Engineering Entrance Exam

The GATE 2026 registration date is August 28 and is ongoing. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the GATE examination. The GATE registration link 2026 is activated on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

GATE 2026 application form dates can be checked below -

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates below -

IIT Guwahati will set the GATE 2026 question paper. The GATE 2026 official website has been released along with the GOAPS portal, exam dates and information brochure. The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

This is a very generic question asked by most of the aspirants, especially the newcomers. The answer to the best subject for GATE is subjective and completely depends on your interest, career goals, and relevant BTech discipline. However, here are some of the popular and high-demanding branches, with the highest number of applicants every year -

• Computer Science (CS)

• Electrical Engineering (EE)

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)

• Mechanical Engineering (ME) and 

• Civil Engineering (CE)

These branches are popular due to their strong career prospects and wide range of opportunities with a generous package. 

 Branch and category matter here. You might score a seat in Civil or Mechanical Engineering at some NITs or find a fit in less competitive branches like Biotechnology. Don't forget to leverage home state quota or explore less popular NITs - they might just be your ticket in!

The fees structure of B.Tech 2025 CSE course is lies between 12 lack to 20 lack which is depend on your college if you are not eligible for any type of counselling then you can take admission in private colleges through management couta in this situation the fee structure of your B.Tech course is increased 

With a 72.3175743 percentile in the SC category, you may be eligible for colleges like:

- Delhi University colleges (Sri Aurobindo, Zakir Husain, Lakshmibai, Shyama Prasad Mukherji)

- SAGE University Indore

- Arya Group of Colleges Jaipur

- JK Lakshmipat University Jaipur

- The ICFAI University Jaipur

Check official websites for cut-offs and fees.

A score of 166 in JEE Mains Session 2 would likely translate to a percentile between 98.04+ and 98.14+, based on various analyses and predictions. The exact percentile may vary slightly depending on the difficulty level of the specific paper you took compared to the overall JEE Mains exam. 

General estimate:

A score of 166 generally falls within the range of 98.04 to 98.14 percentile.

Difficulty level:

If your specific paper was considered on the easier side, your percentile might be closer to the lower end of that range. If your paper was considered more challenging, your percentile could be closer to the higher end

To predict your JEE Mains rank, use a rank predictor tool or calculate your percentile score manually. Consider factors like category, state, and exam difficulty. Estimated ranks:

- 280-300 marks: Rank 1-20

- 240-250 marks: Rank 428-755

- 200-210 marks: Rank 2720-3803

- 150-160 marks: Rank 11678-17290

Use tools like Shiksha's JEE Main Rank Predictor for more accurate estimates.