IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2023: M.Tech Admission Process, Selection Criteria, Previous Year Cutoff

IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2023 - IIT Madras 2023 GATE cutoff will be released after the completion of COAP 2023. IIT Madras is one of the top engineering institutes of national importance in India, which was established in the year 1959. IIT Madras boasts advanced research facilities, up-to-date laboratories, computing and networking facilities, and sophisticated services. The premier engineering institute has been providing great outputs in the areas of higher technical education, research, and industrial consultancy.

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IIT Madras offers M.Tech courses spread over four semesters across different disciplines/specializations, which are based on the credit system and provide students with a wide variety of course choices.Every M.Tech program offered by IIT Madras entails various elective courses, core courses, and project work. M.Tech admissions at IIT Madras commence mostly based on scores obtained by the students in the GATE exam, and the institute conducts separate written tests and interviews for specific courses.

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GATE cutoff 2023 will be released along with the GATE result 2023, and the candidates can check all the details pertaining to the IIT Madras GATE cutoff, M.Tech admission process, eligibility criteria, previous year cutoff, the application process, and M.Tech admission dates here.

About GATE Cutoff for IIT Madras

IIT Madras releases the GATE cutoff after the conclusion of each round of counselling. The institute will come up with a merit list of candidates shortlisted based on the GATE cutoff. IIT Madras considers diverse factors for preparing the GATE cutoff. Some of the key factors of IIT Madras for preparing the GATE cutoff are listed below -

• For preparing for the GATE cutoff 2023, IIT Madras will refer to the GATE cutoff of 2022, 2021 and 2020

• Seats available in the course preferred or selected by students

• IIT Madras will also consider the number of students who took the GATE exam to prepare for the cutoff for M.Tech courses.

• The difficulty level of GATE

• The total number of candidates who applied for admission in a particular course

The above factors will enable IIT Madras to come up with a GATE cutoff list for M.Tech courses. Based on the GATE cutoff, IIT Madras will begin/ commence the admission process for M.Tech courses.

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IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2023

IIT Madras will release the GATE cutoff 2023 for M.Tech courses only after the conclusion of the admission process. Candidates possessing a valid GATE 2023/2022/ 2021 score will be able to apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras. For the majority of M.Tech specializations, IIT Madras accepts GATE scores. Therefore, IIT Madras M.Tech aspirants should keep in mind that clearing the GATE exam is compulsory to secure admission. The official IIT Madras GATE cutoff 2023 will be updated once it gets released.

IIT Madras GATE 2023 cutoff can be checked & downloaded by clicking on the PDF link below -

Previous Year GATE Cutoff for IIT Madras

The GATE cutoff for M.Tech courses offered by IIT Madras changes every year and is not constant due to several factors. Therefore, the candidates must not solely rely on the previous cutoff to estimate the cutoff of the upcoming year. Usually, IIT Madras releases the GATE score of the last candidate who obtained admission in M.Tech courses after the completion of the admission process. The candidates can check the previous year's GATE cut-off below: -

IIT Madras GATE 2022 Cutoff

IIT Madras GATE 2022 cutoff can be checked & downloaded by clicking on the PDF link below -

IIT Madras GATE 2021 Cutoff

IIT Madras GATE 2021 cutoff can be checked & downloaded by clicking on the PDF link below -

IIT Madras GATE 2020 Cutoff

IIT Madras GATE 2020 cutoff can be checked & downloaded by clicking on the PDF link below -

IIT Madras GATE 2019 Cutoff

IIT Madras GATE 2019 cutoff is available in PDF format. You can download by clicking on the link below -

IIT Madras GATE 2018 Cutoff: -

GATE score of the last candidate who obtained admission in the M.Tech programme for the year 2018 can be checked below: -

IIT Madras GATE Admission Dates 2023

The official M.Tech admission dates 2023 for GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech graduates have not been released yet. 

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission Process through GATE 2023

Candidates can check the systematic IIT Madras M.Tech admission process through GATE 2023 here: -

Admission Process for GATE Qualified Candidates: After the announcement of GATE 2023 results, IIT Madras will finalize admission offer to candidates based on merit as per GATE score and choices that are given by them in the application form. Such candidates need to attend the subsequent rounds of the admission process such as the Suitability Test and Interview.

