M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Karnataka

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. 

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

The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive. 

GATE 2027 application form is expected to release in August. The registration date will be updated along with information bulletin.

The total tuition fee for MTech at NIT Surathkal ranges between INR 1.4 lakh - INR 2.8 lakh and for NIT Trichy it ranges between INR 1.4 lakh - INR 3.6 lakh. NIT Surathkal has been ranked 113 by the QS Rankings 2026 under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category. It has also been ranked 17 by the NIRF Rankings 2025 under the Engineering category. Moreover, NIT Trichy MTech in Communication Systems course is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1 genuine verified student while NIT Surathkal same course is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 1 student at Shiksha.

Considering the NIRF ranking and fee, NIT Trichy emerges as a better option for the aspirants of MTech programme.

GATE normalisation process is done to provide fairness to all applicants who are appearing for examination. It is because GATE is conducted in multiple sessions. In such case, raw marks are converted into normalised marks using the formula.

Candidates can fill GATE application form at GOAPS portal. First, candidates have to register and then fill their form. Overall, stages of GATE form filling include - filling form, uploading of documents, and payment of application fees.

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:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Yes, students can get direct admission in Ramaiah Institute of Technology. The institute reserves some of its intake under the management quota. The institute also has NRI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals quota. Students can connect with the institute to know more.

The different fee components for the M.Tech course at RV College of Engineering are required to be paid at different frequencies, such as semesterly, annually, and one-time. Check out the fee components and their amounts in the table below:

This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

NMIT Bangalore offers a two-year full-time MTech programme. Passed BE/B.Tech in relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for MTech. The course is available in four specialisations, namely:

• Defence Technology
• Electric Vehicle Technology
• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
• Structural Engineering

The PES University CSE average package or other placement details are yet to be released. However, the combined placement data for BTech and MTech courses are released in the NIRF report 2023. The key highlights of PES University placements 2022 for BTech and MTech are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

Total tuition fee of M.Tech programme at BMS College of Engineering is between INR 1.28 lakh - INR 5 lakh. This fee only covers the total fee of tuition and does not include the hostel fee or the mess fee. Fee information is sourced from unofficial sources and is indicative. If you want to take admission in the M.Tech programme at BMS College of Engineering, you need a minimum of 50% in their BE/BTech. Make sure you clear the GATE/PGCET exam, which is used as the selection process for admission to the MTech course.

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka announced the COMEDK result. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the COMEDK UGET 2025 result online using their user ID and password. 

The number of students placed during NHCE Bangalore placements 2025 was 1008. Earlier, during the placement drive 2024 and 2023, 909 and 1330 students were placed.

KLE Technological University has a total of 114 seats available for M.Tech courses. These seats are spread across two channels of admission, namely government quota and management quota. The government quota seats are offered based on students scores in Karnataka PGCET. Aspirants applying for admission under the Management Quota must pass CET, KMAT, or PGCET for admission to the M.Tech course. Besides, aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility requirements.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) accepts admissions to various programs through the official website. Application in the prescribed form and all the supporting documents along with application fee (non-refundable) needs to be submitted at the site or personally. The tuition fee is payable at Bangalore through a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE). To get admission in the desired course, one needs to follow the below mentioned procedure of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) application process:

Step 1: Click on the  'Admission Enquiry' tab on Homepage of the official website of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE).
Step 2: Enter all the required details of name, e-mail ID, and contact number, and fill in the state, city, and preferred course in the next window.
Step 3: Check the 'I agree' statement and click on the 'Apply Now' button to apply for the selected course at the college.
Step 4: Login into the account registered to do the application form, upload all the relevant documents for the application and pay the application fee.
Step 5: Apply in the application form.

NIE Mysore offers various M.Tech courses at its South Campus. For admission, students can submit valid Karnataka PGCET scores. Those who wish to take admission can appear for the PGCET exam. The fee to fill out the exam's application form ranges from INR 500 to INR 650.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The highest package offered during 2024 placements was bagged by CSE and ISE students. The table below showcases the department-wise salary details for BMS Institute of Technology and Management placements 2024:

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For COMEDK Round 2 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 36447 and closing rank was 76562 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Civil Engineering in JSS Science and Technology University is based on the scores obtained in the COMEDK entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.