IIT Madras Post Graduate Programs & Eligibility

By Himanshu Verma|Updated : March 20th, 2018

Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers opportunities to all the eligible candidates in the field of higher studies. There are many Post Graduate courses are offered by IIT-M. All the interested candidates can with valid GATE score may apply for IIT Madras M.Tech/M.S/Ph.D. programmes. Candidates not having valid GATE score can also apply research programmes(M.S/Ph.D.) through their exceptional academic performance in undergraduate level.

 

IIT Madras Post Graduate Programmes Eligibility

Here we are providing the list of Post Graduate Programs and their eligibility in IIT Madras:

For M.Tech Programme

Education Qualification:

I. Regular

  • B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. or M.Sc (Chemistry/Life Sciences/Mathematics/Physics) or
  • Associate Membership holders with 60% marks and with GATE Score.
  • IIT B.Tech graduates having 8.0 and above CGPA (7.5 for SC/ST) can apply without GATE.

II. Sponsored

  • B.E/B.Tech first class or 60% aggregate marks in all the four years or AMIE or any other Associate membership (no need for having GATE score) and Sponsored by industry/government organizations/private and public enterprises recognized by DST engaged in R&D work/engineering colleges recognized by AICTE, with two years of professional experience

III. Defense (R&T, PGT):

  • Sponsored by Defence Authority

Streams/Specialization in M.Tech

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Applied Mechanics
    • Fluid Mechanics / Solid Mechanics
    • Biomedical
  • Biotechnology in Clinical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Catalysis Technology
  • Civil Engg. with specialization in
    • Building Technology and Construction Management
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Hydraulics & Water Res. Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Transportation Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engg. with M.Tech specialization in
    • Communication Engineering
    • Power System and Power Electronics
    • Micro Electronics & VLSI Design
    • Control & Instrumentation System
    • Photonics
  • Maths - Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing
  • Mechanical Engg. with M.Tech specialization in
    • Thermal Engineering
    • Design
    • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Metallurgical & Material Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Physics – Solid State Technology

For Ph.D. Programme

Education Qualification:

1. Ph.D. in Engineering

  • Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology
  • Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record & candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIRJRF/NBHM/INSPIRE
  • Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with the exceptionally good academic record will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme as a full-time scholar subject to the following conditions:
    • a B.Tech. degree holder of Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 for General, 7.5 for OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PWD on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE score 
    • a Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 for General, 7.5 for OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PWD or equivalent from any other University and having a valid GATE score.
    • a Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D organization and having a proven research record.
  • Candidates with B.E/B.Tech. for direct admission to the Ph.D. programme will be joining a two-degree (M.S+Ph.D) programme.

2. Ph.D. in Sciences:

  • Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGCJRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology is eligible with a good academic record.
  • B.Tech degree holder of an IIT are eligible with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 for General, 7.5 for OBCNCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PWD on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE Score.
  • B.Tech / B.E degree of any recognized University in India with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 for General, 7.5 for OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PWD on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent with valid GATE score.
  • Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their Ph.D. programme in Sciences with an interview at the departmental level.

Eligibility Criteria:

DepartmentEligible Degree
 Aerospace Engineering Master’s degree or its equivalent in Aerospace / Civil / Applied Mechanics / Mechanical/Electrical/allied branches or Master’s degree in Mathematics / Physics or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Civil/Chemical/Computer Science/ Electrical/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Naval Architecture/ allied branches
 Applied Mechanics 

Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Master's degree in Civil/Aerospace/Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering

Fluid Mechanics area: Master's degree in Engineering Mechanics/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering area: Master's degree in Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Biomedical Engineering/ Computer Science

 Biotechnology Master’s degree in any area of Engineering or Master’s degree in any area of Science or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences
 Chemical Engineering Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or any other discipline of Engg or BTech/BE in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines with exceptional merit
 Chemistry  Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (electrical/computer science/ chemical/materials engineering, biotechnology) or Master’s degree in Sciences (chemistry, applied chemistry, biochemistry, chemical physics, physics, material sciences, mathematics, pharmacy) with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET-JRF
 Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Ocean Engineering or non-Civil Engineering degrees qualification are also eligible for different specializations

 

 Computer Science and Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Master's degree in Engineering/Technology
 Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or Master's degree in Physics 
 Engineering Design Master’s degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or Master’s degree in Design (M.Des.) or M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics.)
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engine Tech, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management, Metallurgical Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing Engineering/Agricultural Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringMaster's degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology
Ocean EngineeringMaster's degree in Engineering/Technology and preference to those with Master's degree in Ocean Engineering.
Petroleum EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering / Technology in any area relevant to research in Petroleum Engineering
PhysicsM.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science/M.Tech (Solid State Technology)/M.Tech (Materials Science) or equivalent. Students who get CGPA of 8.0 and above in M.Sc degree from IIT Madras are also eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme in Sciences

For M.S. Programme

Education Qualification:

A) M.S. in Engineering:

  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with valid GATE score or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management were eligible with a good academic record and a valid GATE score or CAT/AIMA or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant areas.
  • Candidates having Associate Membership of the following professional bodies will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme of their parent discipline provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both parts A and part B of the Membership examinations with a good academic record. The Institution of Engineers (India) (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications), the Aeronautical Society of India, the Indian Institute of Metals, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.
  • Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opts for it.
  • IIT B.Tech candidates with a CGPA of 8.0 for General, 7.5 for OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PWD and above, are eligible to apply for M.S. Programme.

Eligibility Criteria:

DEPARTMENTELIGIBLE DEGREE
 Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace/Civil/Chemical/Computer Science/ Electrical/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Naval Architecture/allied branches OR Master’s degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry and aptitude for research. OR Any engineering graduate with at least two years relevant experience in Aerospace Industry/Research Organisation and applying under EXTERNAL category.
 Applied Mechanics 

Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Aerospace/ Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering.

Fluid Mechanics area: Bachelor's degree in Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical Engineering.

Biomedical Engineering area: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's degree in Science with Mathematics as optional subject and aptitude for research. MBBS candidates with Mathematics in +2 and having 2 years research/teaching experience may also apply for the M.S sponsored programme in the area of Biomedical Engineering.

 Biotechnology

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Pharmacy or M.B.B.S or B.D.S

 Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines such as polymer, petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, biochemical, biotechnology, electrochemical, instrumentation etc and other disciplines of engineering/technology M.Sc. (Mathematics /Physics/Chemistry/Env. Science/Biochemistry/Biology etc.) with an aptitude for research.
 Chemistry  Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (electrical/computer science/ chemical/materials engineering, biotechnology) or Master’s degree in Sciences (chemistry, applied chemistry, biochemistry, chemical physics, physics, material sciences, mathematics, pharmacy) with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET-JRF
 Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University for all specializations in Civil Engineering. In addition, the following non-Civil Engineering Degree Qualifications are also eligible for different specializations

 Computer Science Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any branch of Engineering /Technology or Master's Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/Computer Science/MCA with Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics basic degree
 Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering
 Engineering DesignBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) or Master’s degree in Physics.
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other appropriate branches of Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science 
Ocean EngineeringBachelor's degree or its equivalent in Civil/Mechanical/ Aerospace/Naval Architecture or Master's degree in Oceanography/Applied Mathematics/Physics.
Petroleum EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical / Naval Architecture / Ocean / Aerospace / Metallurgical / Materials / Electrical and Electronics / Marine / Mining / Aerospace or its equivalent. Master’s degree in Oceanography / Earth Sciences / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Geology / Geophysics / Remote Sensing or its equivalent

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