GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
Sustainable E-Waste Value Chain Conclave - Join us for the Sustainable E-Waste Value Chain Conclave taking place on 26-27 September 2025 in Goa. This conclave will focus on sustainable practices in e-waste management and will feature esteemed conveners from IIT Goa, including Dr. Ravi Sankannavar, Dr. Shakthi Prasad D, Dr. Sharad Sinha, and Shri Sundeep Nayak. Important dates include the last date for registration on 21st August 2025, intimation of selection by 25th August 2025, and the last date for payment after selection on 31st August 2025. (Event Date: 2025-09-26)
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
GATE applications for this year have already been closed, for next year the applications will open in the last week of August with the exam being conducted in February 2026. JoSAA counselling based on JEE Mains/ Advanced scores is still ongoing. Candidates can check the official website of JoSAA to see their results. Admissions take place through JoSAA counselling for BTech and CCMT counselling for MTech.
Indian Institue of Technology (IIT) Goa, a technical institute in India, is home to one of the country's best engineering schools. It has been in operation since 2016 on a temporary campus of Goa Engineering College in Farmagudi, Goa. In Goa's Cotarli Village, the permanent campus of the IIT Goa is still being built. Because of its modern and cosmopolitan environment, the IIT Goa campus is one of the most popular IITs among aspirants. IIT Goa courses provide students with academic and practical instruction for their complete growth. The Institute aspires to be a forerunner in higher education by providing its students with the greatest academic, research, and training facilities in science and technology.
The temporary campus of IIT Goa is also equipped with a library, hostel, medical centre, sports, and other required amenities on campus, such as a library, hostel, medical centre, and sports. IIT Goa also has a full-fledged Placement Cell that organizes numerous campus interviews for students and coordinates their placement activities. For three years, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) served as a mentor to IIT Goa. IIT Bombay has been tasked with supervising and monitoring the operations of IIT Goa. The institute has an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which is unmatched anywhere else. It is an amazing college for aspirants looking for an exceptional engineering college from all across the country, particularly those in Goa. This institution offers courses at all levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees for students interested in pursuing higher education in engineering and technology.
IIT Goa has a dedicated placement cell that offers good placements for BTech and MTech courses. In 2024, a total of 161 recruiters participated in the placement process and a total of 116 students of BTech and MTech were offered jobs in new-age job profiles. The overall IIT Goa average package offered in 2024 stood at INR 15.41 LPA while the highest package reached 3.67 CPA.
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹2,00,000 - 8,00,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD categories) in qualifying examination, appeared and qualified in JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main, qualified in JEE Advanced examination |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹1,00,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, valid GATE score, minimum qualifying marks may vary by specialization |
Many specialisations are available as part of the Institute's undergraduate B.Tech degree, as well as postgraduate M.Tech and PhD programs. One of the most popular IIT Goa courses is the B.Tech programme. The college accepts JEE Advanced, GATE scores for admission to its courses. GATE applications for this year have already been closed, for next year the applications will open in the last week of August with the exam being conducted in February 2026. JoSAA counselling based on JEE Mains/ Advanced scores is still ongoing. Candidates can check the official website of JoSAA to see their results. Admissions take place through JoSAA counselling for BTech and CCMT counselling for MTech.
IIT Goa M.Tech programmes are offered in three disciplines: computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. In addition, the Institute offers two types of M.Tech admissions: Regular M. Tech (with Teaching Assistantship) and Sponsored/Self-Financed M. Tech (Without Assistantship).
Candidates must have a valid GATE score and a master's degree in the relevant discipline to be considered for admission. For individuals who have completed their B.Tech from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or better, GATE results are not required for admission. Direct admission to the Institute is also available to candidates who have a personal interview and a high GATE cut-off rank.
Date | Events |
August 2025 | Registration Begins |
February 2026 | Exam |
Events | Dates |
JEE Main Exam Dates | January 2025 (Session 1), April 1 to 8, 2025 (Session 2) |
JEE Main Result Date | April 17, 2025 |
JEE Mains 2026 | |
Registration Starts | November 2025 |
1st Session Exam | January 2026 |
2nd Session Exam | April 2026 |
JEE Mains 2025 | |
JoSAA Counselling | June 2, 2025 |
Round 1 Counselling Result | June 19, 2025 |
Round 2 Counselling Result | June 25, 2025 |
Round 3 Counselling Result | July 4, 2025 |
Round 4 Counselling Result | July 7, 2025 |
Round 4 Concludes | July 9, 2025 |
Round 5 Counselling Result | July 11, 2025 |
Round 5 Concludes | July 17, 2025 |
Event | Dates |
Commencement of the JEE Advanced 2025 application process | April 23, 2025 (From 10 AM) |
Deadline to fill out JEE Advanced Application Form 2025 | May 2, 2025 (Till 11:59 PM) |
Last date of application fee payment | May 5, 2025 (Till 11:59 PM) |
Availability of JEE Advanced Admit Card 2025 | May 11, 2025 (From 10 AM) to May 17, 2025 |
Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates/candidates with less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing | May 17, 2025 |
JEE Advanced 2025 exam | Paper I - May 18, 2025 (9 AM to 12 PM) Paper II - May 18, 2025 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) |
Release of JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Release of JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
Facility to raise objections in the JEE Advanced Preliminary Answer Key 2025 | June 2 to 8, 2025 |
Release of JEE Advanced Final Answer Key 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
Declaration of JEE Advanced Result 2025 | B.Tech - June 9, 2025 B.Arch - June 9, 2025 |
Release of JEE Advanced Scorecard 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
Day, Date (Elapsed) | Time (IST) |
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Saturday, February 15, 2025, | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Candidates can apply for IIT Goa admission by going to the college's official application portal and filling out an online application. Candidates must apply on the official website of the relevant entrance examination. B.Tech candidates must register for JEE Advanced through the NTA official website, whereas M.Tech candidates must register for the COAP's official website. For other admissions follow these steps mentioned below
Visit IIT Goa official webpage
Choose the course you want to take and go to the "Apply Online" option.
