IIT Bombay MTech Admission 2023

IIT Bombay MTech admission 2023 is entrance-based. Candidates are required to qualify Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) followed by COAP Counselling. The institute also conducts an entrance test followed by an interview for shortlisting candidates for MTech course. IIT Bombay MTech course is offered for a duration of two years in 39 specialisations under 18 departments. 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 Bombay MTech course.

An integrated course of MTech + PhD in various disciplines is also offered by the institute. The students who are admitted to MTech course at IIT Bombay can convert themselves to the Dual Degree (MTech.+ PhD) programme after the first stage of evaluation of the masters' dissertation.

IIT Bombay MTech Admission Dates 2023

Check below all the important dates for IIT Bombay MTech admission:

Event	Date (Tentative)
GATE 2024 Application form availability	Aug '23
GATE 2024 Registration with late fees	Sep '23
Release of GATE 2024 Mock Test	Nov '23
GATE 2024 Admit card download	Jan '24
GATE 2024 Exam date	Feb '24
GATE 2024 Result announcement	Mar '24

IIT Bombay MTech Admission Process

IIT Bombay admission process for MTech is same as last year. There is no change in the selection criteria and admission process. In 2023, the highest closing IIT Bombay cutoff was 325 for MTech Geoinformatics and Natural Resources Engineering While, lowest was 750 for Computer Science Engineering for All India Category. The institute provides direct admission offers based on GATE score for TA Category. IIT Bombay also conducts an entrance test followed by an interview based on the GATE score for TA and TAP Category.

IIT Bombay MTech Duration, Fee, Specialisations & seat

MTech is a two-year course divided into four semesters. The institute offers MTech in 18 specialisations. Check below the important highlights for IIT Bombay MTech and MTech + PhD admission:

Total tuition fee (MTech): INR 1.20 lakh*

Total tuition fee (MTech + PhD): INR 3 lakh - INR 5.70 lakh*

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

MTech Specialisations	IIT Bombay MTech Total Seat Intake
Aerospace Engineering	58
Biosciences and Bioengineering	38
Chemical Engineering	78
Civil Engineering	93
Computer Science & Engineering	85
Earth Sciences	47
Electrical Engineering	131
Energy Science & Engineering	33
Mechanical Engineering	100
Metallurgical Engineering & Material Science	87
Cross Departmental Sponsored Programme of MEMS, Maths, Mech. Engg. (MMM)	11
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research	32
Systems and Control Engineering	21
CESE (Environmental Science & Engineering)	32
CSRE (Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)	32
CTARA (Technology & Development)	26
Educational Technology	12
Centre for Urban Science & Engineering	12

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IIT Bombay MTech Eligibility & Selection

Aspirants who wish to pursue MTech from IIT Bombay must pass GATE exam. Check out the minimum eligibility requirements and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MTech and MTech + PhD course in the below table:

Particulars

MTech/ MTech + PhD

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for MTech course. Check here for detailed MTech eligibility

Selection criteria

GATE + COAP Counselling/ Written test + Interview

IIT Bombay MTech Cutoff

IIT Bombay admission 2023 is a multi-step process. In the first step, candidates who have qualified GATE are shortlisted for written test and interview. Candidates with GATE score more than the cutoff are called for second round of selection. Check below IIT Bombay MTech Cutoff trend for last three years:

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IIT Bombay MTech Closing Cutoff (General)
Course	2021	2022	2023
MTech in Computer Science and Engineering	700	700	750
MTech in Systems and Control Engineering	650	650	650
MTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research	650	650	650
MTech in Urban Systems	600	600	500
MTech in Chemical Engineering	550	600	600
MTech in Environmental Science and Engineering	500	500	500
MTech in Energy Systems Engineering	500	500	500
MTech in Materials Science	400	450	450
MTech in Technology and Development	400	550	500
MTech in Biomedical Engineering	400	400	400
MTech in Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling	600	400	400
MTech in Geoinformatics and Natural Resources Engineering	350	350	350

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GATE Exam: Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Pattern

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is an online national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to IITs. The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.

