COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks & Admission Process
For the 2025 academic year, the COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff for Computer Engineering settled at a GATE Score of 367 for the Open category, while Information Security saw a cutoff of 354. This COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff is the minimum qualifying score or marks required for admission to various postgraduate engineering programs at the College of Engineering Pune (COEP), Pune, Maharashtra. While the GATE 2026 results are released, specific COEP M.Tech cutoffs for 2026 are still awaited and will be updated post-release.
Key Dates for GATE 2026 & COEP M.Tech Admissions
Prospective candidates should note the following important dates for the GATE 2026 examination and the COEP M.Tech admission process for the 2026-27 academic year.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Online Registration Opens | August 28, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Online Registration Closes (without late fee) | October 7, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Admit Cards Available | January 13, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Examinations | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Results Announcement | March 19, 2026 |
| COEP M.Tech 2026-27 Online Registration | March 25 – April 15, 2026 |
| COEP M.Tech 2026-27 Document Verification | March 20 – June 2, 2026 |
| COEP M.Tech 2026-27 Provisional Merit List Display | June 5, 2026 |
| COEP M.Tech 2026-27 Final Merit List Display | June 10, 2026 |
COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff 2025: Branch and Category-wise Analysis (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the category-wise lowest GATE Scores and Marks for M.Tech admissions at COEP for the academic year 2025-26 across various specializations.
| M.Tech Specialization | Category | GATE Score (2025) | GATE Marks (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Open | 367 | 29.2 |
| Computer Engineering | OBC | 420 | 35 |
| Computer Engineering | SC | 335 | 27.74 |
| Computer Engineering | EWS | 387 | 32.82 |
| Information Security | Open | 354 | 29.33 |
| Information Security | OBC | 358 | 29.67 |
| Information Security | SC | – | 15.59 |
| Information Security | EWS | 352 | 29.38 |
| Construction Management | Open | – | 23.1 |
| Construction Management | OBC | 359 | 29.1 |
| Construction Management | SC | 247 | 19.08 |
| Construction Management | EWS | – | 19.03 |
| Data Sciences | Open | 360 | 28.55 |
| Data Sciences | OBC | – | 15.06 |
| Data Sciences | SC | – | 15.88 |
| Data Sciences | EWS | – | 15.59 |
| Environmental and Water Resource Engineering | Open | – | 13.43 |
| Environmental and Water Resource Engineering | OBC | – | 8.26 |
| Environmental and Water Resource Engineering | SC | – | 7.5 |
| Environmental and Water Resource Engineering | EWS | 225 | 18.33 |
| Geo Technical Engineering | Open | – | 19.1 |
| Geo Technical Engineering | OBC | – | 18.76 |
| Geo Technical Engineering | SC | – | 18.61 |
| Geo Technical Engineering | EWS | – | 17.23 |
| Manufacturing Engineering & Automation | Open | – | 9 |
| Manufacturing Engineering & Automation | OBC | – | 13 |
| Manufacturing Engineering & Automation | SC | – | 10 |
| Manufacturing Engineering & Automation | EWS | – | 11.33 |
| Automotive Technology | Open | – | 5.33 |
| Automotive Technology | OBC | – | 16.67 |
| Automotive Technology | SC | – | 10.67 |
| Automotive Technology | EWS | – | 11.67 |
| Automation | Open | – | 11.33 |
| Automation | OBC | – | 8.67 |
| Automation | SC | – | 12 |
| Design Engineering | Open | – | 12 |
| Design Engineering | OBC | – | 20.33 |
| Design Engineering | SC | – | 14.67 |
| Design Engineering | EWS | – | 27 |
| Embedded Control Systems | Open | – | 10 |
| Embedded Control Systems | OBC | – | 4 |
| Embedded Control Systems | SC | – | 6.33 |
| Embedded Control Systems | EWS | – | 8.67 |
| Embedded System & Computing | Open | – | 13.33 |
| Embedded System & Computing | OBC | – | 5.33 |
| Embedded System & Computing | SC | – | 14.67 |
| Embedded System & Computing | EWS | – | 15.67 |
COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff 2025: CAP Round 1 Closing Ranks
The initial round of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for M.Tech programs at COEP in 2025 saw varying closing ranks and scores across specializations for non-sponsored candidates.
