DIAT Pune Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Updated on - Aug 14, 2025

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07 Oct, 2025 DIAT Pune is inviting applications for Doctorate Admission 2026. The last date to apply is Nov 14, 2025. Further, the Entrance Exam/Interview is scheduled to be held on Dec 12, 2025. For more details, Click here.

DIAT Pune offers postgraduate programs and diploma programs, which lead to one primary degree: M.Tech. The M.Tech program offers 25 specializations. For admission to the M.Tech program, candidates must meet the Eligibility criteria in Graduation with 55% and a GATE score. For 2025, the GATE overall general category cutoff rank ranged from 355 to 350.

Besides, the M.Tech. DIAT Pune also offers the M.Sc. (Tech) program. The institute offers an M.Sc. (Tech) program in six specializations. The Eligibility for this program is Graduation with 55% or 6 CGPA. Admission to the M.Sc. (Tech) program is through the IIT JAM exam.

Apart from this, DIAT Pune offered some Ph.D. courses; there are 12 specializations in the Ph.D. course, and the institute offers some diploma courses.

DIAT Pune Important Dates 2026

The table below shows the DIAT Important Dates.

Events Dates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
IIT JAM Admit Card Date Jan 05, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date Mar 20, 2026

DIAT Pune M.Tech Admission 2026

There are 25 specializations in the M.Tech program; some of the popular programs at DIAT are: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Aerospace Engineering. The Fees for this program range from INR 78,000 to 2.16 lakhs. The application fee for the GATE exam is INR 1800 for the general category.

Admission to the M.Tech program requires candidates to have a bachelor's degree with 55% of marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying examination and 50% for the reserved category, and candidates need to appear in the GATE examination. For 2025, the GATE overall general category cutoff rank ranged from 355 to 350.

Course Eligibility Selection Process
M.Tech Graduated with 55% and a CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale in their Bachelor's degree GATE/Entrance exam is conducted by the university.

DIAT Pune GATE Cutoff 

DIAT Pune, GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category, is listed below. DIAT Pune GATE Cutoff:The overall cutoff marks for GATE are 355 - 556. For the M.Tech Data Science round 1, the cutoff marks are 556 and round 4 cutoff marks is 479

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff marks) Round 2 (Cutoff marks) Round 3 (Cutoff marks) Round 4 (Cutoff marks)
M.Tech Data Science 556 512 506 479
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence 542 516 503 493
M.Tech Cyber Security 526 503 486 473
M.Tech Quantum Computing 506 468 452 417
M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System 483 463 448 420
M.Tech Automation & Robotics 475 413 398 398
M.Tech Modeling & Simulation 471 406 398 350
M.Tech Semiconductor Technology 459 444 420 405
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 448 401 397 410
M.Tech Guided Missiles 437 425 414 400
M.Tech. Defence Electronic Systems 437 418 395 370
M.Tech Sensor System Technology 433 406 380 357
M.Tech Communication & Radar Systems 432 397 374 360
M.Tech Laser & Electro Optics 431 400 375 354
M.Tech Nano Science and Technology 416 376 370 -
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering 416 400 394 380
M.Tech Technology Management 397 356 - -
M.Tech Renewable Energy 373 368 - -
M.Tech Material Engineering 366 350 - 350
M.Tech Mechanical System Design 364 352 - 421
M.Tech Marine Engineering 355 - - -
M.Tech Industrial Engineering 355 - - -

DIAT Pune M.Sc. Admission 2026

There are 6 specializations in the M.Sc. Tech programs, such as Data Science, Food Technology, Material Science, Applied Chemistry, and Photonics. For admission to the MSc program, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria: 55% in graduation + IIT JAM score.

Apart from this, DIAT Pune also conducts its examination for the students. For 2025, the IIT JAM overall general category cutoff rank ranged from 253 to 1631.

The application fee for the IIT JAM for one test paper is INR 1800, and for two test papers, it is INR 2500 for the general category. The fee for this program at DIAT Pune is INR 1.16 lakhs.

Course Eligibility Selection Process
M.Sc Graduated with 55% and a CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale in their Bachelor's degree. IIT JAM/Entrance exam is conducted by the university.

DIAT Pune IIT JAM Cutoff 2026

DIAT Pune, IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for IIT JAM is 253 - 1631. For the M.Sc. in Food Technology, the closing round 1 is 253 and closing round 4 is 646.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2(Closing rank) Round 3(Closing rank) Round 4(Closing rank)
M.Sc. Food Technology 253 266 331 646
M.Sc. Materials Science 387 424 521 965
M.Sc. Data Science 898 - - 1476
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry 1629 1856 - 1798
M.Sc. Photonics 1631 1817 1852 2034

DIAT Pune Ph.D. Admission 2026

There are 25 specializations in the Ph.D. program; some of the popular programs at DIAT Pune are Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Engineering, Robotics, and Technology Management. For admission to the Ph.D. program.

