| 17 March 2023 (Friday) | Opening of Website for ONLINE applications |
| 18 March 2023 (Saturday) | COAP Registration (GATE Candidates Only) |
| 20 March 2023 (Monday) | Registration for GATE Candidates |
| 17 April 2023 (Monday) | Closing of Website for ONLINE applications |
| 20 May 2023 (Saturday)* | Timeline for admission offers Start Click here |
| 24 July 2023 (Monday)* | Date of reporting for admission |
| 28 July 2023 (Friday)* | Orientation Programme |
| 31 July 2023 (Monday)* | Commencement of Classes |
| *Dates mentioned in above are tentative | |
Important Announcements
- Round 2 Offer Released on COAP. Please make your decision before 27th May 2023 - 06:00 PM
- Application Submission and Payment Closing on 23-April-2023
- Registration Closed on 17-April-2023
- The scrutiny process will continue even after the application portal is closed.
- The last date of rectify the marked defects in the application 26 April 2023.
- Registration for GATE Candidates is Open
- Registration is open for IIT B.Tech. Graduates
- Kindly send your query in detail alongwith your M.Tech., and M.A. Application Number for attending the same.
- COAP Registration will start from March 18, 2023 (GATE Candidates Only)
- Registration Opens 17th March, 2023
About Us
M.Tech. Programmes
The four-semester M.Tech. Programmes offered in various Disciplines and Programmes by different departments of the institute are based on the credit system and provide a student with a wide choice of courses. Each Programme comprises several core and elective courses and project work. These Programmes, along with the number of seats available, are indicated in Table 1. Click here
Opportunities exist for a limited number of students to carry out M.Tech. Projects in other countries such as Germany. Almost all students desirous of placement are placed in reputed organizations and industries after completing their courses of study.
M.Tech. Students will be eligible for upgradation to Ph.D. if they satisfy the following criteria:
- The candidate should have successfully completed a minimum of 2 semesters in the M.Tech. Programme.
- The candidate should have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses.
A Committee duly constituted by the Head of the Department will consider applications for upgradation to Ph.D. and make its recommendation. After upgradation, they may opt for two degrees (M.Tech. & Ph.D.) subject to fulfilling the course requirements.
M.A. Programmes
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras is proud to announce its new Master’s Programme across the three streams.
- Development Studies
- Economics
- English Studies
Only GATE qualified candidates will be eligible for admission to this 2-year program. The students are required to complete a minimum of 200 credits to be eligible for the M.A. degree. Each stream will have 25 seats for Indian students; seats for foreign students will be supernumerary. The students of each stream will have the option of upgrading to PhD program as per the Institute guidelines.
M.Tech. Programmes Offered
M.A. Programmes Offered
Admission Related Information
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Who Can Apply?
1. GATE 2021, GATE 2022, or GATE 2023 qualified candidates
2. IIT Graduates with B.Tech. Degree and CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score.Minimum Eligibility: FOR GATE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture from Educational Institutions approved by AICTE/ Government*
- Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Mathematics/ Physics related subjects from educational Institutions approved by UGC/ Government*
Minimum Eligibility: FOR IIT GRADUATES
- Candidates graduating/ graduated from IITs with B.Tech. degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score.
- These applications will be reviewed by the respective Department(s).
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How to Apply?
Apply onlineApply with a valid GATE Score (GATE 2021, GATE 2022, or GATE 2023)
Candidates must register at the COAP portal. COAP is not an application portal for M.Tech admissions. COAP registration number is a mandatory field for registration on the M.Tech applications portal of IIT Madras.
Register COAPClick here
Register M.Tech. and M.A.Click here
Application Fees
SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹ 300/-
All Others: ₹ 600/-
If a candidate wishes to apply using valid GATE 2021, GATE 2022 and GATE 2023 Scores and also through IIT Graduate, separate applications for each GATE Score and IIT Graduate (application fee is per application) must be submitted.
Institute Fees Click here
Hostel Fees Click here
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Financial Assistance
Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) :
Financial assistance in the form of Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) at the rate of ₹12,400/- p.m.
HTTA students are required to assist the department for 8 hours of work per week related to academic activities of the department, such as laboratory demonstration, tutorials, evaluation of assignments, test papers, seminars, research projects, etc.
