Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC), a NAAC A and NBA-accredited government institution in West Bengal, offers two full-time M.Tech programmes: M.Tech in Electrical Engineering and M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Each is a two-year programme with a government-subsidised total fee of INR 91,810. Admission is through GATE score via MAKAUT centralised counselling. JGEC ranks 293 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Fees 2026
Both M.Tech programmes at JGEC Jalpaiguri carry a uniform government-subsidised fee of INR 91,810 for the full two-year duration. Hostel charges are payable separately and are subject to revision by MAKAUT and the West Bengal government.
| Programme | Total Fees |
|---|
| M.Tech in Electrical Engineering | INR 91,810 |
| M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | INR 91,810 |
- Fees subject to revision by the West Bengal government and MAKAUT.
- Hostel charges are payable separately.
JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Registration Closed | October 13, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exam | February 7-15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Declared | March 19, 2026 |
| MAKAUT M.Tech Counselling | August to September 2026 |
- GATE 2026 registration, exam, and result declaration have concluded.
- MAKAUT counselling dates are provisional and subject to official announcement.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Tech or B.E in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline for M.Tech Electrical Engineering, or B.Tech in Mechanical or related discipline for M.Tech Mechanical Engineering, with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university (45% for SC/ST and PwD candidates)
- Valid GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper is required for merit-based selection: EE paper for Electrical Engineering and ME paper for Mechanical Engineering
- Non-GATE candidates may be considered for remaining seats through WB PGET, subject to seat availability and MAKAUT norms
Admission Process
- Obtain a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper (EE or ME)
- Register on the MAKAUT centralised M.Tech counselling portal when it opens in August 2026
- Submit college and branch preferences for JGEC M.Tech Electrical or Mechanical Engineering during the choice-filling window
- Attend document verification and pay fees as per the MAKAUT seat allotment letter
- Report to JGEC Jalpaiguri for joining formalities and academic registration
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a low-cost government M.Tech in North Bengal under INR 1 Lakh total
- GATE-qualified in EE or ME and want a MAKAUT government college credential
- Planning core engineering roles or research in eastern India after M.Tech
- Prefer a NAAC A government institution with subsidised fees and affordable living costs
- Comfortable with Jalpaiguri location and MAKAUT centralised counselling admission
✗ Skip if
- Needing active campus placement drives or company recruitment support
- Targeting a nationally ranked M.Tech institution with IIT or NIT brand value
- Looking for M.Tech streams beyond Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Requiring a metro-city campus close to industry hubs or tech parks
- Expecting high-package placement outcomes directly from M.Tech
JGEC Jalpaiguri M.Tech Scholarships 2026
M.Tech students at JGEC Jalpaiguri can access state and central government scholarships. AICTE-funded scholarships are available for eligible women and differently-abled students enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes.
| 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 in West Bengal with prescribed income limit |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Women in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA |
| Central Sector Scholarship (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 with annual family 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 scholarship details available at wbhed.gov.in.
- Income and caste certificates required for all state scholarships.
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