Compare IIT Guwahati IITG vs IIT Madras IITM

Admissions are done on the basis of rank in GATE, Group Discussion and personal interview

The admission for this programme is based on the percentile score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and personal interviews conducted at IIT Madras.

A candidate must have Minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks or First Class in the qualifying degree, fulfilling specific requirements for different disciplines, as indicated below:

• All regular category candidates (except those having BTech degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.
• Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time) and Part-Time categories of candidates has also been indicated below.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MSc (Computer Science/Information Technology) or Graduates (AMIETE) from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) in Computer Science & Engineering or MCA from a recognized Institution and a valid GATE score in CS.
• MSc (Mathematics/Mathematics & Computing/Statistics) from a recognized Institution, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks or First Class in the qualifying degree, and a valid GATE score in MA.

FOR GATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 

Candidates qualified in GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 and satisfying any one of the following: 

i. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture from Educational Institutions approved by AICTE/ Government* 

ii. Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Mathematics/ Physics related subjects from educational Institutions approved by UGC/ Government* 

iii. Degrees obtained through Distance Education/ Correspondence Mode for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)]. The Departments will follow suitability test/ interview procedure for screening in such cases. 

iv. Candidates yet to appear or have appeared in the final examination for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)] and whose results are likely to be declared by July 15, 2025 

v. Associate Membership holders of professional bodies for Admission into their parent disciplines from the following: 

• The Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE) 

• The Aeronautical Society of India (AMAeSI) (eligible only for aerodynamics, structures, and propulsions streams) 

• The Indian Institute of Metals (AMIIM) 

• The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (AMIIChemE) 

• The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (AMIETE) 

* If the degree is issued by a university in countries other than India, the degree must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/ Commonwealth Universities/ International Association of Universities (IAU) as equivalent to the corresponding Indian Degrees/ Certificates. Additional requirements of GRE/ TOEFL may be required.

FOR IIT GRADUATES 

Candidates graduating/ graduated from IITs with B.Tech. degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score. These applications will be reviewed by the respective Department(s). 

FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES 

Candidates employed and sponsored (with full pay and allowances for 24 months) by industry/ government organizations/ private and public enterprises, engaged in R&D work recognized by DST/ engineering colleges recognized by AICTE, possessing at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications at IIT Madras can apply, provided they hold: 

(i) B.E/ B.Tech. degree from AICTE recognized Engineering Colleges/ University with first class or 60% aggregate marks in all the four years (no need for having GATE Score); or 

(ii) AMIE or any other Associate memberships listed above (no need for having a GATE Score)