IIT Gandhinagar Early MTech 2026 Admission Open: (Without GATE Scores), Dates, Eligibility

IIT Gandhinagar Early MTech admission: The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar has started registrations for IIT Gandhinagar MTech admission 2026. The MTech admission at IIT Gandhinagar is accepted without GATE scores. Online registrations for “Early Admit MTech program” are available till March 25 (5:00 pm). Read below to check eligibility, application process, fee details and more. 

IIT Gandhinagar Early MTech Admission without GATE Scores

IIT Gandhinagar has invited application form for MTech admission without mandatory GATE scores through “Early Admit MTech Programme.” Students with BTech degree or working professionals can apply for IIT Gandhinagar MTech within the given deadline. Candidates can check complete details regarding eligibility, selection process, stipend, etc below. 

IITGN Early Admit MTech Programme 2026-27: Highlights

Candidates willing to apply for the programme can check details below -

• GATE Scores are not mandatory
• Candidates with valid GATE score, will be offered a fellowship of INR 15,400 per month and INR 6000 for others.
• Candidates can also choose to appear for GATE for a boost in stipend. 
• Travel expenses upto INR 60000 will be offered to students for attending international conferences.
• Selected candidates will have the opportunity to complete their 8th semester of BTech at IITGN, as a visiting student, before joining MTech programme at IIT Gandhinagar.

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Admission 2026: Important Dates

The dates for IIT Gandhinagar MTech 2026 admission without GATE scores are now available. Candidates can check schedule below -

IIT Gandhinagar MTech Admission 2026 without GATE Scores: Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to apply for MTech in IIT Gandhinagar must fulfil the following eligibility conditions -

• Final year BTech students or equivalent BTech degree from NITs with a CGPA or CPI not less than 8.0 for general and EWS/OBC category, 7.5 for SC/ST/PwD applicants at the end of their third year. 
• Final year BTech students or equivalent degree from selected colleges including NITs who are among top 5 rank holders in their departments at the end of the third year for candidates (from General/EWS/OBC categories or top 10 rank holders in departments at the end of their 3rd year for candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories.
• Students studying final year BTech or equivalent in IITs with CGPA/CPI of at least 6.0 in their 3rd year.

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IIT Gandhinagar MTech 2026 admission with GATE: Accepted Disciplines

Candidates with the following disciplines are eligible for IITGN MTech admission 2026 -

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biological engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Earth System Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Integrated Circuit Design and Technology
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

How to apply for IIT Gandhinagar MTech 2026

Candidates will have to submit their application form for IIT Gandhinagar MTech programme online. During the filling process, students have to enter their personal and educational qualification details. After submission, candidates will be redirected to the portal homepage, where they can download their IIT Gandhinagar Early MTech form for future reference. 

Candidates must note that there is no application fee for the MTech admission process at IIT Gandhinagar. 

Admission Process for IIT Gandhinagar MTech without GATE scores

Candidates will be offered admission at IIT Gandhinagar early MTech based on interview, which is supplemented by a written test (if required). The final selection will be on the basis of academic credentials, written test/interview. Reserved category applicants will be given relaxation in cutoff as per the official norms.

However, at the time of interview, candidates must produce all the documents, such as copies of testimonials,  work experience, certificates, research work, etc. 

The interview date and time will be notified to students by their respective departments. 

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