IIT Indore – Indian Institute of Technology Admission Process

  Indore   AICTE   ESTD 2009
  Indore   AICTE   ESTD 2009

Admission

Process of Admission 2023 to IIT Indore

Admissions to the BTech program at IIT Indore are determined by the scores obtained in the JEE Advanced 2024 examination, followed by the JoSAA Counselling process. As of now, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2024. Session 1 is scheduled for January 24, 2024, and February 1, 2024, while Session 2 will take place on April 1, 2024, and April 15, 2024.

For the General Category, the cutoff for the BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at IIT Indore in 2023 ranged from 914 to 1385. In the case of MTech admissions, the deadline for GATE applications at IIT Indore has been extended until October 13, with late fees. Additionally, registrations for MSc admissions through IIT JAM 2024 at IIT Indore are currently open, and the final date for application submission is October 13, 2023.

Admission to various UG and PG courses at IIT Indore is facilitated through national-level entrance examinations. For the flagship B.Tech program at IIT Indore, admission is determined by the rank obtained in JEE Advanced, followed by the JoSAA counseling process. The total fee for the B.Tech program at IIT Indore is approximately INR 8.61 Lakhs. In the case of the CSE stream, the cutoff typically falls within the range of 640 – 1047 for the general category.

IIT Indore also extends admissions to PG programs like M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, among others. To secure a spot in these sought-after programs, students must achieve qualifying scores in national-level entrance examinations such as IIT JAM, GATE, CAT, etc., followed by the subsequent interview (PI) round.

In addition to offering UG and PG programs, IIT Indore also offers Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The process for shortlisting candidates for Ph.D. admission involves an entrance exam conducted by the institute, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round. However, candidates with valid scores in exams like GATE, CEED, UGC, and CSIR are also considered eligible for admission to IIT Indore’s Ph.D. program.

IIT Indore Important Dates

Events Dates
BTech Events
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024 November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1 January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 to 15, 2024
MTech Events
GATE Registration Starts from Aug 30, 2023
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 – November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit Cards for Download January 03, 2023
GATE Exam Date (Tentative) February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024
MSc Events
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 – October 13, 2023
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024

IIT Indore B.Tech. Admission 2024

IIT Indore provides admission to a 4-year B.Tech program with nine specialisations. Eligible candidates with a valid JEE Advanced score exceeding the IIT Indore cutoff are required to participate in JoSAA Counselling for seat allocation. Additionally, IIT Indore offers a 5-year integrated B.Tech + M.Tech course in four specialisations. Students pursuing their B.Tech from IIT Indore become eligible for this integrated course after completing the 6th semester.

IIT Indore B.Tech Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should have successfully completed their 10+2 education in the science stream with a minimum of 75% marks.
  • For SC/ST candidates, a minimum of 65% marks in 10+2 is required.
  • Alternatively, candidates who rank in the top 20 percentile in their class 12 exams are also eligible to apply for B.Tech admission.
  • A valid JEE Advanced score is mandatory.

IIT Indore B.Tech Selection Criteria:

  • The final selection process at IIT Indore is conducted through JoSAA Counselling, based on the rank achieved in JEE Advanced.
  • Participation in JoSAA Counselling is open only to registered candidates.
  • The seat allocation process occurs in seven rounds of JoSAA Counselling.
  • The specific seat allotment is contingent on the preferences for courses and colleges submitted during the registration process.
 

IIT Indore M.Tech. Admission 2024

At the postgraduate level, IIT Indore provides M.Tech programs with 15 diverse specialisations. To be part of the seat allocation process at IIT Indore, candidates are required to complete the registration on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Admission to IIT Indore’s M.Tech programs is exclusively open to candidates who have registered on COAP.

IIT Indore M.Tech Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should have successfully completed their undergraduate degree with a minimum of 60% in the relevant discipline of B.Tech./B.E. from a recognised university.
  • A valid GATE score is required.
  • IIT graduates with a CGPA exceeding 8.0 in their Bachelor’s degree are exempt from the GATE score requirement.

IIT Indore M.Tech Selection Criteria:

  • Final admission to the M.Tech programs at IIT Indore is determined based on the candidate’s GATE score.

IIT Indore Integrated M.Tech + Ph.D. Admission 2024

IIT Indore provides an Integrated M.Tech + Ph.D. Dual Degree program with 15 specialisations. Students pursuing their M.Tech degree at IIT Indore have the opportunity to switch to the Integrated Dual Degree program after completing the 3rd semester of their M.Tech program, provided they meet the necessary eligibility criteria.

IIT Indore M.Tech.+Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should have successfully completed their undergraduate degree with a minimum of 60% in the relevant discipline of B.Tech./B.E. from a recognised university.
  • A valid GATE score is required.

IIT Indore M.Tech.+Ph.D. Selection Criteria:

  • Final admission to the M.Tech.+Ph.D. Dual Degree program at IIT Indore is based on the candidate’s GATE score.

IIT Indore M.Sc. Admission 2024

IIT Indore provides a two-year M.Sc. program in five specialisations. Students enrolled in the 2-year M.Sc. program at IIT Indore have the opportunity to switch to the Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. program after completing the 3rd semester, provided they meet the institute’s eligibility criteria.

IIT Indore M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should have completed their undergraduate degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognised university in the relevant discipline.
  • Candidates must possess a valid IIT-JAM score.

