Admission FAQs

FAQs (M.Tech.)
1- What is / are the required fees for filling the application form?.
Application Fee Application Fee
Category (For Regular period) (For Extended period)
(In Rs.) (In Rs.)
Women Candidates 150 650
SC/ST/Pwd Candidates 150 650
All other Candidates 300 800

The fee is to be paid by SBI Internet Banking/ Online Payment System and you do not
have to submit the hard copy of the application. Applications without online payment
details will not be considered.

APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

2- I am a GATE qualified applicant. Do, I have to register at COAP ?

• Yes. GATE qualified applicants who have applied for admission into a M.Tech.
Programme under TA/RA/TAP/RAP in IIT Bombay will receive admission offers
via COAP only.
• To access and make a decision on the most preferred choice out of the offers (if any)
made by participating Institute(s), each candidate should register and visit COAP.
Without registering at COAP, the candidate will not be able to access the offers on
COAP. For registration please visit the COAP website https://iitk.ac.in/coap2024/

3- Do Non-GATE candidates have to register at COAP ?

No. Non-GATE candidates will not register at COAP.

4- Is COAP Registration Mandatory for MS programme (TA/TAP/RAP category)

and 3 year MTech program (RA/RAP category).
Yes, it is mandatory to register on COAP, if you are GATE qualified.

5- My last semester results have not yet been declared. What to fill in aggregate %
field ?
• Select the option 'Result Awaited'. No need to mention in the marks. Fill in the
aggregate % up to current semester.
• Your admission will be provisional subject to securing the required percentage after
the final examination (i.e. aggregate of all the years/semesters)
6- I have done B.Tech./M.,Sc. but I have no GATE. Am I eligible for full-time
programme ?
Refer M.Tech. Information Brochure and check your eligibility criteria for admission
under various categories.

7- When I select my undergraduate discipline, it does not appear on the drop down
list. What can I do ?
Pl. check the eligibility criteria for the eligible qualifying disciplines and GATE disciplines
for particular department. In case the discipline is not available, you may select the ZE/ZS
option given by the concern department.

8- I have secured high GATE score but my CGPA or marks required by IIT Bombay
is less than the minimum prescribed. Am I eligible to apply ?
OR
My university has awarded me First class but my aggregate percentage of marks or
CGPA as per IIT Bombay norm is less than 60% or 6.75 (on a 10 point scale). I
belong to General/OBC category. Am I eligible to apply ?
Refer M.Tech. Information Brochure A.5) ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH./M.TECH.PH.D.
(DUAL DEGREE) PROGRAMMES for details.

9- I have a degree from Foreign University. Whether it will be considered for

admission at IIT Bombay ?
You need to submit the "Equivalence Certificate" from Association of Indian Universities
(AIU), New Delhi for qualifying Exam and proof of having First class or 60% (55% for
SC/ST) marks or equivalent in qualifying examination.

10- I want to apply as a part-time or sponsored candidate. Do I need to have GATE ?

Candidates having two years of relevant work experience are exempted from requirement
of GATE score, provided their candidature is sponsored by the employer (except
Computer Science & Engg. Dept).The candidates applying under this categories are not
eligible for award of Teaching/Research Assistantship.

11 (a)- I applied for GATE under the General category but now I have got the OBC-
NC(Non- creamy layer) certificate on the format prescribed by the Govt. of India.
Can I now apply under OBC-NC category ?
OR
(b)- While filing form of GATE 2024, I had written category as OBC. But now I want
to apply through GN category because of unavailability of Non-Creamy Layer, but
the portal is not accepting details as category written is GN. What Should I do now ?
You may edit the Birth Category while filling the application form, selecting the option
'Fill Form'.
12- I am OBC-NC candidate, but I do not have the latest OBC-NC certificate. What
should I do ?
• Candidates belonging to OBC-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NC) MUST submit
latest valid OBC-NC certificate at the time of joining, as per the given format. In
absence of OBC-NC Certificate in the given Format, you can apply with the Old
certificate however, you MUST submit the new OBC-NC Certificate at the time of
admission, if selected. Please note that in absence of producing latest OBC-NC
certificate, if selected, your admission offer stands cancelled/withdrawn.
• If you have only OBC certificate then you have to apply under GN/OBC
category.

