Latest Updates: Applications for the GATE Entrance Exam have been scheduled from September 23 to October 28, 2020. Admit cards will be available from January 8, 2021 and the Entrance Exam has been scheduled on Feb 4 to 14, 2021. Result of GATE 2020 will be declared in March 2021.GTUhas opened selection for students of ME, after the declaration of merit-based progression result of 2020 Summer. The provisional list for ME/MTech has also been published for the academic year 2020-2021. The provisional merit list for students seeking admission into ME has also been published.

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Final answer key PGCET 2020 05 October 2020
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Choice filling steps 15 October 2020
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The Gujarat Technological University (GTU) located in the state of Gujarat was established in 2007 and headed by the State Government of Gujarat. There are many colleges which are affiliated under GTU which provides degrees ranging from a pharmacy, engineering, science, and management. The university has around 4,00,000 students enrolled in various courses. The university is approved by UGC and affiliated by AICTE.

The Masters of Engineering degree is a full-time on-campus degree. The mode of admission is through GATE/PGCET/GPAT.

Table of Content

  1. GTU ME/M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria 
  2. GTU ME/M.Tech. Admission Guidelines 

2.1 How to Apply

  1. GTU ME/M.Tech. Course Details
  2. GTU ME/M.Tech. Fee Structure
  3. GTU ME/M.Tech. Placement
  4. GTU ME/M.Tech. Scholarship
  5. GTU ME/M.Tech. FAQ

GTU ME/M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

For admission to ME/ M.Tech programmes, an applicant possessing qualifications mentioned below is eligible to apply:

  • For admission in M.E. Cyber Security (CE), students shall have a B.Tech degree in either B.E./B.TECH. Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology Engineering or Information and Communication Technology.
  • Students shall also qualify for the qualifying exam with a minimum aggregate of 50% for general applicants and 45% for SC/ST/SEBC candidates.
  • For admission in M.E. ECE (Mobile Communication and Network Technology) students shall have a B.Tech degree in either B.E./B.TECH. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication or Electronics Engineering.
  • Students shall also qualify for the qualifying exam with a minimum aggregate of 50% for general applicants and 45% for SC/ST/SEBC candidates.
  • Applicants seeking admission through the GATE exam shall provide a valid scorecard.
  • A sponsored applicant in addition to all the above-mentioned points shall have two years of full working experience in academic, research, or industrial organization relevant to the subject the applicant is seeking admission to.

GTU ME/M.Tech. Admission Guidelines

Selection Criteria

The Masters of Engineering degree is a full-time on-campus degree. The mode of admission is through GATE/PGCET/GPAT.

Admission to the First year postgraduate courses shall be given under the following rules:

  • All the seats reserved under the State Government shall be filled on a merit basis. The same shall follow the guidelines prepared by the Admission committee prepared by the University for respective courses.
  • All the seats reserved under the management quota shall be filled based on the criteria made by the management committee of the respective Educational College.

Availability of seats:

SC 7%
ST 15%
Socially & economically backward class (inclusion of widow and orphan of any caste) 27%
EWS 10%
Ex-Servicemen 1%
Physically Disabled candidates 5% of a reserved seat in each category

How to apply?

  • For the first-time registration, visit the official site
  • Candidate will see an option “New candidate registration”, click on the option and create Candidate ID by filling in all the relevant details (Candidate name as per mark sheet, ISD code, mobile number, e-mail ID)
  • Create a password for your ID and enter your security pin number.
  • The “Final submit” button will appear on the screen, after clicking the final submit button, the Candidate mobile number will be verified by sending you an OTP.
  • Verify Candidate accounts and complete your registration process.
  • For registered students, they can log in with a registered email ID and password.
  • After login, students will have to choose from the courses available for admission.
  • Fill in all the other relevant details (personal details, Sub- Category details, other information)
  • Upload all the documents needed for admission and click on “Submit and Preview”.
  • You will be redirected to your application page, where the application number will appear.
  • By clicking “Application form”, the incomplete application form will appear. Start filling all the relevant information in your application form.
  • Pay “Registration fees”.
  • Save your application number, ID, and password for future references.

Documents needed during admission:

All the document copies that are being submitted shall be self-attested.

  • Class 12th mark sheet.
  • School leaving certificate/ Transfer certificate
  • Diploma in engineering or Graduation certificate (including all the GPA/CPI in all semester)
  • Degree certificate
  • GATE scorecard
  • In the case of sponsored students, sponsorship letters issued by the respective organization/Authority.
  • In the case of reserved category students, all the relevant certificates and letters needed shall be produced during the time of admission.

Read More: GTU Admission

GTU ME/M.Tech. Course Details

ME / MTECH course is offered by GTU in two disciplines namely Computer Engineering & ECE for a duration of 2 years.

Disciplines Area of Research
Computer Engineering  Cyber Security Student intake -30
ECE Mobile Communication and Network Technology Student intake -30

GTU ME/M.Tech. Fees Structure

Fees structure for a 2-year Post-graduate degree is:

Tuition Fees (per semester) 12500/-
Hostel Fees (per semester) 4500/-
Hostel Caution Money (Refundable) 5000/-

Read More: GTU Course Fee

GTU ME/M.Tech. Placements

Students are both exposed thoroughly to industrial and field studies. 

For students of ECE (Mobile Communication and Network Technology) career options and recruiters vary from:

  • Vodafone
  • ISRO 
  • Jio Telecom
  • Ericsson
  • Nokia
  • Siemens 
  • Cisco.

For students of Computer Engineering (Cyber Security), students have the opportunity for a summer training program at Cyber Security Summer Training Program at Tel Aviv University, Israel.underGTU- International Experience Program (IEP). 

Career options and recruiters vary from:

  • Deloitte India, 
  • KPMG India, and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), 
  • Net- Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 
  • BlueInfy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • TresVista
  • IG Global Business Services India
  • Cloud24x7 Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sophos Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Read More: GTU Placement

GTU ME/M.Tech. Scholarship

  • For meritorious students, Stipend, provision of INR 12400/- per month to GATE qualified students. 
  • A stipend of INR 6000/- month at BISAG for PG Dissertation to selected students by College administration.

Read More: GTU Scholarships

GTU ME/M.Tech. FAQs

Ques. How can I reach the Gandhinagar Campus of GTU?

Ans. The nearest junction Railway station is Sabarmati Junction which is 27.2kms and it will take 42mins by Cab. The nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at a distance of 25kms and it will take 38mins by Cab.

Ques. What are the facilities provided on the Campus by GTU?

Ans. From academic facilities to leisure facilities, GTU provides all. There are dedicated labs and research facilities inside the campus. The canteen, cafeteria, sports facilities are also present.

Ques. Is an Offline application form available for admission for GTU?

Ans. No, you can only apply via online mode by visiting the ACPC portal and registering yourself.

Ques. What is the reservation for EWS and socially backward candidates in GTU?

Ans. Reservation are:

Socially & economically backward class (inclusion of widow and orphan of any caste) 27%
EWS 10%

Ques. How is the classroom infrastructure of GTU?

Ans. The classrooms are built with top-notch infrastructural facilities. All the classrooms are fully air-conditioned and fully Wi-Fi equipped and with smart board facilitated.