Fill in the essential information to register as a new user.
Log in with your credentials and complete the application form with accurate information.
Enter your academic credentials.
Fill out the application form and pay the application fee
The following is a list of documents that must be submitted with the application form:
Scanned copies of coloured photographs
Scanned copies of signature
Scanned copies of birth certificate
Scanned copies of passing certificate
Scanned copies of qualifying mark sheet
Scanned copies of entrance examination scorecard
Caster certificate (if applicable)
Category certificate (if applicable)
IIT Goa offers a specialized placement department to help with the placement process, which includes internships and final placements. The placement cell is made up of several persons that are responsible for different aspects of the placement process. The placement team consists of numerous directors, faculty members, and student coordinators from various departments.
The placement cell is in charge of all actions that are required to run a flawless placement session. This includes inviting recruiters, holding student training sessions, planning the itinerary, and coordinating the event. This team ensures that the IIT Goa placement process runs properly.
Top firms from across the country have shown a strong interest in the IIT Goa placement development program. The first techno-culture event, cultural, was launched at the start of this year to allow students to demonstrate their talents. In the coming year, the university will host a number of workshops to help students improve their abilities in preparation for future employment opportunities.
Event | Number |
Placement Rate | 90. 7% |
Average Package | 15.41 LPA |
Highest Package | 3.67 CPA |
The placement rate at the IIT Goa for the academic year 2020-21 was 87%. The IIT Goa Placement program attracted a total of 121 companies. 90% of B.Tech students and 76.5% of M.Tech students were placed out of the total number of students that applied for placements. In the placement drive, the highest CTC offered was INR 43 LPA, which is higher than the previous year's highest CTC. Previously, the highest CTC was INR 30 LPA. However, the average package has decreased to INR 8 LPA from INR 18 LPA in 2019. Microsoft, Intel, KPMG, and L&T were among the major recruiters who came to the IIT Goa for campus placements and internship hiring.
For the academic year 2021-22, the IIT Goa is holding a placement drive. According to the most recent statistics, B.Tech and M.Tech programs have a 95% placement rate.
IIT Goa highest package offered has been 1.12 crore INR.
The average package offered at the IIT Goa is 9-10 Lacs INR.
Amazon | Intel | Microsoft | VM Ware | Oyo |
Bosch | Deloitte | Paytm | Mentor Graphics | |
Texas Instrument | Ather | Math Works | ARM | Ceremorphic |
IIT Goa JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BTech program. Round-wise All India opening and closing ranks for admission to the BTech program at IIT Goa for general category students are given below:
IIT Goa BTech JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for Round 6 has been released. The cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the general category (All India, Gender-Neutral) is 6242 (closing rank). The IIT Goa BTech JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for various specializations in the general category is given below:
Academic Program Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4256 | 6242 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 8410 | 10095 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5436 | 7932 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 9914 | 13451 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)In 2021, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked IIT Goa 85th in Engineering.
IIT Goa is currently operating out of the Goa Engineering College in Farmagudi, which serves as a temporary campus. The current IIT Goa campus is well-equipped with all modern amenities, including lecture rooms, large classrooms, a library, canteen, and hostels. IIT Goa library is entirely air-conditioned and provides a peaceful environment for serious study. In addition, the college includes an air-conditioned computer lab with LAN and Internet access. You'll also find audio and video learning tools in the computer lab. The Institute also provides a plethora of other amenities to students, such as auditoriums, labs, gymnasiums, ATMs, medical facilities, and so on, for their betterment.
IIT Goa now provides students with hostel accommodations. IIT Goa hostels have a capacity of 90 students. The IIT campus also has a dining hall, internet access, and recreational facilities. In addition, there is a shared TV room and a sports field for sports fans. Students also have access to a daily needs store, banks, and ATMs on campus. IIT Goa hosts an annual fest that includes a variety of events like dance, drama, music, stand-up comedy, and more to motivate students. In addition, the institution also hosts a sports festival for students, which includes a variety of sports and games such as badminton, cricket, football, table tennis, and more. IIT Goa sports festival encourages students to work together as a team. Also, it encourages pupils to take the lead in athletics.
