✔ Educational Qualification:

• Must have a B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc (Engineering) or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates with an M.Sc (in relevant fields) can also apply for certain specializations.

✔ Minimum Marks Requirement:

• General Category: 50-60% aggregate (varies by college).
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Relaxation of 5% in some institutions.

✔ Entrance Exam Requirement:

• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is the primary exam for M.Tech admissions in IITs, NITs, and top institutes.
• Some universities conduct their own entrance exams (VITMEE, SRMJEEE-PG, BITS HD, TANCET, etc.).

✔ Work Experience (For Sponsored Seats):

• Some institutes require 2-3 years of work experience for admission to part-time or sponsored M.Tech programs.

Step 1: Qualify for the Entrance Exam

• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is the most common exam for M.Tech admissions.
• Some universities conduct their own exams (e.g., VITMEE, SRMJEEE-PG, BITS HD, TANCET).

Step 2: Apply for Counselling

• Candidates who clear GATE must apply for COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) for IIT admissions.
• CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) is conducted for NITs, IIITs, and some other institutes.
• Private universities conduct their own counselling processes.

Step 3: Seat Allotment & Document Verification

• Based on GATE scores/rank & college cutoffs, seats are allotted in multiple rounds.
• Candidates must verify documents such as degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard, ID proof, and category certificates (if applicable).

Step 4: Admission Confirmation & Fee Payment

• After seat allotment, candidates must pay the admission fee and confirm their seat.
• Some universities may conduct an interview or written test before final admission.

Direct Admission (Without GATE)

✔ Some private universities & deemed institutes offer direct admission based on merit or their own entrance exams.
✔ Sponsored/Part-time M.Tech programs are available for working professionals.

Mandatory Documents:

✔ GATE Scorecard (if applying through GATE) or Entrance Exam Scorecard (TANCET, VITMEE, SRMJEEE-PG, etc.)
✔ Admit Card of Entrance Exam
✔ 10th & 12th Mark Sheets & Certificates (Proof of Date of Birth)
✔ B.Tech/B.E. Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (All semesters)
✔ Provisional Certificate (If Final Degree is Pending)
✔ Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)
✔ Domicile Certificate (For state quota seats)
✔ Transfer Certificate (TC) & Migration Certificate
✔ Character Certificate
✔ Passport Size Photographs (4-6 copies)
✔ Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport)