IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Admission 2026: Key Dates, Eligibility & How to Apply

Educational Qualifications

• Qualifying degree: B.E./B.Tech/B.Des/B.Arch/M.Sc/MCA or equivalent (4-year B.S. also acceptable).

Marks Requirement

• First Class or a minimum of 60% marks, or 6.0 CGPA. Relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC categories (as per institute policies).

GATE Requirement

• Valid GATE 2026 score is mandatory for most candidates.

IIT Graduates Exemption

• Candidates with a B.Tech from an IIT with CGPA ≥ 8.0 are exempted from GATE but must appear for a personal interview.

Final-year Candidates

• Final-year students may apply provisionally based on 7th-semester marks.

Department-specific Criteria

• Refer to the official PG Eligibility Brochure for department-specific requirements.

Direct Link to Eligibility Criteria for IIT Hyderabad M.Tech 2026: https://iith.ac.in/assets/files/brochures/2026_july/pg/iith_pg_eligibility_final_22_03_2026.pdf

Important Dates

• GATE 2026 Exam: 07-02-2026, 08-02-2026, 14-02-2026, 15-02-2026
• GATE 2026 Result: 19-03-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 27-03-2026
• Last Date to Apply: 17-04-2026
• COAP 2026 Registration: March 2026 onwards
• Seat Allotment (via COAP): To be announced
• Academic Session Start: July 2026
• Online Mock Tests: See related links in the guide

Application Fees

• General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS (male): ₹500
• SC/ST/PwD and all female candidates: ₹250

Selection and Admission

• Regular TA Category: Based on GATE score plus COAP counselling.
• RA / Sponsored / Self-Sponsored / Online Category: Selection through written tests and/or interviews conducted by the respective department.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PG Admissions portal: https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Complete the online application form and select desired programmes.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, GATE scorecard, marksheets, etc.).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and retain a printout for reference.
7. Separately register on the COAP 2026 portal using GATE details.

Note: This post consolidates official notification information. Verify the latest details on the IIT Hyderabad website before applying.