Engineering

IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027. The exam dates are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. 

This year, IIT Madras have implemented many changes in the GATE 2027, which are as follows: 

• A new paper (Robotics and Automation) has been introduced
• GATE syllabus has been revised
• Changes have been made to TF, XE, XH, and XL papers
• GATE Exam Cities list have also been revised. Some centres have been added and removed. 
• Candidates will have to provide facial details during registration process
• Exam City Allotment facility added before the release the admit card.

The information brochure of GATE 2027 has been added. Candidates must downoad and go through the details carefully. 

IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027. The official website (gate2027.iitm.ac.in) and exam dates have been released. Registrations will start on August 27, 2026 (REVISED). This year, GATE will be conducted in three weeks. 

No, students cannot apply for BTech in CSE at Uttaranchal University with 50% marks in Class 12. The basic eligibility criteria say that students must completed Class 12 with 60% marks for general category and 55% marks for SC/ST category. 

No, JEE Advanced is mandatory for admission into IIT Madras, just like every other IIT in India. To be eligible for JEE Advanced, you first need to qualify JEE Main and rank among the top candidates nationally. The exam tests deeper conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Only a limited number of top rankers from JEE Main get a shot at appearing for it. 

Yes, most IITs and NITs allow branch change after the first year based on your CGPA and seat availability. This gives students a second chance if they didn't get their preferred branch initially. The process is usually competitive since popular branches like CSE have limited seats.

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have the maximum number of NIRF-ranked engineering institutions. Both these states have good IITs, NITs and top private engineering colleges along with the government colleges. 

Only around 17,000 to 18,000 seats are available across all 23 IITs combined every year. This makes IIT admission one of the most competitive processes globally, with Lacs of students appearing for JEE Main annually. 

Computer Science Engineering continues to lead in terms of average and the highest salary packages offered to graduates. AI/ML and Data Science are close behind, driven by rising demand across tech and non-tech sectors alike. Companies are increasingly hiring engineers skilled in machine learning and automation. Electronics and Communication also sees strong packages, especially in core tech and semiconductor roles. Branch choice combined with college reputation plays a big role in final placement n