List of M. Tech Entrance Exams 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Shilpa Pradhan

Updated On: July 29, 2024 01:36 PM

M.Tech entrance exams 2025 dates can be checked here. Check the state-wise/ institute-wise M.Tech entrance exams list and schedule here. 

List of M.Tech Entrance Exams in India

List of M.Tech Entrance Exams 2025 - Candidates who want to apply for the MTech programme must appear for M.Tech entrance exams 2025 at the national or state exam, like UPSEE, GATE, and so on. The GATE entrance exam is the foundation of the MTech application process. Certain institutes hold university-level M.Tech entrance exams 2025 in order to offer MTech Admission 2025. The specialisations provided by prestigious universities and colleges, along with the admissions process for 2025, should be known to candidates who are interested in pursuing the MTech course. MTech is a two-year professional postgraduate engineering programme that educates students on research for emerging technologies as well as current technologies.

Also check: List of M.Tech Colleges in India

M.Tech, abbreviated as a Master’s in Technology is a postgraduate degree that is pursued by the students after completing their (B.Tech). M.Tech is a two-year degree program where the students opt for a specific course in which they want to pursue their master’s. The specializations offered in the M.Tech program include Mechanical Engineering , Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.

M.Tech can be pursued as either a regular program or a part-time degree program. Applicants who hold a degree in diploma and have acquired certain work experience can also apply for the M.Tech program. M.Tech in India is accredited under the aegis of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , the University Grants Commission of India (UGC), and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) . Admission into the program is done on the basis of various state-level/university-level/national-level entrance exams which are mentioned in this article along with other details including eligibility, syllabus, dates, and fee structure.

Also Check - TS MTech Counselling 2025 through GATE

List of M.Tech Entrance Exams 2025 & Tentative Dates

A list of common M.Tech entrance exams 2025 has been provided in the table below along with their tentative upcoming dates.

Name of M.Tech Entrance Exams 2025

Exam Date (Tentative)

Application Form Start Date (Tentative)

Application Form Closing Date (Tentative)

Admit Card (Tentative)

GATE 2025

February 3, 4, and 10, 11 2025

August 30, 2024

September 29, 2024, without any late fees

January 3, 2025

COMEDK 2025 May 12, 2025 February 1, 2025 April 5, 2025 May 6, 2025

OJEE 2025

May 6 to 10, 2025 January 25, 2025 March 15, 2025 April 30, 2025

AP PGECET 2025

May 29 to 31, 2025

March 23, 2025

April 20, 2025 May 22, 2025

TS PGECET 2025

June 6 to 9, 2025 March 16, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 28, 2025

Karnataka PGCET 2025

First Week of August 2025

First Week of June 2025 Second Week of July 2025

Third Week of July 2025

Gujarat PGCET 2025

Third Week of July 2025 Last Week of June 2025 First Week of July 2025

Gujarat PGCET admit card is not released by authorities.

Also Read: IIT M.Tech Number of Seats and Fee Structure 2025

M.Tech Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

In order to be eligible for the M.Tech entrance exams 2025, students need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • The students must have pursued their bachelor’s degree from any recognized board/university

  • The student must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved caste) in their UG degree

  • The applicant must have completed his 10+2 in the science stream with major subjects such as physics/chemistry/maths

  • Applicants who have pursued a 5 years course in a science program and acquired a master’s degree in science can also apply for the M.Tech program

M.Tech Entrance Exam Syllabus 2025

Students can refer to the M.Tech entrance exam syllabus here to get an idea. However, the M.Tech entrance syllabus might vary from one entrance exam to another.

Course

Subjects

Computer Science

  • Java Programming: Basics of Java, Control statements, polymorphism, keywords, operators, inheritance, Classes, and Objects
  • Computer Organisation and Design: ALU and data path, Machine instructions and addressing modes, Instruction pipelining, RISC and CISC
  • Programming and Data Structure: Programming in C/C++, Functions, Recursion, Control Structures, OOPS Fundamentals, Parameter passing, Pointers, Arrays, stacks, queues, File handling, linked lists, graphs, and trees
  • Databases: Relational model, Database design, Query languages, Database Security and Privacy, Data Warehousing, and Mining
  • Operating System: CPU Scheduling, Process Management System, File systems, Memory management and Virtual memory, Disk Operating System, synchronization.
  • Networking: ISO/OSI stack, Multiplexing, Network Models, Transmission Media, Ethernet, Access Control, Routing, Network layer Protocols, Security and cryptography

Civil Engineering

  • Steel Structure: Principles of working stress method, Built-up sections and frames, Design of connections, Design of Industrial roofs, Design of simple members and frames
  • Concrete Structure: Working stress, Design of beams, slabs, columns, Limit state and Ultimate load design concepts, Analysis of beam sections, Bond and development length.
  • Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures, Displacement methods, Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables, and frames, Stiffness and flexibility methods, Influence lines
  • Construction Planning and Management: Construction activity, Use of Basic principles of network - analysis in form of CPM and PERT, Quality assurance principles, Basic principles of Economic analysis and methods, Cost optimization and resource allocation, Project profitability

