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The M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The programme provides in-depth training in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and related areas. Total institute fees for the programme amount to Rs. 2,03,193 for the entire 2-year duration. Admission is through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) based on a valid GATE score, with 19 GATE-quota seats and 5 self-sponsored seats. The programme is popular for its research-oriented curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong industry and academic collaborations.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are upcoming. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026, and CCMT 2026 counselling is expected to begin tentatively in May 2026 (based on CCMT 2025 schedule which started on May 14, 2025). Self-sponsored applications are expected around July-August 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official NIT Uttarakhand website (www.nituk.ac.in) and the CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) for exact dates.

Key Points

Programme offered under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
19 seats available through CCMT; GATE-qualified students receive MoE scholarship of Rs. 12,400/month.
5 additional self-sponsored seats available; GATE not mandatory but preferred.
Faculty expertise in AI, ML, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Cryptography and Network Security.
The institute has MoUs with several IITs, NITs, universities, and industries for collaborative research.
Alumni placed in PSUs and MNCs; several pursuing Ph.D. at IITs and foreign universities.
SC/ST students exempted from tuition fees as per BoG resolution.

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21 Jun, 2026 CCMT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result will be out on June 22. Shortlisted candidates must complete their online fee payment and document verification process by Jun 24, 2026.

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Round 1 CCMT Cutoff for M.Tech is 350-526 for the General Category.

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NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech AI ML Fees

The total institute fees for the M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) programme at NIT Uttarakhand for the entire 2-year (4-semester) duration amount to Rs. 2,03,193. Tuition fees are Rs. 35,000 per semester (Rs. 1,40,000 total), with additional charges for development, student activities, computer/internet, examinations, and one-time refundable deposits. Hostel accommodation is available separately at approximately Rs. 34,333 per semester (Rs. 1,37,332 for the full programme), which is optional.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	1st Sem (Rs.)	2nd Sem (Rs.)	3rd Sem (Rs.)	4th Sem (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fees	35,000	35,000	35,000	35,000	1,40,000
Student Related Activity Fees	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	10,000
Development Fees	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000	8,000
Alumni Association Fees	500	0	500	0	1,000
Security Services	11,693	0	0	0	11,693
Computer/Internet	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000	8,000
Examination	800	800	800	800	3,200
Medical Insurance	650	0	650	0	1,300
Other Hostel Charges	3,400	0	0	0	3,400
Identity Card Charges	100	0	0	0	100
Convocation Fees	1,000	0	0	0	1,000
Book Bank Fees (Library)	500	500	500	500	2,000
Institute Security Deposit (Refundable)	3,000	0	0	0	3,000
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable)	5,000	0	0	0	5,000
Book Bank Caution Money (Refundable)	500	0	0	0	500
Additional Security Deposit (Refundable)	5,000	0	0	0	5,000
Total Fees (Excluding Hostel)	73,643	42,800	43,950	42,800	2,03,193
Hostel Fees (Optional)	34,333	34,333	34,333	34,333	1,37,332

Security deposits (Institute Rs. 3,000; Hostel Rs. 5,000; Book Bank Rs. 500; Additional Rs. 5,000) are refundable on leaving.
Convocation Fees refundable if student leaves without degree.
SC/ST students exempted from tuition fees (BoG resolution 51.11).
Hostel Seat Rent, Electricity, Maintenance not refundable once availed; Mess Advance refundable at year-end after no-dues.
Annual 10% increase in Security Services, Seat Rent, Electricity, Maintenance; 5% increase in Mess Advance.
Self-sponsored 1st semester fee: Rs. 74,743.
No financial assistantship or hostel for self-sponsored students.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech AI ML Admission 2026

Admission to the M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) programme at NIT Uttarakhand is conducted through CCMT for GATE-qualified candidates (19 seats), and a self-sponsored category (5 seats) through a written test and interview. For 2026-27, GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026, and CCMT 2026 counselling is expected to commence in May 2026.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
CCMT Registration Opens	May 2026 (tentative)
CCMT Round 1 Seat Allotment	June 2026 (tentative)
CCMT Round 2 Seat Allotment	June 2026 (tentative)
CCMT Round 3 Seat Allotment	June/July 2026 (tentative)
CCMT Special Round	July 2026 (tentative)
CCMT National Spot Round	August 2026 (tentative)
Self-Sponsored Application Deadline	August 2026 (tentative)
Self-Sponsored Written Test and Interview	August 2026 (tentative)
Physical Reporting at Institute	August 2026 (tentative)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (tentative)

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
Registration Start	August 28, 2025
Registration End	October 13, 2025
Admit Card Release	January 13, 2026
Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
Answer Key Release	February 19, 2026
Result Declaration	March 19, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a B.Tech/B.E. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or CGPA 5.5/10 from a recognized university.
For CCMT route: A valid GATE score in CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) paper is required.
For self-sponsored route: GATE not mandatory; minimum 55% in B.Tech; preference to GATE-qualified candidates.

