GEC Bhubaneswar (Autonomous) M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 2-year academic fee for M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Gandhi Engineering College (GEC Autonomous), Bhubaneswar, is INR 2,27,000, covering tuition and other charges for the complete programme. Hostel is optional and charged separately at INR 75,000 per year. Students should confirm the current session fee with the GEC admissions office before reporting, as fees may be revised for 2026-27.

Ans. A valid GATE 2026 score in CS (Computer Science) or EC (Electronics and Communication) is preferred for M.Tech AI and ML admission at GEC Bhubaneswar, as GATE scoreholders receive priority in OJEE PG centralised counselling. However, non-GATE candidates may also apply through the OJEE-PG rank for seats not filled by GATE holders. Candidates register on ojee.nic.in and participate in the centralised PG counselling process.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.0 on a 10-point scale. A valid GATE 2026 score in CS or EC paper, or an OJEE-PG rank, is required for admission through OJEE PG centralised counselling. There is no upper age limit as per AICTE norms.

Ans. M.Tech AI and ML graduates from GEC Bhubaneswar can pursue careers in machine learning engineering, data science, natural language processing, computer vision, AI product development, and research. Opportunities exist with IT firms in Bhubaneswar and across India, including TCS, Infosys, and AI-focused startups. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes in AI or machine learning at Indian and international universities, or appear for government research positions in DRDO, ISRO, or CSIR labs.

Ans. M.Tech students at GEC Bhubaneswar can apply for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC domicile students), the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (INR 50,000 per year for first-year female students with family income below INR 8 LPA), the AICTE Saksham Scholarship (INR 50,000 per year for differently abled students), and the GEC Merit Scholarship for high BPUT semester performers. All AICTE scholarships are applied through aicte-india.org.

Ans. After obtaining a GATE 2026 or OJEE-PG rank, candidates register on the OJEE centralised counselling portal at ojee.nic.in, fill their specialisation and college preferences including GEC Bhubaneswar M.Tech AI and ML, and check the merit-based seat allotment. Allotted candidates pay the part-admission fee, exercise the seat option, and report to GEC Bhubaneswar with original B.Tech mark sheets, GATE or OJEE-PG scorecard, and other documents by the reporting deadline to complete admission.