IIT Indore M.Sc. Selection Criteria:

  • The selection process is conducted through JAM counseling.
  • Seat allocation is determined by factors such as the candidate’s IIT JAM Rank, their choices during the registration process, seat availability, categories, and other relevant factors. 

IIT Indore MSc Data Science Admission 2024

IIT Indore, in collaboration with IIM Indore, has launched a 2-year online MSc program in Data Science and Management with a total capacity of 200 seats.

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Indore MSc Data Science:

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor/master’s degree (e.g., BTech/BS/BPharm/BArch/BDes/BSc/MSc/MCA/MBA) with a minimum aggregate of 60%.
  • Equivalent degrees must have completed at least two courses in Mathematics and one in Computer Programming at the qualifying degree level.
  • A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/JAM score from 2022, 2021, or 2020.

Selection Criteria for IIT Indore MSc Data Science:

  • Initial shortlisting is based on submitted applications.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
  • Final admission will be based on performance in the interview.

IIT Indore M.Sc + PhD Admission 2024

IIT Indore provides an Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. Dual Degree Program in five specialisations, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and Astronomy. In the 3rd semester of the M.Sc. program, students have the opportunity to switch to the M.Sc. + Ph.D. Integrated Dual Degree Program if they meet the program’s eligibility criteria.

IIT Indore M.Sc+Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline from a recognised university or institute with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • A valid score in the IIT JAM entrance examination.

Please note that students are required to maintain a certain CGPA, as determined by the institute, to be eligible for the M.Sc+Ph.D. program after the third semester.

IIT Indore M.Sc+Ph.D. Selection Criteria:

  • Selection of candidates is conducted through the IIT JAM counseling process, consisting of four rounds of admission.
  • Seat allocation is based on the scores obtained in the JAM entrance test, choice filling during registration, seat availability, categories, and other relevant factors.
 

IIT Indore MS (Research) Admission 2024

IIT Indore provides an M.S. (Research) Program with six specialisations. The program allows for a maximum duration of three years. Notably, this program offers flexibility in its duration and places a strong emphasis on research. Graduation occurs when students successfully complete the required coursework and defend a high-quality M.S. thesis based on their research efforts.

IIT Indore MS (Research) Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates are required to have a Minimum CPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale or 60% of marks or First Class in B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent in any discipline along with a valid GATE score or NET(JRF)/INSPIRE qualified.

  • Candidates with a B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline from an IIT, with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or above, are exempt from the mandatory GATE score requirement.

  • The CPI/Marks criteria will be relaxed by 0.5 CPI (or 5% marks) for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

  • For Regular category candidates, a valid GATE score/NET-JRF in the relevant discipline is required.

  • Industry-sponsored candidates do not require a valid GATE score.

IIT Indore MS (Research) Selection Criteria:

  • Final admission to the IIT Indore MS (Research) program will be offered to candidates based on their GATE Score.

IIT Indore Ph.D. Admission 2024

IIT Indore offers Ph.D. programs across all academic departments, encompassing a total of 16 different specialisations. The maximum duration for these programs is 3 years. IIT Indore provides Ph.D. admissions in the following categories:

  • Fellowship Awardee (FA): Individuals who have received fellowships from funding agencies such as CSIR, UGC, NBHM, DST, or are employed as JRF/SRF project staff working on funded projects at IIT Indore.

  • Teaching Assistantship (TA): Scholarships are awarded in accordance with MHRD guidelines.

  • Sponsored without Institute Scholarship (SW): Candidates sponsored by R&D organisations or industry.

  • Institute Staff (IS): Staff members currently employed at IIT Indore.

  • Defence (DF): Personnel serving in the Armed Forces without institute scholarships.

  • College Teacher (CT): Permanent teachers from sponsoring colleges or universities, without scholarships.

IIT Indore Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

The table below provides a summary of the eligibility criteria for both domestic and international applicants:: 

Specialisations  Eligibility Criteria
Engineering 
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Metallurgy Engineering & Materials Science
  • Biosciences & Biomedical Engineering
  • Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Engineering
Domestic Applicants:

  • Masters in Engineering / Technology with GATE OR
  • 4 years B.E. / B.Tech OR 5 years integrated degree with GATE scores OR
  • Masters in Science stream with first division with either GATE / NET / JRF / CSIR / Lectureship 

International Applicants:

  • Masters in relevant discipline with 1st division plus TOEFL / IELTS score OR GATE score
Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry 
  • Mathematics 
Domestic Applicants:

  • Masters in Science stream with first division with either GATE / NET / JRF / CSIR / Lectureship OR
  • 4 years B.E. / B.Tech with GATE scores OR
  • Masters in Engineering / Technology with GATE score.
  • Bachelor’s with 1st division in Engineering / Technology with GATE scores

International Applicants:

  • Masters in Science discipline with 1st division plus TOEFL / IELTS score OR GATE score
Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • English
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy 
Domestic Applicants:

  • Masters in Science stream with first division with either GATE / NET / JRF / CSIR / Lectureship 
  • MBA with 1st division plus GATE / NET / JRF / CSIR / Lectureship
  • M.phil in HSS with 1st division & GATE / NET / JRF / CSIR

International Applicants:

  • Masters in Science / HSS / Engineering / International Business with 1st division plus TOEFL / IELTS score OR GATE score

IIT Indore Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Admission to the Ph.D. program at IIT Indore will be finalised based on written tests and interview rounds conducted by the institute.