| M.Tech Specialization | Category | State General Merit No. (2025) | GATE/CEED Score/Marks (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | OPEN | 316 | 288 |
| Transportation Engineering | OPEN | 291 | 317 |
| Geo Technical Engineering | OPEN | 24 | 71.80 |
| AI in Signal Processing | OPEN | 31 | 481 |
| AI in Healthcare | OPEN | 272 | 327 |
| Environmental and Water Resources Engineering | OPEN | 590 | 19.15 |
| Construction Management | OPEN | 547 | 20.78 |
COEP M.Tech GATE Cutoff Trends: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Analyzing the lowest admitted GATE scores and marks over the past three academic years reveals shifts in competition for various M.Tech specializations at COEP.
| M.Tech Specialization | Year | Category | Lowest GATE Score | Lowest GATE Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 2023-24 | Open | 344 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2023-24 | OBC | 318 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2023-24 | SC | 288 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2023-24 | ST | 269 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2022-23 | Open | – | 14.33 |
| Computer Engineering | 2022-23 | SC | – | 10.67 |
| Computer Engineering | 2022-23 | ST | – | 12.67 |
| Computer Engineering | 2022-23 | EWS | – | 10.33 |
| Computer Engineering | 2021-22 | Open | 335 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2021-22 | OBC | 406 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2021-22 | SC | 270 | – |
| Computer Engineering | 2021-22 | ST | 366 | – |
| Automotive Technology | 2023-24 | Open | – | 3 |
| Automotive Technology | 2023-24 | OBC | – | 2.33 |
| Automotive Technology | 2023-24 | SC | – | 6 |
| Automotive Technology | 2023-24 | ST | – | 8.33 |
| Automotive Technology | 2022-23 | Open | – | 9.65 |
| Automotive Technology | 2022-23 | OBC | 610 | – |
| Automotive Technology | 2021-22 | Open | – | 1.34 |
| Automotive Technology | 2021-22 | OBC | 348 | – |
| Construction Management | 2023-24 | Open | 263 | – |
| Construction Management | 2023-24 | OBC | – | 26.01 |
| Construction Management | 2023-24 | SC | 272 | – |
| Construction Management | 2023-24 | ST | 279 | – |
| Construction Management | 2022-23 | Open | – | 18.64 |
| Construction Management | 2022-23 | OBC | 369 | – |
| Construction Management | 2022-23 | SC | 283 | – |
| Construction Management | 2022-23 | ST | 293 | – |
| Construction Management | 2021-22 | Open | 386 | – |
| Construction Management | 2021-22 | OBC | 378 | – |
| Construction Management | 2021-22 | SC | 385 | – |
| Construction Management | 2021-22 | ST | – | 18.56 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good GATE score for COEP M.Tech admission?
A: Based on 2025 data, a GATE Score above 350 for general categories, particularly for competitive branches like Computer Engineering (367), is generally considered good for COEP M.Tech admission.
Q: Does COEP accept non-GATE candidates for M.Tech programs?
A: Yes, COEP does accept non-GATE candidates for M.Tech admission through a University Common Entrance Test (UCET) for vacant seats after the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds are completed.
Q: What are the basic eligibility criteria for COEP M.Tech programs?
A: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of Engineering/Technology from an approved institution with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for backward class categories and persons with disability belonging to Maharashtra State only).
Q: How many M.Tech specializations are offered at COEP?
A: COEP offers M.Tech programs in over 25 specializations, covering a wide range of engineering disciplines.
Q: What is the counselling process for COEP M.Tech admissions?
A: M.Tech admissions at COEP primarily rely on a valid GATE score through Maharashtra’s Centralized Admission Process (CAP), which involves online registration, document verification, and merit list-based seat allotment.
Q: Are there different cutoffs for various reservation categories at COEP?
A: Yes, COEP applies different cutoffs for various reservation categories, including Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and others, with reserved categories generally having lower cutoff requirements.
Q: When will the COEP M.Tech GATE cutoff for 2026 be officially released?
A: The final merit lists for COEP M.Tech and M.Planning admissions for the 2026-27 academic year, which will include the official cutoffs, are scheduled to be displayed on June 10, 2026.
What are the important dates for COEP M.Tech admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27?
The revised important dates for M.Tech / M.Planning admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 will be published on the COEP Technological University's M.Tech Admission portal. Students should regularly check this portal for specific admission dates and deadlines to fill the online application form.
