IIT Gandhinagar Announces Early MTech Admissions for 2025-26; No GATE Score Required

In a step forward to increase flexibility in admissions to postgraduate programmes, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has announced the application schedule for its Early Admit MTech Programme for the academic years 2025-26. Tailored for attracting deserving final-year BTech students from IITs, NITs and certain other institutions, the programme provides early admission to one of India’s most research-intensive MTech courses – and that too, without needing GATE scores for admission.

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1. Flexible Pathway to MTech Without GATE
2. IIT Gandhinagar MTech Eligibility Criteria
3. Fellowship and Research Support
4. Aarohan: Orientation for a Research-Focused Future
5. Final Take: Merit-Based Model for Postgraduate Entry

Flexible Pathway to MTech Without GATE

Unlike regular MTech admissions, GATE score is not required for an early admit programme at IIT Gandhinagar. Candidates will not be tested on their knowledge in these 3 professional years of Training (PYTs). The decision will be a weighted summary of the three elements.

This is aimed at top-performing undergraduates who are aspirants to an MTech but don’t want to sit out for GATE cycles. The programme begins in earnest in July 2025 and applications are due by 5 PM on March 26. The shortlisted candidates have been declared from April 6 to 8, and the selection rounds — interviews and testing rounds — have been set between April 20 to May 20.

IIT Gandhinagar Programme Highlights

• No GATE Required: Through academic and written examination, along with interview.

• Early Entry for Final-Year BTech Students: From IITS, NITS and other premier institutions in India.

• Monthly Fellowships: Rs 15,400 for GATE-qualified candidates and Rs 6,000 for others.

• Global Exposure: Travel support of upto Rs 60,000 to attend international conferences.

• Start Early, Stay Ahead: Option to complete BTech Semester 8 at IITGN before joining MTech.

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for the Early Admit MTech Programme as per IIT Gandhinagar admissions, is as follows:

• Students from NITs and Select Institutions: Final-year BTech students must have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 (General, EWS, OBC) or 7.5 CGPA (SC, ST, PwD) by the end of their third year. Candidates can check the detailed IIT Gandhinagar cutoff to know their eligibility criteria.

• Departmental Rank Criteria: Applicants from select non-IIT colleges should be in the top 5 of their department (Gen/EWS/OBC) or top 10 (SC/ST/PwD).

• Students from IITs: Final-year BTech students with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 by the end of their third year.

• Eligible candidates may also complete their eighth BTech semester at IIT Gandhinagar as visiting students prior to formally starting the MTech programme.

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Fellowship and Research Support

IIT Gandhinagar offers competitive financial support to selected students. Those with valid GATE scores receive a monthly stipend of Rs 15,400, while others are eligible for Rs 6,000 per month. In addition, the institute provides up to Rs 60,000 in international travel funding to attend conferences — a critical opportunity for those pursuing research.

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Curriculum Structure and Academic Requirements

The MTech programme is designed to offer academic depth along with flexibility. Students must complete:

• 32–48 credits of coursework

• 32–48 credits for thesis

• 2 credits for the PG orientation programme

Other key academic components include:

• 4-credit writing course (mandatory)

• Minimum 4 HSS credits

• At least 8 elective credits from within or outside the discipline

• 16 or more discipline-specific course credits

• Two Physical Education (PE) courses during the first two semesters (pass/fail basis)

At last, students can also check IIT Gandhinagar placement statistics to know about the number of students placed, highest salary offered, top recruiters visiting the campus and many more.

Aarohan: Orientation for a Research-Focused Future

Before formally beginning their coursework, all students must complete Aarohan — a 2-credit postgraduate orientation programme. This two-week module is crafted to familiarise students with IITGN’s research culture, interdisciplinary ethos, and academic environment.

Final Take: Merit-Based Model for Postgraduate Entry

IIT Gandhinagar’s Early Admit MTech initiative is a forward-looking alternative to the traditional GATE-based model. By focusing on academic merit and research potential, it offers early career researchers a chance to begin their postgraduate journey without delay. With fellowships, global exposure, and a flexible curriculum, the programme is tailored for ambitious students ready to take the next leap in science and technology.