IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Intelligent System & Robotics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. IITH accepts GATE scores from ME (Mechanical Engineering), EE (Electrical Engineering), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and IN (Instrumentation Engineering) qualifying papers for the M.Tech in Intelligent System and Robotics. Candidates must appear in one of these papers and secure a valid GATE score before applying through the IITH online admissions portal. Offers are then coordinated through the COAP platform across all participating IITs.

Ans. Yes. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IITH receive a stipend of INR 12,400 per month, funded by the Ministry of Education, throughout the 2-year programme. This amount covers a significant portion of hostel and mess charges, making the programme financially accessible. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester to continue receiving the stipend. GATE-exempt IIT graduates are not eligible for this monthly grant.

Ans. The MAE department at IITH has a dedicated Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab. The institute has also signed an MoU with the Telangana Government to develop a robotics innovation ecosystem around the campus. Active research groups work on humanoid robots, quadruped platforms, and agricultural autonomous systems. Students admitted to the programme gain direct access to these facilities for their thesis and project work during the second year.

Ans. COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is a centralised system used by all IITs to coordinate M.Tech seat offers. After applying to IITH within the March to April application window, candidates receive offer notifications through successive COAP rounds beginning in May. Each round carries a strict acceptance deadline. Multiple rounds continue through July, and candidates may receive upgraded offers from higher-preference IITs or programmes in later rounds.

Ans. The M.Tech in Intelligent System and Robotics at IITH is research-intensive, with a significant component dedicated to thesis work. Students complete core courses in the first year and spend the second year largely on original research and thesis preparation under faculty guidance. The programme is designed for candidates targeting doctoral studies, R&D positions, or technical roles in robotics and autonomous systems at national and international institutions.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST and PH students admitted to M.Tech at IITH are fully exempt from the tuition fee of INR 48,000, reducing their total out-of-pocket cost substantially. GATE-qualified SC/ST students also receive the Ministry of Education stipend of INR 12,400 per month during the programme. A Merit-cum-Means Scholarship of INR 1,000 per month is additionally available for students from lower-income families who maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above.