Component

Amount (INR)

M.Tech Data Science (2 years)

INR 56,695

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)

INR 56,695

GKCIET Malda M.Tech Data Science Admission 2026

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Registration End	Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Exam Date	Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Exam	Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	Mar 19, 2026
GATE 2026 Registration End	Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	Mar 19, 2026
MAKAUT M.Tech Counselling	May to June 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation	July 2026 (Tentative)

Register for GATE 2026 through goaps.iitm.ac.in.

Download GATE 2026 scorecard after result declaration.

Register for MAKAUT M.Tech centralised counselling using the GATE score.

Select GKCIET Malda and M.Tech preference during choice filling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech or B.E. in Data Science or a closely related engineering discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST). A valid GATE 2026 score in GATE CS or DA (Computer Science / Data Science) is required. Final-year B.Tech students may apply provisionally subject to result.

Admission Process

Download the GATE 2026 scorecard and verify eligibility.

Fill choices during counselling and select GKCIET Malda and the preferred specialisation.

Report to GKCIET Malda for document verification after receiving the allotment letter.

Pay the admission fee and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

GATE qualified seeking low-fee govt M.Tech seat
Diploma or B.Tech grad upgrading with MAKAUT degree
Preferring Malda campus near North Bengal region
CFTI pedigree important for govt job applications

✗ Skip if

Needing strong placement record with salary benchmarks
Wanting IIT or NIT brand for research pathway
Preferring M.Tech in metro city for internships
Seeking specialisation not offered at GKCIET

GKCIET Malda M.Tech Data Science 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
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA, apply via scholarships.gov.in
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, family income below INR 8 LPA
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	As per government norms	Minority community students, apply via scholarships.gov.in

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

Central Sector Scheme and AICTE scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for most state and central scholarships.

CFTI status makes students eligible for centrally funded scholarship schemes.

GKCIET Malda M.Tech Data Science FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for M.Tech Data Science at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Tech Data Science at GKCIET Malda is INR 56,695. As a Central Government Funded Technical Institute, the fees are subsidised. Hostel charges are payable separately. Verify the current fee at gkciet.ac.in before applying.

Ques. How is admission done for M.Tech Data Science at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Admission to M.Tech Data Science at GKCIET Malda is through GATE 2026 score (GATE CS or DA (Computer Science / Data Science)) followed by MAKAUT M.Tech centralised counselling. Candidates register for GATE, obtain their scorecard, then participate in MAKAUT counselling to get seat allotment at GKCIET Malda.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Tech Data Science at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. in Data Science or a related discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST). A valid GATE 2026 score in GATE CS or DA (Computer Science / Data Science) is required.

Ques. Is GKCIET Malda M.Tech a government programme?

Ans. Yes, M.Tech at GKCIET Malda is offered by a Central Government Funded Technical Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The programme is MAKAUT-affiliated and AICTE-approved, with NAAC A++ accreditation at the institution level.

Ques. What careers are available after M.Tech Data Science from GKCIET Malda?

Ans. M.Tech Data Science graduates from GKCIET Malda can pursue careers as data scientist, ML engineer, data analyst, AI developer, and research scientist. They are also eligible for PhD programmes through PhD Computer Science or Data Science via NET/GATE, and GATE-qualified students may receive the AICTE stipend.

Ques. What scholarships are available for M.Tech students at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. M.Tech students at GKCIET Malda with a valid GATE score may receive the AICTE/MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month through the GATE scholarship. WB government and central government scholarships are also available through oasis.gov.in and scholarships.gov.in for eligible students.

GKCIET M.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GKCIET Malda M.Tech Data Science Fees 2026

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