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MTech Stipend 2026: Studying a Master's degree can be a financial burden for some students. But with the availability of the MTech stipend facility in India, students can now access their degree easily. Typically, the stipends are offered to students who are enrolled in an MTech course and have cleared the GATE exam. The most common and widely known stipend in India is the one offered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for GATE qualified students. Candidates are given a stipend amount of Rs 12,400 per month under the AICTE scholarship scheme. Other than the AICTE, MTech stipends are also offered by various government bodies, educational institutions, and private organisations. Find below more details on the MTech stipend hike, eligibility criteria, and more.
The computer-based test GATE 2026 was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.
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MTech stipend 2026 is the monthly financial amount a postgraduate student receives to support their education and living expenses. GATE 2026 Stipend for MTech is the most widely known stipend for GATE qualified students. The main objective of AICTE is to ensure the development of technical education in India. Find below more details on the GATE MTech stipend for the academic year 2025-2026.
The AICTE has begun the AICTE postgraduate scholarship scheme for the admission year 2025-2026. Check the dates below available on the AICTE official website.
Action Taken | Date |
Advertisement published | August 31, 2025 |
Opening date of the portal for the creation of the student’s ID by the Institutes/ Online submission of application by the student | September 1, 2025 |
Last date for creation of the student’s ID by the Institutes | December 10, 2025 |
Last date for online submission of the application by the student | December 15, 2025 |
Last date for verification by the Institutes | December 31, 2025 |
To qualify for the GATE MTech stipend, candidates must have a valid qualification. Find below the GATE Scholarship eligibility.
GATE Score: Only candidates who have a valid GATE score during MTech admission are eligible for the scholarships.. Students who qualify for GATE after admission are not eligible.
Full-time student: Only students who have enrolled in full-time scholars in M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M. Pharma programmes are eligible for the scholarships. Part-time students or those admitted through the management quota are not eligible.
AICTE-approved institute: Candidates must be admitted to a postgraduate programme in an AICTE-approved institute.
EWS Category: Candidates belonging to the EWS category will be eligible for 10% of the scholarship seats even after the AICTE scholarship seats are filled.
To apply for the MTech stipend via GATE score, candidates must visit the official website of AICTE. Follow the steps below to complete the GATE MTech scholarship application.
First of all, candidates must create a unique ID on the AICTE portal.
Now, fill out the application form with all the necessary details.
The next candidate must upload all scanned copies of several documents.
After the application is submitted, the documents will be approved, and the stipend will be disbursed to your bank account monthly.
Candidates must upload the scanned copies of all original documents in JPG/JPEG/PDF format while filling out the application form. Find below the documents required for the MTech stipend.
GATE Scorecard
Proof of admission from the university
Unique ID of the candidate
Bank Account Details
Category certificate
Non-Creamy Layer for OBC candidates: the certificate should be less than 1 year old
Aadhar card
Students mainly receive a Mtech stipend per month of Rs 12,400 under the AICTE GATE scholarship scheme. However, AICTE has proposed a 50% increase from the current stipend amount to the Ministry of Education, aiming to address declining enrollment in the MTech programme. Hence, the MTech stipend hike is likely under consideration in India. A 50% hike in the current stipend will increase the current amount from Rs 12,400 to Rs 18,600 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The stipend for Mtech under the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme for GATE-qualified students is Rs 12,400 per month.
No, the GATE stipend hasn’t increased to 18000, but it is under consideration, and the final decision lies with the Ministry of Education.
Candidates who have cleared the GATE exam and have enrolled in a full-time MTech course are eligible for the Mtech stipend.
No, candidates must have cleared the GATE exam to secure an MTech stipend.
On Question asked by student community
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