M.Tech in Geotechnology at Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (GBPIET), Pauri Garhwal is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme designed to provide advanced knowledge in geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering, and environmental geotechnology. Offered by the Department of Civil Engineering.
Admission is based on a valid GATE score and UK Tech Counselling, while eligible GATE-qualified students can avail the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
Key Points
- Specialisation: Geotechnology
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), Full Time
- Intake: 18 GATE seats per year
- Total Fees: INR1,73,920 (INR 43,480 per semester)
- AICTE GATE Scholarship: INR 12,400 per month for eligible candidates
GBPIET M.Tech (Geotechnology) Fees
M.Tech (Geotechnology) Fee Structure
| Component |
Amount |
| Semester Fee (per semester) |
INR 43,480 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, 4 Semesters) |
INR 1,73,920 |
- Total programme fees for the 2-year M.Tech at GBPIET is INR 1,73,920 (₹43,480 per semester over 4 semesters). INR 10,000 is deposited at UK Tech Counselling; the remaining INR 33,480 is paid at the institute during document verification and seat acceptance.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus at INR 2,480 per semester (optional). Mess advance of INR16,000 per semester is paid separately to the mess facility.
- GATE-qualified students admitted to M.Tech at AICTE-approved institutes are eligible for the AICTE PG GATE Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month plus an annual contingency grant of INR 5,000.
GBPIET M.Tech (Geotechnology) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| GATE 2026 Registration |
Aug 28 to Oct 13, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Examination |
Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result |
Mar 19, 2026 |
| UK Tech M.Tech Counselling |
June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification at GBPIET |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence |
August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to M.Tech (Geotechnology) at GBPIET is based on a valid GATE score in the appropriate paper (CE (Civil Engineering)); candidates are shortlisted through UK Tech Counselling conducted by UTU.
- Candidates must carry original documents including GATE scorecard, qualifying degree marksheets, category certificate, domicile certificate, and two passport photographs during document verification at GBPIET.
- A counselling registration fee of INR 10,000 is paid at the time of seat allotment through UK Tech Counselling; the remaining semester fee of INR 33,480 is submitted at GBPIET during seat acceptance.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/BE/B.Sc Engineering) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline with minimum 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PD) from a recognised university.
- A valid GATE score in CE (Civil Engineering) is mandatory; candidates are ranked and allotted seats through UK Tech Counselling based on GATE merit.
- Candidates must hold Uttarakhand domicile or apply under the All-India Quota seats as per UTU counselling norms; category certificates must be submitted at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Appear in GATE 2026 in the paper CE (Civil Engineering) and obtain a valid score; GATE result is declared in March 2026.
- Register on the UK Tech Counselling portal (uktech.ac.in) for M.Tech 2026 and fill the online application form with GATE score, academic details, and course preferences.
- Lock the seat allotted through UK Tech Counselling and pay the ₹10,000 counselling fee online through the portal.
- Report to GBPIET on the notified date for document verification and seat acceptance; carry all original documents including GATE scorecard, degree certificates, category and domicile certificates.
- Pay the remaining semester fee of ₹33,480 at GBPIET through SBI iCollect and collect the fee receipt; register for the first semester and commence classes.
GBPIET M.Tech (Geotechnology) Scholarships 2026
M.Tech (Geotechnology) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship |
Amount |
Eligibility |
| AICTE PG GATE Scholarship |
₹12,400/month + ₹5,000/year contingency |
GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved M.Tech, throughout the programme |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) |
₹50,000/year + laptop + ₹2,000/month contingency |
Girl students from families with annual income below ₹8 lakh |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship |
₹50,000/year + laptop + ₹2,000/month contingency |
Differently-abled students meeting AICTE eligibility criteria |
| NSP Scholarship |
Variable |
SC/ST/OBC/Minority students meeting National Scholarship Portal eligibility |
- All GATE-qualified students admitted to full-time M.Tech at AICTE-approved institutes are entitled to the AICTE PG GATE Scholarship of ₹12,400 per month plus ₹5,000 annual contingency; this effectively covers the programme fees for eligible scholars.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships require registration at the AICTE portal (aicte-india.org) within the notified window; applications are verified through the institution.
- SC/ST/OBC and Minority students may apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for state and central government scholarships available to Uttarakhand residents.
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