Hello Pavan,

With a GATE score of 260 in 2024 , admission to Osmania University (OU) for M.Tech may be challenging, especially in core branches like Computer Science, Electrical, or Mechanical, as OU typically has higher cutoffs for these popular streams.

However, here’s what you can consider:

1. Less Competitive Branches : If you're open to branches that are less in demand, like Environmental Engineering or Metallurgy, you might have a better chance.
   
   

2. Category Reservation : If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you may benefit from a lower cutoff.
   
   

3. Later Rounds : Participating in all rounds of counseling might increase your chances, as cutoff scores sometimes drop in subsequent rounds.
   
   

4. Alternate Options : If OU is your priority, also consider applying to affiliated colleges under OU, which may have slightly lower cutoffs.

Be sure to attend the counseling sessions and monitor seat availability for the best chances.

Good luck!