IIT Madras MTech admissions are open now. IIT Madras is now accepting applications for MTech admissions and last date to register is April 19, 2024. Further, IIT Madras Mtech seat allocation is done via COAP counselling and the registration process for COAP is also ongoing. IIT Madras offers an MTech program in 32 different specializations for 2 years. For 2024, IIT Madras will release 10 rounds of offers via COAP counselling. IIT Madras MTech cutoff 2023 ranges between 800-500 depending on the course.

The eligibility for IIT Madras MTech admission 2024 is a BTech degree or bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline. On qualifying GATE, aspirants must register for COAP counselling for the selection process and then they will be offered seats as per the institute’s availability of seats. Students have to pay the admission fee to reserve their seats at the institute. 

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IIT Madras MTech Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should have successfully completed a minimum of 2 semesters in the MTech program. The candidate should have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses. Candidates in the final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply. Eligibility criteria for Mechanica and Ocean Technology is a bit different. The table below briefs the same:

Course Eligibility Criteria
Mechanical Engineering BE in Mechanical with a 55% aggregate. Also GATE is not required from IIT graduates with minimum CPI of 6.5 or 8 in the last 2 semesters.
Ocean Technology Candidates should have first class or 60% (55% in case of SC/ST) in Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology or Master’s degree in Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Ocean Science and Technology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Geology, Geophysics, and Physics

Check: What are the benefits of M.Tech (ME) from IIT Madras?

IIT Madras MTech Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of GATE score of relevant years. Check: How much should one score in their GATE examination, to get a seat in IIT Madras?

It is mandatory for the candidates to undergo COAP counselling process for the selection process. On the basis of GATE score, the merit list is prepared by the board and then offered seats on the basis of availability of seats at the institute. On acceptance of the seats through COAP portal, the candidates can reserve their seats by paying the admission fee to the institute.

IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIT Madras cutoff 2024 will be based on the previous year’s GATE scores. Check the GATE cutoff analysis for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021:

Courses

2023 (Cutoff By Marks)

2022 (Cutoff by Marks) 2021 (Cutoff by Marks)

M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

787

820 816

M.Tech Integrated Circuit Technology

766

877 880

M.Tech Building Technology and Construction Management

756

755 789

M.Tech Microelectronics and VLSI Design

754

831 860

M.Tech Petroleum Engineering

724

753 827

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IIT Madras MTech Admission 2024: How to apply? 

After passing the GATE entrance exam, candidates are to register for the the Mtech program on IIT Madras official website and also register for COAP counselling  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 step wise process to register for COAP counselling is given below:

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Details Required to Enter in COAP Registration

The following are the details that have to be filled by the candidate at the time of registration.

  • Candidate’s name
  • Candidate mobile number
  • Email ID
  • Gate score
  • GATE registration number
  • GATE paper code
  • Date of Birth
  • Scorecard of GATE
  • List of IITs and IISc in which you wish to apply for
  • A valid Email ID
  • An active Mobile Number

IIT Madras MTech Seats 2024

Discipline Seats
Aerospace Engineering (AE1) 15
Computational and Experimental Mechanics (AM1) 12
Biomedical Engineering (AM2) 8
Bioprocess Engineering (BT1) 12
Building Technology and Construction Management (CE1) 10
Environmental Engineering (CE2) 10
Geotechnical Engineering (CE3) 10
Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering (CE4) 8
Structural Engineering (CE5) 14
Transportation Engineering (CE6) 8
Chemical Engineering (CH1) 32
Computer Science and Engineering (CS1) 67
Communication and Signal Processing (EE1) 20
Power Systems and Power Electronics (EE2) 10
Microelectronics and VLSI Design (EE3) 11
Electronic System Design and Instrumentation (EE4) 8
RF and Photonics (EE5) 8
Integrated Circuits and Systems (EE6) 13
Control and Optimization (EE7) 8
Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing (MA1) 25
Thermal Engineering (ME1) 44
Mechanical Design (ME2) 25
Manufacturing Engineering (ME3) 25
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MM1) 27
Ocean Structures (OE1) 18
Ocean Technology (OE2) 10
Petroleum Engineering (PE1) 14
Functional Materials and Nanotechnology (PH1) 12
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering – Specialization in Catalysis Technology. (Coordinating Dept. – Chemical Engineering) (CA1) 8
M.Tech. in Clinical Engineering (Coordinating Dept. – Applied Mechanics) (CL1) 19
Total 511


