IIT Gandhinagar Early MTech admissions 2024 are ongoing. IIT Gandhinagar admissions to the MTech regular program are currently open, and the last date to register is April 17, 2024. IIT Gandhinagar MTech admissions are based on GATE scores, followed by COAP Counselling. Registrations for COAP 2024 are also open now, and the first COAP Round 1 Main will take place from May 13 to May 15, 2024.

IIT Gandhinagar offers MTech courses in 8 specializations in full-time mode. The MTech course is offered by IIT Gandhinagar based on the marks secured in the GATE exam and COAP counselling. IIT Gandhinagar grants admission to its MTech program in 4 stages. The 4 stages are shortlisting after the candidates qualify for the GATE, written exam, interview on clearing the written exam, and final shortlisting. After being shortlisted, the candidates are required to register themselves for COAP counselling through the COAP official website. Further, the COAP will allocate the most preferred choice of seats to the students in the number of rounds. Under this admission process, the GATE 2024 score is not mandatory however, applicants can choose to apply for a boost stipend. IIT Gandhinagar will provide a stipend of INR 15,400 PM to candidates having a valid GATE score.

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IIT Gandhinagar MTech Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • A minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 on a scale of 10 is needed by a candidate at the undergraduate level ( B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc) to be eligible for applying to the M.Tech course.
  • SC/ST candidates need a minimum aggregate of 50% in B.E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent in appropriate branches.
  • The institute shortlists all the candidates who qualify for the minimum eligibility criteria. 
  • The shortlisted candidates have to appear for the written examination conducted by the institute. However, the candidates clearing the GATE examination and with an excellent academic record are directly eligible for the final shortlist. 
  • Interview dates are provided for candidates clearing the written exam with the eligible score.
  • After completion of the selection procedure and verification of documents, the university announces the final list of candidates eligible to enroll in the course.

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Admission Process

Candidates are selected based on their performance in the written examination and the interview round. IIT Gandhinagar may also exercise the option of offering admission to a few outstanding candidates based on academic record and/ or GATE, without calling them for a written test and interview. Candidates may apply for various specializations coming under the MTech program but need a separate application for each specialization. 

Check What is the pattern for the written test for MTech at IIT Gandhinagar?

How To Apply?

  • Complete the registration at the COAP portal ( one having a valid GATE score).
  • Registration on the official website of IIT Gandhinagar.
  • Pay the application fee online.
  • Keep the printout of the payment slip.

Read More: IIT Gandhinagar Courses & Fees

How To Apply COAP?

After passing the GATE entrance exam, candidates are to register for the COAP counselling process to secure their admission into IITs, NITs, and other participating institutes. COAP provides a common platform for the registered candidates to make the most preferred choice for admission into an M.Tech. Program in the participating Institutes. The candidates can successfully apply for GATE COAP 2024 by simply following the below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of COAP @ coap.iitd.ac. and click on the registration link.
  • Step 2: Fill in details such as their GATE Registration Number, GATE Paper Code, GATE score, and date of birth.
  • Step 3: Click on the “Validate” icon and enter the registered email id and mobile number.
  • Step 4:Click on the “Submit to Register” button.
  • Step 5: After successfully registering for COAP 2024, the candidates will obtain a Login ID and Password for COAP Login. The same will be sent via Email and SMS.
  • Step 6: The COAP registration will only be considered complete only if the candidates log in using the Login ID and Password and verify the registration details.
  • Step 7: After the completion of the above-given steps, the candidate can access the information on offers made by the participating Institutes.
  • Step 8: In the end, the admission offer will be uploaded to the COAP website and will be tagged with the COAP registration number (same as the GATE registration number without the subject code).

Read More: IIT Gandhinagar Admission 2024

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Placement

The institute offers prominent job offers to its PG students. With placement opportunities at top-reputed firms like DRDO, Indian Oil, GAIL, JCS India, Honda Cars, etc. The institute also provides internship opportunities to its M.Tech students. The table below shows IIT Gandhinagar MTech Placements stats for the year 2021:

Components Statistics 2021
Students graduated 198
No. of students placed 82
No. of students opted for higher studies 38
Average CTC INR 8 LPA
Lowest CTC INR 6 LPA

Also, Check: What is the placement scope after M.Tech in material science & engineering from IIT Gandhinagar?

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Scholarships

IIT Gandhinagar provides a monthly scholarship of INR 12,000 in the form of a stipend to all the admitted candidates. Apart from this IIT Gandhinagar also provides other financial support to the students, such as:

  • Travel Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  • Scholarship for Excellence in Social Work & Leadership
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Excellence in Sports and Games
  • Scholarship for Excellence in Arts & Culture

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IIT Gandhinagar MTech FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted at the time of admission to the M.Tech course at IIT Gandhinagar?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission into the M.Tech course of IIT Gandhinagar must have to submit the following documents:

  • 10+2 and UG Marks Card
  • GATE Scorecard (if appeared)
  • Written Test Scorecard
  • Recent Passport size Photographs
  • Original ID Proof
  • Caste/PH Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. Can I get Admission to IIT Gandhinagar without appearing for the GATE examination?

Ans. Only IIT Graduates having 8.0 or above CGPA are eligible for direct admission as per the guidelines issued by the Institute.

Ques. If the same GATE Cutoff applicable for admission to different disciplines under the M.Tech course?

Ans. No, the Institute decides different cutoff ranges for admission to different disciplines under the M.Tech course.

Ques. IIT Gandhinagar or SVNIT, which one is better for M.Tech?

Ans. SVNIT established in 1961 is one of the most reliable universities when it comes to faculty and teaching quality. Though IIT Gandhinagar is one of the newest IITs added in 2008, it has passed that average mark for placements, faculty, vast research areas to explore, and more. So it's a matter of the candidate's GATE score and their convenience.

Ques. What is the recent average package of IIT Gandhinagar? 

Ans. Stats of 2023 tell that the highest recorded package for the year was INR 19.34 LPA which was for B.Tech. Nearly 76.22% of students were placed during the placement drive.