GATE

There are mainly three pools in CSE that aspirants can look out for -

• Theory (Algorithm analysis and designing, cryptography, etc.)
• Systems (Compiler design, operating systems, etc.)
• Intelligent systems (AI, ML, Game theory, etc.)

Yes, candidates from any academic background can apply for GATE CSE. If you look at the GATE two paper combination list, students with different backgrounds/disciplines are eligible to take the exam. 

The eligible two-paper combination for GATE CSE can be checked below -

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• and Statistics

NIT Sikkim cut off for M.Tech was released as scores for different categories belonging to the AI and HS quotas. NIT Sikkim GATE cutoff 2025 ranged between 360 and 432, wherein M.Tech in Communication and Signal Processing emerged as the most sought-after specialisation for admission in the General AI category.

NIT Arunachal Pradesh cut off 2025 was concluded for ME /MTech admission based on GATE entrance exam score, followed by CCMN counselling. The cutoff was released as scores for different categories belonging to the AI and HS quotas. NIT Arunachal Pradesh GATE cutoff 2025 ranged between 354 and 389, wherein M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering emerged as the most sought-after specialisation for admission in the General AI category.

If two applicants secure the same GATE score for admission to M.Tech at NIELIT Calicut, the institute will resolve and determine the merit of candidates from the following criteria:

• In the case of students with the same GATE score, the selection shall be based on the marks in the qualifying degree.
• In case a tie still exists, the selection shall be based on the marks in the next lower education qualification.

To qualify for IIIT Kalyani admissions, the score one would need would depend entirely on which category you belong to. If you belong to the General category AI quota, you would need to secure a score well above 300 to get a chance for admission at IIIT Kalyani as M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded Systems cutoff score 2025 is 358. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff for the same course is 330. Similarly, other categories will have differing cutoff scores. Below is a table detailing the last round cutoff scores for different categories. 

No, GATE scores are not compulsory for admissions to the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut. The institute also offers admissions to those students who have not appeared in GATE. The unfilled GATE seats will first be filled with NON-GATE candidates from Kerala state based on the nativity certificate. If seats are still remaining vacant,  candidates from other states will be considered for admission.

Moreover, the institute also allocates 5 seats to each M.Tech branch for sponsored category students. However, apart from all these aspects, applicants with GATE scores are considered more for admission. 

Kumaraguru College of Technology accepts GATE scores for admission to M.Tech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission through CEETA PG scores. Besides, candidates must also have passed BE/ BTech with at least 50% aggregate to get admission in the M.Tech programme.

IIIT Vadodara accepts the GATE score for admissions to various  M.Tech specialisations, followed by the CCMT counselling process. IIIT Vadodara GATE cutoff 2025 is out, and as per the last round, the closing score fell between 360 and 404 for students belonging to the OBC AI quota and for round 1, the cutoff range was from 448 to 477.

Therefore, considering both rounds, students should aim for a score of at least 360 or higher to qualify for admission at IIIT Vadodara.

If you belong to the General AI category, your score of 642 is good enough to avail admission at IIIT Vadodara. For the General AI Category candidates, the GATE cutoff 2025 ranged from 415 to 443, making 642 better than the cutoff score. For other categories last round cutoff range, please refer to the table provided: 

Note: This is the last round cutoff score; different rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly.