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.

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

Which are the most registered papers in GATE examination?

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.

What is the GATE registration last date?

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

What is normalisation process in GATE?

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.

How can I fill the GATE application form 2027?

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.

M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Kolkata

M.E./M.Tech is offered by 32 colleges in Kolkata. There are 21 private owned, 10 public / government owned and 1 public private owned that provide the M.E./M.Tech in Kolkata.

Location wise

M.E./M.Tech colleges in Kolkata are spread across the state. Maharashtra has the most M.E./M.Tech colleges in Kolkata, followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka etc. Tabulated below is the list of top states/cities housing the 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

A variety of specialisations, including Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, are offered for the M.E./M.Tech in the Kolkata. Refer to the table below, which lists the most popular specialisations and the number of universities that offer them:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	20 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	12 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	8 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	6 Colleges
Power Engineering	6 Colleges
Structural Engineering	6 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	5 Colleges
Civil Engineering	4 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	4 Colleges
Information Technology	4 Colleges
Instrumentation Technology	4 Colleges
VLSI Design	4 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	3 Colleges
Communications Engineering	3 Colleges
Control Systems	3 Colleges
Biomedical Engineering	2 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	2 Colleges
Food Technology	2 Colleges
Industrial Engineering	2 Colleges
AI & Robotics	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

To be accepted into universities offering M.E./M.Tech in Kolkata, applicants must pass a vari

M.E./M.Tech is offered by 32 colleges in Kolkata. There are 21 private owned, 10 public / government owned and 1 public private owned that provide the M.E./M.Tech in Kolkata.

Location wise

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	20 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	12 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	8 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	6 Colleges
Power Engineering	6 Colleges
Structural Engineering	6 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	5 Colleges
Civil Engineering	4 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	4 Colleges
Information Technology	4 Colleges
Instrumentation Technology	4 Colleges
VLSI Design	4 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	3 Colleges
Communications Engineering	3 Colleges
Control Systems	3 Colleges
Biomedical Engineering	2 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	2 Colleges
Food Technology	2 Colleges
Industrial Engineering	2 Colleges
AI & Robotics	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

To be accepted into universities offering M.E./M.Tech in Kolkata, applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level admission exams. The top admission tests for various universities offering M.E./M.Tech in Kolkata are listed in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
GATE	32 Colleges
WBUT PGET	26 Colleges
CEE AMPAI Masters	6 Colleges
IEMJEE	3 Colleges
CBSE 12th	3 Colleges
ISC	3 Colleges
GAT B	2 Colleges
AUAT	2 Colleges
WBCHSE	2 Colleges
IMUCET	1 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	1 Colleges
GPAT	1 Colleges
ISI Admission Test	1 Colleges
WBBSE	1 Colleges
TNJEE	1 Colleges

RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata

BeliaghataPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.6 L

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology

BeliaghataGovt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹49.05 K - 86.55 K

Median Salary

– / –

Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology - GCELT

Salt Lake CityGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹36 K

Median Salary

– / –

Calcutta Institute of Technology

Howrah MaidanPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.86 L

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

BBIT - Budge Budge Institute of Technology

Budge BudgePvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.41 L

Median Salary

₹2.83 LPA

St. Thomas' College of Engineering and Technology - STCET

Diamond HarbourPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

IMU - IMU Kolkata Indian Maritime University

TaratalaGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

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