IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026: Apply by April 27 at mtechadm.iitm.ac.in — 735 seats, 34 programmes

The IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026 portal at mtechadm.iitm.ac.in is live. Apply by April 27 for 735 seats across 34 programmes. COAP registration is mandatory and GATE 2024–26 scores are accepted.

Edited by Ankit Choudhary

Updated April 3, 2026 3:34 AM

    IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026: Application portal live at mtechadm.iitm.ac.in

    The application portal at mtechadm.iitm.ac.in is now live for IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026 . You must complete online registration by April 27, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 intake.

    IIT Madras is offering 735 M.Tech seats across 34 programmes , including specialisations in Data Science, AI, Electric Vehicles, Robotics and Semiconductor Materials Technology. COAP registration is mandatory — you cannot view or accept IIT Madras offers without a COAP ID.

    IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026 — Important dates

    Event Date
    Online registration deadline April 27, 2026
    COAP rounds begin (monitoring advised) May 2026
    Reporting for admission July 20, 2026
    Orientation programme July 22, 2026
    Commencement of classes July 27, 2026

    IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026 — Eligibility & who can apply

    If you have a valid GATE score from GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 , you are eligible provided your degree fits the recognised categories (B.Tech/B.E. in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or relevant master’s in Science/Maths). IIT B.Tech graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 can apply for direct admission without GATE.

    Sponsored candidates need a valid sponsorship from DST/Government/PSU/NIOT/AICTE and minimum 2 years’ work experience in the sponsor organisation. International applicants must hold a recognised 4-year bachelor (or equivalent) and meet English proficiency requirements.

    Application fee and documents

    Category Application fee
    SC / ST / PwD ₹200
    General / EWS / OBC-NCL ₹400

    You must upload degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), GATE scorecard, passport photo and signature during the online application.

    How offers are handled

    All offers from IIT Madras for M.Tech 2026 appear on COAP. Register on COAP to view and accept offers during the COAP rounds starting in May. Monitor COAP closely; IIT Madras will not share offer acceptance through the institute portal alone.

    What’s not published here

    Program-wise seat split, reservation breakdown, GATE cutoffs, tuition/semester fee details, stipend rules, hostel costs and contact/helpdesk info are not included in the current notification.

    FAQs

    Is COAP registration mandatory?
    A: Yes. You cannot view or accept IIT Madras offers without a COAP ID.
    Which GATE years are accepted?
    A: Valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted.
    Can IIT graduates apply without GATE?
    A: Yes. IIT B.Tech graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 can apply for direct admission without a GATE score.
    What is the last date to apply?
    A: April 27, 2026 .
    When do classes begin?
    A: Classes commence on July 27, 2026 .
    What fees are charged for application?
    A: ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD; ₹400 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL.
    What do sponsored candidates need?
    A: Valid sponsorship and at least 2 years of work experience in the sponsor organisation.
    What do international applicants need?
    A: A recognised 4-year bachelor (or equivalent) and proof of English proficiency.

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