IIT Jammu MTech admissions 2024 are currently ongoing and the last date to apply is April 15, 2024. Along with this, for the IIT Jammu MTech admission, COAP registrations are also open. Candidates can apply for 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 Jammu offers an MTech program in 8 different specialisations and this course is offered for a duration of 2 years segregated into four semesters. For the IIT Jammu MTech admission, students must have a BTech or B.E. degree from a recognized university with a minimum 6.0 CGPA or 60% marks. Eligible candidates must qualify for the GATE exam and further apply for the IIT Jammu MTech program through the institute’s official website. Candidates will be charged an amount of INR 300 for the application form.

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IIT Jammu MTech Eligibility Criteria

The IIT Jammu M.Tech eligibility varies from course to course. Check the table below to know the detailed eligibility conditions for each specialization. 

Specialization Eligibility 
Tunnel Engineering B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Civil Engineering or Earth Science, with a minimum of 65% marks in aggregate or a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale.
Structural Engineering
Computer Science Engineering (2 and 3 years) Candidates should have qualified their qualifying degree (B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc.) in relevant disciplines with at least 60% of marks or 6.0 CGPA. A minimum GATE score of 300 is also required.
Communication and Signal Processing 
VLSI Design
Thermal and Energy System Candidates should have B.E./B.Tech./A.M.I.E in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ OBC). Valid GATE score is required
Sustainable Energy Engineering

NOTE: Candidates will be selected for the IIT Jammu MTech programs based on their performance in the GATE, online tests, and personal interview. 

The candidates for the IIT Jammu M.Tech are selected based on GATE exam scores. IIT Jammu offers applications to be filled by the candidate in the online mode. Offline or physical copies of applications or any admission-related certificates are not required. Candidates who fulfill every aspect of the eligibility criteria and qualify for the written tests and perosnal interview rounds, can be admitted to IIT Jammu for the M. Tech course in their relevant departments. For availing of IIT Jammu admission in M.Tech, candidates have to submit the application form online following the steps given below:

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 300 for GEN/ EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates, and INR 200 for SC/ ST and PwD candidates.

Documents Required:

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

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GATE 2024 COAP 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 M.Tech. 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).

IIT Jammu MTech Placements

IIT Jammu is conducting its 2023 placement drive. The highest salary package stood at INR 43 LPA. Reputed recruiters like Amazon, HCL, Accenture, American Express etc visited the campus. The branch-wise salary statistics are tabulated below:

Branches Highest salary Average salary Median salary Minimum salary
CSE INR 43 LPA INR 21 LPA INR 16 LPA INR 6 LPA
EE INR 19 LPA INR 13 LPA INR 11.5 LPA INR 7 LPA
Thermal Engineering INR 10 LPA INR 7 LPA INR 6.5 LPA INR 5 LPA
Computer Technology INR 36 LPA INR 28 LPA INR 27 LPA INR 21 LPA
Tunnel INR 5 LPA INR 5 LPA INR 5 LPA INR 5 LPA

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IIT Jammu FAQs

Ques. For M.Tech in Communications and Signal Processing, which degree in Bachelors are accepted at IIT Jammu?

Ans. A first class in ECE/ EIE/ EEE/ ETC/ EE is required for admission in Communications and Signal Processing.

Ques. I want to be admitted to IIT Jammu M.Tech Tunnel Engineering, am I required to appear for the GATE exam?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to appear and qualify in the GATE exam to get admission in any of the specializations in the IIT Jammu M.Tech program.

Ques. What facilities are provided at IIT Jammu for M.Tech?

Ans. IIT Jammu provides a Structures and concrete Lab, Soil Mechanics Lab, Surveying Lab, Structural Analysis Lab, and many more.

Ques. Do IIT graduates also require a GATE score for IIT Jammu MTech admissions?

Ans. No, IIT graduates having a CGPA of 8.5 do not require a GATE score. For SC/ST candidates, a 6.0 CGPA in a qualifying degree is required. 

Ques. How much GATE score is required for IIT Jammu MTech admission in Computer Science Engineering specialization?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Jammu M.Tech under Computer Science Engineering specialization must have 300 GATE scores and 60% marks in 10th, 12th, and Graduation. 

Ques. How is IIT Jammu MTech Data Science?

Ans. MTech in Data Science at IIT Jammu is offered by the Department of Computer Science Engineering. Admission to the program is based on GATE scores in CS, EC, MA, and ST disciplines. IIT Jammu MTech Data Science cutoff required for admission is 300 for general category students. Check IIT Jammu MTech Data Science Curriculum