What is the minimum GATE score to do a PhD in the IIT, Madras?

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Madhav Aneja Posted On - Jul 17, 2023

Lived in Chandigarh, India

First of all, there is no fixed GATE score that makes you eligible to do a Ph.D. at IIT Madras as the selection process comprises a number is criteria with the GATE score being just one of them. The students applying for a PhD program at IIT Madras, go through a rigorous admission process. To become eligible one needs to fulfill the following criteria

Master's or a dual degree in the relevant disciplines with a CGPA of 6.5 or above.
Candidates with BE/BTech degrees can apply directly for a Ph.D. (MS+PhD) in Engineering or Sciences after their Bachelor’s degree.
M.S scholars with CGPA>8.0 are eligible to upgrade to the Ph.D. program in the same department and receive a dual degree i.e. (MS+PhD)

I hope I made it clear!

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Ranjini Banerjee Posted On - Mar 1, 2022

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Admission to a Ph.D. program at IIT Madras depends on a number of factors. The GATE cutoff doesn’t have much weightage in the selection process. For shortlisting, IIT Madras considers the 10th, 12th, graduation, and masters percentile along with your GATE percentile. You need to have a valid GATE score but the required score is lower compared to the M.Tech cutoff.

For selection, more emphasis is placed on your performance in the written test and interview.

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Ishaan Bhaumik Posted On - Jul 30, 2021

Ph.D. Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2017-present)

There is no minimum benchmark GATE score that is required to do a Ph.D. in IIT Madras. Students just need to clear GATE to make an application for entry into IITs as a Ph.D. scholar.
The points below give a brief overview of the detailed procedure of entrance into IITs for a Ph.D.

For doing a Ph.D. in IIT Madras, clearing GATE is not the only criteria. You should have at least 70% marks in 12th class, B.Tech, and M.Tech. If all the conditions are satisfied, you will get a chance to sit for the written test.
Once you are shortlisted, you will have to sit for a written test and then go through an interview process. Your performance in these two processes will decide your entry into IIT Madras or not.
Over the above criteria, every department in IIT Madras is free to change their own shortlisting criteria anytime or change their process of test or interview as per their will.

Therefore, there is no cut-off set by any department of IIT Madras for the entry of students as Ph.D. scholars in the institute.