My son has scored 42.33 marks in GATE (CSE). Could you please suggest which IITs, NITs, or IIITs he might be eligible for an M.Tech in Computer Science?
With a GATE 2025 score of 42.33 marks in Computer Science, your son has comfortably crossed the General category qualifying cut-off mark of 29.2 marks and can be eligible for admission into a number of top institutes in India. Here is a quick analysis of where he stands and the options that actually confront him:
Admission Possibilities
| Institute Type | Chance for Admission in CSE |
|---|---|
| Top IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, etc.) | Unlikely, as cutoffs are usually 55–65+ marks |
| Newer IITs (Jodhpur, Patna, Dhanbad, etc.) | Possible in later rounds or for allied CSE branches |
| Top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) | Competitive, but admission more likely in later rounds or for specializations like information security and data science. |
| Mid/Lower NITs | Good chance for direct admission in CSE |
| Top IIITs (Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur) | Competitive; possible depending on the round and specialization |
| Other IIITs | Good chances for CSE or related programs |
Recommendations: Apply through COAP (for IITs) and CCMT (for NITs/IIITs). Keep looking for related fields like Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, which may have slightly lower cutoffs. And take all rounds of counseling, including spot rounds, as cutoff trends fluctuate every year. Also visit state universities and centrally funded colleges that accept GATE scores.
Your son is rightly positioned for M.Tech admissions in all NITs, IIITs, and new IITs. CSE and this score will not make the top 5 IITs feasible, but there are plenty of good colleges where he can build a strong academic and professional life. Wishing your son best of luck for future admissions.
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