GATE Eligibility

Yes it is possible if you score in the GATE exam in Material Science or other related fields like Biotech, Chemical Engineering and so on, you can apply for M.Tech in Material Science at IIT Bombay even if you have done your B.Tech in Biotechnology. At IIT Bombay, students from all the engineering disciplines can opt for Material Science. Candidates must fulfill other criteria as well to get admission through GATE. There are also other course-related requirements that one has to meet for admission that includes minimum CGPA or percentage depending on the course taken and other possibilities include interview or written examination. Candidates are advised to go through IIT Bombay’s official website for more elaborate information about the requirements.

Candidates will be required to bring the below mentioned documents for the document verification process during the reporting at RC. - Photo ID proof. - Provisional seat allotment letter. - Self-Attested Copy of GATE Score Card (2023 or 2024 or 2025). - Original Birth Certificate issued by competent authority/Class X (High School) Board Certificate as proof of date of birth. - Class 12 marks sheet. - Mark sheets of qualifying examination (all semesters). - Degree/Provisional Certificate. - Category Certificate (if applicable). - Three Passport size coloured photograph. - Seat acceptance fee proof. - Printout of the Registration form & locked choices. - Migration Certificate- Transfer Certificate- Original Conduct Certificate from the Head of the institution last attended. - An original Course completion Certificate from the Head of the University/Institute in case the result is awaited. - One set of self-attested photocopies of all the original documents. Know more: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling.

A student generally cannot get admission into IITs for M.Tech. or Ph.D. programs through GATE if their CPI falls below the minimum eligibility criteria set by the specific department/program.GATE Qualification is Just One Step: While qualifying GATE is a crucial step for admission into M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs at IITs, it's not the sole criterion. IITs have minimum eligibility requirements in terms of CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) for each program. These vary depending on the department and category (General, OBC, SC/ST etc.).IITs Set Minimum CPI Cutoff: Each department at an IIT sets a minimum CPI cutoff for applicants shortlisted based on their GATE score. This cutoff ensures students entering the programme possess a strong academic foundation in their undergraduate studies.