For some specializations in M.Tech, IIT Madras will ask the GATE qualified applicants to appear for Suitability Test and Interview. Admission to these candidates will be offered based on GATE score, performance in suitability test, and interview.

Accepting Offer and Fee Payment: After the selection of candidates for M.Tech admission, IIT Madras will send admission offers to the candidates. The candidates will have to accept the admission offer and pay the course fee. Candidates who have already accepted the admission offer will be not allowed to take part in subsequent rounds of the admission process/ upgrade the choice.

Reporting for Admission: Candidates, who have accepted the admission offer, must submit the certificate of qualifying degree examination and join the institute within the stipulated date. The candidates are required to submit a medical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

Course Fee Payment Process: After accepting the admission offer, the candidates must pay the course fee through the official M.Tech admission website of IIT Madras. The course fee for General and OBC Category candidates is Rs. 20,197 per semester (only for day scholars), and the fee for SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates is Rs. 15,197 per semester (only for day scholars). Students who wish to avail the hostel facility must pay Rs. 24,280 additionally (per annum).

M.Tech Programs Offered in IIT Madras

IIT Madras offers M.Tech courses in the following disciplines or specialisations: -

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission Eligibility Criteria 2023

The following candidates are eligible for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras: -

• GATE Qualifiers

• IIT Graduates

• Sponsored Candidates

Eligibility Criteria for GATE Qualified Candidates

• Candidates with a valid GATE score in 2023/2022/ 2021 are eligible to apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras.

• The applicants must be B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch graduates with at least 50% of marks.

• Final-year B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch candidates are also eligible to apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras with a valid GATE score.

Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria for IIT M.Tech Aspirants

Qualifying Disciplines in Engineering/ Technology

Eligibility Criteria for IIT B.Tech Graduates

• IIT B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for M.Tech direct admission at IIT Madras without the requirement of a GATE score.

• These applicants must undergo review by the respective departments at IIT Madras.

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates

• Candidates employed and sponsored by private and public enterprises/ government organisations/ industry, engaged in R&D work recognised by the Department of Science and Technology with at least two years of work experience can get admission in the M.Tech course at IIT Madras.
• These candidates must have at least 60% of aggregate marks in B.E/ B.Tech degrees.

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission Application Process 2023

Eligible candidates can submit the online application form for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras by following the steps mentioned below: -

• IIT Madras has created an official website for M.Tech admissions. Candidates can find the official website by typing the IIT Madras M.Tech Admissions keyword on Google Search. The first search result will mostly direct you to the official website

• After opening the official website, click on the link that indicates ‘Online Application Form’ or ‘Apply Online

• Candidates applying for multiple courses must note that they should submit a separate application form for each course

• In the online application form, fill all the details carefully. Valid E-Mail ID and Mobile Number are mandatory to complete the registration

• The candidates will receive the login details on their mobile or e-mail id

• With the help of login credentials, the candidates can log in and complete the online application process

• Enter all the details carefully, as there will be no chance to edit the details in the application form after submission

• Exercise the options or choice of courses carefully

• After filling in the details in the application form, upload the prescribed documents (scanned version)

• After all the above steps, proceed to the payment of the online application fee

• The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 400, and the application fee for SC/ ST and Women candidates is Rs. 200

• After the payment of the application fee online, the candidates can take the printout of the application form

Documents to be submitted with Application Form for Admission at IIT Madras

The applicants must upload the scanned copy of the following documents along with the online application form: -

• Recent Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Class 10/ Date of Birth Certificate/ Voter ID

• PWD Certificate (If Necessary)

• SC/ ST Certificate (If Applicable)

• OBC-NCL Certificate (If Applicable)

• Complete List of Courses and Syllabi (Only for ZE/ ZS Candidates)

• Complete Grade Cards (Only for IIT B.Tech Graduates)

Note: - OBC-NCL candidates will be treated under the General category if they fail to upload the OBC-NCL certificate.

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We hope that the above explanation has given you a clear-cut idea of the IIT Madras M.Tech admissions. For the latest IIT Madras news and updates, stay tuned to CollegeDekho.