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GATE College Predictor 2026

The most accurate GATE College Predictor to estimate your M.Tech, M.E., M.S. Research & Direct Ph.D. admission chances across IISc Bangalore, 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on official GATE scores out of 1000. Enter your GATE score & paper code to get instant IIT COAP and NIT CCMT allotment probabilities.

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GATE M.Tech Admission Predictions

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# Institute Name Specialization / Branch Official GATE Cutoff (1000) Avg Package Total Fees Chance Action

M.Tech Programs Categorized by Official GATE Cutoff Score Bands (Out of 1000)

Specializations across IISc Bangalore, IITs, NITs, and IIITs are classified into cutoff score tiers based on official COAP and CCMT final allotment data.

GATE Score Band Target M.Tech Specializations & Institutes Cutoff Range Program Duration Avg Placement
800+ Score IISc M.Tech CS / AI / VLSI, IIT Bombay CS / VLSI, IIT Delhi CS, IIT Madras CS / VLSI 820 - 875 Score 2 Years M.Tech 24.0 - 28.0 LPA
720 - 799 Score IIT Kanpur CS, IIT Kharagpur CS/VLSI, IIT Roorkee CS, IIT Guwahati CS/AI, IIT Hyderabad CS/AI, IIIT Hyd CS 725 - 795 Score 2 Years M.Tech 20.0 - 24.0 LPA
650 - 719 Score NIT Trichy CS/VLSI, NIT Surathkal CS/VLSI, NIT Warangal CS/VLSI, IIT BHU CS/VLSI, IIT Ropar/Indore CS 650 - 715 Score 2 Years M.Tech 16.0 - 20.0 LPA
550 - 649 Score MNNIT Allahabad CS/VLSI, MNIT Jaipur CS, VNIT Nagpur CS, Top NITs Power Systems/Mechanical Design/Structural 550 - 645 Score 2 Years M.Tech 13.5 - 16.5 LPA
450 - 549 Score DIAT Pune Cyber Security, BIT Mesra CS, New NITs CS/ECE, Mid NITs Mechanical/Civil/Chemical 450 - 545 Score 2 Years M.Tech 11.0 - 15.0 LPA
Below 450 Score Category Reserved Seats (OBC/SC/ST/PwD), State Govt M.Tech Colleges & CCMT Spot Rounds 250 - 440 Score 2 Years M.Tech 8.0 - 12.0 LPA

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern & Score Calculation Formula

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted jointly by IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs on behalf of NCB-GATE for admission to master's and doctoral programs in engineering and technology.

Exam Paper Structure (100 Marks)

  • General Aptitude (GA): 10 Questions (15 Total Marks) compulsory across all papers.
  • Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks (For major engineering papers: CS, EC, EE, ME, CE, IN, CH).
  • Subject Technical Core: 55 Questions (72 Marks) assessing core discipline concepts.
  • Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NATs).
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for 1-mark MCQs; 2/3rd mark deducted for 2-mark MCQs. Zero negative for MSQs & NATs!

GATE Score (Out of 1000) Normalization

  • Normalized GATE Score Formula: Calculated using raw marks, mean of top 0.1% candidates, and qualifying marks.
  • Score Validity: Official GATE Score card is valid for 3 Years from date of result announcement.
  • MHRD GATE Stipend: Admitted M.Tech students get Rs 12,400 per month financial assistantship.
  • Dual Paper Option: Candidates can appear in up to two allowed paper combinations (e.g. CS + DA, EC + IN, EE + EC).

IIT COAP & NIT CCMT M.Tech Counselling Process Guide

M.Tech admissions across premier Indian engineering institutes are coordinated centrally through two main portals: COAP (for IITs & IISc) and CCMT (for NITs, IIITs & GFTIs).

