My GATE score is 306.Can I get admission to the CSE branch for M.Tech in any college?
| Category | Chance of Admission | Likely Institutes |
| General | Low for premium colleges | State Government Universities, Private Universities, and newer GFTIs. |
| OBC-NCL | Moderate | Newer IIITs (spot rounds), state-level universities, and mid-tier private colleges. |
| SC / ST / PwD | High | Mid-to-lower tier NITs, some IIITs, and newer IITs. |
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