Library: IIT Goa provides a library with a wide range of text, reference materials, and international publications on technology and engineering themes for students. It's the ideal spot for the institution's bookworms to congregate and read their hearts out, supplementing their knowledge with some of the world's top scholars.
Hostel & Mess Facilities: There are separate boys and girls hostels with varied restroom and mess facilities that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at fixed times.
Sports: Tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, lawn tennis courts, and a variety of other sports facilities are available. IIT Goa has a gym with all the necessary equipment for exercise and healthy well-being for students living in hostels and non-hostellers.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi networks are available on campus for students, particularly hostellers.
Lab: Students can also use the institution's laboratories to practice and study their knowledge in a practical setting and obtain exposure. The laboratories are outfitted with the most up-to-date technology and equipment required in a laboratory setting.
Medical Facilities: To meet the medical needs of students, the IIT Goa has a medical centre that gives medical services to students, staff, and teachers in times of illness.
In addition, students studying technology-related courses benefit from the institution's IT infrastructure, which exposes them to the most up-to-date technical skills and knowledge.
IIT Goa provides scholarships to deserving and underprivileged students in order to encourage them to enrol in the Institute's best programs and courses. IIT Goa scholarship offers are listed below.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship:
Free Messing:
All SC/ST students are not required to pay tuition. To qualifying SC/ST students, free messes (only basic menu) and a pocket allowance are provided. These students may also be free from paying hostel room rent if they meet the following criteria.
The parental income is used to determine the Scholarship's means requirement.
Income Proof shall be provided in the form of an Income Certificate issued by a Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar or an Income Tax Return (ITR for the Financial Year 2017-18, Assessment Year 2018-19).
A student who receives such benefits is ineligible to receive any other scholarship from the government, semi-government, or private sector.
Remission of Fees:
Students who are economically disadvantaged are eligible for tuition fee remission in the following ways.
Those with a family income of less than INR 1 lakh per annum will have their tuition costs waived completely.
Those whose household income is between INR 1 lakh and INR 5 lakh per year will have 2/3rds of their tuition expenses waived.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, awards a total of 12 scholarships to Engineering and Technology students and 10 to Management students.
To apply for the Scholarship, the following criteria, eligibility, and documentation are required:
The family's total annual income from all sources should not exceed INR 4.5 lakhs. As proof of income, an attestation copy of an income certificate issued by the Revenue Office (not below the rank of Tehsildar) or an ITR (Income Tax Return: Financial Year 2019-20) (Assessment Year: 2020-21) is required.
B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD are the three programs offered by the Institute. B.Tech and M.Tech are offered in the field of engineering, and they are organized into semesters. On the other hand, PhD programs are accessible in Engineering, Science, and Humanities. Candidates who wish to apply for admission to IIT Goa for UG and PG courses must do so through the NTA and COAP portals. The table below lists the IIT Goa courses along with their specialisations and duration.
Course | 1st Semester Fee (Rs) |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) | 1.2 L |
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) | 31.5 K |
PhD. | 32.8 K |
IIT Goa courses include B.Tech in 4 specialisations. M.Tech in 3 specialisations and PhD in 13 specialisations. The duration of all the courses is listed below:
Course | Duration |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering | 4 years |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering | 4 years |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mathematics and Computing | 4 years |
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering | 2 years |
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering | 2 years |
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering | 2 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistical Physics at the Micrometer scale | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Engineering | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication and Signal Processing | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Solid Mechanics and Design | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Materials Engineering | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Power Engineering | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in VLSI and Microengineering | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Thermo-fluid Science | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in High Energy Nuclear Physics | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics | 5 years |
IIT Goa features a number of student-run clubs, such as the Hobby Club and the Web Development Club. Economics Club is a group of people who study economics. In addition, dance, Debate, Photography, and more clubs are available. These student clubs arrange various club activities throughout the year to keep students occupied in their spare time and foster a dynamic campus life.
Students at the Indian Institute of Technology in Goa have access to a variety of clubs in which they can engage in and lead various events. Within the university, there are approximately 11 clubs. Go Myno (Coding club), ArchiTechs (App/Web Dev), M-DASH (ME Design and Sim), DSC IIT Goa (Google Dev), Economics club, IEEE IIT Goa, ML Circle, IIT Goa Motorsport, Steel-X (Robotics team), and IIT Goa Infosec are some of the clubs that students can join at IIT Goa. These groups are designed to help students improve their talents and prepare them to specialize in a particular field of study.
Several committees have been formed to oversee the well-being and discipline of the students. For example, internal Complaints Committees deal with sexual harassment complaints, raise gender awareness, and ensure that there is no discrimination on campus. The building and works committee, the finance committee, and a few more are among the other committees.
Dear Raza, IIT Goa offers interest-free loans to its students who are admitted on a full-time basis and whose family income is less than Rs 8 lakhs per annum. The loan amount is Rs 1 lakh per annum for the B.Tech course, Rs 1.5 lakh per annum for the M.Tech course, and Rs 2 lakh per annum for the PhD course. The loan is repayable in 5 years after the student completes the course in 60 equal monthly instalments.