Explore the list of IITs that offer admissions to M.Tech courses without GATE 2025 scores. Read more about eligibility, the selection process, and more.
Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025 Scores: Pursuing an M.Tech after a bachelor’s degree is a smart way of exploring various career opportunities and expanding knowlege and skills—however, the journey from B.Tech to M.Tech is not as easy, especially when you are targeting to get into the best institutes, such as IITs and NITs. Admissions to M.Tech mainly requires a GATE qualification, one of the most competitive and reputable exams globally. However, there are some IITs that provide direct admissions without GATE.
The GATE 2025 exam holds a prestigious position and is extensively recognised by many tech universities and institutes. However, some IITs and colleges conduct diverse admission processes to filter out potential and skilful aspirants who can be resourceful for a better future and society. So, if you are seeking admission to an M.Tech degree without GATE, read below for more.
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M.Tech Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria
While reading the title, the first and foremost doubt that might come to your head is, “Can I get into IITs without taking GATE?” The simple answer is “Yes,” you can, but it comes with some terms and conditions. If you’re lucky enough to tick all the boxes, the door of opportunity is just a step away.
Q: How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
Hello aspirant!
IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 9912 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, For getting into BTech Mechanical Engineering, you must have a rank upto 2302. Also, Mechanical Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 9912.
A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
Q: Can I join IIT Hyderabad without JEE?
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.
Q: Can I join IISc without JEE Main?
The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.
For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission, JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).
Many IITs, such as IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, etc., offer M.Tech admissions without GATE 2025 scores. The institute reserves a requisite number of seats for potential candidates based on their qualifications and suitability. Here are some specific eligibility criteria for getting into IITs without taking the GATE exam.
Self-Sponsored Category
Many IITs reserve regular M.Tech seats for candidates funded by their jobs. Such candidates are exempted from taking the GATE 2025 entrance test to get admission to M.Tech programs. However, candidates must have at least two years of work experience to qualify for this facility. Besides that, the candidates must have two years of employer-granted leave and must be responsible for taking financial assistance for a two-year M.Tech course.
Exceptional Academic Performance
IITs, such as IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, IIT Hyderabad, etc., offer M.Tech admissions without GATE in specific disciplines. In such cases, candidates must have outstanding educational qualifications throughout their academic journey. IIT-B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above without a GATE score are eligible to apply for IITs. The respective departments will evaluate their applications and performance.
Q: Can I do M.Tech in IIT Madras without GATE?
MTech admission at IIT Madras is primarily based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counselling. However, as per the basic eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of IIT Madras, getting admission at the institute without qualifying for the GATE entrance exam is possible. For this, candidates must have a BTech degree from one of the IITs, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10). Such candidates can directly apply for MTech admission through the official IIT Madras website. These applications are then reviewed by the respective departments before taking the final admission decision.
Q: How much CAT percentile is required for DMS IIT Delhi?
DMS IIT Delhi cutoff 2023 to Management courses including MBA is based of valid CAT scores. For DMS IIT Delhi MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DMS IIT Delhi cutoff for General category students for last two years:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DMS IIT Delhi : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India) | ||
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Section | 2022 | 2023 |
Overall | 98.04 | 98.04 |
Quants | 98.04 | 98.04 |
VA-RC | 98.04 | 98.04 |
DI-LR | 98.04 | 98.04 |
Q: How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:
Popular Courses at IIT-KGP | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
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Class 12 with 75% aggregate | |
Integrated MTech | Class 12 with 75% aggregate |
UG degree with 60% aggregate | |
Class 12 with 75% aggregate | |
Class 12 with 75% aggregate | |
LLB degree with 55% | |
UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience | |
Master's degree with 55% |
Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.
Q: Can I get into IIT Kharagpur without JEE?
The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission in any IIT without JEE, but in other courses than BTech. A student can enter into IITs via IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for MSc, GATE for MTech, via UCEED and CEED for BDes and MDes and via CAT for MBA. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for BTech. However, admission to IIT Kharahpur for the flagship BTech programme is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate (for the General category). For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office.
Q: What are passing marks in GATE exam?
Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.
Admissions to IITs without GATE Scores 2025: Selection Process
Candidates participating in direct admissions to M.Tech without GATE qualification may have to undergo a specific admission process by the respective IIT departments. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the respective departments' written tests or interview sessions. The written test may comprise GATE-level knowledge from the candidate's relevant discipline.
List of IITs Offering M.Tech Admissions without GATE Scores
Here are some IITs that offer M.Tech courses without GATE scores -
- IIT Madras
- IIT Delhi (offers part-time M.Tech degree programs)
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Mandi
- IIT Kharagpur
If you are interested in a specific program, please check the official website of the IITs to learn about its criteria and selection process, as the requirements may vary.
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