IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2022: M.Tech Admission Process, Selection Criteria, Previous Year Cutoff (2021/2020/2019/ 2018/ 2017/ 2016)

IIT Madras is one of the premier engineering institutes of national importance in India, which was founded in the year 1959. IIT Madras has advanced research facilities, well-equipped laboratories, computing and networking capabilities and sophisticated services. The premier engineering institute has been performing extremely well in the fields of higher technical education, research, and industrial consultancy. IIT Madras offers four-semester M.Tech courses in different disciplines/ specialisations, which are based on the credit system and provide students with a wide choice of courses. Each M.Tech course offered by IIT Madras comprises several elective courses, core courses, and project work. M.Tech admissions at IIT Madras are mostly based on GATE scores, and the institute conducts separate written tests and interviews for specific courses.

IIT Madras GATE cutoff 2022 will be released after the conclusion of the admission process, 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 admission. 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 GATE cutoff are listed below -

• For preparing for GATE cutoff 2022, IIT Madras will refer to the GATE cutoff of 2021, 2020 and 2019.

• 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 the cutoff for M.Tech courses.

• The difficulty level of GATE

• The total number of candidates 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.

IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2022

IIT Madras has not yet released the GATE cutoff 2022 for M.Tech courses. IIT Madras GATE cutoff 2022 will be out only after the conclusion of the admission process. Candidates with a valid GATE 2021/2020/ 2019 score can apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Madras. For most M.Tech specialisations, IIT Madras accepts GATE scores. Therefore, IIT Madras M.Tech aspirants must note that clearing the GATE exam is mandatory to secure admission. The official IIT Madras GATE cutoff 2022 will be updated here soon.

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 GATE cut-off 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 2022

The official M.Tech admission dates 2022 for GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech graduates have not been released yet. 

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission Process through GATE 2022

Candidates can check the systematic IIT Madras M.Tech admission process through GATE 2022 here: -

Admission Process for GATE Qualified Candidates: After the announcement of GATE 2022 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 2022

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 2021/2020/ 2019 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 2022

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.