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Admissions are done on the basis of GATE score.

• The shortlisting of regular candidates for admission into M.Tech. Programmes will be based on GATE score only.  The fixing of cut-off score for candidates in different categories shall be as per the norms of the Institute.      
• Selection of regular candidates is based on 70% weightage for the GATE score and 30% weightage for the performance in the Written Test and Interview.
• The final selection of regular candidates will be solely based on the combined scores of the candidates with 70% weightage to the GATE score and 30% weightage to the written test and interview marks.  The Written Test and Interview shall be given equal weightage of 15% each.  A candidate in the unreserved category will be eligible for the interview subject to scoring a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks in the written test.  A candidate in the unreserved category will be eligible for final selection subject to scoring a minimum of 50% of the maximum marks in the interview. The fixing of cut-off marks in the written test and interview for reserved categories shall be governed as per the norms of the Institute.  Assignment and calculation of the cut-off marks on the combined score for the final section of the candidates in different categories shall be as per the norms of the Institute.

• The programme is open to candidates of all categories with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering /Technology / M Sc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE, etc.) and having a valid GATE score. Note: All regular category candidates (except those having B.Tech. degrees from an  IIT with a minimum CPI of 8.0) must possess a valid score of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). 
• Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech. Programme of the Institute shall have to possess a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) for General/OBC categories and 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale) for SC/ST categories in the final qualifying examination.

60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in a 10-point scale in B.Tech. / B.E. or equivalent degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, Production  Engineering and allied specializations with valid GATE score or  60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in a 10-point scale in M.Sc. in  Materials Science along with a valid GATE score.