IIT Roorkee MTech admissions are based on GATE Score followed by COAP counselling. For IIT Roorkee MTech Admission 2024, GATE Registrations have started from August 30. The closing date of regular registration is September 29, 2023. Along with that, the deadline for extended online registration or application process (with late fee) is 13th October, 2023. 

IIT Roorkee offers students MTech program in a total of 43 different specialisations. The institute grants MTech admission on the basis of GATE scores and COAP counselling. IIT Roorkee has undergone a total 10 rounds of COAP counselling for the year 2023. The cutoff by marks for IIT Roorkee MTech CSE remained 750. 

To apply for IIT Roorkee MTech admission 2024, candidates have to achieve a valid Normalized GATE marks. However, sponsored students who are not required to have a valid GATE score are granted admission via Personal Interview only. Candidates must visit the admission portal of IIT Roorkee for its MTech admissions and then register themselves for COAP counselling through the COAP official website. 

IIT Roorkee MTech Admission Dates 2024

Events Dates
GATE Registration Starts from August 24, 2023 Aug 30, 2023 Delayed
GATE Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
GATE Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Examinations February 03, 04 , 10 and 11 , 2024
Candidate's response available in Application portal February 16, 2024
Answer keys available on Application portal February 21, 2024
Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys February 22 to February 25, 2024
Announcement of Results for GATE 2024 March 16, 2024
Availability of Score Card for download by candidates March 23, 2024

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IIT Roorkee MTech Eligibility

In order to be eligible for IIT Roorkee MTech admission candidates need a valid GATE score. Regular BTech degree candidates belonging from IITs and do not have GATE score must have at least 8.0 CGPA. For all the MTech specialization different educational qualification and GATE disciplines are required. Candidates seeking IIT R MTech admission can check the table below to know whether they are eligible for admission or not. 

