |
24 |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
New Delhi |
| 25 |
18 |
IIT Gandhinagar |
Gujarat |
| 26 |
31 |
IIT Mandi |
Mandi |
| 27 |
28 |
IIT Jodhpur |
Rajasthan |
| 28 |
21 |
NIT Warangal |
Telangana |
| 29 |
29 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) |
Punjab |
| 30 |
27 |
Delhi Technological University |
Delhi |
| 31 |
32 |
Chandigarh University |
Punjab |
| 32 |
22 |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar |
Punjab |
| 33 |
36 |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education |
Tamil Nadu |
| 34 |
33 |
Uttar Pradesh |
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| 35 |
35 |
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering) |
Andhra Pradesh |
| 36 |
37 |
Odisha |
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| 37 |
30 |
Amity University |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 38 |
47 |
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad |
Telangana |
| 39 |
54 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
| 40 |
38 |
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy |
Tamil Nadu |
| 41 |
41 |
Institute of Chemical Technology |
Maharashtra |
| 42 |
43 |
Malaviya National Institute of Technology |
Rajasthan |
| 43 |
42 |
UPES |
Uttarakhand |
| 44 |
39 |
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
| 45 |
53 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences |
Tamil Nadu |
| 46 |
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Maharashtra |
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| 47 |
46 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering |
Tamil Nadu |
| 48 |
50 |
Lovely Professional University |
Punjab |
| 49 |
44 |
West Bengal |
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| 50 |
40 |
Assam |
IIITs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores for admission
Here are list of IIITs that accept GATE scores for MTech and Research admissions -
| Participating IIITs in GATE 2026 |
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GFTIs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
Check list of top GFTIs accepting GATE 2026 scores for admission
| Top GFTIs participating in GATE |
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Top Government Universities Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
Government GATE engineering universities and colleges that participate in GATE MTech 2026 admissions are -
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
- Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
- Osmania University College of Technology, Hyderabad
- National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT), Ranchi
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi
Top Private Engineering Universities Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
List of private engineering universities that participate in GATE 2026 admissions is as follows -
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
- KIIT School of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
- BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
International Universities Accepting GATE Scores 2026
Here is following list of foreign universities that accept GATE scores for admission -
| Name of the Institute/University |
QS Global Ranking |
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| 106th |
Other Popular Institutes and Universities That Accept GATE Scores
Apart from popular universities, some top-tier technical institutions accept GATE scores for admission. Below is list of M.Tech colleges that participate in GATE 2026 admission -
- PES University
- Indira Gandhi Technical University for Women
- KIET Group of Institutions
- J.C Bose University of Technology
- SSN College of Engineering
- Sardar Patel College of Engineering
- Bengal Engineering and Science University
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology
- KIET Group of Institutions
- R.V College of Engineering
- Institute of Chemical Technology
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
- Chandigarh University
GATE 2026 Counselling
GATE M.Tech counselling comprises several stages that candidates must know. Here is a brief explanation of GATE admission counselling process mentioned below -
- After announcement of GATE results, GATE participating institutes will release their admission cutoffs.
- Candidates who qualify according to GATE cutoff marks can participate in counselling round conducted by respective universities and institutes.
- Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes is based on centralized counselling processes such as CCMT and COAP.
- Candidates must register for counselling, and seat allotment process will be conducted based on GATE 2026 scores, choices filled, and seat availability.
- Shortlisted applicants must submit required documents for verification for GATE counselling process.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
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Yes, applicants who have qualified GATE exam are also eligible for WBUT PGET. Candidates must have a valid GATE scorecard. However, students have to appear for a personal interview round. Students must mention their GATE scorecard in the application form.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
GATE 2027 is expected to be conducted by IIT Madras for all 30 branch papers. Official announcement will be made soon.
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Answered a month ago
The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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SSN College of Engineering offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. SSN College of Engineering admissions are held on the basis of both merit entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as CEETA, GATE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.