IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Dual Degree Admission 2022

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IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Admission 2022

IIT Guwahati also offers a Dual Degree (MTech + PhD) programme in Computer Science & Engineering at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The duration of the programme is three years; however, candidates can complete the programme in a maximum of seven years. Admission to this pogramme is entrance exam-based

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  • IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection
  • IIT Guwahati Dual Degree Application Process 2022
  • IIT Guwahati Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) FAQs

IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection

IIT Guwahati offers admission to the Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme basis the entrance exam scores. Candidates seeking admission to the Dual Degree programme must have the following eligibility: 

  • Eligibility:

-BTech from an IIT with a minimum of 8.0 CPI (GATE score not required), Or

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-BE/BTech in any discipline other than CSE/ IT or equivalent with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.5 CPI + GATE score, Or

-BTech from an IIT with 7.0 CPI but not more than 8.0 CPI + GATE score

(The programme is not meant for Engineering graduates in Computer/ Information Technology and related disciplines)

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Q:   How long is the GATE score valid for admission in M.Tech?
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The GATE scorecard is valid for three years for MTech admission. If a candidate has more than one valid GATE score, then he/she must use the one with better GATE score. One can download their result scorecard using enrollment ID and password.

Q:   How many rounds of seat allotments are there in CCMT?
A: 
There are a total of three main rounds of seat allotment in the CCMT. The authority will also conduct two special rounds of CCMT counselling. CCMT is Centralized Counseling for M.Tech/MArch/Plan/MDes. It is a common platform for candidates to apply for M.Tech/MArch/Plan programmes in all National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, eight IIITs, the University of Hyderabad, and many more colleges. The official website of CCMT is CCMT. Nic. In. Candidates who qualified for GATE in 2021/2022/2023 can appear in counselling. Candidates seeking admission to the CCMT participating institutes will be allocated seats based on their choices for college and course and their GATE rank. Read more about GATE CCMT Counselling: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ccmt-counselling.
Q:   How to get admission in IISC Bangalore?
A: 

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers courses at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate Ph.D level to aspirants. Programmes on offer at IISc Bangalore are in streams such as Science, Design, Engineering and Management. Minimum Eligibility Criteria for UG & PG courses. - UG: Candidates can apply for UG level courses offered at IISc, if they have cleared their Class 12th with at least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. Apart from this, aspirants should also have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in Class 12th. - PG:

 Candidates who have applied for M.Tech and management programmes should possess Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology whereas for M.Des course the eligibility criteria is such that candidates should have a Bachelors degree in architecture/design to take part in the admission process. - Integrated Ph.D. after B.Sc Course. In this course you get admission in combined M.Sc. And Ph.D. course. After 6 years you will get M.Sc. and Ph.D. both. Admission is through IIT JAM exam and an interview. - Ph.D. after M.Sc. Or B.Tech Course: In this course you do a Ph.D. Admission is through net/GATE/jest exam and an interview. Read more: https://www.shiksha.com/university/indian-institute-of-science-bangalore-22350.

Q:   If a student qualifies for GATE 2024, will he or she be able to get admission to IIT Bombay?
A: 
No, a qualifying exam doesn't ensure admission to a particular institute. For admission to a certain institute, candidates have to score above the qualifying cutoff and appear for the counselling and admission process. The GATE cutoff for IIT varies according to the category of the candidates. It is to be noted that admission to IIT is based on factors including the cutoffs of the institute and branch in which admission is desired. Therefore, we can say that there is no minimum GATE score for IIT. The Indian Institutes of Technology Kanpur released the GATE 2023 cutoff for all 29 papers along with the GATE 2023 result. Read more about GATE Cutoff 2024: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff.
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IIT Guwahati Dual Degree Application Process 2022

Candidates seeking admission to the Dual Degree programme (MTech+PhD) offered at IIT Guwahati must have a valid GATE score. To apply for GATE, candidates must follow the step-wise application process demonstrated in the infographic below:

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Further, they are required to submit an application form at IIT Guwahati along with the required details and documents to be considered for the programme. 

Documents required: 

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of application for MTech is given below:

  • Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth
  • Class 12 pass certificate
  • Bachelor's degree certificate 
  • Master's degree certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
  • Physical Disability (PwD) certificate 
  • Certificate (FORM-DS) issued by respective record offices of Armed Forces Personne (for DS category admission)
  • Attested passport size photograph (recent)

IIT Guwahati Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) FAQs

Q. What is the basic eligibility for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme at IIT Guwahati?

A. BTech from an IIT with a minimum of 8.0 CPI (GATE score not required) is the basic eligibility for the Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme offered at IIT Guwahati. Candidates who have completed BE/BTech in any discipline other than CSE/ IT or equivalent with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.5 CPI + GATE score, or have a BTech degree from an IIT with 7.0 CPI but not more than 8.0 CPI along with a valid GATE score are also eligible for BTech admission at IIT Guwahati. 

Q. How can I apply for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) admission at IIT Guwahati?

A. To apply for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) admission at IIT Guwahati, candidates should have met the basic eligibility for the course. Further, they need to visit the official website of GATE and apply for the entrance exam online. Once the applicants have secured a valid GATE score, they can apply for admission by visiting official website of the institute.

Q. What is the selection procedure for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) at IIT Guwahati?

A. The selection of candidates for the Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme offered at IIT Guwahati based on the scores obtained by the candidates in GATE followed by the interview. However, the requirement of a GATE score is waived off for IIT graduates with 8.0 or more CPI. 
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