Candidates must be eligible for Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (or equivalent) for Ph.D. in Engineering/Science, Master in Science (M.Sc. or equivalent) for Ph.D. in Science, and BE/B.Tech with 10 years of research/industrial experience for Ph.D. in Engineering/Science.

And the selection to the Ph.D. program will be based on the performance in the entrance exam (written test) conducted by the concerned department/school and UGC NET, followed by a personal interview. The fees of this program at DIAT Pune are INR 1.56 Lakh.

Course Eligibility Selection Process
Ph.D. Post-graduation with 55% UGC NET/Entrance exam is conducted by the university.

DIAT Pune MS Research Admission 2026

There are 8 specializations in the MS Research program at DIAT Pune, such as Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and School of Energy and Environmental Systems. For Admission to the MS Research program, candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or a Master’s degree in an appropriate Science (M.Sc.) with a good academic record. And also, the candidate must have at least two years’ work experience to be considered under the External Registration program.

Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and any other criteria set by the department will be invited by the Selection Committee for a test or interview. The fees for this course at DIAT range from INR 2.82 lakhs to 3 lakhs.

Course Eligibility Selection Process
MS Research Graduation with 50% Entrance exam is conducted by the university.

DIAT Pune Admission FAQs

Ques. What courses are offered at DIAT Pune?

Ans. DIAT Pune offered a variety of postgraduate programs and some Diploma programs. The popular programs of this institute are M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. M.Tech is introduced as a flagship program at this institute.

Ques. What is the selection process for the M.Tech program at DIAT Pune?

Ans. M.Tech is offered as a flagship program at DIAT Pune, and for this program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 55% and GATE-qualified score.

Ques. What is the Fee structure for the M. Tech program at DIAT Pune?

Ans. There are 25 specializations in the M.Tech program; some of the popular programs at DIAT Pune are Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Aerospace Engineering. The Fees for this program range from INR 78,000 to 2.16 lakhs.

Ques. Does DIAT Pune conduct its own entrance exam?

Ans. Yes, DIAT Pune conducts its own entrance exam for courses like MS research, Ph.D., M.Tech, and M.Sc Tech. Apart from this, the institute also takes personal interviews.

Ques. What is the Seat Intake capacity of the MS Research program at DIAT Pune?

Ans. The Seat Intake Capacity of the MS Research program is 29 at DIAT Pune. There are also 8 specializations for this program at this institute, in which Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and the School of Energy and Environmental Systems are the popular specializations.

DIAT Pune Important Events

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DIAT Pune Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification
Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
Announcement of Merit List for Admission [M.Tech] (WP)
Oct 27, 2025
Written Test & Interview or Interview for Admission [M.Tech] (WP)
Oct 24, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 05, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date
Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date
Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline
Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
Special Round-2: Online Document Verification for Phase II CCMN 2025 [M.Sc]
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025
Special Round-2: Query Resolution & Withdrawal Process for Phase II CCMN 2025 [M.Sc]
Jul 29, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Last Date of Online Application Submission Via Institutional Scholarship Category for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Dec 12, 2025
Date of Programme Commencement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Tentative
Jan 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Written Test / Interview for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Jun 30, 2025
Date of Written Test for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Jun 13, 2025
Last Submission Date of Application for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 15, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Tentitive Date of Written Test/Interview Via MoD Sponsored/Self Sponsored for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)
Dec 12, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Dec 12, 2025
Date of Programme Commencement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Jan 01, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Dec 12, 2025
Commencement of Programme Via MoD Sponsored/Self Sponsored for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)
Jan 01, 2026
Commencement of Programme Via Institutional Scholarship Category for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)
Jan 01, 2026
Date of Programme Commencement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Tentative
Jan 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Written Test / Interview for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Science)
Jun 30, 2025
Date of Written Test for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Science)
Jun 13, 2025
Last Submission Date of Application for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Science)
May 15, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy Application for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Last Date of Online Application Submission Via Institutional Scholarship Category for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Nov 14, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Dec 12, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Dec 12, 2025
Written Test / Interview for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Dec 12, 2025
Tentitive Date of Written Test/Interview Via MoD Sponsored/Self Sponsored for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)
Dec 12, 2025
Date of Programme Commencement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Tentative
Jan 01, 2026
Date of Programme Commencement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Jan 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification
Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
Announcement of Merit List for Admission [M.Tech] (WP)
Oct 27, 2025
Written Test & Interview or Interview for Admission [M.Tech] (WP)
Oct 24, 2025

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