Tenable for a maximum period of 24 months will be awarded to Indian Nationals doing the M.Tech. Programmes, subject to Institute rules.
A few assistantships may also be offered by some government organizations such as Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Aeronautical Research and Development Board, and so on.
Non Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (Non-HTTA) :
Non-HTTA is without any financial assistance in some M.Tech., and M.A. Programmes
i. Non-HTTA students must make their own provision for accommodation
ii. Any vacancy created due to HTTA student(s) dropping out of the programme, will be released to Non-HTTA student(s), as per eligibility.- The eligibility criteria for HTTA and Non-HTTA categories are the same.
- Candidates can choose for either HTTA (Programme Code ending with Y), or Non-HTTA (Programme Code ending with N), or both, in a particular M.Tech. / M.A. Programme.
- The number of seats available under HTTA and Non-HTTA is indicated in Table 1.
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Document to be Upload
Keep ready the soft copy of the following documents (if applicable) for uploading at the website:
- PDF file of your valid GATE score card (as originally downloaded)
- Image file of your recent passport size photograph (file in jpeg format, size, Min: 10 kB, Max.: 500 kB, - Photo Size, Width: 30 mm, Height: 45 mm)
- Image file of the Signature. (file in jpeg format, size Min: 10 KB, Max.: 500 KB, - Box Size, Width: 80 mm, Height: 35 mm)
- Nationality certificate (Birth Certificate, passport, Voter id, Transfer Certificate(TC) showing Nationality or Certificate issued by approved Govt. agency for Nationality.)
- ALL Grade Card(s) till date or consolidated marksheet.
- SC/ST Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate
- Persons with Disability Certificate
- Course syllabus
EWS / OBC-NCL certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India issued (on or after 01 April 2022) by competent authorities. If no valid EWS / OBC-NCL certificate copy is enclosed, the candidate will be treated under the General category.
EWS Certificate Format Click here
OBC-NCL Certificate Format Click here
Admission procedure
Application Scrutiny and Rectification:
All the applications submitted for M.Tech. and M.A. Admissions 2023 will be scrutinized for the accuracy of the data, which include uploaded supporting documents, clarity of the Photograph, Signature, ALL Grade Card(s) till date or consolidated marksheet, SC/ST Certificate, EWS Certificate, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate, Persons with Disability Certificate and Course syllabus (if applicable). If everything is found to be in order, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification, which needs to be carried out within a stipulated time.
The status of the application and defects marked in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application. The status of your application can be checked anytime by logging into http://mtechadm.iitm.ac.in/.
Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection of the application and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.GATE Qualified Indian Nationals:
Admission to candidates (who are not required to take Suitability Test/ Interview) will be finalized strictly in the order of merit as per the GATE Score (CGPA & Department Review for IIT Graduates) and on the basis of choices given by them in the application.
Persons with Disability (PwD):
For PwD candidates with any category of disability (viz., blindness or low vision, hearing impairment, loco motor disability, or cerebral palsy), the benefit will be given to only those who have at least 40% permanent physical impairment in relation to a body part/ system/ extremity/ whole body, etc. Such candidates must upload, along with the Application Form, the Certificate of Disability from the authorized medical board attached to one of the following: Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (VRC) for Physically Handicapped persons/ Special Employment Exchange for Physically Handicapped/ Government Hospital (District and State level).
Timeline for Admission offers:
The first set of offers will likely be sent by 20-22 May 2023. These offers will be made available on the COAP portal (https://coap.iitkgp.ac.in). Candidates are advised to register on the COAP portal and follow the offer acceptance process and the associated guidelines. The candidates, who accept & freeze their offer, have to make online payment of Institute Fees within the stipulated date. Online Procedural Details are available at the M.Tech. and M.A. Admissions Portal. After completing the acceptance either in the Main or Additional rounds, if seats are unfilled, some additional spot rounds may be initiated after the day of Admission
Upgradation of Choices:
There is a possibility of upgrading the choice(s) of the candidates who have already accepted the offer of admission, depending upon the subsequent availability of vacancies in the subsequent round of offers within the institute. It will be finalized strictly in the order of merit as per the GATE Score.
Please note that during the up gradation, depending on the indicated order of preference, it is possible for a candidate to switch from a HTTA seat to an Non-HTTA seat if Non-HTTA is higher in order of preference given by the candidate.
