Compare IIT Guwahati (IITG) vs IIEST Shibpur

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

A candidate who has appeared for the qualifying degree may apply. GATE is mandatory for all the courses.

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.
• Master’s degree in Science or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with biology or related subjects as one of the papers at the 10+2 level or later, along with a valid GATE score in related disciplines.  

a) A candidate who has appeared for the qualifying degree may apply. GATE is mandatory for all the courses. 

b) All candidates who are eligible for admission but whose results are yet to be declared, will be allowed provisional admission, if selected, on production of Course Completion Certificate from appropriate authorities. They will be required to submit their results of the qualifying degree examinations.

c) Minimum 60% (or equivalent CGPA) for Genaral candidates and 55% (or equivalent CGPA) marks is required for SC/ST/PH candidates in aggregate in the qualifying examination.