Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, offers a two-year M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The programme covers advanced VLSI design, digital signal processing, wireless communications, embedded systems, antenna design, and RF engineering. Total programme fees are Rs. 230,512 over two years. AKGEC holds NAAC Grade A++, the only engineering college under AKTU with this grade, and has AICTE approval. AKGEC ranks 273 in Collegedunia's 2025 India Colleges list.
M.Tech 2026-27 admission at AKGEC is through UPTAC 2026 state counselling for GATE-qualified candidates. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. UPTAC M.Tech counselling registration is expected in July 2026 (Tentative). AKGEC also accepts direct admission for eligible candidates without GATE scores on merit basis.
GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. UPTAC 2026 M.Tech counselling is expected to open in July 2026 (Tentative). Check uptac.admissions.nic.in for the official schedule when released.
Key Points
- Two-year M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow; four-semester programme with research component in the final semester.
- AKGEC is the only engineering college under AKTU with NAAC A++ accreditation; AICTE-approved with established research and lab infrastructure.
- Total fees of Rs. 230,512 over two years from the official 2026-27 fee structure; institutional merit scholarships up to 100% tuition waiver available.
- GATE-qualified students are eligible for AICTE scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month for the full two-year duration of the programme.
- Delhi-NCR campus with industry-connected faculty; M.Tech graduates pursue roles in R&D, senior engineering, and academia across senior electronics engineer and related domains.
AKGEC MTech ECE Fees
MTech ECE Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Year 1 Academic Fee (Semester I + II) | Rs. 119,256 |
| Year 2 Academic Fee (Semester III + IV) | Rs. 111,256 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 230,512 |
- Year 1 Semester I fee of Rs. 63,628 includes one-time charges: Registration Rs. 1,500, Medical Charges Rs. 1,500, and Caution Money Rs. 5,000 (refundable at programme completion). Semester II is Rs. 55,628 (tuition only). Year 1 total: Rs. 1,19,256.
- Year 2 (Semesters III and IV) is Rs. 55,628 per semester (tuition only, no new one-time charges). Year 2 total: Rs. 1,11,256.
- Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the end of the programme subject to no dues.
- Hostel charges (Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per year depending on room type) are not included in the above total and are paid separately.
- University examination fees (Rs. 10,000 per year) and digital library charges (Rs. 1,000 per year) are paid directly to AKTU and are not part of the college fee.
AKGEC MTech ECE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| GATE 2026 Exam | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Declared | March 19, 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 M.Tech Counselling Registration (Tentative) | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| UPTAC 2026 M.Tech Seat Allotment Rounds (Tentative) | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| M.Tech Classes Commence (Tentative) | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| GATE 2026 | October 13, 2025 (closed) | February 7 to 15, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
- UP M.Tech admission at private AKTU-affiliated colleges is through UPTAC state counselling at uptac.admissions.nic.in; GATE score is the primary merit criterion.
- AKGEC also accepts direct admission for candidates not appearing in GATE, based on B.Tech aggregate merit; contact the admissions office at info@akgec.ac.in for the direct admission schedule.
- Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or allied branch with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) from an AICTE-approved institution affiliated to a recognised university.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a closely allied engineering branch from an AICTE-approved institution, with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST category).
- Valid GATE 2026 score in EC paper required for UPTAC counselling; candidates without GATE may be eligible for direct institutional admission.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of B.Tech are also eligible to apply; admission is subject to meeting the minimum percentage at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Check GATE 2026 score (paper: EC); result was declared on March 19, 2026 at gate.iitr.ac.in.
- Register on uptac.admissions.nic.in when UPTAC 2026 M.Tech counselling opens (expected July 2026).
- Fill institute-branch choices and participate in the seat allotment round.
- If allotted AKGEC, confirm the seat online and report with original documents: B.Tech marksheet, GATE scorecard, UPTAC allotment letter, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the first-year fee at the college to complete admission.
- For direct admission without GATE, contact AKGEC admissions office directly for the institutional admission schedule and process.
AKGEC MTech ECE Scholarships 2026
MTech ECE Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| AKGEC Merit Scholarship (25% Tuition Fee Waiver) | 25% of tuition fee per semester | B.Tech aggregate 65% to 79.99%; applied at admission; subject to annual renewal |
| AKGEC Merit Scholarship (Full Tuition Fee Waiver) | 100% of tuition fee per semester | B.Tech aggregate 80% or above; applied at admission; subject to annual renewal |
| GATE Scholarship (AICTE/MHRD) | Rs. 12,400 per month for 24 months | GATE-qualified M.Tech students at AICTE-approved institutions; paid via AICTE portal |
| UP Post Matric Scholarship (OBC/SC/ST) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | OBC/SC/ST students domiciled in UP; family income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
- AKGEC merit scholarships are institutional fee waivers on tuition; hostel and exam charges are not covered. Eligibility is verified at admission based on B.Tech aggregate marksheet.
- GATE Scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month is disbursed by AICTE for the duration of the M.Tech programme; GATE-qualified students admitted to AICTE-approved institutions are eligible.
- UP Post Matric Scholarship applications open around July on scholarship.up.gov.in; submit before the announced deadline to avoid missing the academic year cycle.
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