Can we give GATE exam two times in a year?

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.

When will GATE 2026 counselling process start?

The GATE counselling process starts after the announcement of results. The GATE counselling is conducted by COAP and CCMT. The COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the counselling portal that offers admission to IITs. While CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is the counselling portal that offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. COAP and CCMT 2026 counselling dates are now available for all rounds.

What changes are made in GATE 2026?

This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026, and two things have been modified - The GATE fees have been revised for all categories A new sectional paper has been introduced, called Energy Science (under Engineering Sciences). The details are available on the official website as well as in the information brochure.

Which IIT is conducting the GATE 2026 exam?

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 exam. The exam dates along with branch-wise exam dates was released on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The entrance test was held in two shifts - Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Who is conducting the GATE 2026 exam?

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, will be conducting the GATE 2026 exam. The dates are OUT now. IIT Guwahati last conducted the GATE exam in 2018. Candidates who want to apply for M.Tech or any research programmes can apply for GATE. The application window is available till October 7 without late fees (revised), till October 13 (with late fee) and the exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

What are MCQ, MSQ, and NAT in GATE 2026 exam pattern?

The MCQ, MSQ, and NAT are the types of questions asked in the GATE examination. MCQs are the multiple-choice questions MSQs are the multiple select questions and NAT are numerical answer type questions Each question type has a different marking scheme, which the candidates must go through the information brochure carefully.

What are the various courses offered by M.Tech colleges accepting GATE score in India?

There are also affordable MTech colleges in India that accept GATE scores , providing quality education without a hefty price tag, and offering opportunities for students seeking cost-effective options to pursue their higher studies. Listed below are some of the top low-cost M.Tech colleges in India along with the courses offered and their total tuition fees/eligibility criteria: College Name Top Courses Offered Total Tuition Fee/Eligibility IIT Madras Courses MTech in CSE , MTech in Biomedical Engineering , MTech in Aerospace Engineering , etc. INR 20,000 GATE and Merit-based MTech Kharagpur Courses MTech in CS and Data Processing , MTech in Food Process Engineering , MTech in CSE , etc. INR 20,000 GATE and graduation with 60% aggregate MTech Roorkee Courses MTech in CSE , MTech in AI , MTech in Data Science , etc. INR 20,000 - INR 51,000 GATE and graduation with 60% aggregate IIT Kanpur Courses MTech in Mechanical Engineering , MTech in CSE , MTech7 in Aerospace Engineering , etc. INR 20,000 GATE and graduation with 55% aggregate Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

What are the top M.Tech colleges in India other than IITs and NITs?

Some of the top M.Tech colleges in India other than IITs and NITs along with their fees are here. Take a look - College Names Total Tuition Fee VIT Vellore INR 1.6 Lakh - INR 5.9 lakh DTU INR 1.2 Lakh - INR 1.8 lakh BITS Pilani INR 12.9 lakh Jadavpur University INR 9,600 - INR 1.6 lakh Thapar University INR 2.4 Lakh - INR 2.8 lakh SRM IST INR 13 lakh Note - The information is taken from the official site of the college.

M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Andhra Pradesh

There are 252 M.E./M.Tech colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Of the total number of colleges offering M.E./M.Tech, split of colleges by ownership is private: 230, public / government: 16 & public private: 2;

Location wise

Andhra Pradesh is home to 252 M.E./M.Tech. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	355 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	335 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	252 Colleges
Karnataka	151 Colleges
Telangana	131 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	107 Colleges
Pune	88 Colleges
Rajasthan	76 Colleges
Gujarat	75 Colleges
Kerala	72 Colleges
Hyderabad	70 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	70 Colleges
Chennai	68 Colleges
Bangalore	68 Colleges
Punjab	61 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	60 Colleges
Haryana	56 Colleges
Orissa	54 Colleges
Tamil Nadu - Other	51 Colleges
West Bengal	49 Colleges

Specializations

M.E./M.Tech is offered in varied specializations such as Computer Science Engineering, VLSI Design, Power Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communications Engineering, Networking, Hardware & Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Embedded Systems & VLSI, Information Technology, Production Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Control Systems, Transportation Engi

