IIT Mandi, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Dhanbad MTech Admission 2026, Check Details Below

IITs of Dhanbad, Goa, Bhubaneswar and Mandi are open for applications for their M.Tech programs. Prospective students can apply for any of the available specialisations during this time period from April 17th to April 23rd. There are several things that need to be kept in mind when applying for an M.Tech program at any of these four institutes: seat matrix by department, GATE paper eligibility, fee structure; and application fee. Each of these pieces of information provides potential students with multiple options for pursuing an advanced degree.

M.Tech Admissions 2026

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are now accepting applications for their M.Tech programs for the 2024-25 academic year. This guide provides essential information regarding the admission processes, key dates, available specialisations, and eligibility criteria for IIT Dhanbad, IIT Goa, IIT Bhubaneswar, and IIT Mandi, crucial for GATE-qualified candidates.

1. IIT Dhanbad (IIT-ISM) M.Tech Admissions

IIT Dhanbad's M.Tech admission portal is open, providing application links, program eligibility, and detailed information.

Application Dates: Application forms can be filled out from March 20 to April 19.

Seat Matrix (Department-wise):

• Earthquake Science and Engineering (Applied Geophysics): 20 seats

• Chemical Engineering: 40 seats

• Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering: 25 seats

• Structural Engineering: 20 seats

• Geotechnical Engineering: 15 seats

• Water Resource Engineering: 18 seats

• Transportation Engineering: 20 seats

• Computer Science and Engineering: 40 seats

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: 30 seats

• Power System and Engineering: 20 seats

• Power Electronics and Electrical Drive: 20 seats

• Electronics Engineering (Communication and Signal Processing): 20 seats

• Electronics Engineering (VLSI): 27 seats

• Environmental Science and Engineering: 40 seats

• Fuel and Energy Engineering: 23 seats

• Mineral Engineering: 23 seats

• Metallurgical Engineering: 15 seats

• Industrial Engineering and Management: 40 seats

• Data Analytics: Course available

• Mechanical (Design, Manufacturing, Thermal): Courses available

• Mining (including Critical Mineral): Course available
  Total Masters Seats Announced: 798 seats.

Information Brochure Highlights:

• Official Website: IIT-ISM.

• Stipend: ₹12,400 per month.

• Fee Structure (General, OBC, EWS):

• First Semester: ₹77,400 (includes refundable amounts).

• Second Semester: ₹47,000

• Third Semester: ₹56,000

• Fourth Semester: ₹47,000

• Additional Charges: ₹21,000 for mess charges and ₹5,000 as refundable caution money.

• Fee structure for SC, ST, PwD candidates is also provided in the brochure.

Eligibility by GATE Paper (Examples): The information brochure details specific GATE papers accepted for each program.

• Earthquake Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering: Various GATE papers.

• Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resource Engineering: Civil Engineering GATE paper.

• Computer Science, AI & Data Science: CSE, Electrical, Data Analytics GATE papers.

• Power System, Power Electronics: Electrical Engineering GATE paper.

• Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing, VLSI): Electronics & Communication Engineering GATE paper.

2. IIT Goa M.Tech Admissions

IIT Goa has released its admission brochure for 2024-25, and the application portal is active for M.Tech programs.

Application Dates: Forms opened on March 26 and will close on April 23, 2024.

Available Courses and Specializations:

• M.Tech Chemical Engineering: 5 seats.

• M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: 10 + 2 seats.

• Specializations: AI, Computing Science, Algorithm Logic & Innovation.

• M.Tech Electrical Engineering:

• Specializations: E-Mobility Power Electronics, VLSI & Microengineering, Signal Processing & Communication.

• M.Tech Marine Science and Technology: Course available.

• M.Tech Mechanical Engineering:

• Specializations: Fluid and Thermal, Design and Manufacturing.

Eligibility by GATE Paper:

• Computer Science: CS GATE paper.

• Electrical Engineering: Electrical, EC, Instrumentation GATE papers.

• Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace GATE papers.

• Chemical Engineering: Chemical GATE paper.

• Marine Science: Relevant GATE papers.

3. IIT Bhubaneswar M.Tech Admissions

IIT Bhubaneswar's admission portal is now open for M.Tech applications.

Application Dates: Online application forms started on March 23 and will conclude on April 20.

Courses and Seat Matrix:

• School of Earth, Ocean, and Climate Sciences: 18 seats.

• Infrastructure School (Civil-related): Structural Engineering, Transportation, Environmental, Water Resources, Geotechnical (5 courses offered).

• School of Computer Science:

• Computer Science and Engineering: 22 seats.

• AI: 22 seats.

• Power System Engineering: 20 seats.

• Power Electronics Drive: 20 seats.

• Electronics (Signal Processing): 22 seats.

• Electronics (Semiconductor Technology): 18 seats.

• Metallurgical Material Engineering: 18 seats.

• Mechanical Sciences Department: (Mechanical System Design, Thermal, Manufacturing, Robotics) - Total 31 students will be admitted.

Eligibility by GATE Paper:

• Climate Science: Any GATE paper.

• Structural, Transportation, Water Resource, Geotechnical Engineering: Civil Engineering GATE paper.

• Environmental Engineering: Civil, Environmental Science, Chemical GATE papers.

• Computer Science & Engineering, AI: CS, DA GATE papers.

• Power System Engineering: Electrical GATE paper.

• Power Electronics & Drive: Electrical, Instrumentation GATE papers.

• Semiconductor Technology (Chip Design), Signal Processing & Communication: EC, Electrical GATE papers.

• Interdisciplinary Courses:

• Thermal (Mechanical Sciences): Mechanical, Chemical GATE papers.

• Mechanical System Design: Mechanical GATE paper.

• Manufacturing: Mechanical, Production & Industrial (PI) GATE papers.

• Robotics and AI: Mechanical, PI, DA GATE papers.

Application Fees:

• ₹300 for General, EWS, OBC.

• ₹150 for SC, ST, PwD candidates.
  Fee Structure: A complete fee structure for M.Tech programs is available, including a total fee of ₹33,500 and semester-wise bifurcation.

4. IIT Mandi M.Tech Admissions

IIT Mandi has announced its M.Tech admissions portal, which is currently active. The information brochure and application link are available.

Application Dates: Forms became active on March 27 and will close on April 17.

M.Tech Specializations and Eligibility:

• Structural Engineering:

• Eligibility: B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering.

• Required GATE Paper: Civil.

• VLSI:

• Eligibility: Graduates in Electrical, Electronics disciplines.

• Required GATE Paper: Valid GATE score in a related discipline.

• Computer Science:

• Required GATE Paper: CS or DA.

• Power Electronics Drive:

• Eligibility: Electrical discipline.

• Biotechnology:

• Eligibility: Life Sciences, Biotechnology.

Application Process & Fees:

• COAP Registration: Candidates must register on the COAP portal before applying to IIT Mandi.

• Application Fees:

• ₹200 for General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL, Transgender, and Foreign Nationals.

• ₹100 for Women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.