Is a GATE score mandatory for M.Tech admission, or are there alternate pathways?

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10 months ago

M.Tech programs in India can be accessed in other ways apart from the GATE score. Even though GATE is the commonest route, other ways to enter may be available based on where you want to study. Let's take apart this topic into smaller parts.

1. Obtaining a GATE Score is the main approach you should f

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Vidhi Jain | Contributor-Level 10

2 months ago

Though the GATE exam score is undoubtedly one of the most important criterion for MTech admissions, with more than 1,990 colleges accepting GATE exam scores, including the IITs and NITs, it is not compulsory for admission to M.Tech courses. There are various other state and college-level exams that

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