NIT Warangal M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

NIT Warangal M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, one of the oldest and most reputed departments at the institute. The programme covers advanced topics in manufacturing processes, computer-aided design and manufacturing, metrology, automation, and production systems. Admission is primarily through GATE (Mechanical Engineering paper) via CCMT counselling, with an additional Self-Finance route through a written test and interview conducted by the institute. The sanctioned intake for the CCMT route is 30 seats, and 10 seats are available under the Self-Finance mode. Total fees for the CCMT route are approximately Rs. 1,97,500 (excluding hostel), making it one of the most affordable M.Tech programmes in the country. The programme is highly sought after due to NIT Warangal's strong industry connections, research infrastructure, and excellent placement record in core manufacturing and automotive sectors.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently ongoing. For the CCMT route, registration is expected to open in May 2026 based on the CCMT 2025 schedule. For the Self-Finance route, applications opened on March 27, 2026, with the last date for online applications being May 8, 2026.

Key Points

• The programme is offered under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, which is one of the founding departments of NIT Warangal established in 1959.
• GATE-qualified students admitted through CCMT are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 from AICTE under the PG Scholarship Scheme.
• NIT Warangal is a fully residential institute; all M.Tech students are required to stay on campus in the institute hostels.
• The Self-Finance route does not require a GATE score; selection is based on a written test (GATE-syllabus based) and interview conducted by the institute.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates admitted through CCMT are fully exempted from tuition fees and pay only the other charges.

NITW M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Fees

CCMT Route (Regular M.Tech with GATE Score)

Self-Finance Route (Without GATE Score)

• Hostel accommodation is mandatory for all M.Tech students at NIT Warangal as it is a fully residential institute.
• Hostel fees are therefore included in the Total Fees.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates admitted through CCMT pay zero tuition fee; they pay only the other charges (Rs. 42,500 in Year 1 and Rs. 12,500 in Year 2 + Rs. 2,500 convocation fee = Rs. 57,500 total course fee).
• The registration fee of Rs. 1,000 paid at the time of application for the Self-Finance route is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• If a candidate cancels the seat after physical reporting (CCMT route), only Rs. 3,000 is refunded (NITW Alma-Mater Fund: Rs. 2,000 + Career Development: Rs. 1,000); tuition fee is not refunded.
• If a candidate cancels the seat before physical reporting (CCMT route), Rs. 5,000 is deducted and the remaining amount is refunded.
• GATE-qualified students admitted through CCMT are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 6.5 per semester.
• No EMI options are officially offered; fee payment is made online through the NITWAS ERP portal.

NITW M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Admission 2026

NIT Warangal M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering College-Specific Admission Dates 2026-27

GATE 2026 Exam Dates (Primary Qualifying Exam for CCMT Route)

• GATE 2026 has already been conducted.
• The scores are valid for 3 years (GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores are all accepted for CCMT 2026 admissions).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Marine Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum aggregate of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates; minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• For the CCMT route, a valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper is required. For the Self-Finance route, GATE score is not mandatory; all candidates must appear for the institute's written test and/or interview.

Admission Process

• CCMT Route: Qualify GATE (ME paper) > Register on CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) > Fill and lock choices > Participate in seat allotment rounds > Pay Seat Acceptance Fee and upload documents > Physical reporting at NIT Warangal.
• Self-Finance Route: Apply online at admissions.nitw.ac.in > Pay application fee of Rs. 1,000 > Appear for written test and/or interview at NIT Warangal > Check shortlist and selected candidates list on institute website > Pay fees online through NITWAS ERP portal > Physical reporting at NIT Warangal.
• Candidates who are employed and wish to pursue M.Tech on a full-time self-finance basis must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer, issued on or after March 27, 2026.
• Provisional admission is permitted for candidates whose qualifying degree results are awaited, subject to meeting eligibility by September 30, 2026, with all exams completed by August 15, 2026.

NITW M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• A student can avail only one scholarship at a time as per NIT Warangal policy.
• The GATE stipend is subject to annual renewal based on academic performance (minimum 6.5 CGPA); if CGPA falls below 6.5, the stipend is reduced to 50% (Rs. 6,200 per month).
• Self-Finance students are not eligible for the GATE stipend.
• NSP scholarships must be applied for annually through the National Scholarship Portal; deadlines are typically announced in October-November each year.
• The TS ePASS scholarship is applicable only to domicile students of Telangana state.