GATE Exam Pattern

Check below the GATE Exam Pattern:

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of Subjects (Papers)	29
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) Candidate’s Selected Subject
Questions for testing these abilities	Recall Comprehension Application Analysis & Synthesis
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks Subject Questions: 72 Marks Total: 100 Marks
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks Subject Questions: 85 Marks Total: 100 Marks

GATE Syllabus:

GATE syllabus varies for each discipline. Check below the syllabus common for all discipline:

General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for all papers)
Verbal Ability	Numerical Ability

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GATE Preparation Tips

Check out the preparation tips for GATE exam:

Going through the GATE 2024 syllabus would be helpful for candidates, as it incorporates only chapters and topics that are important for the exam. Additionally, the GATE 2024 exam pattern imparts information like total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Complete knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern would help keep the preparation on track and in the right direction.
If candidates start GATE 2024 preparation now, they have ample time. It is advised for them to make handwritten notes, as they can be read and revised easily. It is proven that writing by hand helps a learner retain more information. So, do follow this, and you will get results in your favour at the end.
Candidates should always restrict themselves to a few study materials. You will find many coaching institutes and online educators providing their study material for GATE 2024, but do not go for all of them.
Revision is an essential part of good preparation, as it helps in recalling the subject matter while writing the exam. The more you revise the study material, the more you give an edge to your GATE 2024 preparation.
Mock tests are designed to provide candidates with an experience similar to writing the exam in the examination hall. Also, it consists of similar questions that will be asked in the examination. Hence, candidates should take a GATE mock test to be well aware of how to take the exam and its processes.
Practice previous years' GATE question papers are very helpful for determining the preparation level.

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IIT Bombay MTech Application Process 2023

The mode of IIT Bombay application process is online. Candidates must apply on the official website of the respective entrance exams to become eligible for any of the courses. For MTech courses, candidates must register on the official website of GATE and COAP. Find below the steps and application fee for MTech at IIT Bombay:

Category	Application Fee
Women candidates	INR 150
SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 150
All other candidates	INR 300

Step 1: Register through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (gate.iitk.ac.in).

Step 2: Fill out the application form.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents.

Step 4: Pay the GATE Application Fee.

Step 5: Accept the declaration and submit the Application.

Read more: GATE Application Process 2023

Is IIT Bombay worth for MTech?

MTech is one of the popular courses of IIT Bombay. In NIRF 2023 Ranking, IIT Bombay secured rank 3 under the 'Engineering' Category. What makes MTech worth at IIT Bombay? Placements is one of the highlighted features of IIT Bombay. Check below some of the key components that make MTech at IIT Bombay best in the country:

Total Fee: INR 1.20 lakh
Median package: INR 14.76 LPA

Engineering sector has placed most no. of IIT Bombay alumni. The sector-wise IIT Bombay alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Also check: IIT-B Placements

What if I can't get into IIT Bombay MTech Course?

IIT Bombay is one of the top IITs in terms of rank, placement, degree value, etc. But in case, you can't make to IIT Bombay, there are other options available as well. Check below the comparison between top IITs based on their MTech fee, ranking and median package:

Institute Name	NIRF Ranking 2023 (Engineering)	Median Package	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Bombay	3	INR 14.76 LPA (2022)	INR 1.20 lakh
IIT Delhi	2	INR 12.50 LPA (for PG 2 year)	INR 3 lakh
IIT Kanpur	4	INR 17.69 LPA (2021)	INR 20,000 - INR 8 lakh
IIT Roorkee	5	INR 7.1 LPA (2021)	INR 20,000

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MTech Colleges in India

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IIT MTech Admission Criteria: Other Campuses

To read the IIT admission and selection criteria for each institute, refer to the table below:

MTech Admission Criteria at IITs
IIT Delhi Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Kanpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Roorkee Shortlist & Admission Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Guwahati Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Hyderabad Shortlist & Admission Criteria
IIT Indore Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Gandhinagar Shortlist & Admission Criteria	IIT Ropar Shortlist & Admission Criteria

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