Admission to IITs without GATE scores: If you are someone who wants to pursue MTech without GATE score at IITs, then it is possible. However, there are certain eligibility conditions that the applicant has to fulfil before opting for admission process.
IIT GATE Cutoff: Branch-Wise
- M.Tech Admissions to IITs without GATE: Eligibility Criteria
- Admissions to IITs without GATE Scores: Selection Process
- List of IITs Offering M.Tech Admissions without GATE Scores
M.Tech Admissions to IITs without GATE: Eligibility Criteria
It is possible to get MTech admissions to IITs without GATE, but there are some eligibility and conditions. If you meet all the criteria, then it might be just right career opportunity for you. Various IITs, including IIT Hyderabad, Madras, Delhi, etc, offer admission to their master's programs without a GATE score. However, for this criteria, the IITs reserves a certain number of seats for admission. Read below to check IIT without GATE eligibility.
Self-Sponsored Category
Many IITs reserve regular M.Tech seats for candidates funded by their jobs. Such candidates are exempted from taking the GATE entrance test to get admission to M.Tech programs. However, they must meet the following:
- 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.
- Must provide a two-year study leave agreement or employer approval.
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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.
Note: IITs like IIT Delhi, IIT Bhilai, IIT Mandi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, accept a CGPA of 8.0. For this, they must be a BTech graduate from an IIT and must have a consistent CGPA in their academics.
Commonly asked questions
Indian Institute of Technology released GATE cutoff 2026. The IITG GATE 2026 result has been declared. The conducting body releases the exam result and cutoff for all 30 subjects. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is available category-wise. Candidates securing the minimum cutoff will be eligible to participate in counselling.
Note: The minimum qualifying cutoff is different for all subjects.
No. Candidate can apply online only for CCMT. The candiadtes must visit the official website to apply for the counselling during the dates specified. Offline submission of CCMT application form is not allowed by the authority. Candidates must create a registration ID to access the CCMT result portal.
The GATE CCMT cutoff for CSE (round 1) at NIT Delhi can be checked below -
- Minimum GATE score - 668
- Maximum GATE score - 741
GATE 2026 CSE cutoff (category-wise) can be checked here -
General | OBC-NCL EWS | SC/ST and PwD |
30 | 27 | 20 |
The cutoff is the minimum mark that is required for all candidates to qualify for the exam. IIT Guwahati announced GATE result 2026 on March 19.
Admissions to IITs without GATE Scores: 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 respective departments' written tests or interview sessions. A written test will be conducted on GATE-difficulty level to check candidate' s understanding to concepts and fundamentals.
List of IITs Offering M.Tech Admissions without GATE Scores
Below are some of the 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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