M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

Yes, IIT Kharagpur does accept GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programme. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to the discipline of their qualifying degree. In cases where there is no specific GATE paper available for a particular discipline, XE/XL/XH papers of the GATE examination can be considered. GATE is the accepted entrance exam for admission to IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech programme.

Admission to the M.Tech programme at IIT Kharagpur through GATE involves securing a GATE score and applying individually to each IIT. Shortlisting occurs, followed by interviews that might clash with different IITs. The number of applicants, shortlisted candidates, available seats, and interview performance impact the final selection. Some courses consider only GATE scores, and selected candidate lists are available on IIT portals or through COAP, a centralised platform for locking seats. Successful admission requires thorough preparation for technical interviews and adherence to specific procedures outlined by IIT Kharagpur.

The application journey for candidates applying to the Joint M.Tech/MCP PhD Programme at IIT Kharagpur is a multi-step process. Initially, candidates are required to complete their registration using their valid GATE and COAP registration details along with other pertinent information. Following a successful registration, they can access the application form, where they furnish personal and academic details while uploading essential documents. These include the Date of Birth Certificate, a passport-sized photograph, the candidate's signature, qualifying degree certificate, mark sheet, and category certificate. The online payment of the application fee, which falls between INR 250 and INR 500, is a crucial step. Upon the final submission, candidates have the option to generate a printout of their online application for future reference.

The important dates for M.Tech admission at IIT Kharagpur in 2024 include the availability of GATE 2024 Admit Card from 4th Jan '24 to 2nd Feb '24. The GATE 2024 Exam is scheduled for 3rd-4th Feb '24 and 10th-11th Feb '24. Expect the GATE 2024 Result to be announced between 16th Mar '24 and 31st May '24, with the GATE 2024 Scorecard available for download from 21st Mar '24 to 31st May '24.

IIT Kharagpur offers 15 specialisations under Integrated M.Tech programme and most of these have various sub-specialisations under them. Some of the key specialisations offered by IIT Kharagpur for BTech include Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural & Food Engineering, Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering and Manufacturing Science and Engineering, among others. 

To apply for BTech and Integrated M.Tech programs at IIT Kharagpur, students must first register for JEE Main 2024. The process involves visiting the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and completing three main steps: registration, detailed form filling with document uploads, and payment of application fees. The application form is automatically submitted after successful fee payment. Students can find additional details about the JEE Main application form and fees on the official website.

As per the last three-year trends, IIT Kharagpur has not moved from its position as per the NIRF ranking under the Engineering category. Ranking trends for IIT Kharagpur for its Engineering programmes (BTech and MTech) are as follows:

As per the above trend, IIT Kharagpur can be cosidered a good option for Engineering courses in India. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. With all these facts, IIT Kharagpur can be considered a good option for M.Tech in India.