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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.

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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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