Compare IIT Bhubaneswar vs IIT Kharagpur

• The shortlisting of regular candidates for admission into M.Tech. Programmes will be based on GATE score only.  The fixing of cut-off score for candidates in different categories shall be as per the norms of the Institute.      
• Selection of regular candidates is based on 70% weightage for the GATE score and 30% weightage for the performance in the Written Test and Interview.
• The final selection of regular candidates will be solely based on the combined scores of the candidates with 70% weightage to the GATE score and 30% weightage to the written test and interview marks.  The Written Test and Interview shall be given equal weightage of 15% each.  A candidate in the unreserved category will be eligible for the interview subject to scoring a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks in the written test.  A candidate in the unreserved category will be eligible for final selection subject to scoring a minimum of 50% of the maximum marks in the interview. The fixing of cut-off marks in the written test and interview for reserved categories shall be governed as per the norms of the Institute.  Assignment and calculation of the cut-off marks on the combined score for the final section of the candidates in different categories shall be as per the norms of the Institute.

The admission will be based on either GATE Score only or GATE Score (70 % weightage) and a personal interview (30 % weightage). 

The personal interview will be held to test the following: 

(a) Motivation and aptitude for the Programme 

(b) Suitability for the department/center 

(c) Skills in basic science, engineering, and relevant areas. The personal interview will be conducted at IIT Kharagpur only.

Important Note: For specializations where admission is based on both GATE score and interview, a candidate who fails to appear for the personal interview will not be considered for admission in that specialization.

60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in a 10-point scale in B.Tech. / B.E. or equivalent degree in Computer Science & Engineering /  Information Techonology along with a valid GATE score.

• The program is open to candidates of all categories with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/M.Sc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE etc.) and having valid GATE score.
• Make sure that your GATE marks are above the cut-off marks of your category and GATE paper.
• For institutes awarding degree based on aggregate marks secured in all years of the qualifying degree:

       (a) GE/OBC/EWS: Min. of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale)

       (b) SC/ST/PwD: Min. of 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale)

• For institutes awarding degree based on aggregate marks secured in the final two semesters or final year of the qualifying degree:

       (a) GE/OBC/EWS: Min. of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale)

       (b) SC/ST/PwD: Min. of 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale).