IIT Mandi M.Tech Admission 2026- IIT Mandi will soon announce the dates for M.Tech admissions for the 2026-27 session on the official website, iitmandi.in. All candidates are advised to check the official website for updates. IIT Mandi M.Tech admission 2026 last date will be in April 2026. Interested candidates should ensure that they meet the specific eligibility requirements for the M.Tech course. IIT Mandi is one of the top institutions in India for engineering. IIT Mandi M.Tech admissions 2026 are based on the GATE scores and exam. In this article, Careers360 will discuss more information about the IIT Mandi M.Tech admission, IIT Mandi M.Tech admission 2026 dates, IIT Mandi M.Tech cutoffs, and others
The GATE 2026 exam will begin on February 7, with two sessions scheduled. The forenoon session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm will cover test papers including AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL. The afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm will be held for AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, and XH.
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Particulars | Details |
Duration | 2 years |
Conducting Institute | IIT Mandi |
Admission Criteria | Based on GATE scores |
Mode of Application | Online |
Specialisations Offered | CSE, Mechanical, Energy, Robotics, Bio-Tech, and more |
IIT Mandi will soon release the examination dates for M.Tech admission 2026. Below are the IIT Mandi M.Tech Admission 2026 dates based on previous years:
Event | Dates |
Application Start Date | March 2026 |
Application End Date | April 2026 |
Seat Allotment | THrough COAP |
Commencement of Classes | TBA |
Admission to the IIT Mandi MTech programs is competitive and based on specific eligibility requirements set by the institute. Candidates in IIT Mandi M.Tech admission without GATE cannot apply for the M.Tech admission for 2026. Candidates must ensure they meet these criteria before applying for the course:
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a master’s degree in Science or Computer Application from a recognised university.
A valid GATE scorecard is necessary.
IIT graduates with an 8.0 CGPA can get direct admission in IIT Mandi.
Candidates should score at least 60% marks and have their respective specialisation in the GATE scorecard.
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M.Tech Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Construction Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering + Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering (CE) | |
Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) | BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation or M.Sc. in Electronics Science + Valid GATE score in related discipline |
B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 60% (6.0 CGPA) + Valid GATE score in Computer Science and Engineering or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. MCA or M.Sc. Computer Science with a minimum 60% eligibility. | |
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering/EEE or M.Sc. in Electrical Science + Valid GATE score in EE discipline | |
M.Sc./B.Tech in Life Sciences or related areas with a minimum 60% (6.5 CGPA) + Valid GATE score in Life Sciences/Biotechnology or related areas |
The application form for the M.Tech program for the 2026-27 session will be available soon on the official website. Candidates are advised to submit the application form before the deadline. Candidates need to register on COAP before filling out the application, as they will need to provide their COAP ID during the application process. Below is a detailed process on how to fill out the application form correctly.
Step 1: Visit the official website and register yourself by creating an ID and password.
Step 2: Now log in to the IIT Mandi admission portal and start filling out the application form by providing personal and academic details. Candidates also need to fill in the COAP ID and GATE scores while filling in the details.
Step 3: Pay the application fee through credit/debit card or net banking.
Step 4: Submit your form.
Before applying for IIT Mandi M.Tech 2026, candidates must complete the COAP 2026 registration. This is compulsory for admission to IIT Mandi M.Tech. Then, they can participate in GATE counselling:
Only candidates who have qualified for GATE in 2024, 2025, or 2026 and want to apply for M.Tech at any participating institute or PSU job can register on COAP 2026.
After registering, candidates need to log in to the COAP portal to check their admission status for IIT Mandi M.Tech 2026. Seat allotment happens in 6 rounds, and there may be extra rounds if seats remain vacant.
Candidates should regularly check their seat allotment status. Once a seat is allotted, they must accept or freeze it and pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm their admission.
Candidates can participate in counselling by registering through the COAP portal. There will be aroud 6 rounds of GATE counselling for the allotment of seats. It wil be followed by additional rounds if seats are vacant. Students who have qualified for the seat allotment will proceed further into the admission process. IIT Mandi M.Tech admission 2026 merit list is not provided by the authority. While candidates can check the shortlisted candidates' list on the official website.
Aspirants are advised to refer to this table for IIT Mandi M.Tech cut off for previous year. The institute provided admission to those who got at least the given IIT Mandi cutoff.
Programme | GEN/OBC(CL) | GEN-EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
M.Tech in PED | 452 | 421 | 421 | 338 | 255 | 338 |
M.Tech in CSE | 689 | 660 | 651 | 485 | 385 | 485 |
M.Tech in VLSI | 569 | 538 | 520 | 370 | 292 | 370 |
M.Tech in STE | 400 | 350 | 350 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
M.Tech in Biotechnology | 390 | 390 | 320 | 230 | 200 | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The average for M.Tech is INR 57,600 per year.
Candidates need to register for GATE and then register for COAP, and then fill out the application form from the official website of the college.
IIT graduates with 8.0 CGPA can get direct admission in IIT Mandi.
The M.Tech application form is expected to be released in the month of March 2026.
Currently, IIT Mandi offers M.Tech courses in 5 engineering disciplines.
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