Admission Process:

CCMT Route: Register on ccmt.admissions.nic.in with GATE score, fill choices, participate in allotment rounds, pay Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), upload documents, pay balance fees, report physically to NIT Uttarakhand.
Self-Sponsored Route: Apply online on nituk.ac.in, pay application fee (Rs. 500 General/OBC; Rs. 250 SC/ST/PwD), appear for written test (50 MCQs, GATE syllabus, 50 marks, 1 hour), interview (50 marks), score minimum 30/100 to qualify, report with original documents.
Government of India reservation norms followed.
OBC-NCL/EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1 of admission year.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech AI ML Scholarships 2026

GATE-qualified students admitted via CCMT receive MoE scholarship of Rs. 12,400/month, substantially covering programme costs. Central and state government scholarships are also available based on category and merit. The Sharman Foundation Scholarship is available for eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Remarks
MoE GATE Scholarship (AICTE PG)	GATE-qualified via CCMT	Rs. 12,400/month	Only for 19 CCMT seats; not for self-sponsored
Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities (MoMA)	Minority students	As per govt norms	Apply via scholarships.gov.in
Merit Cum Means Scholarship (MoMA)	Minority students with merit and need	As per govt norms	Apply via scholarships.gov.in
Post Matric Scholarship SC/ST/OBC (State)	SC/ST/OBC from Uttarakhand	As per state norms	Apply via Uttarakhand state portal
Central Sector Scholarship	Meritorious EWS students	As per govt norms	Apply via scholarships.gov.in
Sharman Foundation Scholarship	Eligible students as per foundation criteria	As per foundation norms	Details on nituk.ac.in
Vidyalakshmi Education Loan	All students	Education loan	Apply via vidyalakshmi.co.in

MoE GATE Scholarship disbursed monthly subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Self-sponsored students not eligible for MoE scholarship or institute financial assistantship.
SC/ST students get tuition fee exemption as additional relief.
Check scholarships.gov.in for current application deadlines.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech AI ML Placement 2026

Placement Highlights

Placement Aspect	Details
Recruiters	Google, Samsung, Adobe, Accenture, IBM, HCL, Deloitte, Capgemini, and Oracle
Roles	AI/ML engineering, data science, research, and software development
Alumni Pursuits	PSUs and MNCs; several pursuing Ph.D. at IITs and foreign universities

NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech AI ML FAQs

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech (AI and ML) admission at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. GATE is mandatory for the CCMT route (19 seats). For the self-sponsored category (5 seats), GATE is not mandatory but preferred. Candidates without GATE can apply via written test and interview conducted by the institute.

Ques. Which GATE paper is required for M.Tech (AI and ML) at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. GATE CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) paper is the primary paper accepted for this programme through CCMT counselling.

Ques. What is the difference between M.Tech (AI) and M.Tech (AI and ML) at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Both refer to the same programme offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Uttarakhand. The full official name is M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The programme has 19 CCMT seats and 5 self-sponsored seats.

Ques. What is the monthly stipend for M.Tech (AI and ML) students at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. GATE-qualified CCMT students receive Rs. 12,400/month (MoE/AICTE PG Scholarship). Self-sponsored students receive no financial assistantship.

Ques. What are the career prospects after M.Tech (AI and ML) from NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Graduates work in AI/ML engineering, data science, research, and software development. Recruiters include Google, Samsung, Adobe, Accenture, IBM, HCL, Deloitte, Capgemini, and Oracle. Many alumni pursue Ph.D. at IITs and foreign universities.

Ques. Is hostel available for M.Tech (AI and ML) students at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Hostel is available for CCMT-admitted students. Self-sponsored category students are NOT provided hostel facility by the institute. Hostel fees are paid separately at approximately Rs. 34,333 per semester.

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