IIT Bhilai M.Tech Admission 2026 - Dates, Eligibility and How to Apply

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, with first-class or minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Science
• B.Pharma / M.B.B.S / B.D.S or related degree (for Bioengineering & Biomedical Devices)

Other Requirements

• Valid GATE score in the relevant paper (or GPAT where applicable)
• CPI/CGPA of 8.0 in B.Tech from an IIT can exempt GATE
• Discipline-specific GATE papers are listed on the official admission page

Important Dates

• Start date for online application: 20 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs IST)
• Last date for online applications: 20 April 2026 (17:00 Hrs IST)
• Selection process: Scheduled in May 2026
• Session start: July 2026 (tentative)

Application Fee

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹200 per programme
• SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹100 per programme

Payment is made through SBI Collect. The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply

Step-by-Step

1. Register on COAP 2026 and note your COAP registration number (mandatory).
2. Visit the IIT Bhilai application portal and complete fresh registration for each programme/discipline.
3. Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and upload required documents.
4. Generate SBI Collect reference number and pay the application fee.
5. Add payment details after 48 hours and finalize the application.

Note: Separate applications and fees are required for each programme. Editing is not possible after finalization.

Selection and Fees Details

• Selection basis: Valid GATE/GPAT scores + COAP 2026 registration
• Institute fellowship may be provided as per Ministry of Education norms.
• Programmes offered include Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and AI, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.

Documents Required

• Photograph and signature
• GATE scorecard (if applicable)
• Academic mark sheets and degree certificates
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD)
• COAP registration number
• Experience certificate (if any)