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.

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

Calcutta Institute of Technology

Howrah MaidanPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.86 L

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

St. Thomas' College of Engineering and Technology - STCET

Diamond HarbourPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

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

– / –

A.K. Choudhury School of Information Technology, University of Calcutta

NarkeldangaGovt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹72 K

Median Salary

₹9.2 - 9.8 LPA

BITM - Bengal Institute of Technology and Management

KolkataPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Kolkata

Q: Which courses are offered by BITM - Bengal Institute of Technology and Management?

BITM - Bengal Institute of Technology and Management has courses such as MCA, MHMTT, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, Certificate, LL.B., MBA/PGDM, M.E./M.Tech, UG Diploma, After 1th Diploma which are primarily in the stream of IT & Software, Hospitality & Travel, Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Law. BITM - Bengal Institute of Technology and Management has specializations such as MHMTT specializations in Travel & Tourism Management, BBA specializations in Travel & Tourism Management, B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, UG Diploma specializations in Civil Engineering, After 10th Diploma specializations in Mechanical Engineering.