GITAM University Bengaluru M.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, candidates may express preference for both specialisations during the application process at apply.gitam.edu. However, final seat allotment during counselling in June-July 2026 is based on GATE or GAT-PG score, discipline eligibility, and available seats in each specialisation. It is advisable to apply early given the rolling admission process.

Ans. For M.Tech Data Science, the accepted GATE papers are Computer Science (CS) and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA). For M.Tech VLSI Design, the accepted papers are Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) and Electrical Engineering (EE). Candidates should ensure they have appeared in the correct paper for the specialisation they are applying to.

Ans. The AICTE PG Scholarship requires a separate application through the AICTE portal. Eligibility is confirmed once GATE-qualified candidates secure admission to an AICTE-approved M.Tech programme. Students should apply to the AICTE scholarship portal after receiving the GITAM admission letter. The scholarship is credited monthly at INR 12,400 for the duration of the M.Tech programme, subject to continued AICTE norms.

Ans. Yes. GITAM Bengaluru accepts GAT-PG (GITAM Admission Test for PG programmes) as an alternative to GATE for M.Tech admission. GAT-PG will be held on June 14, 2026. Non-GATE candidates admitted through GAT-PG are not eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship but may qualify for the GITAM Merit Scholarship based on GAT-PG score.

Ans. GITAM Bengaluru’s location near Bengaluru’s technology corridor provides M.Tech graduates with proximity to semiconductor design firms, IT companies, and data analytics organisations. M.Tech Data Science graduates target ML engineering, data science, and analytics roles, while M.Tech VLSI Design graduates target chip design, FPGA, and embedded systems roles at Bengaluru-based hardware and semiconductor companies. GITAM’s Career Development Centre assists with placement coordination.

Ans. GITAM Bengaluru has on-campus hostel facilities for students. Hostel charges are separate from the M.Tech programme fee of INR 2,62,000 and must be confirmed and paid additionally. Seat availability in the hostel is subject to annual allocation. Prospective students should confirm hostel fees and availability directly at gitam.edu before finalising admission.