IIT Indore MTech admissions are based on GATE Score followed by COAP counselling. For IIT Indore MTech Admission 2024, the registrations have begun and the last date to apply for the same is April 17, 2024. All GATE qualified candidates will have to register for the COAP 2024 through the COAP pportal. The registrations for COAP 2024 are now open, and the first COAP Round 1 Main will take place from May 13 to May 15, 2024.

IIT Indore offers MTech program for a duration of 2 years under 15 different specialisations. IIT Indore MTech admission is granted on the basis of GATE exam scores and COAP counselling process. The institute has participated till 10 rounds of COAP counselling for the year 2023.

IIT Indore permits MTech admission to both the Indian applicants and Foreign applicants. Along with that, graduates with an IIT BTech degree with a CGPA of 8.0 and Sponsored or QIP candidates with a fine academic background are free from giving the GATE examination and can apply directly through the institute’s admission portal. IIT Indore also provides with a summer term for which the candidates have to register mandatorily.

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IIT Indore MTech Eligibility Criteria

Applicants applying must fulfil the following criteria:

Indian Applicants

  • At least 60% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Applicants will have to apply for GATE with the above qualification.
  • GATE exam can also be taken by students in the 3rd year of their study.

Foreign Applicants

  • These applicants have to have a bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Also to prove their English speaking level TOEFL or IELTS score is also accepted.
  • In some cases, some departments may conduct an interview before final selection. 

GATE Score Exemption

The students who fulfill the eligibility criteria given below are exempted from submitting GATE scores:

  • Graduates with 6.5 CGPA from any IIT in B.Tech with a CGPA of 8 in the last 2 semesters, are exempted from submitting GATE scores. 
  • Sponsored or QIP candidates with a good academic background, are also exempted from submitting GATE scores

Check: GATE Paper Analysis

IIT Indore MTech Admission Criteria 2024

Only those applicants who are eligible as per above criteria can apply for the GATE exam. Admission is based on GATE scores for M.Tech. upon qualifying for GATE, applicants will have to apply for counselling through COAP. 

How to Apply?

  • Complete the registration at the COAP portal ( one having a valid GATE score).
  • Registration on the official website of IIT Gandhinagar.
  • Pay the application fee online.
  • Keep the printout of the payment slip.

Check: GATE Rank Predictor

GATE 2024 COAP Registration Process

After passing the GATE entrance exam, candidates are to register for the COAP counseling process to secure their admission into IITs, NITs, and other participating institutes. COAP provides a common platform for the registered candidates to make the most preferred choice for admission into an M.Tech. Program in the participating Institutes. 

Eligibility Criteria to Register for COAP 2024

  1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  2. Candidates should have a valid GATE score from 2024/2023/2022.

How to Apply for COAP 2024?

After passing the GATE entrance exam, candidates are to register for the COAP counselling process to secure their admission into IITs, NITs, and other participating institutes. COAP provides a common platform for the registered candidates to make the most preferred choice for admission into an M.Tech. Program in the participating Institutes. The candidates can successfully apply for GATE COAP 2024 by simply following the below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of COAP @ coap.iitd.ac. and click on the registration link.
  • Step 2: Fill in details such as their GATE Registration Number, GATE Paper Code, GATE score, and date of birth.
  • Step 3: Click on the “Validate” icon and enter the registered email id and mobile number.
  • Step 4:Click on the “Submit to Register” button.
  • Step 5: After successfully registering for COAP 2024, the candidates will obtain a Login ID and Password for COAP Login. The same will be sent via Email and SMS.
  • Step 6: The COAP registration will only be considered complete only if the candidates log in using the Login ID and Password and verify the registration details.
  • Step 7: After the completion of the above-given steps, the candidate can access the information on offers made by the participating Institutes.
  • Step 8: In the end, the admission offer will be uploaded to the COAP website and will be tagged with the COAP registration number (same as the GATE registration number without the subject code).

Check: IIT Indore Admission

IIT Indore MTech Placements

During IIT Indore Placements 2023, 90.12% of the total batch were placed. IIT Indore highest package stood at INR 68 LPA whereas IIT Indore average package stood at INR 25.45 LPA. IIT Indore M.Tech placements statistics are not available yet. The below table represents the highlights of IIT Indore Placements 2023:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
Highest Salary INR 68 LPA
Average Salary INR 25.45 LPA
Median Salary INR 19.10 LPA

The table below contains the IIT Indore MTech branch-wise placements 2023:

Branch Highest Package  Average Package
Astronomy (DAASE) INR 14.7 LPA INR 26 LPA
Electrical INR 23.13 LPA INR 37 LPA
CSE INR 23.9 LPA INR 40 LPA
CEVITS INR 10.35 LPA INR 10.7 LPA
MEMS INR 9.86 LPA INR 12 LPA
Mechanical INR 11.76 LPA INR 37 LPA

Check: IIT Indore Placements

IIT Indore MTech Financial Assistance

M.Tech students are offered assistantship if they are supervised by a professor and are also GATE qualified.

  • The students are offered INR 8,000 per month for their assistantship on campus. 
  • Currently, M.Tech students at IIT Indore are offered a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 for 8 hours of work per week.

Check: IIT Indore Scholarships

FAQs

Ques. What is the validity of the GATE scorecard?

Ans. GATE examination is conducted every year for admission into Masters in Engineering courses. A valid score, matching the prescribed cut off the college is mandatory to apply. The validity of this score will be for a duration of 3 years. This period will not be extended under any circumstances.

Ques. What is the syllabus for GATE for admission to M.Tech at IIT Indore?

Ans. The exam duration is 3 hours and consists of 27 questions. The syllabus consists of the following subjects:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Information Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Aptitude

Ques. What is the expected cutoff for M.Tech admission at IIT Indore?

Ans. M.Tech IIT Indore GATE cut off for the year 2020 was between 570 - 700. The cutoff fluctuates in accordance with the particular years examination scores. Candidates will have to possess a higher score to get admission into IIT Indore for M.Tech.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for M.Tech programme at IIT Indore?

Ans. Candidates who have scored sufficient marks in the GATE exam are called forth for counselling. Candidates who clear the counselling procedure conducted by COAP will be given admission to M.Tech as per seat availability. 

Ques. Can I apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Indore without GATE scores?

Ans. Applicants who hold B.Tech degrees from IITs with an 8.0 pointer can apply for M.Tech admission at IIT Indore without GATE scores. They can directly apply for counselling through COAP. Others who do not qualify in this category will have to submit GATE scores.

Ques. How to apply for M.Tech at IIT Indore?

Ans. The applicants have to apply through three portals for M.Tech IIT Indore admission:

  1. Apply via GATE website for the entrance exam.
  2. Apply via COAP for GATE Counselling.
  3. Apply on IIT Indore website for completing final admission formalities.