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GATE and Written test and /or interview.

Through Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). The examination is usually announced in the month of August and held in February across the country. Sponsored candidates from the industries as well as research organizations with appropriate experience need not have qualified GATE.

B.Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent with a CGPA 6.75 on a 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General Category with (a) GATE score of 300 or qualifying score (b) GATE score of 200 or qualifying score whichever is higher for SC / ST / PD category. *B.Tech. from IITs with CGPA of 8.00 without GATE are also eligible for admission. AMIE / Grad. IETE are eligible, subject to condition at Note 7.

Full-Time Direct Admission:

B.Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent with (a) CGPA of 8.5 or 75% marks in aggregate for General / OBC Category, and CGPA of 7.5 or 70% marks in aggregate for SC / ST / PD category. GATE Score > 300 or qualifying score whichever is higher for General / OBC and 200 or qualifying score whichever is higher for SC / ST / PD.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or science (4 year programme) or a master's degree in science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
• A valid GATE score is required for admission to the M.Tech. programme in the case of regular (non-sponsored) candidates. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the candidates with the B.Tech/B.S (Four Year) degree from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B.Tech/B.S (Four Year).