Opportunities Through GATE-CS FOR Non-CSE Graduate Students

Discover how non-CSE graduates can benefit from the GATE Computer Science exam. Explore career options through higher studies at IITs, research, and transitioning into tech roles through GATE-CS.

Fri May 23, 2025

About GATE Examination

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination in India that evaluates candidates' understanding of undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities. Conducted annually by the IITs and IISc Bangalore on behalf of the Ministry of Education, GATE serves as a gateway to postgraduate programs (ME, MTech, PhD) in top institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, as well as recruitment into leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

GATE 2026 is being organized by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG).

GATE-CS: A Pathway for Non-CSE Graduates to pursue M.Tech in CS and its related domains at IISc, IITs, NITs...

1. IIT Madras

IIT Madras offers Teaching Assistanship ( TA ) in two modes:

1. HTTA (Half-Time Teaching Assistantship)
HTTA stands for Half-Time Teaching Assistantship. This provides financial assistance to Indian Nationals enrolled in M.Tech Programmes, subject to Institute rules.

2. Non-HTTA (Non Half-Time Teaching Assistantship)
Non-HTTA does not provide financial assistance.
The Seat Matrix for Non-HTTA and HTTA with Eligible Discipline
Codes and Qualifying GATE Paper can be found below
Program code ending Y refers to HTTA and N refers to Non-HTTA.

Seat Matrix

NOTE: To understand the subject codes in the seat matrix look into the images attached into the different branches dropdown menus, the programme offered are mentioned with their subject codes
For each M.Tech programme, IIT Madras clearly outlines the required qualifying degrees and corresponding GATE papers in a detailed matrix available on their official website.
Link to the website is mentioned below

IIT M Website link

Eligibility for Courses based upon Qualifying Degrees

Aeronautical Engineering

1. Aeronautical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

2. Automobile Engineering

Civil Engineering

3. Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

4. Chemical Engineering

Energy Engineering

5. Energy Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

6. Manufacturing Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

7. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Naval Architecture

8. Naval Architecture

Production Engineering

9. Production Engineering

Computer Science

10. Computer Science

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

11. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Electronics and Communication Engineering

12. Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

13. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Instrumentation

14. Instrumentation

Mechanical Engineering

15. Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

16. Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

17. Biotechnology

Agricultural Engineering

18. Agricultural Engineering

Architecture( B.Arch )

19. Architecture( B.Arch )

Biomedical Engineering

20. Biomedical Engineering

Ceramics

21. Ceramics

Engineering Physics

22. Engineering Physics

Environmental Science and Engineering

23. Environmental Science and Engineering

Industrial Engineering

24. Industrial Engineering

Information Technology

25. Information Technology

Machine Tool Engineering

26. Machine Tool Engineering

Marine Engineering

24. Marine Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

25. Petroleum Engineering

Production and Industrial Engineering

26. Production and Industrial Engineering

Chemistry

27. Chemistry

Physics/Applied Physics

28. Physics/Applied Physics

Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

29. Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

Material Science

30. Material Science

Nanotechnology

31. Nanotechnology

Geology and Geophysics

32. Geology and Geophysics

M.Sc. Computer Science

33. M.Sc. Computer Science

M.Sc. Computer Science

34. Master of Computer Application

Operations Research

35. Operations Research

Statistics

36. Statistics

Masters in Life Sciences

37. Masters in Life Sciences

IIT Madras Research Admission

IIT Madras Research Admission ( M.S. and Ph.D. )

🌐 Official Research Portal

📋 Categories of Admissions in M.S. and Ph.D.

📖 Eligibility in Various M.S. and Ph.D. Programs

Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Ph.D In Computer Science

Eligibility Criteria For Admission M.S In Computer Science

2. IISc Bengaluru

Opportunities at IISc through GATE CS

GATE CS Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Discipline: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Department/Centre/Unit: Jointly conducted by Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Automation, Computational & Data Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Robert Bosch Center for Cyber Physical Systems

Intake: 36

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE/ B. Tech. or equivalent, MSc (2 years and Integrated), 4-years BS or BS(Research) or equivalent, M Math and M Stat degree (with a GATE Paper in CS, DA, EC, EE). Candidates should have done a formal course in programming in C and C++.

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% written test

Computational & Data Sciences (CDS)

Discipline: Computational and Data Science (CP)

Department/Centre/Unit: Computational and Data Sciences

Intake: 24

Qualification with required GATE paper: B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a valid GATE) or M Sc or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a valid GATE) or 4 years Bachelor of Science or equivalent in any discipline of Science/Research (with a valid GATE). (Eligible GATE papers are: AE/BT/CE/CH/CS/DA/EC/EE/IN/MA/ME/MT/PH/ST). In all cases, a strong mathematical and programming background is required.

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE Score + 30% (written and Interview)

Note: For more details visit: http://cds.iisc.ac.in/admissions/course-degrees/

Computer Science & Engineering (CS)

Discipline: Computer Science & Engineering (CS)

Department/Centre/Unit: Computer Science & Automation

Intake: 62

Qualification with required GATE paper: B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent degree (with a GATE Paper in CS).

