Institutes Accepting GATE Scores for Admission: List of IITs, NITs, and IISc, Steps, Eligibility, etc.

Institutes Accepting GATE 2026 Scores: IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE exam 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 esults 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 exam can use their GATE scorecard to apply to colleges. The 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 cutoff scores are now available for 2025 session, along with the GATE results announced on March 19, 2025.

This year (2026), IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026. The exam is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15 and results will be announced on March 19, 2026.

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GATE 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.

IIT Institutes Accepting GATE Scores

Candidates can check the list of IITs that accept GATE scores for MTech and PhD admissions-

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 Scores

The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are reputable institutions that accept GATE 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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Here is list of NITs participating in GATE 2025 admission process. 

IIITs Accepting GATE Scores for admission

Here are list of IIITs that accept GATE scores for MTech and Research admissions -

GFTIs Accepting GATE Scores

Check list of top GFTIs accepting GATE scores for admission

Top Government Universities Accepting GATE 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 Scores

List of private engineering universities that participate in GATE 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 -

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 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 along with GATE admit card for counselling process. 

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