GATE

IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2025 has been concluded for M.Tech specialisations. The cutoff scores closed between 400 and 690, for the General AI category candidates. Therefore, for the General AI category candidates, it is possible to get admission to a few specialisations. Some of the top specialisations available at 500 score are M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, M.Tech. in Earth and Climate Sciences and M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing.  

While VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) does not publicly release specific GATE score cutoffs for M.Tech Computer Science, a general understanding is that a good GATE score, along with a strong academic record, is highly beneficial for securing admission. 

With a GATE score of 500+ it can be a bit difficult to get admission into IISc Bengaluru. However, it can also depend on various factors, such as availability of the seats, candidates appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the question paper. The COAP counselling will start from May 12 onwards. Read here for more details - https://www.shiksha.com/news/engineering-gate-2025-coap-counselling-schedule-out-blogId-193758

Yes, candidates can get admission in University College of Engineering, Kakinada M.Tech without GATE since the University also accepts Andhra Pradesh PGECET exams. Candidates must apply for the exam on their official website and appear for the exam. 

Yes, SRMJEEE (PG) accepts GATE scores for admission. The GATE-qualified candidates are exempted from attempting the test. However, they must fill out the SRMJEEE PG application form and attend the SRMJEEE PG counselling process. The SRMJEEE PG application form will be available in three phases, and applicants can fill out the form as per their convenience. Candidates will be selected based on their GATE scores. 

You can get admission in NIT but you may have to compromise with the place or the branch or both of them. 

Pursuing self financing M.Tech in VLSI from IIT Hyderabad is good as VLSI has scope in current industry and you are doing it from IIT, so it is better option rather than wasting 1 year.