Reporting for Admission:
GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech. Graduates who accept the offer of Admission must produce completion certificate of their qualifying degree examination and join the Institute on Monday 24 July 2023 forenoon. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the offer of Admission. Sponsored candidates should report for Admission on Monday 24 July 2023* afternoon. Selected candidates will have to pay various fees and deposit amounts as applicable. The candidate must produce a medical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner in the format which can be downloaded along with the letter of offer of Admission. In all matters relating to Admission, the decision of the M.Tech. Admission Committee will be final.
Payment of Admission Fee and Refund Policy:
When Admission is offered and accepted by candidates, the candidates have to pay an Institute Fee of ₹23650/- in the case of General/ EWS / OBC candidates and ₹18650/- in the case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates, using the online payment facility available on the Website. In case a candidate withdraws his/ her offer of Admission, a Processing Fee of ₹5000/- will be retained by the Institute, and the remaining amount would be refunded. However, if a candidate accepts the offer of Admission made in the Additional Rounds (26- 27 July 2023), and pays the Institute Fee, then no refund of the Institute Fee will be made on withdrawal of Admission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For M.Tech.:
1.Candidates qualified in GATE 2021, 2022 and 2023 are eligible to apply.
2.B.Tech. candidates from IITs with CGPA 8.0 and above are eligible to apply.
For M.A.:
1.Candidates qualified in GATE 2021, 2022 and 2023 are eligible to apply.1. For Indian Nationals:
Candidates must register in the COAP portal to apply for M.Tech Admissions.Please visit our website "Register" and apply
2. For Foreign Nationals:
Please visit the International portal:3. For M.Tech Programme under Sponsorship Scheme without assistantship:
Please visit the Sponsorship portal:Click here
Please refer to our Information Brochure Click here
Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) :
Financial assistance in the form of a Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) will be awarded to Indian Nationals doing the M.Tech Programmes, subject to the Institute rules.
HTTA students are required to assist the Department for 8 hours of work per week related to the Department academic activities, such as laboratory demonstration, tutorials, evaluation of assignments, test papers, seminars, research projects, etc.The number of seats available under HTTA is indicated in Table 1. Click here
Non Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (Non-HTTA) :
Non- HTTA is without any financial assistance in some M.Tech., and M.A. Programmes
A few seats are available without HTTA (N-HTTA, i.e., without any financial assistance) in some M.Tech., and M.A. Programmes as indicated in Table 1. Click herei. Non-HTTA students must make their own provision for accommodation
ii. Any vacancy created due to HTTA student(s) dropping out of the programme, will be released to Non-HTTA student(s), as per eligibility.Yes, Candidates can opt for either HTTA (Programme Code ending with Y), or Non-HTTA (Programme Code ending with N), or both, in a particular M.Tech., and M.A. Programme.
The eligibility criteria for HTTA and Non-HTTA categories are the same.Details on other fellowship schemes are available in the Information Brochure. Click herePlease refer to our Information Brochure Click here
NO. You cannot change or swap the order of preferences after submitting the Online Application. Therefore, you should be extremely careful in selecting your course choice preferences.GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech. Graduates should upload the following documents (as applicable). For detailed information on file size etc., refer to Information Brochure :- 1. Upload your recent Passport Size Photograph and Signature.
- 2. Nationality Certificate (Birth Certificate, passport, Voter id, Transfer Certificate(TC) showing Nationality or Certificate issued by approved Govt. agency for Nationality.)
Mandatory for all (Note that Ration Card/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Domicile Certificates are not authentic proof for Nationality. Therefore, please do not upload them) - 3. PwD Certificate in the case of PwD candidates.
- 4. SC/ ST Certificate in the case of SC/ ST Candidates.
- 5. OBC-NCL Certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2022) in the case of OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer) Candidates.
- 6. EWS Certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2022) in the case of EWS Candidates.
- 7. List of Courses and Syllabus in case of Candidates with ZE/ZS Disciplines.
