Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025 Scores: Check Eligibility, Process, and more

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Explore the list of IITs that offer admissions to M.Tech courses without GATE 2025 scores. Read more about eligibility, the selection process, and more. 

Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025 Scores: Many engineering graduates opt for MTech after their graduation for better career options and expanding knowledge. There are many engineering institution that offers M.Tech programs. Admission to the M.Tech program is based on GATE rank. Engineering graduates must appear and qualify for the GATE exam. Students with excellent ranks will be considered for institutions like IITs and NITs. Also, there are some IITs that offer direct admission to the M.Tech program through different channels.

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The GATE 2025 exam holds a prestigious position and is extensively recognised by many tech universities and institutes. However, some IITs and colleges conduct diverse admission processes to filter out potential and skilful aspirants who can be resourceful for a better future and society. So, if you are seeking admission to an M.Tech degree without GATE, read below for more. 

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  • M.Tech Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria
  • Admissions to IITs without GATE Scores 2025: Selection Process
  • List of IITs Offering M.Tech Admissions without GATE Scores

M.Tech Admissions to IITs without GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria

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While reading the title, the first and foremost doubt that might come to your head is, “Can I get into IITs without taking GATE?” The simple answer is “Yes,” you can, but it comes with some terms and conditions. If you’re lucky enough to tick all the boxes, the door of opportunity is just a step away. 

Various IITs, including IIT Hyderabad, Madras, Delhi, etc, offer admission to their master's programs without a GATE score. The institution reserves a certain number of seats under different channels. The eligibility criteria for admission to IITs without the GATE exam are mentioned here.. 

Self-Sponsored Category

Many IITs reserve regular M.Tech seats for candidates funded by their jobs. Such candidates are exempted from taking the GATE 2025 entrance test to get admission to M.Tech programs. However, candidates must have at least two years of work experience to qualify for this facility. Besides that, the candidates must have two years of employer-granted leave and must be responsible for taking financial assistance for a two-year M.Tech course. 

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Exceptional Academic Performance

Direct admission is offered to M.Tech program at IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, IIT Hyderabad, etc. Students with outstanding educational qualifications throughout their academic. IIT B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for direct admission at IITs. The respective department will evaluate its performance.

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Admissions to IITs without GATE Scores 2025: Selection Process

Candidates participating in direct admissions to M.Tech without GATE qualification may have to undergo a specific admission process by the respective IIT departments. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the respective departments' written tests or interview sessions. The written test may comprise GATE-level knowledge from the candidate's relevant discipline. 

List of IITs Offering M.Tech Admissions without GATE Scores

Below are the list of IITs offering M.Tech without GATE scores.

  • IIT Madras
  • IIT Delhi (offers part-time M.Tech degree programs)
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIT Roorkee
  • IIT Mandi
  • IIT Kharagpur

Check the official website of IITs to know the admission criteria, selection process for specific programs.

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The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -

  • Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
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Indrani Uniyal

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Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below- 

  • For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0

However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2. 

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Piyush Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur

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Bhumika Uniyal

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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam. 

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Sumridhi Sinha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered. 

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Taru Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -

  • Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Transparent water bottle
  • Pen (blue or black)

It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid

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Aishwarya Uniyal

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Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information

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Himanshi Choudhury

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As such, the GATE authorities have not mentioned anything regarding the black and white or colour printout of the GATE admit card to be carried or not. But it is better to carry a colour printout of the hall ticket to the exam centre Also, the admit card of GATE must be in A4 size format. 

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Shiksha Hazarika

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If there are any details missing in the GATE admit card, then he/she must contact the GATE zone helpline centre. The candidate must raise their concern, mentioning the issue they are facing with the hall ticket. They will have to provide complete details regarding the information that are missing in

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