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    IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026 - Registration (March 27), Dates, Admission Test, Process

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026 - Registration (March 27), Dates, Admission Test, Process

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 25 Mar 2026, 02:37 PM IST

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026 - IIT Kanpur has postponed the release of IIT Kanpur M.Tech application form to March 27, 2026. The authority will activate the application link for IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech admission on the official website, iitk.ac.in. The last date to submit the IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech application form is April 10, 2026. Candidates who wish to pursue IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission have to qualify for the GATE exam and register at COAP for admission. Refer to the article below and know all about IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026 through the GATE exam 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    2. IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Application Form
    3. IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Admission Procedure
    IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026 - Registration (March 27), Dates, Admission Test, Process
    iit kanpur mtech admission

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026 Dates

    The authority will announce the IIT Kanpur MTech admission dates 2026 online. Candidates will be able to check the IIT Kanpur admission dates below.

    Events

    Dates

    GATE exam 2026

    February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

    GATE 2026 result

    March 19, 2026

    IIT Kanpur Registration date

    March 27, 2026

    Last date to apply online for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur

    April 10, 2026

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The authority has released the eligibility criteria for IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026 online at the official website. Candidates applying for M.Tech at IIT Kanpur had to comply with the eligibility requirements as mentioned below:

    ParticularsDetails

    Qualification

    As specified against specific M.Tech programme at IIT Kanpur

    Minimum Marks or CPI

    The minimum marks shall vary for the particular programmes. On average, candidates should have a minimum CPI ranging from 6.5 to 7.5

    GATE score

    Candidates applying for IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech admission should have a valid GATE score

    GATE exemption

    IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum 8 in the last two years in the bachelor's programme are exempt of having a GATE score.

    Eligibility for M.Tech Programmes offered at IIT Kanpur

    Specialization Offered

    Educational Requirements

    M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences & Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Management Engg, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Science (Interdisciplinary Programme), Mechanical Engineering, Photonics Science and Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Space Science and Astronomy)

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) or M.Tech degree in Science

    • Valid GATE score for admission to M.Tech programme for regular candidates.

    • GATE score is waved off for the candidates with B.Tech / BS degree from IIT with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum COI of 8.0 in last two years in B.Tech/BS (four year)



    M.Tech in Cybersecurity

    MTech in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering

    Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Control, CS, Avionics, Textile Engineering, Civil and Communication Engineering

    Master of Technology (MTech) in Cognitive Systems
    • B.E/B.Tech (any branch), BS 4 year programme in (Physics / Chemistry / Stat / Bioscience / related science).
    • Candidates must secure 60% or 6.0/10 in the qualifying degree
    • Valid GATE score.
    • Candidates completed B.Tech from IIT must have overall grade point average of 6.5/10 or higher and 8.0/10 in last two year

    Master of
    Design
    (MDes)

    • B.TEch degree in Engineering or science (4 year programme), Design and Architecture with not less than minimum marks / CPI
    • Candidates with degree in Fine Arts or Interior Design are not eligible for admission
    • Candidate must have valid score in GATE / CEED
    • GATE score is waved off for the candidates with B.Tech / BS degree from IIT with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum COI of 8.0 in last two years in B.Tech/BS (four year)

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Application Form

    The IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission application form will be available in online mode. Given below is the step-wise guide to fill IIT Kanpur application form for M.Tech:

    Step 1- IIT Kanpur registration: The process of IIT Kanpur M.Tech registration requires candidates to enter certain basic details. Login credentials will be created to fill the application further.

    Step 2- Application Form: After registration, candidates had to log in and enter the following details:

    • Candidate’s name

    • Parent’s name

    • Date of birth

    • Address

    • Pin Code

    • Landline/mobile number

    • Select Engineering Programme

    • City

    • State

    • Category

    • Nationality

    • PwD status

    • Marital status

    • Select candidate status

    • Rank in the qualifying exam

    • Qualifying year percentage semester-wise

    • Overall percentage

    • Work experience

    • University name and address (Qualifying exam)

    • Institute code

    • Qualifying degree and discipline

    • Year of completing the degree

    • Area of specialisation

    Step 3- Uploading Documents: After entering all the information in the IIT Kanpur M.Tech application form, candidates have to upload certain documents. A recent photograph (jpg or png format) and certain documents (in pdf format only having a maximum size of 2 MB). as mentioned below:

    • Date of birth proof

    • GATE score card (or any other national level test if appeared for and relevant)

    • Qualifying exam marksheet

    • Category certificate (if applicable)

    • PwD certificate (if applicable)

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    Step 4- Payment of Application Fee: Candidates have to pay the IIT Kanpur M.Tech application fee depending upon their category:

    • For candidates of General/ OBC categories: Rs 500

    • For candidates of SC/ ST/ PwD categories: Rs 250

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    The application fee for IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026 has to be paid in online mode only, i.e. through net banking/ credit/ debit card.

    Step 5- Application Form Submission: The next step for the IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech admission application will be ‘Final Submission’. This changes the candidate status that reflects ‘Applied’ against the IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission application.

    IIT Kanpur M.Tech 2026 Admission Procedure

    Candidates seeking IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026 had to fill out the application form as mentioned above. Thereafter, eligible candidates will be called for verification of the following documents:

    • Print out of successfully submitted IIT Kanpur M.Tech application form

    • Receipt of application fee (or transaction ID)

    • Original documents uploaded in IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission application

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    After applying through the IIT Kanpur M.Tech application portal, candidates had to apply through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) to accept admission offers. COAP registration number is mandatory for applying to IIT Kanpur.

    Based on the eligibility and ranks obtained by candidates, the authorities conduct a written test for shortlisted candidates. Detailed notification on whether and when the written test will be conducted for IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026 will be announced by the authorities. After that, counselling will be conducted and allotment of seats will be done based on candidate ranks and they will be called up for interview.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech admission process?
    A:

    The IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission process requires candidates with valid GATE score to apply at institute website along with COAP portal. After that, counselling and seat allotment will take place through the COAP portal.

    Q: Will there be a separate test for IIT Kanpur M.Tech admissions?
    A:

    The authorities shall conduct a separate written test and interview for IIT Kanpur 2026 M.Tech admissions. 

    Q: Can I get M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur without GATE score?
    A:

    Yes, IIT graduates are exempted from having a valid GATE score. Such candidates only need to comply with the eligibility of marks in the degree exams for IIT Kanpur M.Tech admission 2026.

    Q: Is M.Tech programme at IIT Kanpur costly?
    A:

    The annual fee for IIT Kanpur M.Tech shall cost around 1.40 lakh.

    Q: What is the start date for the IIT Kanpur MTech admission?
    A:

    The start date for the IIT Kanpur MTech admissions will be with the commencement of registrations from March 27, 2026 

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