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    What are the M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE?

    What are the M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE?

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 25 Nov 2025, 06:38 PM IST

    What are the M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE? Candidates can pursue the MTech course based on multiple entrance exams other than GATE. They can pursue state-level exams such as TS PGECET, AP PGECET, and Karnataka PGCET to secure admission in the two-year MTech course. Several universities conduct entrance exams as well, like VITMEE, SRMJEEE PG, among others. Students must be aware of all the entrance exams that can help them enter their desired institutions. Check out the article below to know what the M.Tech Entrance Exams are, other than the GATE exam.

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    1. M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE
    2. AP PGECET
    3. Gujarat PGCET
    4. Karnataka PGCET
    5. TS PGECET
    6. BITS HD Admission Test
    7. IPU CET M.Tech
    8. VITMEE
    9. SRMJEEE PG
    What are the M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE?
    What are the M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE?

    M.Tech Entrance Exams other than GATE

    There are multiple other entrance exams at both the state and university levels that candidates can pursue for admission to the MTech course. Candidates can find below the exam details and along with their exam pattern.

    AP PGECET

    Andhra University, on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts the online AP PGECET for M.Tech admissions into various participating colleges. The allotment of seats will be done through a centralised online counselling on the basis of marks secured in AP PGECET.

    AP PGECET Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Online

    Exam Duration

    2 hours

    Medium of the paper

    English

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Total Number of Questions

    120

    Marking Scheme

    1 mark is allotted for every correct answer. There is no negative marking.

    AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars

    Details

    Nationality

    Candidates must be Indian Nationals.

    Domicile

    They should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh Candidates should satisfy local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

    Qualifying Exam


    • Candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech in relevant fields.

    • Candidates appearing in B.Tech will also be eligible to apply provided they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of degree by the concerned university on the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.

    • Candidates with valid GATE scores will be eligible for direct admission. Also, GATE-qualified candidates will be given preference over other candidates.

    Qualifying Marks

    Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their B.E/B.Tech. However, the minimum percentage mark for reserved category candidates is 45%.

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    Gujarat PGCET

    Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Gujarat (ACPC) conducts Gujarat PGCET for admissions in M.Tech courses across the state. However, candidates with having valid GATE score are given direct admission. Aspirants will have to register within the prescribed time period and then appear for the exam to score well for admissions. Gujarat PGCET is conducted offline.

    Gujarat PGCET Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Offline

    Exam Duration

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Medium of the paper

    English

    Type of Questions

    Objective Multiple Choice Questions

    Total Number of Questions

    100

    Marking Scheme

    Every correct attempt will be awarded 1 mark. No marks are deducted for the wrong attempts

    Gujarat PGCET Eligibility Criteria

    • Passed the qualifying exam in the relevant B.Tech discipline (mentioned in the table below) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC candidates)

    • Secured qualifying marks in GATE in the relevant discipline for engineering.

    Karnataka PGCET

    Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) to shortlist students for M.Tech admissions. The admissions are also done on the basis of GATE scores.

    Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Offline (Pen and Paper-Based Test)

    Exam Duration

    150 minutes

    Type of Questions

    Objective (Multiple Choice Questions with four options)

    Maximum Marks

    100

    Total Number of Questions

    100

    Negative Marking

    No negative marking

    Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria

    • Candidates should have completed a B.Tech course from an institute recognised by the state of Karnataka with a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying degree. However, reserved category candidates are given a relaxation of 5%

    • Candidates with valid GATE scores are also qualified.

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    TS PGECET

    JNTUH conducts the Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for admissions into regular PG courses in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy.

    TS PGECET Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Test (Online)

    Exam Duration

    2 Hours

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Total Number of Questions

    120

    Marking Scheme

    Every correct attempt will gain 1 mark.

    There is no negative marking.

    • Candidates should be of Indian Nationality.

    • They should belong to the State of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh.

    • Students must satisfy the local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the admission regulations.

    • Applicants must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying exam.

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    BITS HD Admission Test

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani conducts BITS HD for M.Tech admissions. Students having valid GATE score are exempted from appearing in the BITS HD Admission Test.

    BITS HD Exam Pattern - Paper 1

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Exam

    Online i.e. computer-based test

    Time Duration

    45 Minutes

    Medium of Language

    English

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Sections


    • There will be two sections-

    • Core Mathematics - 15 Questions

    • English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning - 15 Questions

    Marking Scheme

    3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

    BITS HD Exam Pattern for Paper 2

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Examination

    Online

    Duration of Exam

    105 Minutes

    Types of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Number of Questions

    70 Questions

    Marking Scheme

    3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

    BITS HD Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars
    Details
    Qualifying Exam
    Candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech from a recognized University.
    Qualifying Marks
    Candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks in B.E/B.Tech.
    GATE scores
    Candidates applying through GATE must have valid scorecards.

    It should be noted that admission to M.E. software systems will be done only based on the BITS HD test.

    IPU CET M.Tech

    Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) conducts IPU CET for M.Tech admissions. Candidates applying for admission into M.Tech CSE and ECW (weekend class) are also not required to attempt the entrance exam. They will be offered admissions on the basis of the separate merit list prepared on the basis of GATE scores.

    IPU CET M.Tech Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Online (Computer Based Test)

    Exam Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Medium of the paper

    English

    Total number of questions

    100

    Type of questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)

    Maximum Marks

    400

    Marking scheme

    4 marks are awarded for every correct attempt and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

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    VITMEE

    Vellore Institute of Technology conducts VITMEE for M.Tech admissions at the institute. The entrance exam is conducted in the online mode.

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Online

    Total number of questions

    100

    Maximum Marks

    100

    Type of questions

    Objective (multiple choice questions)

    80 questions (Technical subject)

    20 questions (English Communication)

    Exam Duration

    2 hours

    Exam Medium

    English

    Negative Marking

    One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer


    Eligibility Aspect

    Details

    Nationality

    Indian nationals or graduates from any Indian institution. Foreign/PIO/NRI candidates can apply separately.

    Qualification

    BTech degree from a recognised Institute/University with a minimum 60% aggregate or first-grade in graduation.

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    SRMJEEE PG

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology conducts SRMJEEE PG for M.Tech admissions in the institute. The entrance exam is conducted online. SRM Joint Engineering Examination is for admissions for courses like M.Tech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, Food processing.

    SRMJEEE PG Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of exam

    Online

    Language

    English

    Time Duration

    2 hours and 30 minutes

    Type of Questions

    Objective type (multiple choice questions)

    Total no. of questions

    100 questions

    Question Pattern


    • Questions will be set at the corresponding degree level

    • Out of 100 Questions, 10 Questions will be from Mathematics for all PG programs except Bio-Technology and Food Processing.

    Marking Scheme

    Every correct answer will be awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking.

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