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GAT B
JEE Main
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IIT Delhi
B.E. / B.Tech
Ranking
#118(2027)
Median Salary
₹ 20.0 L
Fees
-
Total Courses
127
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Window: 22 Jan, 2027 — 30 Jan, 2027
Exam: JEE Main
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M.Tech in Digital Electronics and Communication Systems
Degree Course
Duration
2 Years
Mode
Full Time
Colleges
34
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Degree Course
Duration
4 Years
Mode
Full Time
Colleges
91
Highest Package
-
Average Package
-
Median Package
-
Highest Package
₹ 2.6 Cr
Average Package
₹ 70.0 L
Median Package
₹ 50.0 L
Top Recruiters
Conducting Body
All India Biotechnology Entrance Examination
Cutoff Type
Score
Rounds
2
Colleges
1
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Cutoff Type
Rank
Rounds
2
Colleges
96
Widest closing rank across top participating institutes. A shorter bar means a tougher college to get in.
Top admitting institutions & cutoff trends
| College | Closing |
|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | ~5.2k |
| IIIT Lucknow | ~8.5k |
| IIITM Gwalior | ~7.8k |
| NIT Trichy | ~1.1k |
| NIT Surathkal | ~1.5k |
| NIT Warangal | ~2.2k |
| NIT Calicut | ~289 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~4.4k |
| NIT Rourkela | ~3.2k |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~707 |
* Cutoff data is based on round-wise seat allocation in recent admission cycles and varies by category, quota, and branch.
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GAT B serves as the broader national gateway accepted across hundreds of premier NITs, IIITs, and central universities, whereas JEE Main provides focused entry into top-tier specialized institutions with highly competitive selectivity.
JEE Main evaluates deep conceptual application, multi-step problem solving, and analytical speed, while GAT B tests comprehensive syllabus coverage, precision, and foundational mastery across core subjects.
Graduates entering institutes through JEE Main typically command tier-1 international and domestic tech/consulting compensation packages (up to ₹26000000 LPA), while GAT B institutions deliver stellar return on investment with wide industry recruitment.
Application fees for GAT B (₹1300) and JEE Main (₹1000) follow standard central guidelines with category fee concessions and online registration windows.
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