IIIT Delhi MTech admission 2024 will be based on the GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling. For IIIT Delhi 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. Furthermore, GATE 2024 exam dates have been announced. GATE 2024 entrance exam will be held in the month of February. The exam dates for GATE 2024 is on February 3,4,10 & 11.

IIIT Delhi offers a 2-year full-time MTech course in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computational Biology. Candidates clearing the GATE exam are eligible for IIIT Delhi MTech admission.

​IIIT Delhi opens admission window every year to its MTech course across two batches. The admission window for the monsoon batch is usually in the first week of July, whereas the admission to its winter batch opens during the first or the second week of November every year. Admission to IIIT Delhi Mtech program is based on the valid marks secured in the GATE exam. However, NON-GATE candidates can also apply for this course based on their performance in the entrance test conducted by the institute followed by a Personal Interview.

Check GATE 2024 Preparation Strategy 

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Admission 

Event Date
GATE Online Application Process Opens  August 30, 2023
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

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Cutoff 2022

IIIT Delhi M.Tech cutoff is based on the GATE scores. Candidates can check the specialization wise IIIT Delhi GATE cutoff 2022 (Round 1) for the general category in the table below:

M.Tech. Specialization GATE Cutoff 2022 (Round 1)
Cryogenics and Vacuum Technology 478
Mining Engineering 406
Chemical Engineering 398
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 449
Food Process Engineering 469
Atmospheric-Oceanic Science and Technology 435

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Given below is the eligibility criteria for the M.Tech course under each specialization:

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
Computer Science Engineering Both GATE and Non-GATE candidates with B.Tech/BE or MCA/M.Sc. in computer science and IT with 65% (for SC/ST/PWD/OBC/CW 60%)
Electronics & Communication Engineering Both GATE and Non-GATE candidates with B.Tech/BE( ECE/EE) or M.Sc. in Electronics with 65% (for SC/ST/PWD/OBC/CW 60%)
Computational Biology Both GATE and Non-GATE in any discipline of B.Tech/BE or B.Tech/BE in CS, IT, Maths, and computing or M.Sc.(computer science, mathematics, biochemistry, biotechnology) MBBS, BDS

Note: The students in the final year of B.Tech/B.E. or any other discipline are also eligible for the application. 

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Admission Guidelines

The selected candidates can apply for the M.Tech program online after going through the admission guidelines. 

Selection process

There are two stages of selection:

Stage 1- The candidates will be screened based on their performance in GATE and qualifying degrees. 

Stage 2 - The screened candidates will be invited for an online interview.

Note: those who have already appeared in the Monsoon interview are not required to attend the winter interview their previous interview score will be accepted. 

Application process

The candidates can apply online after going through all the instructions regarding the admission to M.tech program. Those who have already applied for the program in the Monsoon session need not apply again only they need to give their consent through the link provided on the official website. However, they can make changes in their preferences. 

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website,
  • Choose from GATE or Non-GATE, then proceed with the application, fill in the details.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 510

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IIIT Delhi M.Tech Course Details

Candidates can pursue M.Tech with or without a thesis. Candidates pursuing M.Tech with Thesis will have 32 credits of coursework + 16 credits of thesis. Whereas candidates pursuing M.Tech without a thesis will have 40 or 44 credits of coursework + 8 or 4 credits of scholarly paper. Given below is the complete syllabus of the M.Tech course as per the specialization:

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) Syllabus
Artificial intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Graduate Algorithms / Modern Algorithm Design /Theoretical Machine Learning (TML) (any one)
  • Statistical Machine Learning or Machine Learning (any one)
  • Core AI Electives – required to complete minimum two courses (3 courses for Capstone Project option) from below:
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Multi-Agent Systems
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Statistical Machine Learning
  • Theoretical Machine Learning
  • Regular AI Elective - required to complete at least one course (two courses for Capstone Project option)
  • Open Electives:
  • A student can take up to two open electives
  • All of the above and any CS course
  • At most four credits of “Independent Study” and four credits of “Minor Project” can be taken.
Data Engineering
  • Data Mining
  • Database System Implementation
  • Information Retrieval
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Introduction to spatial Computing
  • Statistical Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • GPU Computing
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models
  • Data Warehousing
  • Cloud Computing and Virtualization
  • Collaborative Filtering
  • Privacy in Location-based Services
  • Semantic Web
  • Web Intelligence and Big Data Analytics
  • Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
  • Financial Data Analytics
  • Information Integration and Data Analytics
  • Distributed Data Mining
  • Database Methods in Information Retrieval
Information Security
  • Secure Coding
  • Theory of Modern Cryptography
  • Distributed Systems Security
  • Foundations to Computer Security
  • Applied Cryptography
  • Network Security
  • Security Engineering
  • Digital and Cyber Forensics
  • Mobile and Cellular Network Security
  • Privacy and Security in Online Social Media
  • Network Anonymity and Privacy
  • Network Protocol Security
  • Topics in Computer Security
  • Topics in Cryptanalysis
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Internet Security & Privacy
Mobile Computing
  • Distributed Systems Security
  • Mobile Computing
  • Embedded Systems
  • Ad Hoc Wireless Networks
  • Cellular Data Networks
  • Network Security
  • Introduction to Spatial Computing
  • Smart Sensing for Internet of Things
  • Programming Cloud Services for Mobile Applications
  • Mobile and Cellular Network Security
  • Advanced Topics in Mobile Computing
  • Network Anonymity and Privacy
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) Syllabus
VLSI & Embedded Systems Core Courses
Three courses
  • Digital VLSI Design
  • Analog CMOS Circuit Design
  • Advanced Embedded Logic
Elective Courses
The following are the elective courses which are currently being offered for the specialization
  • SOC Design & Test
  • Mixed Signal Design
  • Computer Architecture
  • VLSI Design Flow
  • Digital Hardware Design
  • Low Voltage Analog Circuit Design
  • Verification and High-Level Synthesis of VLSI Designs
  • Memory Design and Testing
  • Intelligent Applications Implementation on Heterogeneous Platform
  • Introduction to Nanoelectronics
  • RF Circuit Design
  • RF Transceiver Design
  • Solid State Devices
  • I C Fabrication
Communication and Signal Processing Core courses
  • Probability theory and random processes
  • Principles of digital communication system
  • Statistical signal processing

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Fee Structure

The total fee structure for general and NRI candidates is as mentioned below:

Category Course fee (INR)
General 4.75 lakhs
NRI 18.27 lakhs

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IIIT Delhi M.Tech Placement

The institute has a placement cell, and the placement team provides training to the students and also ties up with recruiting agencies. This is why the number of offers is going up every year at IIIT Delhi. During the 2023 placement drive, the highest package for M.Tech stood at INR 51.03 LPA, and the average package at INR 20.66 LPA.

IIIT Delhi M.Tech Placement 2023 highlights:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
Highest Package INR 51.03 LPA
Average Package INR 20.66 LPA
Median Package INR 18.17 LPA
Top Companies Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, MathWorks, Dell, Synopsys, Adobe, IBM, Accenture, Complex Systems Laboratory, etc

Some of the prominent recruiters are:

Microsoft Goldman Sachs Google Amazon
Myntra Linkedin IBM Accenture

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IIIT Delhi M.Tech FAQs

Ques. Is GATE score Mandatory for M.Tech.?

Ans. No, GATE score is not mandatory for M.Tech, but you have to qualify the entrance exam conducted by IIIT Delhi.

Ques. Can we appear for the written exam from a different venue?

Ans. No, you have to visit the institute to appear for the written exam, as there are no other centres allocated for conducting the exam.

Ques. Where IIIT is located in Delhi?

Ans. The institute is located in the Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III (Near Govind Puri Metro Station), New Delhi. 

Phone No: 91-11-26907400-7404 (5 lines)

Ques. Can candidates apply for more than one specialization?

Ans. Yes, the candidates can apply M.Tech (CB) with M.Tech (CSE) or M.Tech (ECE). However, the candidates can not apply for both (CSE) and (ECE).

Ques. What are the credits as per the IIIT Delhi M.Tech specialization?

Ans. Credits as per IIIT Delhi M.Tech specializations are as follows:
  • M.Tech (CSE) Artificial Intelligence - total 48 credits
  • M.Tech (CSE) Data engineering- total 16 credits
  • M.Tech (CSE) Information security - total 16 credits
  • M.Tech (CSE) Mobile computing - total 16 credits
  • M.Tech. in (ECE) VLSI & Embedded Systems- a total of 48 credits
  • M.Tech. in (ECE) communication and signal processing- a total of 48 credits

Ques. Is M.Tech (CB) a specialization of M.Tech (CSE)?

Ans. No, it is not a specialization of M.Tech (CSE). M.Tech in Computational Biology integrates Biology, Computing, and Mathematics.