Step-by-Step M.Tech Allotment Stages

  • Step 1: Individual IIT Applications: Apply to individual IIT departments on their respective portals using your GATE registration number.
  • Step 2: COAP Portal Registration: Register on Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) to view and accept offers from IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, etc.
  • Step 3: Offer Decisions in COAP: Choose Accept & Freeze, Retain & Wait, or Reject & Wait across 5 main rounds + additional spot rounds.
  • Step 4: CCMT Choice Filling: For NITs & IIITs, fill a unified preference order list on ccmt.admissions.nic.in.

Key M.Tech Advantages & Fellowships

Benefits of pursuing M.Tech / M.S. through GATE in premier institutes:

  • Rs 12,400/month Financial Assistance: MHRD Teaching Assistantship (TA) stipend provided to all GATE qualified candidates.
  • Direct Ph.D. Conversion: Outstanding M.Tech students can upgrade to Direct Ph.D. with Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF - Rs 70,000 to 80,000/mo).
  • PSU Job Opportunities: GATE score is directly used for Executive Trainee recruitment in IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, ISRO, and BARC.

Expected GATE 2026 Score vs Specialization Placement Analysis

Based on official GATE score distributions, COAP rounds, and CCMT cutoffs, here is the specialization availability mapping for score ranges out of 1000.

GATE Score Range (1000) IISc & Old IITs (COAP) Gen-2 IITs & IIIT Hyd Top NITs (CCMT)
820 - 1000 Score M.Tech CS, AI, Microelectronics, VLSI M.Tech CS, AI, VLSI (High chance) Top choice in any NIT branch
740 - 819 Score M.Tech ECE, EEE, Mech Design, Structural M.Tech CS, AI, VLSI, Signal Processing M.Tech CS, VLSI (NIT Trichy/Surathkal)
660 - 739 Score M.Tech Chemical, Materials, MS Research M.Tech ECE, EEE, Mech Systems Design M.Tech CS, VLSI (NIT Warangal/MNNIT)
580 - 659 Score Direct Ph.D. / Sponsored MS Options M.Tech Core Branches (Thermal, Environmental) M.Tech CS, VLSI, EEE, Mech, Structural
480 - 579 Score Category Seats (SC/ST/PwD) Category Seats (OBC/EWS/SC/ST) M.Tech Core Streams in Mid & New NITs
Below 480 Score Spot Round / Self-Sponsored M.Tech Self-Sponsored M.Tech / M.S. CCMT National Spot Rounds & GFTIs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the GATE College Predictor and how does it work?
The GATE College Predictor is a free tool that calculates your admission probability into M.Tech, M.E., M.S. Research, and Direct Ph.D. programs across IISc Bangalore, 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and IIITs. Enter your normalized GATE score out of 1000 marks, select your category and GATE paper code, and the tool evaluates your choices against official COAP and CCMT historical iteration cutoffs.
What GATE score is required for M.Tech Computer Science (CS) in IISc Bangalore and IIT Bombay?
Based on official final iteration cutoffs (out of 1000 marks): IISc Bangalore M.Tech CS requires a GATE score of ~875, IIT Bombay M.Tech CS requires ~850, IIT Delhi M.Tech Computer Technology requires ~835, and IIT Madras M.Tech CS requires ~840 for General category.
What is the difference between IIT COAP and NIT CCMT counselling?
COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is a centralized offer acceptance platform for IISc and IITs; candidates must apply to each IIT separately and then decide on offers in COAP. CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is a single window choice filling system for admissions into all 31 NITs, IIITs, and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Are GATE qualified M.Tech students eligible for monthly stipend?
Yes. All GATE-qualified students admitted into regular M.Tech/M.E. programs in government institutes (IISc, IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) receive an MHRD Teaching Assistantship (TA) stipend of Rs 12,400 per month for a maximum period of 24 months.
How do category relaxations (OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) affect GATE cutoff scores?
Category candidates enjoy significant score relaxations in M.Tech cutoffs. OBC-NCL cutoffs are typically ~90% of General cutoffs; EWS cutoffs are ~95% of General cutoffs; while SC, ST, and PwD cutoffs are generally ~67% of General cutoffs (approx. 200-240 score points lower than General merit requirement).
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IIT & NIT M.Tech Specialization Comparison

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