M.Tech colleges accepting GATE in Tamil Nadu

GATE registration 2027 last date without late fee has been extended till October 5, 2026. The GATE form last date with late fees has been revised to October 12, 2026.

Candidates can check GATE exam pattern below -

Mode	Computer-based test
Language of question paper	English
Time duration	3 hours
Total number of branches	30
Sections	General Aptitude and Selected Subject
Total marks	100
Negative marking	Applicable on MCQs  (for 1 mark MCQs - 1/3rd mark for 2 mark MCQs - 2/3 mark)

 

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.

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.

No, to get admission into IIT Madras MTech course, students have to appear for the GATE exam. This is a part of minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech course admissions. After clearing the GATE exam, the students are selected on the basis of merit list. The students have to obtain a minimum of 60% in their UG course to be eligiblr for admisison. 

Candidates have to upload only photo and signature in GATE registration form.

Following documents are needed while filling GATE 2027 application form -

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Valid ID poof 
• Category certificate (optional)
• Dyslexic certificate (optional)

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.

Yes, NIT Trichy grants a wide range of scholarships as financial assistance to meritorious and various other category students. Students should fill the application form to secure the scholarship. This scholarship is available on the official website of the Institute. The decision regarding scholarships is made solely by the administration. NIT Tiruchirappalli provides scholarships like Adi-Dravidar Scholarship -Tamil, Adi-Dravidar Scholarship English SC/ST Scholarship, BC Scholarship, and others.

The SASTRA University highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

Course	Median Package (2025)
UG 3 year	INR 4 LPA
BTech	INR 8 LPA
MTech	INR 5.5 LPA
BA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons)	INR 6 LPA

Kalasalingam University has been ranked under a number of categories including Universities, Engineering, Overall, etc. by NIRF. Check below for the rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2025	University	28
NIRF 2025	Engineering	33
NIRF 2025	Overall	48

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore accepts TNEA scores for admission to the BTech courses. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the Round 1 cutoff trends for the General All India category students for top 5 courses:

 

Yes, Chennai Institute of Technology accepts the scores of GATE / CEETA PG exam for admission to the two-year ME programme at the college campus. Chennai Institute of Technology offers full-time two-year ME programmes across five specialisations. Candidates, to be eligible, are required to have completed their UG degree in relevant field with 50% aggregate for General category students and with a minimum of 40% aggregate for reserved category students.

A variety of entrance exam results may be accepted by Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (SKCET) for admission to its engineering, management, and other programs. SKCET frequently accepts entrance test results from engineering programs, including Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for postgraduate admission and Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) for undergraduate admission. SKCET may accept results from national entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test (CAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), and others for management programs such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA). However, depending on the programme and the university's regulations for that particular academic year, the precise permitted entry examinations may change.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty members are PhD and higher degree holders. CIT Engineering College also invites faculty for guest lectures and offer opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology admissions are currently open. Candidates need to register for TNEA for BE/ BTech admission. For PG, aspirants must first apply for accepted entrance exam and then at the official website of the institute for admission. Admission to KPRIET courses is both merit and entrance-based.

If a student fails in the internal exams at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, they'll get the backlog. They can apply for makeup exams if there is a real cause, the sole alternative is to repeat the course or improve if the grade is D. If a student misses an internal exam, they may repeat it if their leave letter is approved by the professor.

 IIITDM Kancheepuram seat intake for M.Tech programme is 200. The total seats are distributed evenly among all the M.Tech offered specialisations. Each specialisations with 20 seat intake. Seat are allocated based on the CCMT counselling. Candidates must apply for CCMT by visiting the official website. Candidates seeking admission to the CCMT participating institutes will be allocated seats based on their choices for college and course and their GATE rank. GATE 2024 exam dates are announced and conducted for 2023. 

Kumaraguru College of Technology fees may change for each programme and category. Students have to pay the fees timely. The fees is as below:

Course	Total Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 3.6 lakh
MCA	INR 35,000
M.E/ MTech	INR 50,000
MBA	INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College is a renowned institution offering B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Arch, MBA/PGDM, MCA. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College boasts an impressive review rating of 4.05 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 3.92 for Campus Life, 3.61 for Placements, 4.17 for Faculty, and 4.37 for Infrastructure.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College has been rated 4.1 on placements on the basis of 146 reviews done by students.

Courses offerred by Sona College of Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies like AICTE. The combined seats available for courses offered at Sona College of Technology goes up to 1770.

You can get admission in Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology for M.Tech based on the results of the entrance exams like (TANCET, CET, and GATE)  that is counducted by  Anna University and the Coimbatore Association of Management of Anna University Affiliated Colleges. 

VELS is a merit-entrance-based admissions institution. Admission to VELS University requires checking below the process:

• Application: This has been applied online. Professional course application fee is INR 1, 100. In the process of making the choice, candidates are allowed to apply with the relevant documents.
• Selection Rounds: The university receives VELS Entrance Exam to take admission to different UG and PG courses. Other than this, CAT and other entrance tests are also accepted by MBA. The university publishes a merit list that gives the names of the shortlisted aspirants.
• Counselling & Document Checking Round: The shortlisted candidates are invited to counselling and document checking round. Successful candidates should pay course fee to ensure admission.