13- I am EWS candidate, but I do not have the latest EWS certificate. What should I
do ?
Candidates needs to submit EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the
prescribed format. In absence of EWS Certificate in the given Format, you can apply with
the Old certificate/ nortarized undertaking on Rs.100/- stamp paper, however, you MUST
submit the new EWS Certificate at the time of admission, if selected. Please note that in
absence of producing latest EWS certificate, if selected, your admission offer stands
cancelled/withdrawn.

14- I am Persons with Disability (PwD) category and my GATE score is high,
completed all the formalities and selected for the subsequent round written test/and
or interview as well but no communication is received ?
• PwD candidates will be given to only those who have at least 40% permanent
physical disability.
• Candidates selected are sent offer letter through email/sms and also upon login
ONLINE portal they can check their status. If not selected, their status does not
change. It will show ('NOT Offered').
• Further, PwD reservations @ 5% (total 49 seats in M.Tech. Programmes) will be
horizontal (i.e. PD candidates will consume seats from their birth category quota).
Therefore, if no PwD candidates are selected, the quota as per birth category will be
filled.

15- I am sponsored candidate, but I do not have the sponsorship. What should I do ?
In absence of Sponsorship Certificate in the given Format, you can submit 'Undertaking'
stating that you will submit the same at the time of admission. If selected, you have to
produce sponsorship certificate.
16- With one application fee, how much Dept/Specialization I can apply ?
You can apply 10 Dept./Specialization.

17- Not able to register in two M.Tech programs with same Email ID and Mobile No.
What should I Do ?
Candidates having TWO or MORE GATE scores will be allowed to fill only ONE
application form, giving the details of other GATE scores in the same application form.

18- I did mistake while filling in the Online Application form ?

• You can correct any mistakes / make changes in the "finally submitted application"
by clicking on the link "UnFreeze Application", before the last date of application.
• Once the applicant clicks on unfreeze application, the application will be treated as
Draft/Un-Submitted Application, which will allow the applicant to make changes.
• Your application form will NOT be considered for further processing if you do not
submit the application form "Finally", even if the applicant has filled it completely
and have paid through application fees.

19- I am not able to submit the form "Finally". What shall I do? OR
I am facing difficulty while filling up the application form. What should I do ?
Please read the instructions given for filling the application form carefully,

• You need to upload the documents with the original file type [jpeg,jpg,png,PDF].
• You need to make sure that the file names for different documents are not the same.
You must avoid null character (" ",/ etc.) or copy, cut, paste any sentence from any
word document while filling the application form.
• If still the problem persist then you may please click "REPORT PROBLEM"
button available on the 'online application portal' and wait for a reply. The reply will
be send/given by the Technical Team with in 24 hrs.
• "ONLY", in case you do not get a reply within 2 working days on "online
application portal/by email" then you may send an email with your Secret Key, Gate
Registration No., screen shot of the problem to pgadm@iitb.ac.in with subject
"Problem reported but not yet solved".
• If you still do not get a reply within 2 working days then you may send an email to
dracad@iitb.ac. in with subject "Problem reported but not yet solved".
20- Is it the consolidated marksheet be uploaded or final semester or the 7th & 8th
semester, or the degree certificate or the convocation certificate ?
You can upload any documents available with you and if selected you have to submit
attested copies of qualifying degree certificate, provisional degree certificate and final
transcripts/marksheets on or before the last date for submission of documents, as stated in
M.Tech. Information Brochure, failing which, admission will stand cancelled.

21- Whom should I contact to find out the shortlisting criteria, date of interview,
result of selection candidates? OR
I did not receive any email for Written Test and/or Interview or final offer ?
• Visit the link, http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp periodically for
updation of shortlisting criteria/ results/ important announcements.
• Candidates selected are sent offer letter through email/sms and also upon login
ONLINE portal they can check their status. If not selected, their status does not
change. It will show ('NOT Offered').

