S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 is going on at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M). The prestigious institute is inviting applications from eligible candidates for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020.
Courses offered
Courses offered in post graduate engineering as a part of IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 are Aerospace Engineering, Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Catalysis Technology, Building Technology and Construction Management.
IIT-M MTech Admission 2020
The other courses are Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Clinical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Communication and Signal Processing, Power Systems and Power Electronics, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, Control and Instrumentation.
The other subjects are RF and Photonics, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Ocean Structures, Ocean Technology, Petroleum Engineering and Functional Materials and Nanotechnology. The total number of seats available for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 across all these subjects is 510.
More about M.Tech
The M.Tech courses that are being offered for students who get selected in IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 comprise four semesters and are based on credit system and provide a student with a wide choice of courses. Each Programme comprises several core and elective courses and project work.
Eligibility
The eligibility condition for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 is that applicants must be GATE qualified candidates. They can be IIT graduates with BTech degree.
Candidates sponsored by various organizations recognized by DST as Research and Development units, candidates sponsored by NIOT or from educational institutions approved by AICTE/ UGC/ Government or from Government/ Public Sector Undertakings.
QIP candidates, UOP candidates of various organizations/industries as per the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Institute or Defense sponsored candidates can also apply for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020.
Also Read – Know about Raman-Charpak Fellowship, fine chance to study abroad
Important dates
Opening of website for online applications for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 happened on 21 March for GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech graduates. For sponsored candidates the date of registration began on 20 March. The last date is 11:59 pm of 15 April to register for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 for both. The suitability test/interview for eligible candidates will happen on 25 April.
How to apply
GATE qualified and IIT BTech graduates
The procedure for applying for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 can be done online. Applicants who are GATE qualified (they should have good score in GATE of 2018, 2019 of 2020) or IIT graduates in B.Tech can click the official link ‘http://mtechadm.iitm.ac.in‘ to apply.
In case of difficulty for applying they can contact ‘The Chairman, M.Tech Admission Committee, GATE Office, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036.’
The candidates can also call 044-22578200, 044 – 22578204 (fax) for any queries. They can send their questions to ‘mtechadm@iitm.ac.in‘ also
Sponsored candidates
Sponsored candidates willing to apply for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 must click the link at ‘https://mtechspons.iitm.ac.in’ Sponsored candidates must remember that programme codes should not end with Y as HTTA is not applicable to the sponsored candidates.
Along with the application form, the candidate should enclose (not stapled) the Sponsorship Certificate, SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS certificate (if applicable) and certificate by competent Medical Board for Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates (if applicable).
In case of difficulty applying for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020, sponsored candidates must contact ‘The Deputy Registrar, Courses Unit, Academic Section IIT Madras, Chennai 600036.’ They can also call over the phone at 044-22578035/8038 and 044-22578042 (fax). They can also email to ‘drcourses@itm.ac.in’
Fee to be paid
Sponsored candidates
Fee to be paid while applying for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 is Rs 250 for SC,ST and PwD category candidates and Rs 500 for all other category candidates.
GATE qualified and IIT BTech
The fee to be paid while applying for IIT-M MTech Admission 2020 is Rs 200 for SC,ST,PwD,Female candidates and Rs 400 for all other category candidates.
Points to remember
Candidates who have applied for the M.Tech admission must remember that they need not send any hard copy of the application after registration.
Applicants have to remember to read all the instructions carefully to ensure they have the required qualifications before applying for the course.
They also must ensure all the required documents are properly uploaded and all the information they have provided in the application form is correct. Candidates have to be present promptly at the interview spot whenever they are asked to. They are also advised to prepare well to succeed in the interview.