Specialization Minimum Educational Qualification
MTech in Alternate Hydro Energy Systems Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Instrumentation/ Industrial/Chemical/Electronics/ Computer/Agricultural/ Environmental Engg. or equivalent.
MTech in Environmental Management of Rivers and Lakes Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Industrial/ Chemical/Agriculture/Environmental Engg./Biotechnology/Arch. /Town Planning or its equivalent or Master in Science in any subject with Mathematics at graduation level.
M.Tech in Chemical Engineering
 		 B.Tech./B.E. in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg./Chemical Engg./Environmental Engg. or equivalent
M.Tech. Environmental Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg./Electronics Engg./Electrical Engg./Computer Science/ Information Technology/Marine Engg./Mining Engg./Environmental Engg/Agricultural Engg/ Communication Engg/Architecture or equivalent
M.Tech. Geotechnical Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg./ Infrastructure/ Construction Engineering or equivalent.
M.Tech. Hydraulic Engg Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg. or equivalent
M.Tech. Structural Engg Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg. or equivalent
M.Tech. Transportation Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg. or equivalent
M.Tech. Soil Dynamics Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engg. or equivalent.
M.Tech. Structural Dynamics Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engg. or equivalent.
M.Tech. Seismic Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engg. or equivalent.
M.Tech. Electric Drives & Power Electronics Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engg. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. Instrumentation and Signal Processing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engg. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. Power System Engg Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engg. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. Systems and Control E Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engg. or Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engg. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. Communication Systems Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engg. or its equivalent
M.Tech. R.F. & Microwave Engg Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engg. or its equivalent
M.Tech. Microelectronics and VLSI Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engg. or its equivalent M.Sc. (Physics); M.Sc. (Electronics)
M.Tech. Computer Science & Engg. B.E./B.Tech. degree in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology
M.Tech. Hydrology Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Agricultural Engg./ Hydrology or equivalent. M.Sc./M.Tech. in Chemistry/Geology/ Geophysics/ Applied Geology/Applied Geophysics/Physics/ Meteorology/ Geography Atmospheric Physics/Environmental Science with Mathematics in B.Sc. as one of the subjects or M.Sc. (Master’s) degree in Statistics with Physics or Mathematics at B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mathematics with Physics in B.Sc. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. CAD, CAM & Robotics Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engg. or its equivalent
M.Tech. Machine Design Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engg. or its equivalent
M.Tech. Production & Industrial Systems Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Industrial/Production Engg. or its equivalent
M.Tech. Thermal Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engg or its equivalent
M.Tech. Welding Engg. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engg or its equivalent
M.Tech. Industrial Metallurgy B.Tech./B.E. in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/Production Engg/ Production and Industrial Engg /Ceramic Engineering
M.Tech. Materials Engg. B.Tech./B.E. in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Production and Industrial Engg /Ceramic Engineering/ Polymer Engg./Nanotechnology; or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry /Material Science/ Polymer / Nanotechnology with Mathematics course at B.Sc. leve
M.Tech. Pulp & Paper Bachelor’s degree in Pulp & Paper Engg./ Chemical Engg./ Mechanical Engg./ Polymer Engg./ Cellulose Technology/ Biotechnology or equivalent. Note: The two years post B.Sc. diploma awarded by the IPT/DPT plus a minimum of two years relevant experience in Industry/ Research Organization will be considered equivalent to a B.Tech/B.E. degree
M.Tech Packaging Technology M.Sc.in Chemistry(PCM at B.Sc. level)/ Polymer Science (PCM at B.Sc. level)/ or B.Tech. in Pulp and Paper Technology/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Engg Chemical Technology/ Polymer Engg/ Process Engg/ Mechanical Engg/ Production Engg/ Packaging Technology/Printing Technology/ Textile Technology/ PG Diploma in Packaging/ Biochemical Engg. Industry sponsored candidate with aforesaid academic qualifications along with two years experience in Paper/Polymer /Packaging Technology. Additional Requirement: GATE qualified except for industry sponsored candidate
M.Tech. Irrigation Water Management Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg. or its equivalent / Agricultural Engg. or M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agrometeorology, with Mathematics as one of the papers at the level of B.Sc./B.Sc. Agriculture.
M.Tech. Water Resources Development Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. or equivalent.
M.Tech. Solid State Electronic Materials B.Tech. (Engg. Physics)/M.Sc. (Physics)/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Metallurgical Engg. or its equivalent.
M.Tech. Photonics M.Sc. (Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Photonics/ Engineering Physics), B.Tech. (Engineering Physics/ Electronics/ Communication/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ materials/ Metallurgy/ Nanotechnology)
M.Tech. Nanotechnology B.Tech. (Met. & Mat. Engg./Mech. Engg./ E&C/Electronics/ Chemical Engg./ Biotechnology/ Civil/ Biochemical Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering/ Polymer Engg/ Polymer Technology/ Pharmaceutical Technology/Industrial Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology) or equivalent; M.Sc. (Physics/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science/ nanotechnology), with Maths at 10+2 or higher level.
M.Tech. Disaster Mitigation and Management B,Tech. (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology /Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent,; B.Arch. & B. Planning, M.Tech. in Geological Technology and Geophysical Technology or equivalent, M.B.A.; M.C.A.; M.Sc. in Physics/ Geophysics/ Geology/ Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent (with Maths in B.Sc.)
M.Tech. Infrastructure Systems B.E./B.Tech. (Civil/ Mechanical & Industrial/ Electrical/ Chemical Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engg/ Computer Science and Information Technology/ B.Arch./ B.Planning/B.Design/Automobile Engg./Mechatronics Engg. or equivalent
M.Tech. Bioprocess Engineering B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering/ Biochemical Engg/ Bioprocess Engg/ Chemical Technology/ Food Technology/ Agricultural Engg./ Biomedical Engg/ Bioengineering/ Polymer Engg./ Polymer Technology/ Plastic Technology/ Paper Technology/Ceramic Technology/ Petrochemical Engineering/ Textile Engineering/ Biotechnology or in allied field with maths in 10+2 level.
M.Tech Polymer Science and Engg Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science and Engineering/ Material Science and Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engg/ Textile & Fibre Technology or equivalent or M.Sc. Chemistry/ Physics with Mathematics at bachelors level
Artificial Intelligence/ Data Science BE/ Btech in relevant specialization

IIT Roorkee MTech Admission Process & Criteria

IITR MTech admission is provided on the basis of the candidate's merit and GATE score followed by COAP counselling.

Admission to M.Tech will be open to the candidates qualified in GATE on the basis of valid Normalized GATE marks in the disciplines. IIT Roorkee uses normalized GATE marks to prepare the merit list for programs of a department. 

Normalized GATE Marks In the Paper = x 100 Marks Out of 100 Maximum Marks Awarded in that Paper in that year

However, sponsored candidates who do not require a GATE score are admitted through Personal Interview only . For sponsored candidates the admission process is done separately by the Hydrology, Hydro and Renewable Energy, and Water Resources Development and Management departments. 

IIT Roorkee MTech: How to Apply?

Candidates have to fill the admission form at IITR and have to also register for COAP counselling separately. 

  • Visit the admissions portal of IIT Roorkee
  • Fill the application form for IITR MTech admission
  • Visit the official COAP website
  • Register for COAP counselling

After the registration is over, COAP counselling rounds will be conducted and online seat allotment will be done, which later the candidates have to accept by paying the admission fees. 

NOTE: While filling the application form, Candidates are allowed to apply maximum for 4 departments and may give prioritized preference for maximum of 13 academic programs. 

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IIT Roorkee MTech Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/GEN-EWS/OBC Category INR 300/-
PD/SC/ST Category INR 150/-

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IIT Roorkee MTech Cutoff 2023-24

IIT Roorkee now releases a list of students as per their GATE rank, no actual ranks are being released. Previously, the cutoff for IIT Roorkee MTech program is as follows:

Courses Cutoff By Marks
Chemical Engineering 650-657
Computer Science & Engineering 840-844
Electronics and Communication Engineering 736-750
Nanotechnology 580-787
Civil Engineering 656-780


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IIT Roorkee MTech Seat Matrix

IIT Roorkee offers MTech programs in various specialisations. Each of the courses has a specific seat intake. Given below is the table of the IIT Roorkee MTech seat matrix as per the courses offered by the institute:

Specializations Seats Offered
MTech Chemical Engineering 56
MTech Civil Engineering 144
MTech Earthquake Engineering 64
MTech Electrical Engineering 92
MTech Electronics and Communication Engineering 48
MTech Hydrology Engineering 15
MTech Mechanical Engineering 87
MTech Metallurgical Engineering 36
MTech Water Resources Development & Management Engineering 15
MTech Hydro and Renewable Energy Engineering 40
MTech Pulp & Paper Engineering 38
MTech Physics (S.S.E.M.) Engineering 18
MTech Computer Science and Engineering 54
MTech Nanotechnology 15
MTech Disaster Mitigation and Management 15
MTech Chemistry 15
MTech Transportation Systems 15

IIT Roorkee MTech Fees 2023-24

IIT Roorkee MTech fees for semester 1 includes tuition fee, one-time payment, mess charges, etc. Below highlighted is the detailed fee structure of the IIT Roorkee MTech program:

Particulars Amount in INR
Tuition Fees 5,000
Semester Charges 10,550
Hostel Charges 9,000
One-time Payment (at the time of admission) 6,000
Deposits (Refundable)
Institute Caution Deposit 1,000
Library Deposit 2,000
Mess Charges
Mess Advance towards Food Charges 24,300
One-time Mess Admission Fees (Non-Refundable) 4,000
Mess Security (Refundable) 2,000
Total Fees (Semester 1) 63,850

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FAQs

Ques. How much GATE score is required for the IIT Roorkee MTech admission?

Ans. The IIT Roorkee GATE cutoff for MTech goes above 500. For instance, GATE 2020 cutoff for Chemical Engineering was 550 and structural engineering cutoff was 650.

Ques. Is it sufficient to apply at the official website of IITR for MTech admission?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission in the MTech program have to apply on the official university website and register for the COAP counselling separately. The final admission is based on COAP counselling only, hence the mere applying to official IITR will not be sufficient.

Ques. When does the IIT Roorkee MTech application process start?

Ans. The application process for M.Tech starts after the GATE result declaration. Most probably it commences by the last week of March every year.

Ques. Who is exempted from GATE score requirement for admission in IITR MTech?

Ans. IITs candidates having CGPA above 8.0 and Sponsored candidates with full time or part time experience does not require GATE score for admission in IIT Roorkee M.Tech.

Ques. What is the reservation policy followed by IITR?

Ans. IIT Roorkee admission process reserves:

  • 15% seats for Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST)
  • 3% for Persons with Disability (PwD) in every course.