

IIT Goa Admissions 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Selection, Courses
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IIT Goa Admission & Application Process 2026
IIT Goa admission are based on candidates score in national-level entrance examinations, followed by centralised seat allotment processes (such as JoSAA, COAP, and JOAPS). Likewise, for IIT Goa MTech admisson must have a valid score in GATE while PhD admission is based on a written exam and interview. Candidates can check below for the the complete guide of IIT Goa admission 2026:
- BTech Admission: Candidates must have valid score of JEE Main and JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling.
- MTech Admission: Valid score of GATE followed by COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) counselling.
- PhD Admission: Gate/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ CSIR/ UGC/ NBHM/ DBT/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR Fellowship/ Relevant work experience (2 years)
IIT Goa Application Process 2026
- BTech: Register via the JoSAA website (for JEE Advanced).
- MTech: Candidates must register on the COAP first, then apply directly on the IIT Goa admission portal.
- PhD: Register directly on the IIT Goa PhD admission portal.
- Share the application form with the personal, academic and national exam details.
- Share the documents and submit the form online.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Download and save the final application printout for document verification.
Documents:
- Class 10 & 12 marsheets.
- Graudation marksheets (For PG or PhD courses)
- National Entrance Exam Marksheet and Admit Card (JEE/ GATE/ CAT/ JAM)
- Category & Reservation Proof (if applicable)
- Government-issues and Photo ID and Passport-size photographs.
- Migration or Transfer Proof from the last institute.
Selection Criteria & Merit List
- After the applications are submitted, students must gio through their preferred course-specific entrance exam, followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). They must score equal or above IIT Goa cutoff in the accepted entrance exam for admission.
- After the selection rounds are over, they are required to go through the course-specific counselling process for final seat allotment.
- For PhD, merit lists are released on the official website (with the names of the shortlisted students) of the institute.
Admission Confirmation
Aspirants need to pay the fee to confirm their seat in the institute.
Candidates can check more IIT Goa admission updates below:
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
After applying for JEE Main or GATE for admission to BTech or MTech, respectively, candidates are shortlisted for BTech based on JEE Main, JEE Advanced and for MTech based on GATE scores. Then, candidates are allotted seats in JoSAA Counselling for BTech. Admission to M.Tech is through GATE followed by COAP Counselling. The cutoff for BTech and MTech courses is released by the respective counselling bodies. For PhD, the institute releases a merit list announcing the names of the shortlisted candidates. As per the merit list, candidates are called for counselling/ seat allotment. Shortlisted candidates must pay the fee to confirm their admission.
Tabulated below is IIT Goa BTech fee components and course fee:
| Course | One time payment | Tuition Fee | Total Hostel Fee (without mess) | Total Mess Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTech | INR 3,000 -7,000 | INR 8,00,000 | INR 88,000 | INR 1,33,000 |
NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes.
In addition to the course fee, candidates are also required to pay the application fee while JEE registration. The same for BTech at IIT Goa through JEE Main official website is INR 1,000 for boys and for girls (of General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL categories), it is INR 800.
IIT Goa admission 2025 are currently open. Below are ongoing events at IIT Goa:
- The GATE COAP counselling 2025 has now concluded with the release of Round 10 seat allotment offers for admission to ME/MTech courses. The GATE 2026 registration is anticipated to begin in the fourth week of August 2025.
The application fees for JEE Main is written below
- INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
- INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
- INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
IIT Goa MTech Admission 2026
IIT Goa gives a two-year MTech programme spread across four semesters. The institute offers MTech in Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Admission to MTech programme depends on GATE scores followed by COAP Counselling. To be eligible for admission, candidates need to complete BE/ BTech/ MSc(Engg.)/ MCA in the relevant stream with a minimum of 60% aggregate score (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
Dates & Events
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
27 Sep '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee |
5 Oct '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee |
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
6 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1 |
7 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2 |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
12 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date |
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking |
15 May '26 - 5 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Online Registrations (Round 1) |
Commonly asked questions On M.E./M.Tech Admissions
Yes, IIT Goa offers a two-year MTech spread across four semesters. Admission to this course is based on GATE score followed by COAP Counselling. All MTech specialisations offered at IIT Goa are mentioned below:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
IIT Goa MTech fee is a cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library fee, security deposit, etc. Some of the components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/half-yearly. The table given below mentions some of the fee components along with the amount:
| Course | One time payment | Tution Fee | Total Hostel Fee (without mess) | Total Mess Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTech | INR 9,600 | INR 1 lakh | INR 1.2 lakh | INR 1.26 lakh |
NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is sourced from official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.
In addition to the course fee, students are also required to pay for the entrance exam's application via which they are offered admission at IIT Goa.
Candidates willing to fill out GATE application form can find all the required details below:
- Personal information should be required to be filled in, including name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents' name, etc. The GATE scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form. Prefix/title such as Mr/ Shri/ Dr/ MS/ Smt, etc. should not be used before the name.
- Address for communication (including PIN code)
- Eligibility degree details
- College name and address with PIN code
- GATE paper (subject)
- Choice of GATE examination cities
IIT GoaM.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM
Dates & Events
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
5 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application Process |
14 Feb '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day |
18 Mar '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Result |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
Jul '26 | Donwload offer letterTentative |
Jun '26-Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal OptionTentative |
Mar '26-May '26 | Last date to freeze choiceTentative |
IIT Goa PhD Admission 2026
IIT Goa PhD admissions are given on the basis of the merit secured in the entrance exam. The accepted exams include GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc. PhD at IIT Goa is given across many specialisations such as Computer Science, Mechanical, Mathematics, Electrical, and others. To be eligible to apply for IIT Goa PhD admission, students must have a post graduation degree in engineering or technology with a minimum of 60% or 6 CPI. The shortlisted students are further required to appear for a final PI (Personal Interview) round.
