The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
The GATE 2026 application deadline for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 6, 2025, without any late fees. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions each day.
GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET), located in Kochi, Kerala, is a private, self-financing, autonomous institution affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Established in 2001, RSET is managed by the CMI congregation and is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and NBA for five B.Tech programs. RSET admission 2025 offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in engineering and related disciplines. Admissions are primarily merit-based, with B.Tech admissions based on KEAM or college merit, M.Tech admissions based on GATE, and Ph.D. admissions based on KTU entrance tests or national exams like UGC NET/CSIR JRF. The admission process involves online registration, entrance exams (where applicable), counselling, and merit-based selection. Below are the details for RSET admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates.
| Particulars | RSET Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate (B.Tech), Postgraduate (M.Tech), Doctoral (Ph.D.) |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical), M.Tech (VLSI, Network Engineering), Ph.D. |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based / Entrance Exam (KEAM, GATE, SRMUSET, UGC NET/CSIR JRF) |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | KEAM, JEE Main (optional), GATE, KTU Entrance Test, UGC NET, CSIR JRF |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rajagiritech.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Application Start Date (KEAM) | April 2025 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Application Last Date (KEAM) | May 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
| KEAM 2025 Exam Date | April 23 - April 28, 2025 (except April 24) |
| KEAM 2025 Result | June 10, 2025 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Counseling/Seat Allotment | July 2025 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025 |
| GATE CCMT 2025 Registration | June 4, 2025 (Tentative, till 5:30 PM) |
| GATE CCMT 2025 Seat Allotment Round 1 | June 9, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D. Application Last Date | August 2025 (Tentative) |
RSET offers a full-time B.Tech for 4 years in nine specializations, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. B.Tech admission is based on KEAM scores, with 50% of seats allotted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), 15% for NRI quota (based on PCM marks in 12th standard), and the remaining as college merit seats (based on KEAM and 12th PCM marks in a 50:50 ratio). Candidates with JEE Main scores may also apply, though KEAM is preferred. The eligibility criteria include 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or equivalent) in 10+2, and candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025. The total tuition fee is approximately INR 3,00,000 (INR 75,000 per year). More details about RSET B.Tech are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Tech |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Specializations | Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or equivalent); Age: 17 years by December 31, 2025 |
| Selection Criteria | KEAM (or JEE Main) scores for government seats; PCM marks for NRI quota; KEAM + 12th PCM marks (50:50) for college merit seats; followed by CEE Kerala Counselling |
| Counselling | CEE Kerala Counselling |
| Total Fees | INR 3,00,000 (INR 75,000/year + INR 500 admission fee + INR 11,500 first year, INR 10,000 subsequent years) |
| Seats | 180 (Computer Science), 120 (other branches) |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 (RSET application); INR 500-1,000 (KEAM, varies by category) |
| How to Apply | Apply through cee.kerala.gov.in for KEAM or www.rajagiritech.ac.in for college merit/NRI seats |
RSET offers a full-time M.Tech for 2 years in five specializations, including VLSI and Embedded Systems, Network Engineering, and Computer Science and Information Systems. M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores, followed by CCMT counselling. Non-GATE candidates may apply through a college-conducted entrance test or interview. The eligibility criteria include a B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline with 60% aggregate marks (pass for SC/ST). The total tuition fee is approximately INR 1,30,000. More details about RSET M.Tech are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Tech |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | VLSI and Embedded Systems, Network Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, Communication Engineering, Industrial Drives and Control |
| Eligibility | B.Tech in relevant discipline with 60% marks (pass for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | GATE scores followed by CCMT counselling; or college entrance test/interview for non-GATE candidates |
| Counselling | CCMT Counselling (for GATE candidates) |
| Total Fees | INR 1,30,000 |
| Seats | - |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 (RSET application); INR 500-1,000 (CCMT, varies by category) |
| How to Apply | Apply through ccmt.admissions.nic.in for GATE or www.rajagiritech.ac.in for college test |
RSET offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs in six disciplines, including Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics. Ph.D. admission is based on KTU’s entrance test or national exams like UGC NET/CSIR JRF/GATE, followed by a personal interview. The eligibility criteria include a master’s degree with at least 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories). Fees vary by specialization. More details about RSET Ph.D. are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. |
| Duration | Varies by specialization |
| Specializations | Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree with 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | KTU Entrance Test or UGC NET/CSIR JRF/GATE scores followed by interview |
| Counselling | Not applicable |
| Total Fees | Varies by specialization |
| Seats | - |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
| How to Apply | Apply through www.rajagiritech.ac.in |
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