M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Power Systems 

at NIT Goa, Ponda

No, candidates need to qualify for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering  (GATE) exam to get admission to the M.Tech programme offered by NIT Goa. Students applying without a valid GATE score is not eligible for the National Institute of Technology Goa M.Tech admission. GATE is an online national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and other institutes/universities across India. 

The total seat intake of the National Institute of Technology Goa M.Tech course is 75, including 6 reserved seats. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for the NIT Goa M.Tech course: 

Department	Specialisation	No. of Seats
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)	Computer Science and Engineering	23 + 2*
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)	VLSI	23 + 2*
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)	Power Electronics and Power Systems	22 + 2*

* reserved seats for the course

The National Institute of Technology Goa offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. NIT Goa M.Tech fee INR 1.4 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed NIT Goa M.Tech fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. 

For NIT Goa M.Tech admission, candidates must have passed graduated from a recognised university with a Bachelor's in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE, etc.) with a minimum of 60% aggregate (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale) and 55% aggregate for SC/ST/PWD. For more information related to NIT Goa M.Tech selection criteria, application process, etc., click here. 

Yes, NIT Goa offers a two-year postgraduate degree programme, offered in full-time mode. The eligibility criteria for admission to this course is candidates must qualify for their BTech/ BE degree from a recognised university with at least an aggregate of 60%. Moreover, NIT M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores, followed by CCMT counselling. 

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Success Rate of Placements

* The placement cell at NIT Goa is highly effective, with over 125 companies visiting the campus to recruit students.
* The average salary package offered is around INR5-6 lakhs, with the highest package reaching up to INR14 lakh.
* The placement cell ensures that students are prepared for industry requirements, focusing on developing their skills and behavior.
* According to students' reviews, almost 100% of students in the B.E./B.Tech programme get placed, with top recruiters including IBM, Barclays, L&T, Wipro, and Microsoft.
* The college's placement cell works diligently to secure jobs for students, ensuring that they receive competitive offers.
* The average salary package offered to Civil Engineering graduates is around INR13 lakh, indicating strong demand for their skills in the industry.
* The placement cell has successfully placed students in both government and private sector companies, demonstrating its effectiveness across various industries.

Efforts towards Placements

* The placement cell consists of experienced and efficient professors who guide students throughout the placement process.
* The faculty members also provide coaching related to placements, helping students prepare for interviews and assessments.
* The college encourages students to participate in co-curricular activities, such as internships, to enhance their employability.
* The placement cell regularly interacts with industries, identifying potential employers and nurturing relationships to benefit students.
* The college offers career guidance counseling services to help students choose suitable careers and develop necessary skills.

Note: These bullet points summarize the key points mentioned by students and alumni regarding the success rate and efforts made by the placement cell at NIT Goa.

As per the latest report, over 160 recruiters participated during NIT Goa placements 2023 and placed 106 students of the Class of 2023. The total number of students placed during NIT Goa placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students placed	47	103	106

Every course in National Institute of Technology, Goa is good but Computer Science and Engineering is best of all. Computer Science and Engineering branch received the highest offer of 44 Lakhs Per Annum and Computer Science and Engineering branch average is 16 Lakhs Per Annum and 100 percent placement in year 2021.

NIT Goa BTech cutoff 2024 for Computer Science Engineering was 2234 for SC and 626 for ST category. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Main, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice.