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Admissions

Three entry routes into AMBE: undergraduate admission through JoSAA, postgraduate admission through GATE, and research admission through the IIT Madras research portal.

Choose Your Route

Undergraduate JoSAA · July intake M.Tech GATE · July intake M.S. & Ph.D. January & July

Entry Routes

Programs & Entry Routes

Start with the admission channel, then review the program page for curriculum, eligibility, and department-specific details.

01

Undergraduate

Undergraduate admissions
JoSAA July intake
Apply via JoSAA

Admission is through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). No separate application to the department is required.

02

M.Tech

M.Tech admissions
GATE July intake
Apply via M.Tech Portal

GATE qualification is mandatory. Applications go through the IIT Madras M.Tech admissions portal.

03

M.S. & Ph.D.

M.S. & Ph.D. admissions
January & July
Apply via Research Portal

Two intakes per year. Accepts B.Tech, M.Sc, and M.Tech holders depending on research group.

M.S. & Ph.D.

Research Admissions

Research programs admit candidates twice a year through a three-stage process, followed by fellowship or project-based funding.

Selection Process

  1. 01

    Application & Shortlisting

    Applications are screened against department and institute eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates are invited to the next stage.

  2. 02

    Institute-Level Written Test

    A written test covering basic mathematics and aptitude, conducted at the institute level for all shortlisted candidates.

  3. 03

    Department Interview

    A technical interview by the department focusing on the candidate's area of specialisation and research aptitude.

Research admissions portal

Funding Categories

HTRA

Half-Time Research Assistantship

Institute-funded fellowship, the primary route for most admitted students. Includes a monthly stipend for the full program duration.

National Fellowships

CSIR-NET, INSPIRE & Others

Candidates holding national fellowships may use these in lieu of HTRA. Conditions are governed by the awarding body.

Project HTRA

Project Half-Time Research Assistantship

Funded by a sponsored research project for the project duration; residual period covered by the institute. Students work with the faculty offering the project.

Project NHTRA

Project Non-Half-Time Research Assistantship

Fully funded by an external grant. Prior project experience required. Project must cover the full five-year program duration.

Candidates from R&D organisations may also apply. See the categories of admission document for full details.

Interview Preparation

Syllabi & Guide Selection

Research applicants should review the relevant syllabus and understand how advisor allocation works before the interview.

Interview Syllabi

Syllabus varies by research group. Direct Ph.D. uses the same syllabus as M.S.

Solid Mechanics
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Fluid Mechanics
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Biomedical Engineering
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Guide Allocation Policy

The department emphasises student independence in selecting a research advisor.

  • Students on HTRA or national fellowships may select any faculty member whose research matches their interests, subject to the guide allocation policy.

  • Students admitted under Project HTRA or Project NHTRA work with the faculty member offering the project position.

  • Review faculty research areas before the interview to identify potential advisors.

Read policy Faculty research areas

Reference

Resources & Downloads

Official policies, brochures, and research-area documents for applicants preparing their application.

Admission Brochure (MS/PhD)

Full guidelines for M.S., Direct Ph.D., and Ph.D. admission including eligibility, process, and policies.

Institute Eligibility Criteria

Minimum eligibility requirements set by IIT Madras for all research programs.

Guide Allocation Policy

Department policy on research advisor selection, emphasising student independence.

Faculty Research Areas

Overview of research interests across all faculty, useful for identifying potential advisors.

Department Brochure

Overview of the department, research facilities, and academic programs.

Questions?

Contact the Department Office

For admissions queries not covered here, reach out directly.

Email apoffice@iitm.ac.in

Phone +91 44 2257 4051

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