Delhi University Introduces GATE Scores for M.Tech Admissions
AICTE Approval Clears Way for GATE-Based M.Tech Admissions at DU
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The University of Delhi will accept Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for its M.Tech programme in Microwave and Communication Engineering for the first time. Following approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the programme will offer 30 seats, prioritizing GATE-qualified candidates, with CUET-PG scores as a secondary option.
- 01This marks the first time GATE scores will be used for M.Tech admissions at Delhi University.
- 02The M.Tech programme will have a total of 30 seats, with specific reservations for various categories.
- 03Candidates must have a valid GATE score or qualify for CUET-PG 2026 to apply.
- 04First preference for admission will be given to candidates with GATE scores, followed by CUET-PG qualified candidates.
- 05Separate admission portals will be created for the M.Tech programme, distinct from the CSAS PG process.
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The University of Delhi has received approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to use Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for admissions to its M.Tech programme in Microwave and Communication Engineering. This initiative represents a significant shift, as GATE scores have previously been utilized only for PhD admissions. According to Haneet Gandhi, DU Dean of Admissions, if seats remain unfilled after the initial round of admissions based on GATE scores, candidates with CUET-PG scores will be considered. The M.Tech programme will offer 30 seats, with 13 unreserved, 8 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 4 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 2 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Eligible candidates include those with valid GATE scores or those who qualify for CUET-PG 2026. The university will implement separate admission portals for this programme, ensuring a streamlined process distinct from the Centralized Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for postgraduate courses.
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This change allows a broader range of candidates to apply for the M.Tech programme, potentially increasing the quality of applicants and diversifying the student body.
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