Location wise

Andhra Pradesh is home to 252 M.E./M.Tech. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	355 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	335 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	252 Colleges
Karnataka	151 Colleges
Telangana	131 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	107 Colleges
Pune	88 Colleges
Rajasthan	76 Colleges
Gujarat	75 Colleges
Kerala	72 Colleges
Hyderabad	70 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	70 Colleges
Chennai	68 Colleges
Bangalore	68 Colleges
Punjab	61 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	60 Colleges
Haryana	56 Colleges
Orissa	54 Colleges
Tamil Nadu - Other	51 Colleges
West Bengal	49 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	214 Colleges
VLSI Design	142 Colleges
Power Engineering	121 Colleges
Structural Engineering	82 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	66 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	64 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	53 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	50 Colleges
Civil Engineering	33 Colleges
Communications Engineering	29 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	19 Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	19 Colleges
Embedded Systems & VLSI	10 Colleges
Information Technology	9 Colleges
Production Engineering	9 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	8 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	8 Colleges
Control Systems	8 Colleges
Transportation Engineering	8 Colleges
Signal Processing	7 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Admission to M.E./M.Tech is based on valid score in national, state or university-level entrance exams. Below are the entrance exams accepted for M.E./M.Tech, along with number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
AP PGECET	300 Colleges
GATE	252 Colleges
CUET-PG	5 Colleges
AP EAMCET	4 Colleges
GITAM GAT	2 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	2 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
BIEAP	2 Colleges
VITEEE	1 Colleges
JEE Main	1 Colleges
SRMJEEE	1 Colleges
TANCET	1 Colleges
VITMEE	1 Colleges
IMUCET	1 Colleges
AMIE Exam	1 Colleges
AUCET	1 Colleges
GAT	1 Colleges
GAT (PGT)	1 Colleges
AP PGCET	1 Colleges

Sai Ganapathi Engineering College

VisakhapatnamPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.14 L

Median Salary

– / –

Nova College Of Engineering And Technology, Ibrahimpatnam

VijayawadaPvt

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Avanthi's St.Theressa Institute of Engineering and Technology

VizianagaramPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

– / –

Qis Institute Of Technology

OngolePvt

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Chundi Ranganayakulu Engineering College (SCREC)

GunturPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹70 K

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Andhra Pradesh

Q: What facilities are there at Nova College Of Engineering And Technology, Ibrahimpatnam in terms of infrastructure?

Nova College Of Engineering And Technology, Ibrahimpatnam has been rated 3.5 on Infrastructure parameter.

Golden Valley Integrated Campus

ChittoorPvt

Courses Offered

6 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

– / –

Brindavan Institute Of Technology And Science

KurnoolPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹70 K - 1 L

Placement Rating

3.0

Viswanadha Institute of Technology and Management

VisakhapatnamPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹60 K

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Technology

AnantapurPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.34 L

Median Salary

– / –

JNTUA - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur

AnantapurGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹77.5 K

Median Salary

₹4.2 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Andhra Pradesh

Q: How many seats are available at Golden Valley Integrated Campus for all courses combined?

Golden Valley Integrated Campus courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Golden Valley Integrated Campus goes up to 984.

Q: How many seats are available at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Technology for all courses combined?

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Technology courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Sri Venkateswara Institute of Technology goes up to 558.

Q: How can I apply for M.Tech at JNTUA?

To apply for MTech admission at JNTUA, candidates need to visit the official website of respective conducting bodies of national-level entrance exams GATE score followed by CCMT counselling or Andhra Pradesh PGECET. For the MTech/ MSc programme, the candidates are required to register on the official website of TS PGECET.

Most preferred locations for M.E./M.Tech

Guntur (36)

Andhra Pradesh - Other (23)

Chaitanya Institute Of Science And Technology

Kakinada

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

– / –

Sir C.V Raman Institute of Technology Sciences

AnantapurPvt

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Mittapalli College of Engineering - Guntur

GunturPvt

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.12 L - 1.14 L

Median Salary

– / –

Priyadarshini Institute Of Technology and Sciences

TenaliPvt

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L - 1.08 L

Median Salary

– / –

Siddartha Educational Academy Group of Institutions

ChittoorPvt

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L - 1.25 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Andhra Pradesh

Q: Does Sir C.V Raman Institute of Technology Sciences provide good placement facilities?

Sir C.V Raman Institute of Technology Sciences has been rated 2.8 on placements.

Q: How is the faculty at Siddartha Educational Academy Group of Institutions?

Siddartha Educational Academy Group of Institutions has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Choose from the Top Specializations

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Structural Engineering (83)

Electronics & Communication Engineering (66)

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Electrical Engineering (50)

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