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Admission to M.Tech in Computer Science at IITs and NITs depends on GATE scores, with top IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur requiring scores between 750-850, while newer IITs like IIT Indore and IIT Mandi have cutoffs around 700-750. Top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal usually have cutoffs between 700-800, while others like NIT Calicut and NIT Silchar range from 668-709. To choose the right institute, compare your GATE score with previous cutoffs, consider factors like faculty and placements, and check official institute websites for updates.

With a JEE Main percentile of 90, a rank of 144,411, and  Economically Weaker Section (EWS) rank of 24,000 securing admission to top-tier National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) may be challenging, especially for higher branches like Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). But you can actively participate in counseling process which can enhance your chances of securing a seat in a good engineering program.

Narula Institute of Technology is considered to be a goof institute in terms of placements. There are various courses offered by the institute such as BTech, MTech, and MA. The average placement package of the BTech batch was reported to be INR 5 Lacs and the highest package was INR 27 lakh. The top recruiters in the placement process were: Deloitte, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, and TCS. 

A *JEE Mains rank of 18,979* gives you a good chance of getting a seat in *NITs or IIITs*, but a *"free seat"* depends on factors like *category, home state quota, and fee waivers*. If you belong to a reserved category or have a low-income certificate, you may get tuition fee waivers under government schemes. Check JoSAA counseling cutoffs for exact details.

To get admission in NIT's you must completed your class 12th with physics, maths and chemistry. You need to pass the JEE ( Joint entrance exam) Mains . After clearing JEE Mains the next step is JOSSA counselling. participate in this counselling. The admission is only based on the JEE Mains exam and you must submit the required documents to institute and after counseling you pay the fee and get your seat.

The overall placement rate recorded at NIT Goa has not been released yet. However, during the 2025 placement season 82.22% BTech students secured placements and 50% MTech students were also placed. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Some NITs have lower cutoff scores than others, so you may get in better if you apply to less competitive NITs. It is advisable to target for certain branches or specializations that have lower demand, leading to a lower cutoff score.