NIT Goa M.Tech admission 2024 will be based on the GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling. For NIT Goa MTech Admission 2024, GATE Registrations have started from August 30. The closing date of regular registration is September 29, 2023. Along with that, the deadline for extended online registration or application process (with late fee) is 13th October, 2023. Furthermore, GATE 2024 tentative exam dates have been announced. GATE 2024 entrance exam is expected to be held in the month of February. The exam dates for GATE 2024 is on February 3,4,10 & 11. 

NIT Goa offers a 2 year duration MTech program in 3 specializations i.e CSE, VLSI and Power Electronics and Power Systems. NIT Goa MTech admission 2024 is based on the merit score secured in the GATE exam and CCMT counselling process. NIT Goa cutoff in overall for the year 2023 ranges between 350-468 for the general category.

NIT Goa MTech program not only includes theory portion but also professional practise and dissertation work. The first two semesters are solely dedicated towrads seminar, laboratory work and VIVA. The 3rd and 4th semester is all about electives and project works respectively. Tests are conducted by the institute to evalutate and examine the knowledge of the students. Candidates have to secure minimum 64 credits to successfully achieve the degree of MTech. 

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NIT Goa M.Tech Course Highlights

  • NIT Goa M.Tech program is available in three specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, and Power Electronics & Power Systems.
  • NIT Goa proposes a two-year full-time M.Tech program in an offline mode.
  • Admission is open for all the candidates who have appeared in the GATE examination and are eligible for admission.
  • Total 75 seats are available in 3 different specializations in M.Tech. 
  • NIT Goa charges INR 1.68 Lakhs for its M.Tech program.
  • The institute’s Placement and Training cell provides placement opportunities to the students.
  • During NIT Goa Placements 2022, there was a participation of 128 recruiters. The highest salary & average salary stood at INR 44 LPA & INR 13 LPA respectively. 

NIT Goa M.Tech Important Dates 2024

Event Date
GATE Online Application Process Opens  August 30, 2023
GATE Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
GATE Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Examinations February 03, 04 ,10 and 11, 2024
Candidate's response available in Application portal February 16, 2024
Answer keys available on Application portal February 21, 2024
Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys February 22 to February 25, 2024
Announcement of Results for GATE 2024 March 16, 2024
Availability of Score Card for download by candidates March 23, 2024

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NIT Goa M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to NIT Goa M.Tech program shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have completed B.E/B.Tech with at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10- point scale) or 60% for OC/OC-EW/OB, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) from a recognized university.
  • 5% relaxation will be provided to SC/ST/PwD candidates.
  • Candidates with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree who have completed a five-year program are now qualified to apply for the NIT Goa M.Tech program.

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NIT Goa M.Tech Admission Criteria

Admission to the NIT Goa M.Tech program for the Academic Session 2022-24 will be granted on the basis of centralized CCMT counseling through GATE scores of the year 2018, 2019, 2020.

  • The candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies (IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChemE, IIM, IIE) and have enrolled on or before May 31, 2015, are also eligible to participate in the CCMT-2021 counseling process.
  • The allotment of seats is entirely based on merit, availability of the seats, selection of courses and institutes.
  • Candidates must have a valid GATE Scorecard during the time of the counseling process.
  • Out of 25 seats in each specialization of the NIT Goa M.Tech program, 2 are reserved for sponsored candidates.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates can apply for CCMT 2021 by online application process within the stipulated time.
  • Visit the official website of the CCMT @ccmt.nic.in.
  • Register yourself by paying the requisite registration fees of INR 2500 for General Candidates and INR 2000 for SC/ST/PWD candidates through online payment means.
  • Candidates must complete all of the necessary fields on the registration form. They have to fill in the selected NIT M.Tech specialization and college name.
  • Candidates would be required to upload scanned images of their photographs and signature and also upload necessary documents.
  • Keep the printout of the registration form for future references.
  • Candidates will not get individual seat allotment letters. They have to check the same by visiting the official website.

Documents Required

  • Scanned images of photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
  • Graduation Degree and Mark Sheet
  • 10th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
  • 12th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
  • Category Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • GATE Entrance Exam Score Card

GATE 2023 Exam Pattern

Exam Mode Online (CBT)
Duration 3 Hour (180 Minutes)
Total Questions 65
Total Marks 100
Type of Questions MCQs, Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and NAT (Numerical Answer Type Questions)
Number of Sections 3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics* and Subject Specification Section) *In place of Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry will be compulsory for Life Science (XL) Paper
Marking Scheme For MCQ of 1 mark, 1/3 would be deducted For MCQ of 2 marks, 2/3 would be deducted No negative marking for Numerical type questions

NIT Goa MTech Cutoff 2023-24

NIT Goa MTech cutoff 2023 rounds 1-4 have been released. Tabulated below is the NIT Goa MTech round 1 closing cutoffs for the past 3 years:

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Marks 2022 Cutoff by Marks 2021 Cutoff by Marks
MTech Power Systems Power and Power Electronics 350 393 473
MTech VLSI Design 442 512 522
MTech Computer Science and Engineering 468 504 531

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NIT Goa M.Tech Course Details

The duration of the NIT Goa M.Tech program is 2 years of which the coursework is divided into 4 semesters. Each program will consist of Program Core Courses, Program Electives, Professional Practise, and Dissertation work.

  • The 1st and 2nd semester contains core courses, 2 electives, seminar, laboratory work, and VIVA. They are of either 2 or 3 credits.
  • The 3rd semester has 2 electives and 1 Major project of 8 credits.
  • The last semester is dedicated to the project work only which is 14 credits

NIT Goa M.Tech Syllabus

The coursework of the NIT Goa M.Tech program is divided into 4 semesters. The detailed syllabus is tabulated below:

M.Tech Specializations Syllabus
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Syllabus
VLSI Design Syllabus
Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS) Syllabus

Program Structure

  • Course Duration: NIT Goa M.Tech program is offered for a minimum duration of 2 years. However, a student may complete the program in 6 semesters on the basis of medical grounds.
  • Medium: The medium of instruction, examination, and project work will be English.
  • Course Schedule: The Institute follows a credit-based semester system. There is one odd semester that begins in July (July to December) and one even semester that begins in January (January to June) each year.
  • Attendance: NIT Goa M.Tech students are required to secure a minimum of 80% attendance to appear for the end-term exams.
  • Credit Structure: Tabulated below is the credit structure of the NIT Goa M.Tech program in each specialization:
M.Tech Specializations Semester-1 Semester-2 Semester-3 Semester-4
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 18 18 14 14
VLSI Design 18 18 14 14
Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS) 19 17 14 14
Total Credits 64 Credits
  • Examination: NIT Goa conducts one mid-term examination of one and half hours duration on each lecture-based or lecture cum practical course. There will be one end-term examination of three hours duration on each lecture-based or lecture cum practical course.
  • Evaluation: For lecture or lecture cum practical courses, a minimum of two tests will be conducted. Tabulated below are the details of the weightage:
Particular Weightage
Mid-Term Exam 25%
Internal Evaluation (Tests, Assignments or Quiz) 25%
End-Term Exam 50%
  • Award of Degree: NIT Goa M.Tech students are required to secure a minimum of 64 credits to be eligible for the award of M.Tech degree.

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NIT Goa M.Tech Seat Matrix

Given below is the NIT Goa MTech seat matrix as per the specialisations offered by the institute:

Courses Seats Offered
MTech Computer Science and Engineering 23
MTech VLSI Designs 23
MTech Power Electronics and Power Systems 22

NIT Goa M.Tech Course Fees 2023-24

NIT Goa MTech Fees 2023 is approximately INR 1.63 Lacs. The institute charges around INR 37,000 per semester as the tuition fee. Students at NIT Goa are required to pay a tuition fee, other charges and insurance fees at the beginning of every semester. The fee structure also includes one-time payment as instructed in the table below:

Particulars Amount in INR
Tuition Fee 35,000
Other Fees 2,000
Students’ Activity Council 3,000
Group Insurance Coverage of Students (Cashless) 1,200
Security Deposit (Refundable) 2,000
Institute Development Contribution 2,000
Alumni Association 1,000
Convocation Fee 2,000
Total Fees (Semester 1) 50,200

NIT Goa M.Tech Placements 2023-24

During NIT Goa Placements 2023, 160+ recruiters participated. Some of the major recruiters are HDFC Bank, Infosys, Publicis Sapient, JSW etc. NIT Goa M.Tech Placements data has not been released yet separately. The overall placements highlights of NIT Goa Placements 2023 are as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023-24
No. of Recruiters 160+
No. of students placed 106
Numver of offers 220+
Highest pakcage offered INR 26 LPA
Average package offered INR 11.36 LPA

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FAQs

Ques. What are the minimum credits required in the first two semesters of the NIT Goa M.Tech program?

Ans. NIT Goa M.Tech students have to secure more than 26 credits or equivalent 5.5 CGPA to be able to qualify for the 3rd semester.

Ques. What are the career options available for NIT Goa M.Tech students?

Ans. After completion of the NIT Goa M.Tech course, a candidate has many career options such as Engineering Technologist, Mechanical Design Engineer, Teacher, and Executive Engineer.

Ques. If a candidate awaiting his/her results of the qualifying examination can apply for the NIT Goa M.Tech program?

Ans. Yes. At the time of NIT Goa M.Tech Admission, the candidates should have either passed, appeared, or are awaiting results of the final examination of the qualifying degree.

Ques Does NIT Goa M.Tech students avail of the institute’s hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes. Only NIT Goa M.Tech girl students avail of hostel facilities offered at the institute. There are no hostel facilities for the male students. However, accommodation is available on rent at an affordable cost within a 2-4 km radius of the Institute.

Ques. Will my GATE 2018 scores be given preference for NIT Goa M.Tech Admission?

Ans. Yes. Candidates with a GATE score from 2018 will be given priority to those with a score from 2019, or 2020. Consecutively, candidates with a GATE score from 2019 will be given priority over those with a score from 2020.