Selection Process: Selection is based on 100% of GATE score

Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems

Discipline: Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems

Department/Centre/Unit: Center for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation & Urban Planning

Intake: 11

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE/ B Tech/ BS-4years or equivalent degree in any discipline with GATE in AE, CE, CH, CS, DA, GE, EC, EE, IN, ME, PI, XE, XH, MA, PH, ST, ES.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS)

Discipline: Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS)

Department/Centre/Unit: Robert Bosch Center for Cyber Physical Systems

Intake: 18

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE / BTech / BS (4 years) or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a GATE Paper in AE, BM, CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME, XE)

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

Quantum Technology (QT)

Discipline: Quantum Technology (QT)

Department/Centre/Unit: Instrumentation and Applied Physics

Intake: 10

Qualification with required GATE paper: B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a valid GATE) or M Sc or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a valid GATE) or 4 years Bachelor of Science or equivalent in any discipline of Science/Research (with a valid GATE). In all cases a strong mathematical background is required.

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

Note: For more details, visit: http://iqti.iisc.ac.in/

Microelectronics and VLSI Design (MV)

Discipline: Microelectronics and VLSI Design (MV)

Department/Centre/Unit: Jointly conducted by Electrical Communication Engg & Electronic Systems Engg

Intake: 27

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE/ B. Tech. or equivalent degree (with a GATE Paper in EE, EC, CS or IN).

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

Mobility Engineering (MobE)

Discipline: Mobility Engineering (MobE) (selection through an aptitude test & interview process)

Department/Centre/Unit: Mechanical Engineering (involves more than one department, EE, ESE, AE, RB-CPS, CPDM, CiSTUP, CE)

Intake: 11

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE / B Tech or equivalent degree (with a GATE Paper in any one of the following – AE, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MT, PI, XE).

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE)

Discipline: Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE)

Department/Centre/Unit: Electronic Systems Engineering

Intake: 27

Qualification with required GATE paper: B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent degree (with a valid GATE in EE, EC, CS, DA or IN) or M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics; Mathematics; Statistics; Electronics; Computer Science: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence or Photonics (with a valid GATE Paper in EE, EC, CS, DA or IN) (M Sc or equivalent degree holders should possess 2 years experience in Electronics hardware).

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS)

Discipline: Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS)

Department/Centre/Unit: Jointly conducted by the Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Earth Science

Intake: 11

Qualification with required GATE paper: BE / B Tech or equivalent degree (with a GATE Paper in any one of the following – AE, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ME, XE) or M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any discipline (with a GATE paper in CY, GG, MA, PH).

Selection Process: Selection is based on 100% of GATE score.

Bioengineering (BE)

Discipline: Bioengineering

Department/Centre/Unit: Bioengineering

Intake: 15

Qualification with required GATE paper: B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent degree (with a GATE Paper in any one of the following – AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, DA, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MT, PE, PI, TF, XE.)

Selection Process: Selection is based on 70% of GATE score + 30% interview

3. IIT Bombay

Opportunities at IIT Bombay through GATE CS

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IIT Bombay Programs - GATE CS

1. Programmes offered through M.Tech

1.1 Computer Science & Engineering (CS)

1.1 Computer Science & Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any engineering discipline

Bachelor degree in Science (BS) (4 year degree)

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science or mathematical discipline

MCA (undergraduate degree B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or BCA) or equivalent

GATE Paper: CS (Computer Science) Required

Note: Valid GATE score (CS) is required for all applicants except commissioned officers of the armed forces and IIT B.Tech degree holders with CGPA/CPI of 8.00 or above. Non CS/CSE IIT B.Tech degree holders availing this exemption will not be admitted under TA/TAP categories.

1.2 Biomedical Engineering (BM)

1.2 Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Background:

Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering/IT, Electrical Engineering

Electronics/Telecommunications, Engineering Physics

Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy & Materials Science

Data Science & AI, Robotics, Mechatronics, and other specialized fields

Science Background:

M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry

Electronics, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics

Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science

Health Sciences:

MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.V.Sc., B.P.Th., B.O.Th., B.ASLP, Pharm D (4+ years)

GATE Paper: Any Discipline

1.3 Educational Technology (ET)

1.3 Educational Technology

Eligibility Criteria:

B.Tech/B.E/B.Pharm/B.Arch/AMIE in any engineering discipline

4-year B.S. in any science discipline

M.Sc/M.A/MCA

Integrated M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc/B.S-M.S or Dual Degree programs

GATE Paper: Any Discipline

1.4 Technology & Development (TD) - CTARA

1.4 Technology & Development

Eligibility Criteria:

BE/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan or equivalent in any engineering discipline

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science discipline

GATE Paper: Any Discipline

1.5 Systems & Control Engineering (SC)

1.5 Systems & Control Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any engineering discipline

GATE Papers: AE, ME, EE, EC, IN, CH, CS

1.6 Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IO)

