IIT Bhilai MTech admissions 2024 are open and the last date to apply online is April 17. The institute will release the list of shortlisted candidates onwards April 18, 2024. Also, the COAP registrations for the IIT Bhilai MTech are going on. Candidates can apply for the COAP counselling through @iitk.ac.in/coap2024, and the first COAP Round 1 Main will take place from May 13 to May 15, 2024.

IIT Bhilai offers an MTech program in 8 different specialisations based on the GATE scores. An ongoing degree is also considered as a qualifying degree only if the candidate graduates before the commencement of the MTech program. GATE-qualified candidates can apply for the IIT Bhilai MTech degree through the institute’s admission portal followed by registering themselves for COAP on COAP’s official website. 

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IIT Bhilai M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in any M.Tech at IIT Bhilai must have one of the following qualifications in the subject of interest:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with first class, 60% marks or equivalent (55% marks for SC/ST)
  2. Master’s degree in science or equivalent degree, with first-class, 60% marks or equivalent (55% marks for SC/ST).

Check specialization-wise eligibility criteria given below:

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering GATE Score in any engineering discipline/CY/PH/GG/XE
Computer Science and Engineering GATE score in CS/ DA/ EC/ EE/ MA/ PH
Power Systems and Power Electronics GATE score in EE/ EC/ IN/ CS/ PH
Process Control & Instrumentation
Electrical Vehicle Engineering GATE score in ME/ EE/ EC/ IN/ AE/ CY/CH/XE/XE- F/XE-C/PI
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science  GATE score in any engineering discipline/MA/ST.
Bioengineering GATE Score in BM/BT/CH/CY/EC/EE/XE/XL/ME/PH/ IN or GPAT
Electronics And Communication Engineering GATE Score in EC/EE/IN/PH/CS
Product Design & Manufacturing GATE score in AE/ CE/ ME/ PI/ PH/ XE
Thermal and Fluid Engineering
Mechatronics GATE Score in ME/EE/EC/PI/IN/AE/CS

IIT Bhilai MTech Selection Criteria

  1. Valid GATE/ GPAT Score 
  2. CPI/CGPA of 8.0 in BTech, if done from an IIT.

An ongoing degree will be considered as a qualifying degree provided the applicant graduates before the MTech program starts. Candidates are selected based on the merit of their qualifying exam and their performance in the entrance exam.

For the MTech admission at IIT Bhilai, candidates must have fulfilled all the eligibility requirements along with a valid GATE score. Also, students are required to apply on both the institute website as well as COAP portal. Given below are the steps to successfully apply for the IIT Bhilai MTech program:

How to Apply?

  • The application form is available on the official website.
  • Firstly the candidates have to register themselves.
  • Then login with the credentials
  • Fill the application form with the required details.
  • After filling out the form, take a printout and keep it for records.
  • Make an online payment of INR 200 for GEN/ EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates, and INR 100 for SC/ ST/ PwD/ female candidates.

Documents Required:

  • Marksheet of class X, XII, Graduation
  • Caste certificate
  • Scanned photograph and scanned signature. 

Check more: IIT Bhilai Admission

GATE COAP 2024 Registration Process

After passing the GATE entrance exam, candidates are to register for the COAP counseling 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 MTech program in the participating Institutes. 

Eligibility Criteria to Register for COAP 2024

  1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  2. Candidates should have a valid GATE score from 2024/2023/2022.

How to Apply for COAP 2024?

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).

Check More: IIT Bhilai Courses & Fees

IIT Bhilai MTech Scholarships

IIT Bhilai offers scholarships to its MTech students based on their merit and the category under which they are admitted. The institute provides an MTech scholarship in the form of a fellowship to Non-sponsored MTech students. under this scheme, candidates will be given paid scholarships for a maximum of 21 months by the institute only if they have valid GATE scores. 

Get detailed information on IIT Bhilai Scholarship

IIT Bhilai M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What are career prospects for IIT Bhilai MTech students?

Ans. MTech students from IIT Bhilai can explore the field of Engineering, Consulting, Research, Managing, etc. Job profiles opted by majority of the IIT Bhilai MTech graduates are:
  • Computer Science Engineer
  • Lecturer
  • Software Engineer
  • Electronics and Communication Engineer
  • Researcher
  • Production Engineer

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria required for IIT Bhilai M.Tech admission?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the M.Tech program are Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with first class, 60% marks which is 55% marks for SC/ST as well as a valid GATE score.

Ques. Is there any scholarship provided by IIT Bhilai to its MTech students?

Ans. According to the information provided by the website, Institute Fellowship to the PG students based on their relevant GATE scores. 

Ques. What is the selection process for the M.Tech program at IIT Bhilai?

Ans. Candidates need to fill an application form released on the official website along with the required documents. After the application process, eligible candidates get called for written exams and counseling sessions. Admission happens based on the candidate’s performance in these sessions and merit.

Ques. Is it necessary to live in IIT Bhilai hostel after admission into MTech program?

Ans. Yes. IIT Bhilai is a fully residential campus and every student necessarily lives on the campus.