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Admission to the  M.Tech. courses is done through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Selection is based on the Valid GATE score only.

For Sponsored Candidates: Selection will be based on the performance in the interview.

B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

A valid GATE Score in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or XE papers.

Nationality-

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

Age Limit-

Age relaxation is applicable to SC / ST / Persons with disability (PD) category as per Government of India Orders. No age relaxation for OBC/EWS and women candidates.

Minimum Qualifications-

BE/B.Tech/Master of Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 out of 10 for General & OBC category and minimum of 55% marks or CGPA 6.0 out of 10 for SC/ST & PD categories. A valid score in GATE/JEST/UGC NET/CSIR-NET in relevant area as the case may be, as specified below is essential.

A Candidate must be passed 

• Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree holders in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Electronics followed by qualifications obtained through an examination conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE.
• Master’s degree holders in Science including Physics with Electronics/ Instrumentation/Geology/ Computer Applications/ Physical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences as applicable to individual departments offering MTech programmes.
• All the candidates should qualify for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for the M.Tech program.

For Sponsored Candidates: BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Aeronautical; Mechanical; Civil; Chemical; Electrical; Electronics or Communication.