July 2026 Cycle
Announcements
- 20 Aug 2026 The July 2026 M.Tech. admission cycle is complete. The next round of MTech admissions is expected to be for the 3-year RA (research assistantship) program for the semester beginning in January 2027. The application portal might open in Oct or Nov 2026.
Programme
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad offers a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programme in various modes to cater to different academic and professional needs:
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2-Year M.Tech. TA
A limited number of Teaching Assistant positions sponsored by the Ministry of Education are available. All TAs assist course instructors for the prescribed hours per week. Requires a valid GATE score. Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend for two years, subject to institute norms.
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3-Year M.Tech. RA
Limited Research Assistant positions are available through sponsored research projects. RAs assist the Principal Investigator and carry out their M.Tech. thesis within the same project. Stipend is provided from the sponsored project for three years. Two rounds of admission — August and January.
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2-Year M.Tech. Self-Sponsored
A flexible pathway for professionals and graduates to pursue advanced technical education without requiring a GATE qualification. Offers the same rigorous curriculum, research facilities, and faculty mentorship as the regular M.Tech. GATE qualification is not mandatory; no fellowship is provided.
Specialisations
M.Tech Streams
The department offers the M.Tech. programme with four specialised streams, each providing advanced knowledge and practical skills in cutting-edge areas of electrical engineering.
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Communications, Signal Processing and Learning (CSPL)
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Microelectronics and VLSI Design
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Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS)
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Systems and Control (SysCon)
Admission Process
M.Tech: TA (2-Year)
Admissions are conducted through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).
Register through COAP
Register via the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). The COAP registration number is required for the IIT Hyderabad application.
Fill IIT Hyderabad Application
Complete the M.Tech. application form for IIT Hyderabad, accessible via the Application Portal link in the sidebar.
Written Test (if applicable)
For streams requiring a written test, appear for the test as per the department's schedule. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
Selection Process
Selection is based on GATE scores / CGPA (for IIT graduates) and written test performance where applicable. The EE department reserves the right to conduct a test and interview even if the applicant has a valid GATE score.
Offer and Confirmation
Admission offers are released through COAP. Candidates are notified via email and must respond within the stipulated deadline, paying the nominal confirmation fee to secure admission.
Stream-wise eligibility (July 2026 cycle)
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CSPL
- GATE Paper EC, 100% weightage for GATE score.
- For IIT graduates: BTech in EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent, 100% weightage for CGPA.
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MVLSI
- GATE Paper EE/EC/IN/PH, 100% weightage for GATE score.
- For IIT graduates: BE/BTech in EE/EC/IN/EP/ES/Nanotechnology or equivalent, 100% weightage for CGPA.
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PEPS
- GATE Paper EE, 100% weightage for GATE score.
- For IIT graduates: BE/BTech in EE or equivalent, 100% weightage for CGPA.
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SysCon
- GATE Paper EE/EC/IN, 100% weightage for GATE score.
- For IIT graduates: BE/BTech in EE/EI or equivalent, 100% weightage for CGPA.
Admission Process
M.Tech: RA (3-Year)
The M.Tech. (RA) programme has a greater research component than the two-year programme. The curriculum is identical to the 2-year M.Tech., distributed over 3 years to give greater emphasis on research, with two rounds of admission — August and January. The RA programme is tied to a sponsored research project in the department; candidates are encouraged to reach out to faculty members whose research interests align with their own prior to applying. Research Assistantship stipend is provided from the sponsored project for the duration of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and institute norms.
Eligibility requires a valid GATE score, at least 2 years of industry/academia experience, and a minimum of 6 months of prior IIT Hyderabad experience. For the July 2026 cycle, the RA mode is open for the CSPL, MVLSI and PEPS streams.
Admission Process
M.Tech: Self-Sponsored (2-Year)
The Self-Sponsored M.Tech. programme offers the same rigorous curriculum, research facilities, and faculty mentorship as the regular M.Tech. (TA), without requiring GATE qualification. It is designed for working professionals and recent graduates seeking advanced technical education. Fee is roughly INR 20,000 per credit; for a typical programme of 48–52 credits, the total cost is approximately INR 10 lakh. Self-Sponsored students are not entitled to any fellowship.
Minimum eligibility is a CGPA of 7 or above, with the following stream-wise academic background:
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CSPL
BTech from EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent.
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MVLSI
BE/BTech in EE/EC/IN/EP/ES/Nanotechnology or equivalent, or MSc (or equivalent) in Electronics/Electronic Sciences/Physics.
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PEPS
BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
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SysCon
BE/BTech in EE/EI or equivalent.
July 2026 Cycle, Till Round 10
GATE Closing Scores
The tables below show the GATE closing scores for the M.Tech. TA programme in the ongoing July 2026 admission cycle (till Round 10), alongside the final 2025 closing scores for reference. These are indicative figures and may vary as further rounds are completed.
| Stream | Closing Score — Gen, 2026 (till R10) | Closing Score — Gen, 2025 |
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| CSPL | 649 | 573 |
| MVLSI | 808 | 736 |
| PEPS | 580 | 602 |
| SYSCON | 572 | 608 |
Category-wise closing scores for the July 2026 cycle (till Round 10):
| Stream | Gen / OBC-CL | EWS | OBC-NCL | OBC-PwD | SC | ST |
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| CSPL | 649 | NA | 605 | NA | 536 | 256 |
| MVLSI | 808 | NA | 832 | 357 | 633 | 503 |
| PEPS | 580 | 518 | 592 | NA | NA | NA |
| SYSCON | 572 | 568 | 534 | NA | 407 | NA |
Financial Information
Fee Structure
For details of the fee structure for the M.Tech. programme, please visit the IIT Hyderabad fee structure page.