Delhi University to Use GATE Scores for M.Tech Admissions Following AICTE Approval
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Delhi University to Use GATE Scores for M.Tech Admissions Following AICTE Approval

Delhi University will accept GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programme in Microwave and Communication Engineering for the first time, following AICTE approval. The programme has 30 seats with reservations for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. Candidates with valid GATE scores will be given first preference, and remaining seats will be filled through CUET-PG scores. Eligibility requires relevant engineering or science degrees from recognized institutions.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
68%
AI analysis of 8 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 22 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present factual information about Delhi University's admission process changes without political framing. They include official statements from university authorities and regulatory bodies, reflecting an administrative perspective. There is no evident partisan viewpoint or political commentary, focusing instead on educational policy and procedural updates.

Sentiment — Positive (68/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing procedural changes and eligibility criteria. There is no emotional or evaluative language, and the coverage maintains a straightforward, factual approach to the announcement of GATE score acceptance for M.Tech admissions.

How 8 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphDelhi University to Accept GATE Scores for M.Tech Admissions for First Time; Know Eligibility DetailsCenterNeutral
timesnowAICTE Approval Clears Way for GATE-Based MTech Admissions at DUCenterNeutral
ndtvDelhi University To Accept GATE Scores For M.Tech Admissions For First TimeCenterPositive
freepressjournalDU Gets AICTE Nod, Opens M.Tech Admissions Through GATE Scores For Microwave Communication EngineeringCenterPositive
timesnowAICTE Approval Clears Way for GATE-Based M.Tech Admissions at DUCenterPositive
indianexpressIn a first, DU to use GATE scores for MTech admissionsCenterPositive
englishDU M.Tech Admission 2026: Delhi University to Accept GATE Scores First for PG Course, CUET PG NextCenterNeutral
news18DU to accept GATE score for admission in M.Tech, first for PG programmeCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 21 May, 06:06 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1821 May, 06:06 pm
    DU to accept GATE score for admission in M.Tech, first for PG programme
  2. 2
    english22 May, 04:01 am
    DU M.Tech Admission 2026: Delhi University to Accept GATE Scores First for PG Course, CUET PG Next
  3. 3
    indianexpress22 May, 05:44 am
    In a first, DU to use GATE scores for MTech admissions
  4. 4
    timesnow22 May, 06:06 am
    AICTE Approval Clears Way for GATE-Based M.Tech Admissions at DU
  5. 5
    freepressjournal22 May, 06:53 am
    DU Gets AICTE Nod, Opens M.Tech Admissions Through GATE Scores For Microwave Communication Engineering
  6. 6
    ndtv22 May, 07:05 am
    Delhi University To Accept GATE Scores For M.Tech Admissions For First Time
  7. 7
    timesnow22 May, 07:51 am
    AICTE Approval Clears Way for GATE-Based MTech Admissions at DU
  8. 8
    thetelegraph22 May, 08:03 am
    Delhi University to Accept GATE Scores for M.Tech Admissions for First Time; Know Eligibility Details

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
All India Council for Technical Education

Story context

Category
Education
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
22 May 2026
Key entities
Graduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringAll India Council for Technical EducationPostgraduate educationDelhi UniversityMaster of EngineeringMahatma GandhiUniversityBachelor of EngineeringBachelor of TechnologyElectronic engineeringDoctor of PhilosophyElectrical engineering