The most popular and advised option for graduates of Ceramic Engineering pursuing admission to M.Tech/M.E. programmes in core or related subjects is GATE Engineering Sciences (XE).
Utilising the XE score, graduates of Ceramic Engineering can apply for M.Tech programmes in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related subjects at numerous universities and IITs.
Ceramic engineering-related subjects from the XE Syllabus include materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, polymer science, and more.
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Target M.Tech/M.E. Field |
Recommended GATE Paper |
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Materials Science/Metallurgy |
XE (Engineering Sciences) |
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Metallurgical Engineering |
MT (Metallurgical Engineering) |
For BTech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) admission in 2025 under the ST (Scheduled Tribe) category at NITs.
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Criteria |
Requirement (ST Category) |
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Class 12 PCM Marks |
65% aggregate or top 20 percentile |
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Entrance Exam |
JEE Main (valid rank) |
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Selection |
JEE Main rank + JoSAA counseling |
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Cutoff (NIT Rourkela) |
230 (ST, BTech CSE, 2025) |
Placement in BTech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering)
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Placement Rate |
95%+ (almost 100% in some years) |
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Highest Package |
INR 83.6 LPA (domestic) |
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Average Package |
INR 21.6–24 LPA |
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Median Package |
INR 20 LPA |
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Minimum Package |
INR 5–6 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi, Wipro, Infosys, Deloitte |
MBA admission at NIT Rourkela
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Factor |
Details |
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Entrance Exams |
CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT |
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Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree, 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST) |
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Selection |
Entrance score + GD + PI + academics |
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CAT Cutoff (2025 expected) |
70 percentile (General), 60 percentile (SC/ST/PwD) |
Selection Process For MBA
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Entrance Exam |
CAT, XAT, MAT, etc. (cutoff varies by institute) |
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Shortlisting |
Based on exam scores, academics, work experience |
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GD/WAT |
Group Discussion / Written Ability Test |
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Personal Interview |
Assesses personality, motivation, and fit |
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Final Selection |
Composite score (exam+GD+PI+academics+experience); offer letter to top scorers |