Jan 2027 Cycle
Announcements
- 28 Oct 2026 Application portal open: Applications for the 3-year M.Tech. (RA) in CSPL, MVLSI and PEPS are now open. The last date for submitting applications is 10 Nov 2026 (5:00 pm). Applications must be submitted online through the IIT Hyderabad PG admissions portal. The eligibility criteria are listed further below on this page.
- 28 Oct 2026 A separate application for each stream: Applicants who wish to apply to more than one stream in the EE department must submit a fresh application for each stream.
Timeline of Jan 2027 cycle
Key Dates
Applications Open
21 Oct 2026
Last Date
10 Nov 2026 (5:00 pm)
Written Test
Dec 2026 (tentative)
Interviews
Dec 2026 (tentative)
Program Begins
Jan 2027
Programme
Overview
The M.Tech. programme in Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad started in 2009. M.Tech. students play a significant role in the department's research, with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at any time. EE-IITH alumni are pursuing higher studies at top universities (Stanford, Michigan, UCLA, UCSD and others) and work at major companies (Qualcomm, GE, Xilinx, Intel, TSMC, ISRO and others) across the world. The faculty have strong industrial interactions, and students are encouraged to share their own ideas rather than only follow instructions.
The department offers the M.Tech. programme in various modes to cater to different academic and professional needs. For the January 2027 session, only the 3-year M.Tech. (RA) mode is offered.
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3-Year M.Tech. RA
Limited Research Assistant positions are available through sponsored research projects of IITH faculty. RAs provide research assistance in addition to teaching assistance, 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. 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. Not offered in the January 2027 session.
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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. Not offered in the January 2027 session.
All modes have the same curriculum, total credit requirement and credit composition, spread over 2 or 3 years: theory courses, laboratory courses and M.Tech. thesis work. Typically, students complete 48 credits of coursework (theory + lab + 24 credits of thesis work), a 1-credit mandatory English communication course, and 1 credit of industrial lectures. See the PG curriculum for details.
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. For the January 2027 session, admissions are open in CSPL, MVLSI and PEPS only.
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Communications, Signal Processing and Learning (CSPL)
5G, mmWave and LiFi communications, 3D immersive display, AI and ML, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems, information theory and coding, performance analysis, resource allocation and game theory, speech and multimedia signal processing, security and privacy, UAV-based sensing, video quality assessment, statistical inference.
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Microelectronics and VLSI (MVLSI)
VLSI/ULSI IC and system design, nanoelectronics, nano bio sensors, gas sensors, nanophotonics, metamaterials, optoelectronic devices, 3DIC, MEMS-ASIC integration, flexible electronics, embedded systems, analog, digital and mixed-signal VLSI, RF IC, CMOS image sensors, energy harvesting, ICs for wireless communication, integrated microelectronic devices.
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Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS)
Microgrids, renewable energy systems, multilevel inverters and drives, power quality, switched mode power conversion, converter design for grid-connected renewable energy, power system stability, power system protection, smart grids, wide area monitoring and control.
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Systems and Control (SysCon)
Not offered in the January 2027 session.
Admissions to the M.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence are handled by the Department of AI.
Jan 2027 Cycle · 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. Students in the 3-year programme provide research assistance in addition to teaching assistance; typical duties include managing a laboratory and preparing experimental setups for ongoing research. The programme gives better exposure to research, and an RA might have a slightly higher stipend. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to faculty members whose research interests align with their own prior to applying.
For January 2027, the department is not accepting applications for the 3-year M.Tech. with MoE fellowship. Only the 3-year M.Tech. with fellowship from sponsored projects of IITH faculty is offered, in the CSPL, MVLSI and PEPS streams.
At the time of application, the candidate must have earned a BE/B.Tech. degree or, at least, be in the final year of undergraduate studies. The candidate must have the BE/B.Tech. degree at the time of admission.
Admission modes
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Mode RA1 (GATE)
Candidates must typically have a valid GATE score in the appropriate paper (see below). Preliminary shortlisting is through GATE score and/or academic background. Shortlisted candidates will have to attend a written test and interview.
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Mode RA2 (B.Tech. degree from IITs)
Preliminary shortlisting is through academic background. Shortlisted candidates will have to attend a written test and interview.
Stream-wise eligibility (Jan 2027 cycle)
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CSPL
- RA1: GATE paper EC.
- RA2: B.Tech. in EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent.
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MVLSI
- RA1: GATE paper EE/EC/IN/PH.
- RA2: BE/B.Tech. in EE/EC/EP/ES/IN/Nanotechnology or equivalent, or MSc (or equivalent) in Electronics/Electronic Sciences/Physics.
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PEPS
- RA1: GATE paper EE.
- RA2: BE/B.Tech. in EE or equivalent.
Written test and interview
Written tests and interviews will tentatively be held in December 2026. The written test syllabus for each stream is:
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CSPL
EC GATE syllabus. Linear algebra, probability and random processes, signals and systems, discrete-time signal processing, analog and digital communications.
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MVLSI
EC GATE syllabus. Basics of electrical networks, analog circuits, digital circuits, fundamentals of semiconductor devices, basics of signals and systems, electromagnetics.
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PEPS
EE GATE syllabus. Electrical networks, electrical machines, power systems, power electronics, control systems, linear algebra, signals and systems.
The department reserves the right to set any cutoff for the shortlisting of M.Tech. applications, and to withdraw seats and not select anybody if no appropriate candidates are found. Mere eligibility does not imply that the candidate will be called for the written test/interview. SC, ST and OBC candidates will be given relaxation in the cutoffs for pre-screening, the written test and the CGPA cutoff as per standard GOI norms.
Jan 2027 Cycle
How to Apply
IIT Hyderabad has a centralised online application portal for M.Tech. admissions. Applications are accepted only through the IIT Hyderabad PG admissions portal, which also lists the institute's general eligibility criteria. The last date for submitting applications is 10 Nov 2026 (5:00 pm).
For each stream you apply to, you must submit a fresh application.
For any queries, please write to mtech.admission@ee.iith.ac.in.
Not offered in Jan 2027 · July 2026 Process
M.Tech: TA (2-Year)
The 2-year M.Tech. (TA) is not offered in the January 2027 session. The process below is from the July 2026 cycle and is kept for reference. 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.
Not offered in Jan 2027 · July 2026 Process
M.Tech: Self-Sponsored (2-Year)
The Self-Sponsored M.Tech. is not offered in the January 2027 session; the details below are from the July 2026 cycle. The 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.