IIT Hyderabad Course Admissions 2025: Eligibility, Fees & Selection Criteria

Candidates who hold a BE/BTech degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 have the opportunity to apply for M.Tech programmes at IIT Hyderabad without a GATE score. The institute offers this alternate pathway to IIT graduates, allowing them to showcase their academic performance and knowledge gained during their undergraduate studies. By meeting the specified eligibility criteria, these candidates can directly apply for M.Tech admission, bypassing the GATE requirement. This provides a valuable opportunity for exceptional IIT graduates to pursue their M.Tech studies at IIT Hyderabad.

These are a few of the available scholarships for M.Tech students at IIT Hyderabad:

1. Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities which provides financial support for minority students' post-matric education.
2. Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses, which is intended for academically excelling students in need of financial aid for professional and technical courses.
3. Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to assist students with disabilities in pursuing their education after matriculation.
4. Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities, which are intended to provide financial aid for students with disabilities seeking a top-class education.
5. Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students to support higher education for Scheduled Caste students.
6. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students, which provides scholarships for Schedule Tribe students pursuing higher education.
7. National Means Cum Merit Scholarship for financially weaker students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
8. Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students to support college and university students in financing their studies.

To apply for the M.Tech programme at IIT Hyderabad, the candidate needs to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of IIT Hyderabad and navigate to the "Admissions" section.
2. Look for the M.Tech programme you want to apply for and find the application link.
3. Register on the website by creating an account using a valid email id and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with all the required information such as personal details, educational qualifications, GATE score, and other relevant information.
5. Upload all the required documents such as mark sheets, degree certificates, GATE scorecards, etc.
6. Pay the application fee, which is usually around INR 600 for the General/OBC category and INR 300 for SC/ST category.
7. Submit the application form before the last date of submission.
8. Wait for the shortlisting of candidates based on their GATE score and further process for admission will be announced by the institute.

The eligibility criteria for admission to the M.Tech programme at IIT Hyderabad are:

1. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master's degree in Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)
2. A valid GATE score in the relevant discipline
3. Meet the cutoff score set by the institute for the particular programme
4. Meet the institute-specific eligibility criteria

Yes, IIT Hyderabad offers a 2-year M.Tech programme for foreign nationals in various departments. In addition to this, for Indian nationals, IIT Hyderabad also provides M.Tech programmes across several disciplines. Eligibility criteria for Indian nationals typically include having a valid GATE score in the relevant field or meeting specific qualifications outlined by the institute. The aspiring candidates also need BTech/ BE or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate to be eligible for the programme.

The M.Tech programme at IIT Hyderabad has a total tuition fee that varies from INR 24,000 to INR 9 lakh. However, it should be noted that this information is based on unofficial sources and is therefore indicative. To be eligible for admission to the M.Tech programme, candidates must take the GATE exam and successfully clear it. This is a mandatory requirement for all applicants. The department will consider candidates with a degree in B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc or an equivalent qualification from any discipline for initial shortlisting. Once shortlisted, candidates will be required to take a written test and/or participate in an interview to proceed further in the selection process.

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