22- I have applied for admission in M.Tech. and my GATE score is enough for
expecting the call for admission. But, I am not shortlisted for Written test and/or
Interview nor received any Call Letter for Written Test and/or Interview though my
Gate Score is more than the desired or declared cut-off ?
• The shortlisting of candidates for Written test and/or Interview under Teaching
Assistantship (TA) category depends upon the Minimum Qualifying Cut-off and the
No. of Applicants to be called discipline-wise. Usually, candidates are called for
written test/interview 8-10 times sanctioned intake.
• Minimum qualifying cut-off displayed on the website is a merely cut-off and is not a
guarantee for a call letter/offer letter.

23 - I'm student of B pharmacy. As mentioned in information Brochure under Eligibility criteria for
Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering GPAT qualified Candidate can apply. So I want to
know that where I can apply. Because COAP portal allows only GATE qualified Candidates.

You may apply apply through non gate category.

24- I am a SC/ST candidate. Why I have been called for written test and/or
interview ?
• SC/ST candidates have Direct Admissions. However, if their GATE score is above
the minimum qualifying GATE score then automatically they are treated as GN
candidate and becomes eligible for written test and/or interview.
• If, you so desire you may appear for written test and/or interview as GN candidate,
subject to fulfilling the eligible GATE requirements as GN candidate.
25- What happens in case I am not able to submit all required documents before the
payment of admission fees ?
In case you are not able to submit the required documents before the last date of
submission of documents, your admission is liable to be cancelled.

26- Is there a chance of reschedule of the PG admission interview dates ?

PG admission dates cannot be reschedule. For more details please keep on checking the
IIT Bombay web page http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp regularly for
updates.

27- I have paid the application fee/admission fee and the same is deducted from the
Account. However, the status is showing 'Pending'. What should I do ?
In case the amount is already deducted, do not pay again wait for 2/3 days. The
reconciliation process takes atleast 2/3 days for confirmation of amount paid.

28- I have paid application fee/admission fee twice ?

You have to send an email to pgadm@iitb.ac.in alongwith the transaction details, Your
Name, Applicant ID for refund of additional amount paid.

29- I have applied the offer in COAP but did not pay the admission fee ?
Please refer the COAP website https://iitk.ac.in/coap2024/.

30- I have been offered higher choice in the subsequent rounds of DA. However, I
want to retain the lower choice ?
• The request to retain the lower choice will not be entertained.
• Kindly note that if you CONFIRM your admission at IIT Bombay by choosing the
option 'Accept and Freeze' in this round [Direct Admission on the basis of GATE
score/Admission through Written Test and or Interview], you will be given an
INTERNAL UPGRADATION at IIT Bombay in the subsequent rounds
AUTOMATICALLY, and you will be shifted to your HIGHER
CHOICE/PREFERENCE, being eligible for the same in IIT Bombay, as per your
application submitted at IIT Bombay.

31- I have applied under OBC-NC/EWS category but I have been offered GN seat.
Do I require to submit the OBC-NC/EWS certificate ?
Yes, you have to submit the OBC-NC/EWS certificate.
32- I want to change the details in the application form after the last date of
application ?
No changes are allowed after the last date of application. Application once submitted is
"FINAL".

33- Am I eligible to appear for the 'On the Spot Admission', against vacant seats at
IIT Bombay ?
• The Teaching Assistantship (TA category) candidates who have applied for
admission in the M.Tech programme in the academic unit may appear for the 'On
the Spot Admission', against vacant seats, subject to fulfillment of required criteria.
• The candidate who have already accepted the offer by paying requisite fees are not
eligible for "On the Spot Admission".
• The Institute has decided that during 'On the Spot Admission' inter-department
movement/shift will not be permitted. However after joining, change of
specializations within the department are permitted subject to availability of seats
and satisfying the required criteria for that specialization.
• The candidate should not have marked "Accept & Freeze" option on COAP to
confirm admission to ANY OTHER participating Institute in COAP (including IIT
Bombay). He/She is neither appearing for the "On the Spot admission" for the same
specialization nor same department while he/she has rejected in earlier rounds of
COAP.

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