Engineering Entrance Exam

No, both are the same in difficulty level. GATE is conducted for 30 papers, while JAM is held for seven papers. The difficulty level of IIT JAM and GATE varies from paper to paper. To score good marks, students must focus on the exam syllabus and high-weightage topics.

A GATE score of 700 to 800 is mainly required for M.Tech admission at IIT (especially for top IITs). However, the score also depends on the IIT popularity, branch popularity, and other factors. For new IITs, a GATE score of 500 to 600 is mainly required. 

It is advised to check the past year's GATE cutoff trends before opting for counselling and admission. 

Official GATE 2026 cutoff for CSE can be checked below.

Candidates can check GATE 2026 DA cutoff below

Yes, JEE Mains is a compulsory entrance exam to secure admissions at NIT Patna. Candidates will be alloted seats to the BTech course during the JoSAA counseling on the basis of JEE Mains scores secured for that academic year at NIT Patna.

No other entrance exam scores are accepted for NIT Patna BTech admissions.

JEE is not required to take admissions in Birla Technical Training Institute. Since Birla Technical Training Institute offers Polytechnic Engineering Diploma courses, students after class 10 can take admissions based on merit. Competitive exams like JEE is not the requirement. For lateral admissions to 2^nd year, class 12 or ITI percentage is considered.

SRM PG hall ticket will have the following details printed -

• Name of candidate
• SRMJEEE PG application number
• Photograph of applicant
• Exam enrollment number
• Exam date and time
• Course programme
• Exam day instructions

The admit card of SRMJEEE PG will be available for download till the exam. If you need it for counselling purposes, then it is advised to save and take multiple printouts for future purposes. 

With 95.94 percentile in JEE Mains, you have a strong chance at Thapar University for most branches 👍

What you can expect:

• ✅ CSE / CSE (AI/ML) / COE – Good chances (may depend on category & counselling round)

• ✅ ECE / ENC / EEE – Very safe

• ✅ Other branches – Almost confirmed

Thapar admissions are primarily based on JEE Main percentile (50% seats) and 12th board marks (50% seats).

👉 Make sure you:

• Apply through the official Thapar admission portal

• Participate in counselling rounds

• Keep backup branch preferences ready

If you tell me your 12th percentage + category (if any), I can give a more accurate estimate.

Candidates can check GATE response sheet answer key at GOAPS portal using enrollment ID and password. The link will be activated at candidate login.