Tanya Gupta 19th Mar, 2025

Admission to M.Tech programs in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) varies based on each institute's eligibility criteria. While many IITs primarily require applicants to have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related circuit branches, some institutes consider candidates from non-circuit branches if they have a valid GATE score in Computer Science. For instance, IIT Kanpur accepts candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year program) or a Master's degree in Science, provided they meet the specified academic performance and possess a valid GATE score. Similarly, IIT Gandhinagar requires a minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA in BE/BTech/BS (4-year duration) or MSc, along with a valid GATE score, for M.Tech admissions.

Prachi Kumari 19th Mar, 2025

Hello,

Many IITs allow students from non-circuital branches (like Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, etc.) to apply for M.Tech in CSE if they qualify for GATE in CS with a good rank. However, eligibility criteria may vary for each IIT. Some IITs that consider non-CS students for M.Tech in CSE include:

1. IIT Bombay – Through CSE & AI/ML programs (some special conditions apply).
2. IIT Delhi – Allows non-CS students in some specializations.
3. IIT Kanpur – Offers a "CSE for Non-CS Students" program.
4. IIT Kharagpur – Accepts students with strong CS fundamentals.
5. IIT Hyderabad – Considered for AI/ML and interdisciplinary courses.
6. IIT Madras – Some specializations may allow non-CS backgrounds.

Hope it helps !