- 8. Grade card / Mark sheets till date for all Semesters
- 9. Upload your valid GATE Score Card.(GATE 2023 / GATE 2022 / GATE 2021)
You may apply with a valid GATE score of 2021, 2022 and 2023 . A separate application form needs to be submitted for each GATE score.Yes, a Candidate can apply for a maximum of 12 programmes per application form. Refer to Click here for programmes offered
Eligible Programmes for valid GATE qualified candidates please refer to the link Click here
Eligible Programmes for IIT B.Tech. Graduates Click here
Programmes Offered Seat Table Please refer to the link Click here
Please refer to the link Click here
You can apply by clicking the declaration check box available in the M.Tech., and M.A. Admission portal to submit the certificate later but before the date of admission.Until you upload a valid certificate, you will be considered for admission under General Category, provided your GATE score is equal to or greater than General Category cut-off.1. You can apply by clicking the declaration check box available in the application form portal to submit the certificate later, however, before the date of admission.
2. Until you upload a valid OBC-NCL certificate, you will be considered for admission under General Category, provided your GATE score is equal to or greater than General Category cut-off.1. You can apply by clicking the declaration check box available in the application form portal to submit the certificate later before the date of admission.
2. Until you upload a valid EWS certificate, you will be considered for admission under General Category, provided your GATE score is equal to or greater than General Category cut-off.Until you upload a valid PwD certificate, you will be considered for admission under General Category, provided your GATE score is equal to or greater than General Category cut-off.Persons with Disability (PwD): For PwD candidates with any category of disability, the benefit will be given to only those who have at least 40% permanent physical impairment in relation to a body part/ system/ extremity/ whole body, etc. Such candidates must upload a valid Certificate of Disability from the authorized medical board attached to one of the following: Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (VRC) for Physically Handicapped persons/ Special Employment Exchange for Physically Handicapped/ Government Hospital (District and State level).Please upload all the grade card/mark sheets available to date and submit the final result before the date of admission. In case of delay in getting the final exam results before the date of admission due to the current Covid19 pandemic, candidates can get a letter from their Head of the Department / Institute confirming the same.If these of your application is "Under Scrutiny". You need not worry. Wait till the scrutiny team process your application. Only those candidates whose applications need to be rectified in photo/signature/category certificate/marksheet/pwd certificate/GATE Score card/supporting documents, will be contacted by email and SMS. The scrutiny process will continue even after the application portal is closed.- COAP stands for Common Offer Acceptance Portal.
- COAP provides a common platform for a candidate to take the most preferred choice for admission into an M.Tech., and M.A. Programme in the participating academic institutes or a job in a participating PSU (Public Section Undertaking Company). COAP is not a portal for applying for M.Tech., and M.A. Admission or Job openings.
- The candidate should apply separately to respective Institute(s)/PSU for M.Tech., and M.A. Admission.
- Admission Offers will be uploaded by the participating Institutes/PSU in a common time window on COAP.
- Each participating Institute/PSU will follow the selection procedure as per the norms and guidelines of the respective Institute. Only participating Institutes/PSU will upload their offer(s).
- To access and take a decision on the most preferred choice out of the offers (if any) made by participating Institute(s)/PSU(s), each candidate should register and visit COAP.
Yes. COAP registration number is a mandatory field for registration on the M.Tech., and M.A. applications portal of IIT Madras.
All M.Tech., and M.A. Admission offers (through GATE) will be displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Candidates must register at the COAP portal for viewing and accepting their offers
Without registering at COAP, the candidate will not be able to access the offers on COAP.
Please make payment once again. The excess payment will be reverted back to your account.
If you have made multiple payments (for whatever reasons) , the excess amount will be reverted back to your account in the next few days.
Contact
Kindly send your query in detail alongwith your M.Tech., and M.A. Application Number / GATE Registration Number for attending the same.
Timings: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Monday-Friday) (Note: Candidates are requested to call us on Government working days only)
GATE qualified and IIT B.Tech Candidates
Location:
The Chairman
M.Tech., and M.A. Admission Committee,
GATE - JAM Office, IIT Madras,
Chennai 600036.Email:
mtechadm@iitm.ac.in
Call:
(044) 2257 8200
Website:
All Other Candidates
Location:
Deputy Registrar (Academic Courses)
Academic Section, IIT Madras,
Chennai 600036.Email:
drcourses@iitm.ac.in
Call:
(044) 2257 8035 / (044) 2257 8042
Website: