Delhi University (DU) has decided to consider Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for granting admission to its M.Tech programme in Microwave and Communication Engineering. This is the first time DU will useGATE scores for admission into a postgraduate course.
The decision has been taken after getting approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for the course.
DU Dean of Admissions Haneet Gandhi said that GATE scores have been used earlier for PhD admissions, but this is the first time they are being used for a postgraduate course. She also stated that the GATE scores will be considered first for admission. If seats will remain vacant, CUET-PG scores will be used in the next round.
The university has said that admissions for the M.Tech (Microwaves and Communication) programme will be done through a separate portal. It will not be part of the CSAS-PG (Common Seat Allocation System) portal.
DU MTech 2026 Admission: Eligibility Criteria
Students who want to apply for this programme must have a relevant engineering or science degree from a recognised university.
Students should have a B.Tech or B.E degree in fields like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or Radio Physics and Electronics. Applicants with a B.Sc Engineering degree in related subjects are also eligible.
The university also accepts candidates with a B.Tech, B.E or M.Sc degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a related discipline, as long as it is from a recognised institution. The eligibility depends on the specific requirements of the programme.
DU MTech Admission 2026: Seats and Admission Preference Details
The MTech programme has 30 seats in total. The seats are distributed across different categories.
Category
Number of Seats
Unreserved category (General)
13
OBC
8
SC
4
ST
2
EWS
3
As per the admission process, candidates with a valid CUET-PG score can also apply. However, priority will be given to candidates who have a valid GATE score.
Candidates with GATE scores will be selected first based on merit within their category. If any seats remain vacant after this, they will be filled through CUET-PG 2026 scores, also considering the merit and category-wise reservation.
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