Electrical Engineering

  • Circuit Theory: Electric Circuits Network graph, Sinusoidal steady‐state analysis, KCL, KVL, Transient response of DC and AC networks, Node and Mesh analysis, Resonance, theorems.
  • Signal System: Shifting and scaling operations, Sampling Theorem, Linear Time-Invariant and Causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals
  • Power System: Power Systems, AC and DC transmission concepts, Power generation concepts, Electric field distribution and insulators, Models and performance.
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits: Analog and Digital Electronics Characteristics of diodes, MOSFET, BJT, Amplifiers, Simple diode circuits, Oscillators, and Feedback amplifiers

Mechanical Engineering

  • Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, equilibrium equations, free-body diagrams, Friction, Energy methods, Impulse-momentum, Principles of virtual work
  • Theory of Machines: Displacement, flywheels and governors, velocity and acceleration, gyroscope
  • Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of freedom systems, vibration isolation, effect of damping, resonance.
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic CAD/CAM concepts and their integration tools
  • Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, phase diagrams, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.

Biotechnology

  • Plant and Animal Physiology: Photosynthesis, hormones functions, cell structure, Animal Physiology, hormones, Circulatory System, different systems
  • Plant and Animal Cell: Plant and Animal cell: Classification and general characteristics, Cell Membrane, Cell organelles, Classical experiments of biology.
  • Genetics and environmental Science: Genetics and Nucleic acid, Molecular Biology, Transgenic, Genetically Modified Plants, Genetic engineering, Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Science
  • Applied Biotechnology: Plant Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Bioprocess engineering and technology, Intellectual Property Rights
  • Metabolism: Metabolism-carbohydrates, Enzymes, lipids and proteins

English

  • Grammar: Parts of speech – Noun, Preposition, Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection, Verb, Adjective, Adverb; Tenses: Active and Passive Form for Present, Past and Future Tense; Modal Verbs – Can, Might, Would, Could, Should, May, Will
  • Common Errors: Error Searching and Sentence Correction Exercises
  • Associative Language Skills: Antonyms, one-word substitution, Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Word Analogies
  • Comprehensive Passage: Identification of key ideas or themes, open and closed paragraphs

How to Apply for MTech Admission 2025?

  • Candidates should first apply with their valid entrance exam scores to the official website of the college they wish to attend
  • They will have to complete an application form and pay the application fees
  • The college authorities will publish a merit list on a specific date, which will include the names of the shortlisted candidates
  • If their names appear on the list, they should report to the institution either online or in person
  • Their performance in the interview in WAT, PI, or GD will determine their final selection

You can also check the MTech Admission Process for IITs in the following table,

Name of the IIT Admission Process Link
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Ropar

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Patna

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Guwahati

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur M.Tech Process of IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Jodhpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Indore
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU M.Tech Admission Process of IIT BHU

M.Tech 2025 Course Fees

On average, the fee structure for the M.Tech course in India ranges between Rs. 30,000-50,000 per annum. It is advisable to prepare well before going for an entrance exam by looking into the syllabus and practicing the previous years' entrance exam papers.

Top M.Tech Colleges in India 2025

India has a number of top engineering colleges that offers MTech degree and stand out for their academic brilliance, research possibilities, good placement record, training facilities, etc. Candidates can check out some of the top MTech colleges in India given below.

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Other MTech Admission Related Articles,

IIT MTech Fee Structure & Total No. of Seats in 2025 Uttar Pradesh (UP) M.Tech Admission 2025 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Counselling
Karnataka MTech Admissions 2025 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Fee, Process ACPC Gujarat M.Tech Admission/Counselling 2025 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Fees
BITS Pilani M.Tech Data Science Admissions 2025 - Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process, Fee Structure TANCA M.Tech Admissions 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Counselling, Participating Colleges
Hyderabad University Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech. Admission 2025 Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2025 - Counselling, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Cutoff, Process
Madhya Pradesh M.E/M. Tech Admission 2025 - Dates, Merit List, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process Assam Don Bosco University M. Tech Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Merit List, Admission Process, Fee
Telangana MTech Admission 2025 – Registration Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Entrance Exams, Admission Process How to Get Admission in MTech Courses at IITs, NITs Without GATE Score?

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FAQs

Can I do MTech without the GATE exam?

Yes, you can pursue MTech without GATE by seeking admission through institute-specific or state-level entrance exams like OJEE and TS PGECET or by applying to universities that offer non-GATE admission options like direct admission. 

 

How to join in MTech?

To get admission into an MTech course, you must have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, a valid GATE score or other relevant entrance exam that meets the university's eligibility standards, and successfully complete the admission procedure, which may involve interviews or written examinations.

 

Can I do MTech in IIT without a GATE score?

Yes, it is possible to enroll in an MTech programme without taking the GATE under the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP). The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) established the QIP initiative to improve the quality of technical education in India.

 

How long is GATE valid for MTech?

For M. Tech admissions, the GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the year of its release.

What are some of the MTech entrance exams conducted in India?

GATE, TS PGECET, Karnataka PGCET, OJEE, etc are some of the MTech entrance exams conducted in India.

What is the minimal qualifying criteria for MTech admission?

Candidates for MTech admission must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with at least 60% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate. Candidates who have completed a five-year study in applied sciences are also eligible to apply. A high GATE exam score is really beneficial.

What is the minimum qualifying criteria for MTech admission?

Candidates for MTech admission must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with at least 60% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate. Candidates who have completed a five-year study in applied sciences are also eligible to apply. A high GATE exam score is really beneficial.

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