Scoring 12 marks in the GATE EC exam is below the qualifying mark for the OBC category, which is usually around 22.5. With this score, it's unlikely to get admission in reputed colleges like COEP in Pune.

You can consider:

• Reappearing for GATE with better preparation.

• Exploring lesser-known colleges or private institutes in Pune.

• Looking into part-time or industry-sponsored M.Tech programs.

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