M.Tech. in Medical Biotechnology 

at IIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad

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 pursue M.Tech at IIT Hyderabad, aspiring candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria. This includes holding a valid GATE score in CS/ECE/Statistics/Maths. Notwithstanding, there is a provision for candidates who have completed their B.Tech/MSc/MS/MCA from IITs and IISc, having a CPI of at least 8.0 (7.0 for SC/ST candidates), to be exempted from the GATE requirement.

To get into IIT Hyderabad M.Tech course candidates must first have a valid qualification and secure a valid entrance exam. Admission to the M.Tech course is entrance-based. The technology institute accepts scores of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates who further get shortlisted need to take part in COAP counselling. It is necessary that each aspirant clear the entrance test with a valid rank. Moreover, the application process is online (iitb.ac.in) for the IIT Hyderabad M.Tech course. 

IIT Hyderabad offers M.Tech in more than 50 specialisations including Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Integrated Design and Manufacturing, Communication and Signal Processing, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. To be considered for these programmes at IIT Hyderabad the aspiring candidates need a minimum of 60% in their graduation and they need to crack the GATE exam also for admission to the M.Tech course.

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.

Yes, it is possible to get admission to an M.Tech programme without GATE under certain circumstances. One such circumstance is if the candidate has a BTech degree / MSc (Math/Applied Math) degree from any IIT.  In general, the candidate must have earned a BTech/BE/MSc/Equivalent Degree in any discipline and must have already earned BTech/BE/MSc or, at least, should be in the final year of the respective studies. In the latter case, it would be assumed that the candidate will be able to complete the degree by the time of M.Tech admission.  

It's not possible to get admission to the BTech programme without JEE. The primary method for securing admission to IIT Hyderabad's BTech programme is by taking the Joint Entrance Examination, which is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology. JEE is a mandatory requirement for most undergraduate engineering programmes at IITs, including IIT Hyderabad. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognise that admission processes and criteria may evolve over time. To remain informed, it is recommended to regularly visit the official website of IIT Hyderabad or reach out to their admissions department directly. It's possible to get into IIT Hyderabad without JEE only if the aspiring candidate is looking to seek admission to the MTech programme. For admission to the MTech programme the candidates need to pass GATE exam and they need to have graduation with 60% marks.

To join IIT Hyderabad aspriring candidates need to clear JEE, GATE, CEED or UCEED. To be eligible for the BTech programme at IIT Hyderabad aspring candidates need to clear JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced and they also need to have 75% in their class 12 exam. The BTech programme is offered under 15 specialisations at IIT Hyderabad. Some of the specialisations include Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering.

 Based on the JOSAA 2022 closing ranks, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) consistently has lower closing ranks compared to other branches, indicating higher competition for admission. It is a highly sought-after branch due to its demand in the job market and diverse career opportunities in areas such as Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. However, it's important to note that closing ranks can vary each year, and the popularity of a branch can fluctuate.