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• A valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) are eligible to apply for admission.
• For admission to M.Tech. course under the regular/sponsored category, the concerned School shall adopt qualifying criteria for short-listing for interview/written test and prepare a merit list of selected candidates after interview/written test for all the categories.

Only GATE qualified candidates are admitted to M.Tech. Programmes. Seats are reserved for various categories i.e. ST/SC/OBC as per norms. When GATE qualified candidates are not available, admissions are given to those who are not qualified in GATE on the basis of merit as detailed in P.G. regulation. Few seats are also available for sponsored candidates. Sponsored candidates are not eligible to receive scholarship even if they are GATE qualified.

Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized University or Institute in an appropriate discipline are eligible to apply for admission to the M.Tech. program. Candidates with M.Sc. degree from a recognized University or Institute in an appropriate discipline may also be eligible to apply for admission to the M.Tech. program. Exact eligibility criteria will be as prescribed in the regulations and approved by the senate of the Institute from time to time and announced by the Institute for admission in each year. The admission of the candidate is subject to approval by the Chairman, senate and this shall be reported to the senate.

B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in relevant discipline or any degree recognized as equivalent thereto by the N.I.T. Raipur with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate in the qualifying examination. However, the eligibility criteria may vary from time to time as per decision of the Senate. Relaxation up to 5% of marks or 0.5 CGPA can be allowed by Senate for sponsored Candidates with proven research or professional experience.