M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

Rank 1653 in PGCET may not be sufficient to secure admission in top M.Tech colleges, as the competition for top colleges is usually high. However, it is not impossible, as many top colleges offer admission through other entrance exams, state-level entrance exams, or direct admission based on Class 12th scores. Here are some steps you can consider to improve your chances of getting into a top M.Tech college:

1. Identify target colleges: Research and shortlist colleges that offer M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, and prioritize them based on your preferences and cutoff scores.
2. Prepare for other entrance exams: Many top M.Tech colleges accept scores from other entrance exams like IIT JEE, GATE, or state-level entrance exams for admission to their M.Tech programs. Prepare for these exams and aim for high scores to improve your chances of getting into a top college.
3. Improve your academic record: A strong academic record can help you secure admission in a top M.Tech college. Focus on improving your grades and class 12th scores to increase your chances of getting into a top college.
4. Develop additional skills: Enhance your resume by learning and mastering additional skills, such as AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, and other emerging technologies.
5. Participate in coding competitions: Join coding competitions and practice solving problems on platforms like HackerRank, AtCoder, and CodeChef to improve your problem-solving skills.
6. Networking: Attend workshops, seminars, and webinars to meet industry professionals and create networking opportunities.

By following these steps and working hard on your preparation, you can increase your chances of getting into a top M.Tech college in Computer Science and Engineering.

At Rajiv Gandhi University, the M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program has better placement opportunities compared to the M.Tech in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program. The highest package offered by Rajiv Gandhi University was INR 16 LPA for MTech in CSE. The highest package offered by Rajiv Gandhi University was INR 12 LPA for MTech in ECE. Additionally, the university's Training & Placement (T&P) cell ensures maximum job opportunities for students, and in the year 2019-20, the university achieved a placement percentage of 60.87%, with the maximum number of students being placed from the Computer Science and Engineering branch.

IIIT Bangalore and NIT Trichy both offer admission to the M.Tech course on the basis of a valid GATE score, followed by a GATE Counselling process. Talking about the 2023 last-round cutoff, the closing rank for M.Tech in CSE was 480 at IIIT Bangalore. For NIT Trichy, the last round closing score was 637 for the same course and specialisation. Analysing the last round cutoff data, IIIT Bangalore was more competitive for M.Tech in the CSE course than NIT Trichy. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out components such as NIRF ranking, cutoff and placement for the M.Tech course to decide if IIIT Bangalore is better than NIT Trichy: