IIT Madras PG admission 2026: MTech, MSc, MA applications open; apply by April 27 for GATE/JAM candidates

IIT Madras PG admission 2026 applications are open for MTech, MSc and MA programs. Apply by April 27, 2026. MTech admissions use GATE and COAP; MSc uses JAM. Check institute portal for eligibility and documents.

Edited by : Prashant Kulkarni

Updated : March 31, 2026 3:36 AM

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    IIT Madras PG admission 2026: applications open

    IIT Madras PG admissions 2026 applications open for MTech, MSc and MA programmes. The last date to submit the application is April 27, 2026 .

    IIT Madras PG admission 2026: key dates

    Event Date
    Application start - PG admissions Not specified
    Application last date April 27, 2026
    Counselling via COAP (for MTech) Post GATE result 2026
    Admission finalisation After seat allotment rounds

    IIT Madras PG admission 2026: programmes & eligibility

    The institute has announced admissions for MTech, MSc and MA programmes. MTech applicants must have a valid GATE score and a relevant bachelors degree. MSc applicants need a valid JAM score and a relevant undergraduate degree. MA eligibility varies by discipline; check the official notification on the institute portal.

    Minimum qualifying marks and department-specific eligibility follow the institutes norms. Reservation will be applied as per Government of India rules. You must produce degree certificates, mark sheets and the relevant GATE/JAM scorecard when requested.

    Selection process and COAP counselling

    Selection is based on national exam scores (GATE for MTech, JAM for MSc) and institute-defined criteria. For MTech, seat allocation and counselling will run through COAP , after the GATE 2026 results are declared.

    Final admission offers depend on seat allotment rounds and document verification. COAP participants should track rounds and seat matrix updates on the counselling platform and the IIT Madras admissions portal.

    Seats, fees and application route

    The notification does not list total or department-wise seat numbers publicly in this release. Application fees, tuition and hostel charges are not specified in the notice; they will follow IIT Madrass standard fee structure.

    Applications are expected to be submitted via the IIT Madras admissions portal. Keep your scanned documents and category certificates ready for upload.

    What the notification does not include

    The institutes announcement does not provide programme-wise seat breakup, exact fee amounts, the application start date, or detailed COAP schedule. Check the official IIT Madras admissions portal for updates and the full admission brochure.

    FAQs

    Q: What is the last date to apply for IIT Madras PG 2026? A: The last date is April 27, 2026 .

    Q: Which exams are accepted for MTech and MSc? A: MTech: GATE ; MSc: JAM .

    Q: Is COAP used for admissions? A: Yes. COAP will be used for MTech counselling and seat allocation after GATE results.

    Q: Where do I apply? A: Apply through the IIT Madras admissions portal (check the official notice on the institute website).

    Q: Are seat numbers and fees listed in the notice? A: No. Programme-wise seats and detailed fees are not specified in this announcement.

    Q: What documents will I need? A: Degree certificate, mark sheets, GATE/JAM scorecard and category/reservation documents as applicable.

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