1.6 Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any Engineering discipline

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science disciplines

GATE Papers: AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, DA, EC, EE, ES, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF, XE, XH-C1, NM, GE

1.7 Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering (GNR)

1.7 Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Plan./AMIE/M.Sc./MCA or equivalent from any recognized university

GATE Papers: AG, AR, CE, CS, EC, EE, GG, MA, MN, PH, XE-H, ST, GE, ES, DA

2. M.S. by Research Admission

2.1 M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering

Eligibility Criteria (Same as M.Tech CSE):

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any engineering discipline

Bachelor degree in Science (BS) (4 year degree)

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science or mathematical discipline

MCA (with undergraduate B.Sc. Degree in Physics & Mathematics or BCA) or equivalent

GATE Paper: CS (Computer Science) Required

Exemption: B.Tech degree holders from IITs with CGPA/CPI of 8.00 or above are exempt from GATE requirement.

2.2 M.S. by Research (Data Science and AI in CMInDs)

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any engineering discipline

4-year Bachelor of Science degree (B.S., B.Sc with Honours, B.Sc with Research)

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science, statistics, or mathematical discipline

MCA (with Physics & Mathematics at B.Sc. level) or equivalent

GATE Papers: AE, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, DA, EC, EE, ES, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PH, PI, ST, XE, XL

2.3 M.S. by Research in Healthcare Informatics (KCDH)

2.3 M.S. by Research in Healthcare Informatics

Eligibility Criteria:

B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in any engineering discipline

M.Sc. or equivalent in any science discipline

MCA (with Physics & Mathematics at B.Sc. level)

MBBS, BDS, BPharm, BVSc, BPTh, BOTh (4+ years) with 60% aggregate

GATE Paper: Any Discipline

4. IIT Guwahati

IIT Bombay Programs - GATE CS

1. Programmes offered through M.Tech

1.1 Computer Science & Engineering (CS)

1.1 Computer Science & Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area, or
M.Sc.(Computer Science/Information Technology)/MCA, or
Graduates (AMIETE) enrolled upto 31.05.2013 from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) in Computer Science & Engineering.

GATE Paper: CS (Computer Science) Required

1.2 Data Science

Eligibility:

B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ MCA/ Four year B.S. degrees or equivalent in any engineering/ science discipline.

GATE Paper: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)/ Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)/ Electrical Engineering (EE)/ Instrumentation Engineering (IN)/ Mathematics (MA)/ Statistics (ST)/ Engineering Sciences (XE)

1.3 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Eligibility Criteria:

Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design

GATE Paper: Aerospace Engineering (AE)/ Biomedical Engineering (BM)/ Civil Engineering (CE)/ Chemical Engineering (CH)/ Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)/ Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)/ Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)/ Electrical Engineering (EE)/ Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)/ Geomatics Engineering (GE)/ Instrumentation Engineering (IN)/ Mechanical Engineering (ME)/ Mining Engineering (MN)/ Metallurgical Engineering (MT)/ Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM)/ Petroleum Engineering (PE)/ Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)/ Textile Engineering & Fiber Science (TF)/ Engineering Sciences (XE).

5. IIT Delhi

IIT Programs - Academic Information

1. Programs Offered through M.TECH

1.1 Artificial Intelligence

Qualifying Degree Eligibility:

Four Year B.Tech. / B.E. Degree (first class) or any equivalent degree (e.g., B.S. from a foreign university, and M.Sc., MCA, or other Master's degrees done as part of a 3+2 model) from any Engineering or Science discipline

A valid GATE score would be needed where such a requirement is not waived, such as students from an IIT with a CGPA exceeding a threshold

Strong interest and background in computational mathematics and programming are preferred

GATE Paper: ALL

1.2 Computer Science and Engineering

Qualifying Degree Eligibility:

BTech/BE in any discipline

BS (4yrs) in CS/Math from IISc/IISER

(Bachelor + Master) or Integrated masters (of total duration at least 5yrs) in Math/Statistics/Computer Science

Master of Computer Applications (3yrs)

Applicants must exhibit familiarity with Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics and Digital Logic/Computer Organization via courses done during their undergraduate/master's education

Qualifying GATE Disciplines: CS

1.3 Cyber Security

Qualifying Degree Eligibility:

Computer Science/Computer Science & Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Information Technology

M.A./M.Sc. Math

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent

GATE Paper: EE/EC/MA/CS

2. M.S. (Research)

2.1 Computer Science and Engineering

Qualifying Degree Eligibility:

BTech/BE in any discipline

BS (4yrs) in CS/Math from IISc/IISER

(Bachelor + Master) or Integrated masters (of total duration at least 5yrs) in Math/Statistics/Computer Science

Master of Computer Applications (3yrs)

Qualifying GATE Disciplines: CS, EC, EE, IN, MA, PH, ST, DA, XE

6. IIT Kharagpur

Discipline Program Codes

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