Applicants under the following categories are exempt from GATE and do not need to register on COAP:

• SW (Sponsored)
• DF (Defence Forces)
• IS (Institute Staff)

No scholarships are provided to applicants under:

• SW
• DF
• IS
• International categories

Some PG programs offer an option to upgrade to dual degree:

• M.Tech. + PhD
• MS (Research) + PhD

This option is available during the fourth semester, subject to eligibility.

Applicants belonging to the following categories must upload valid certificates:

• OBC-NCL
• EWS
• SC
• ST
• PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)

• Certificates must be issued by authorized officials only

For OBC-NCL & EWS:

• Must be issued on or after April 1, 2025, OR
• Must be valid as on March 31, 2026
• If not valid → applicant will be treated as Unreserved (UR)
• Prescribed formats:
  • OBC-NCL → Annexure V
  • EWS → Annexure VII

Applicants must upload scanned copies of:

• 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates
• Qualifying degree marksheets and certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Valid GATE scorecard (2026 / 2025 / 2024)

• UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹800
• SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹400

Applicants must send original documents + copies to the concerned Program Coordinator:

• Sponsorship Letter Form
• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Co-Supervisor Form (if applicable)
• Employer Consent Form (for study leave cases under SW/DF)

Copies must also be submitted as per departmental requirements.

• Selected candidates will receive provisional admission
• Final admission is subject to physical verification of documents
  (MEQ, QE, category, etc.) during registration at the institute