GEC Bhubaneswar (Autonomous) M.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Data Science programme at Gandhi Engineering College (GEC Autonomous), Bhubaneswar, is INR 3,00,000. This covers tuition and other academic charges for the full programme duration. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at INR 75,000 per year and is not included in the programme fee. Students may also explore AICTE and Odisha government scholarships to reduce the financial burden.

Ans. A valid GATE 2026 score is preferred for M.Tech Data Science admission at GEC Bhubaneswar, but it is not the only route. Candidates with a valid OJEE PG 2026 rank obtained through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination for postgraduate programmes may also apply through the OJEE centralised counselling process at ojee.nic.in. GATE scorers generally receive priority during the counselling rounds.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 60% or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Final-year students may apply provisionally. A valid GATE 2026 or OJEE PG 2026 score is also required for admission through the OJEE counselling process.

Ans. Graduates of the M.Tech Data Science programme at GEC can pursue roles such as data scientist, machine learning engineer, data analyst, and business intelligence specialist in technology companies, e-commerce, healthcare analytics, and financial services firms. The programme also equips students for doctoral research in data science and artificial intelligence. Both private-sector placements and government data-science roles are open to postgraduate degree holders.

Ans. OJEE PG counselling is a centralised process managed at ojee.nic.in for M.Tech admission to BPUT-affiliated colleges in Odisha, including GEC. After GATE results are declared, candidates register on the portal, fill their college and specialisation preferences, and receive a seat allotment based on their rank and choices. Confirmed allottees pay the part-admission fee online and report to GEC Bhubaneswar within the specified window with original documents to complete the admission process.

Ans. Students from outside Odisha can apply for centrally funded scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), including the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for eligible female students and the Saksham Scholarship for students with disabilities. The GEC Merit Scholarship is available to all enrolled students based on academic performance in BPUT semester examinations. The Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship is limited to students who are domiciled in Odisha.