Component

Amount (INR)

M.Tech Electrical Engineering (2 years)

INR 91,810

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)

INR 91,810

JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC Admission 2026

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Registration	Aug 28, 2025 to Oct 13, 2025
GATE Exam Date	Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Exam	Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	Mar 19, 2026
GATE Registration End	Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
GATE Result	Mar 19, 2026
MAKAUT M.Tech Counselling	Aug-Sep 2026 (expected)

Admission via GATE score, MAKAUT centralised MTech counselling.

Non-GATE candidates may apply through WB PGET at wbjeeb.nic.in.

Physical admission at JGEC after seat allotment, fee by NEFT.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid GATE 2026 score in EE (Electrical Engineering) is required for direct admission. Non-GATE candidates may be considered through WB PGET as per MAKAUT norms.

Admission Process

Appear for GATE 2026 in the relevant paper and obtain a valid score.

Fill in college and branch preferences. Allotment is based on GATE score merit.

Accept the allotted seat online and pay the seat acceptance fee.

Report for physical admission at JGEC with original documents and fee payment.

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GATE qualifiers targeting Electrical research at a government college
Students seeking MAKAUT MTech at low government-college fees
Candidates aiming for PSU jobs via GATE after MTech
WB BTech graduates preferring in-state postgraduate study
Researchers aiming for DRDO, NTPC, or PhD after MTech

✗ Skip if

Students targeting IIT or NIT MTech for better research
Candidates without a GATE score and ineligible for WB PGET
Those needing industry-integrated or corporate-sponsored MTech
Students seeking MTech in CSE, IT, or Electronics at JGEC

JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students domiciled in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board, family income below INR 8 LPA
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	INR 1,000-1,500 per month	West Bengal students from families with annual income below INR 2.50 LPA

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means scholarship details at wbhed.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for state scholarships.

JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Tech Electrical Engineering at JGEC Jalpaiguri?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid GATE 2026 score in EE (Electrical Engineering) is required for merit-based admission. Non-GATE candidates may be considered through WB PGET subject to seat availability.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Tech Electrical Engineering at JGEC?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Electrical Engineering programme at JGEC is INR 91,810 for the full programme. This figure is sourced from multiple third-party education portals and is subject to revision. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with JGEC at the time of admission.

Ques. How is GATE-based M.Tech admission done at JGEC through MAKAUT?

Ans. GATE-qualified candidates register for MAKAUT centralised M.Tech admission counselling. Seat allotment is done on GATE score merit. Candidates accept the allotted seat online, pay the acceptance fee, and then report for physical admission at JGEC with original documents. Non-GATE candidates may apply through WB PGET conducted by WBJEEB.

Ques. What career paths are available after M.Tech from JGEC?

Ans. M.Tech Electrical Engineering graduates from JGEC can pursue careers as power engineer, R&D professional in electrical machinery, PSU officer in NTPC, PGCIL, and WBSEDCL, and academic researcher. The GATE score also qualifies graduates for PSU recruitment drives by NTPC, PGCIL, BHEL, and other public sector undertakings. PhD admission at IITs, NITs, and central universities is another option.

Ques. Is JGEC Jalpaiguri accredited by NAAC and NBA?

Ans. Yes, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and NBA certification for select programmes. The college is affiliated to MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal) and is approved by AICTE. JGEC has been a government engineering college since 1961 and ranks 293 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.

Ques. What is the placement record for postgraduate students at JGEC?

Ans. JGEC’s 2024 placement record covers all programmes including M.Tech. The highest package was 54 LPA (Microsoft), the average was 8.2 LPA, and over 240 offers were extended by 100+ companies. M.Tech students are also eligible for PSU recruitment through GATE. Recruiters include companies from IT, core engineering, and defence sectors.

JGEC M.Tech Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC Fees 2026

JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC Admission 2026

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JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Electrical JGEC Scholarships 2026

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