Will I be able to get admission in NITs or IITs for M.Tech, if I get good GATE rank?
My aggregate score is 57.5%.
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Yes, it is possible, if you work hard and get a decent score in GATE. I think you can wait and you may get a chance in any of the good NITs. -
Yes, it is possible if you work hard and get a decent score in GATE. I think you can wait and you may get a chance in any of the good NITs. -
Hi dear,Eligibility criteria for admission to M.Tech. /M. Plan. Programmes in general at NITs will be 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for OC/OB/OM, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST candidates in the qualifying degree. For Physically Disabled candidates, the eligibility criterion will apply to the category they belong to (OC/OB/OM/SC/ST). The candidate must have a valid GATE score as well. Eligibility Criteria for admission to M.Tech/MDes Programme at IITs will be minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks or First Class in the qualifying degree or AMIE/AMIETE considered as equivalent and a valid GATE score. -
Eligibility criteria for admission to M.Tech./M.Plan. programmes in general at NITs will be 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for OC/OB/OM whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST candidates in the qualifying degree. For Physically Disabled candidates the eligibility criterion will apply to the category they belong to (OC/OB/OM/SC/ST). The candiudate must have a valid GATE score as well. Eligibility Criteria for admission to MTech/MDes Programme at IITs will be minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks or First Class in the qualifying degree or AMIE/AMIETE considered as equivalent and a valid GATE score.
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