M.Tech. in Industrial Metallurgy (Online) 

offered by IIT Hyderabad

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.