Can I get admission in IIT if I work hard and qualify GATE exam?

I wanted to pursue B.Tech from IIT, but I am going to take admission in LPU now.

45 Views|Posted 8 years ago
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Himanshu, if you will work hard definitely you will be able to fulfill your dream. One plus point of joining LPU would be you can have GATE coaching within in the campus only.

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Twinkle Chopra
8 years ago
Yes, you can can maintain your dream of doing Masters from the IIT. But, you should be aware of the scenario that not only the GATE exam but you can appear for IIT JAM exam. As IIT JAM exam is not that tough as GATE exam. IIT JAM exam is conducted by the joint venture of IITs and IIS to do Masters i

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Candidates can check GATE expected safe marks for IIT M.Tech admission below -

 

Branch

Cutoff range

Computer Science (CSE)

65 - 75 marks

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)

60 - 70 marks 

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

70  - 80 marks

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

36 - 45 marks

Electrical Engineering (EE)

35- 40 marks

Civil Engineering (CE)

35 - 40 marks

Yes, candidates with GATE score of 400 to 500 are also eligible for COAP counselling. However, admission and selection chances completely depends on different criteria such as branch selection, competition level, category, etc. 

Candidates with a valid GATE scorecard of 2026/2025/2024 are eligible to participate in COAP counselling 2026

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