IIT Ropar M.Tech Admission 2026: Apply by April 15, 2026
IIT Ropar has invited applications for M.Tech programmes for the academic year 2026‑27. The last date to apply online is April 15, 2026 and selection is primarily based on GATE performance.
IIT Ropar M.Tech Admission 2026 — key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | April 15, 2026 |
| GATE Score Validity Years | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
Specialisations and seats
IIT Ropar is offering M.Tech across core departments including Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials and programmes under the Center of Drones and Autonomous Systems . The institute lists specialisations on its portal; check iitrpr.ac.in for the exact intake and seat matrix.
IIT Ropar M.Tech Admission 2026 — fee & assistantship
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (GEN/OBC/EWS) | ₹500 |
| Application fee (SC/ST/PWD) | ₹250 |
| Monthly assistantship for regular M.Tech (with valid GATE) | ₹12,400 |
Regular M.Tech students who join with a valid GATE score are eligible for a monthly assistantship of ₹12,400 . Details on stipend disbursement and duration are available on the official portal.
Eligibility and selection
You need a B.Tech/B.E. or an M.Sc. in a relevant discipline to apply. A valid GATE score (years 2024/2025/2026 ) is required for regular admission. IIT graduates with strong CGPA are exempt from GATE: CGPA ≥ 8.0 for general category and CGPA ≥ 7.5 for SC/ST IIT graduates.
Selection will be done mainly on GATE performance; any additional shortlisting or interview criteria will be announced by the institute.
How to apply
Register first on the COAP 2026 portal. After COAP registration, fill the online application on the IIT Ropar admission portal and pay the application fee via SB Collect . The IIT Ropar official site is iitrpr.ac.in for forms, notifications and updates.
Coverage gaps you should note
Seat-wise intake, reservation breakdown, detailed program curriculum, exact documents to upload, hostel details, and full fee structure beyond the application fee are not provided in the initial announcement. Check iitrpr.ac.in or the admission portal for updates before you submit.
FAQs
Q: Are regular M.Tech students eligible for assistantship? A: Yes, regular M.Tech students with valid GATE receive ₹12,400 monthly assistantship.
Q: What is the application deadline? A: Last date to apply online is April 15, 2026.
Q: Which GATE years are valid? A: GATE scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026 are accepted.
Q: Who is exempt from GATE? A: IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 ; SC/ST IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 7.5 are exempt.
Q: How do I apply? A: Register on COAP 2026 , then apply on the IIT Ropar portal and pay via SB Collect .
Q: Where can I find official updates? A: Visit iitrpr.ac.in for the admission brochure, portal links and announcements.
Q: Is selection only on GATE score? A: Selection is primarily based on GATE performance; the institute may announce additional criteria.