Engineering Entrance Exam

With a CRL rank of 335,752 in JEE Mains, it's unlikely to get CSE in top government colleges in Delhi NCR. But you can still get CSE or related branches in private colleges.

? Colleges You Can Target:

1. Sharda University, Greater Noida – Direct admission, good infra.

2. Galgotias University, Greater Noida – Decent placements.

3. NIET, Greater Noida – Accepts UPTAC, good CSE scope.

4. GL Bajaj, Greater Noida – May get IT/AIML.

5. Amity University, Noida – Direct admission, higher fees.

6. IIMT, Greater Noida – Budget-friendly, easy admission.

? Focus on IT, Data Science, AIML if CSE isn't available.

No, a thumb impression is not compulsory to be uploaded in the application form of GATE 2026. According to the latest instructions, the candidates will have to fulfil the criteria of uploading their passport size photograph, signature, valid ID proof, and eligibility papers (provisional certificate, caste, or PwD certificate), and a thumb impression is not a necessary document to apply.

Summary:
All you have to do is copy-paste a well-formatted photo and signature, the required certificates and identity proof. GATE 2026 no longer requires thumb impressions in the document upload requirement.