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IIIT Surat M.Tech AI Data Science FAQs
Ques. Does IIIT Surat offer M.Tech AI and Data Science admission without GATE?
Ans. Yes. IIIT Surat reserves a limited number of seats for candidates without GATE scores through an institute-level written test and interview. These seats are separate from CCMT-allotted seats. Candidates must apply directly to the institute during the designated application window announced on the official website at iiitsurat.ac.in.
Ques. What GATE score is needed for M.Tech AI and Data Science at IIIT Surat?
Ans. In CCMT 2025, the closing GATE score for M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at IIIT Surat ranged from 489 in Round 2 to 522 in Round 1 for the General category. Cutoffs shift each year depending on the GATE score distribution and the total number of qualified applicants registering on the CCMT portal.
Ques. Is the MHRD Teaching Assistantship available to all M.Tech students at IIIT Surat?
Ans. The MHRD Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month is available to students admitted through CCMT who hold a valid GATE score. Recipients must fulfil assistantship duties of up to 8 hours per week, which include assisting in laboratory sessions, tutorials, and other academic activities as assigned by the department.
Ques. What is the hostel fee for M.Tech students at IIIT Surat?
Ans. Hostel accommodation at IIIT Surat is priced at INR 51,000 to INR 86,000 per year, depending on room type and occupancy. This is not included in the programme fee and is payable directly to the hostel administration at the start of each semester. Mess charges are billed separately on an actual consumption basis each month.
Ques. Can M.Tech graduates from IIIT Surat apply for PhD at IITs?
Ans. Yes. IIIT Surat is an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act. An M.Tech degree from the institute is recognised by IITs, NITs, and other premier research institutions for direct PhD admission. Graduates with strong CGPA and research publications carry a competitive profile for doctoral admissions at these institutions across India.
Ques. What research areas does the M.Tech AI and Data Science programme cover at IIIT Surat?
Ans. The curriculum covers machine learning, deep learning, statistical modelling, natural language processing, computer vision, and data mining. Students undertake a dissertation in the final year under faculty supervision, contributing to active research projects at the institute. The programme prepares graduates for roles in AI engineering and data science as well as for further academic research at the doctoral level.
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