MTech Admission 2025: Important Dates, Admission Procedure, Exams, Eligibility, Top Institutes

How do I get admission to MTech?

To get admission to MTech courses in India, you must clear GATE/IIT-JAM or other state/university/national-level entrance examinations. You should note that merit-based admission to MTech courses is not possible at the top Indian universities, however, some institutes can provide MTech admission without GATE.

Which entrance exam is best for MTech?

The choice of entrance exam differs with your choice of institution. For instance, GATE is the most common and widely recognised exam for MTech admission and is accepted in most top institutions. So, you can check the top entrance exams for MTech admission below -

Can I join MTech without GATE?

Yes, you can join MTech without GATE. For example, if you have a 3-year undergraduate degree you might need to appear for IIT JAM rather than GATE for MTech. A few other ways are to appear for state-entrance exams such as AP PGECET, TS PGECET, or university-specific exams such as IPU CET, TUEE, etc.

Otherwise, for sponsored MTech admission without GATE you should be aware of the following points:

• The admission is based on a merit list released by different colleges and universities.
• You should have a minimum of 2 years of work experience while applying for direct MTech.
• Some universities also require a No Objection Certificate by the candidate’s employer and the employer must take full responsibility for their financial expenses.

Can I directly do MTech?

Yes, you can do MTech directly, as self-sponsored candidates. For admissions, you must appear for entrance exams or satisfy the eligibility parameters and then apply at the institute with or without your exam score or rank. Otherwise, you can participate in the centralized counselling process for admissions.

Furthermore, an institute may have a separate MTech course for GATE and non-GATE applicants, so you must check the prospectus of your institute thoroughly. For direct admission to the MTech program without GATE, you must -

• Hold a B.E. or BTech degree with the minimum qualifying marks, which varies college-wise.
• Also, those applying to the MTech program via sponsored seats must have at least 2 years of relevant working experience.