Download: IIT Goa PhD Admission Brochure 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting Exams: JEST, ICMR JRF, GATE, CSIR NET
Commonly asked questions On Ph.D. Admissions
Candidates applying for PhD course at IIT Goa have to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 200. There is a relaxation in the application fee for SC/ ST/ PwD/ EWS/ female candidates. The fee for such aspirants is INR 200. Aspirants need to pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes.
IIT Goa applications usually open in second week of June every year. The applications closes by the end of June. The institute also conducts a written test followed by interview to shortlist aspirants for the PhD programme. Aspirants with a valid score in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, etc. can also apply for the PhD course.
Aspirants who have completed a master's degree in Science/ Engineering/ Technology or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate or CPI 6/ 10 or equivalent (55% aggregate or CPI 5.5/10 for SC/ ST) with a minimum of two-years of work experience at the time of application are eligible to apply for part-time PhD programme.
Candidates who have completed bachelor's degree or master's degree in Science/ Engineering/ Technology at least 60% aggregate or CPI 6/ 10 or equivalent (55% aggregate or CPI 5.5/10 for SC/ ST) can also apply. Aspirants need to have a four-year of experience after bachelor's degree and one-year experience after master's degree.
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IIT Goa Admission 2026 FAQs
IITs are world-wide recognised as premier institutions of India. The institutes are recognised for offering world-class education. IITs are very competitive and only 1 or 2 % of the total applicants make it to the institute. Admission in IITs are very competitive. More than 1.8 lakh (180,422 in total) students appeared for JEE Advanced and only 54,378 qualified it which clearly justifes the competitive admission process of IITs.
The application process for most or all courses is completely online. Candidates seeking admission to two of the most popular courses of IIT Goa, i.e., BTech and MTech must apply via the following websites:
- BTech and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more. After qualifying JEE Main, students seeking admission to IIT Goa are required to apply for JEE Advanced.
- MTech candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,500 and INR 750 for girls. Read more.
IIT Goa JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 4654 and, 10653 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. The Last Round for Computer Science and Engineering is 4654 for the General AI category.
Furthermore, according to IIT Goa OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering is 1987.
IIT Goa offers a total of four BTech programmes as per the JoSAA website. The duration of these course is four year and the mode of study is full-time. Selection is done as per the JEE Main + JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA counselling. The available BTech specialisations at IIT Goa are:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics and Computing
- Mechanical Engineering
The 2026 placement packages is yet to be out. Once released it will be updated here. IIT Goa offers M.Tech in three specializations viz., CSE, EE and ME. The branch-wise average package offered to M.Tech students during IIT Goa placements in 2025 are presented below:
| Particulars | Students Placed (2026) | Average Package (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 6 | INR 12.75 LPA | INR 12.75 LPA |
| EE | 1 | INR 17.44 LPA | INR 17.44 LPA |
| ME | 3 | INR 9.22 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
Your Class 12 marks does not matter for admission at IIT Goa for the MSc courses. For admission at this IIT for the MSc programme, you would need to first have a Bachelors degree with at least 55% marks for the General and OBC categories (50% marks for the SC, ST and PWD categories).
Hence, to gain admission at IIT Goa for the MS courses you have to first complete your UG degree and then register for the IIT JAM and sit in the counselling process. To know the accepted ranks for different categories, click here.
IIT Goa JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. The cutoff was out for different AI quota categories.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 6448 to 12299. As per this range, the most competitive BTech branch was CSE. Students can see the table below to know the round 1 category-wise cutoff 2026.
| Category | IIT Goa JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 6448 - 12299 |
| OBC | 2143 - 4785 |
| SC | 1317 - 2567 |
| ST | 490 - 1187 |
| EWS | 886 - 1769 |
IIT Goa
Student Forum
Answered a year ago
IIT Goa JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for BTech and Integrated BTech courses. Considering the first round cutoff, the cutoff ranks were between 2101 and 4230. CSE remains the most competitive branch, with a closing rank of 5626. B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering also stan
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a year ago
IIT Goa cutoff for 2025 has been released for the first round, on the basis of JEE Advanced scores. The cutoff was released for different categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 5626 and 11363, for different BTech courses. For mor
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, you cannot get admission to IIT Goa with a rank of 2267 in the IIT JAM exam. As per the IIT Goa cutoff 2026, the round three closing ranks ranged from 775 to 792 for the General AI category. Hence, admission to this college with the attained rank is not possible.
But you can get into NIT Srinaga
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IIT Goa JAM cutoff 2026 was released up to the third round for different AI quota categories. For the General AI category, the round 3 closing ranks ranged from 775 to 792. So, General AI category candidates need to attain a rank of at least 792 to be elgible for admission.
Check the list below to k
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IIT Goa considers score of national-level entrance exam for admission into UG and PG courses. Check below the entrance exams accepted by IIT Goa:
| Course Name | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BTech | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
| MTech | GATE + COAP Counselling |
| PhD | GATE/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/CSIR/ UGC/ NBHM/ DBT/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR Fellowship/ Relevant work experience (2 years) |
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