An applicant with the following degree is eligible for admission:

1. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science from Institutes recognized by the Government. The qualifying degrees for each of the M.Tech programs are mentioned in the table below.
2. The minimum marks are 60% or CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale) in Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science.
3. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories must have a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5.
4. Admission to this program is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).
5. Candidate must be an Indian National.
6. Candidates with equivalent degrees recognized by professional bodies (e.g., Institution of Engineers India) are not eligible.

• Bachelor's degree holders from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for direct admission without GATE. The respective department will review such applications, and seats for such candidates will be supernumerary.

• A candidate employed in an academic institution, PSU, Govt. R&D organization, or industry is considered a sponsored candidate. They must have worked for at least two years before admission.
• Candidate must be an Indian National.
• Candidates working in private firms must submit proof of employment (Salary Bank Account statement/EPF statement).
• Applications from candidates sponsored under a MoU between the institute and an organization or under the QIP program are eligible.
• The employer must agree to relieve the candidate for the duration of the program.
• Candidates must have a valid GATE score at the time of admission, except for those with a Bachelor's degree from CFTIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above.
• Minimum 60% or CGPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) is required for UR/OBC candidates.
• Minimum 55% or CGPA of 5.5 (10-point scale) is required for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• The number of seats for sponsored candidates will be supernumerary, subject to a maximum of 20% of the total sanctioned seats.