IIT Madras M.Tech & M.A Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Apply Online at mtechadm.iitm.ac.in

IIT Madras M.Tech, M.A Admission 2026: Complete Guide

IIT Madras M.Tech and M.A admissions 2026 portal opens on March 28, 2026, for GATE-qualified candidates.​

Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need a Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or Master's in relevant sciences from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions.​

GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scores are mandatory, except for IIT graduates with B.Tech CGPA 8.0+ on a 10-point scale.​

M.A. requires GATE XH paper qualification; streams include Development Studies, Economics, English Studies, Public Policy.​

Available Programs

M.Tech Programs

• Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering​

• Civil Engineering specializations (e.g., Structural, Transportation)​

• Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science & AI, Electrical Engineering streams​

• Mechanical Engineering streams, Ocean Engineering, more (full list on portal)​

M.A. Programs

• Development Studies, English Studies, Economics, Public Policy (25 seats each)​

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1. Register on COAP portal (mandatory for GATE offers) at Click Here and note your registration number.​

2. Visit Click Here, select GATE or IIT Graduate category, enter COAP number if applicable.​

3. Fill form, choose up to 12 programs (HTTA ending Y, Non-HTTA ending N), upload documents (GATE scorecard, photo, signature, marksheets, category certificates).​

4. Pay fee online (₹300/₹600), submit; print for records—no hard copy needed.​

5. Check status on portal; rectify defects if notified via email/SMS.​

Offers via COAP from May 2026; accept/freeze and pay institute fees.​

Important Documents to Upload

• Passport photo (100KB-1MB, 30x45mm), signature (100-500KB, 80x35mm)​

• GATE scorecard (PDF), nationality proof (birth cert/passport/TC), all marksheets​

• Category certificates: SC/ST, OBC-NCL (post-Apr 1, 2025), EWS (post-Apr 1, 2025), PwD UDID card​

Financial Assistance and Seats

Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA): ₹12,400/month for 22 months, 8 hours/week dept work.​

Non-HTTA seats available without aid; exact seats per program in Table 1 on portal.​

Official Links

• Apply Here: Click Here​

• IIT Madras Home: Click Here

• COAP Registration: Click Here​

• Info Brochure: Available on admission portal​