IIT Madras MTech Placement

During the Placement Sessions of the year 2021, about 1047 students got Placements and bagged the average salary packages ranging from INR 5.5 LPA to INR 12 LPA. Also, on the 7th day of placement drives, the institute has recorded over 186 pre-placement offers at top companies and MNCs such as Microsoft and Flipkart. IIT Madras placement percentage of the institute was observed at 46% for its MTech program. Some of the recruiters associated with IIT Madras are Qualcomm, Intel, Maxlinear, Sandisk, MediaTek, Redpine Signals, Samsung, Citi Bank, Airbus, Honeywell, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Apple, Amazon, American Express, RBS, UBS, JP Morgan Chase, and many others. The table shows various salary packages offered to IIT Madras MTech students:

Particulars Amount
Minimum CTC INR 4.25 LPA
Maximum CTC INR 45.03 LPA
Average CTC INR 16.84 LPA
Medium CTC INR 13 LPA

Read More: How are placements for Control and instrumentation stream (M.Tech) in IIT Madras?

IIT Madras MTech Internships

MTech students are permitted to do a three-month industrial summer internship at the end of their second semester. Students were trained before the internship programs by the training cell and experts. The internship program also offers incentives from the associated recruiters during the interview and final report is submitted by the companies on the performance of the students. Students have the opportunity to convert the internship program to the permanent job offers if they perform well in the period. 

IIT Madras MTech Scholarship

  • DAE-GF Scheme: Department of Atomic Energy- Graduate Fellowship (DAE-GF) is a scholarship program for MTech students. GATE qualified candidates selected under the scheme receive INR 35,000 per month as a fellowship. On completion of the MTech degree from IIT Madras, scheme fellows will be placed in one the DAE units. The basic eligibility for the scheme is:
    • Indian Citizen
    • Less than 26 years of age as on September 1
    • 5 year age relaxation to SC/ST students.
  •  AERB-GF Scheme: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Graduate Fellowship (AERB-GF) is govt scheme for MTech students. Under this scheme, upto 3 students are selected from Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or from both. These students are given INR 11,000 of monthly stipend for two years. The scheme also provides one time educational material allowance of INR 5000. Eligibility required to apply for the scheme is:
    • B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with valid GATE score.
  •  ESSO-MoES Scheme: Earth System Science Organization - Ministry of Earth Sciences (ESSO-MoES) is a scholarship-cum-sponsorship. The scheme sponsors a maximum of 10 students for M.Tech in Ocean Technology (OE2) program. This could also include 2 candidates from ESSO-NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology).

IIT Madras MTech FAQs

Ques. Does IIT Madras have any refund policy for withdrawal of M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes, IIT Madras refunds the caution deposit of INR 5000 from the acceptance fee for the withdrawal of admission before the commencement of session.

Ques. Does IIT Madras charge hostel fees at the time of M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes, candidates who seek accommodation at IIT Madras are required to pay INR 31,034 additionally during the time of admission?

Ques. What is the application fee for M.Tech program at IIT Madras?

Ans. The application fee for the M.Tech program at IIT Madras is INR 400 for general category students and INR 200 for reserved category students.

Ques. Do selected candidates have to pay any fees for reserving their seats at IIT Madras M.Tech program?

Ans. Yes, admission fees on selection is to be paid by the candidate for reserving seats. Candidates belonging to general category are required to pay INR 19050 and INR 14050 for the SC/ST/ PwD candidates. 

Ques. What is the application fee for the sponsored candidates taking admission in M.Tech program at IIT Madras?

Ans. For sponsored candidates, the application fee is INR 500 for general category students and INR 250 for reserved category students.