Admission Procedure for M. Tech. Programs at IIIT-A

B.Tech. Degree in CSE/IT/E&C or masters degree in CS/IT or equivalent from a reputed Institute or University. Students entering the M.Tech. IT (IS) program are expected to have good background in each of the areas of Programming, Graphics, Statistics and Communication Design. Intelligent Systems students are expected to go for Research/PhD.

For General and Reserved Categories only

	Only candidates with valid GATE score are eligible to apply (Except for MBBS/BDS, BVSc&AH and Sponsored candidates). GATE can be in any of the disciplines covered under the ambit of GATE and may not necessarily correspond to the candidates' basic discipline.
	GATE scores will be used for initial short listing.
	Admission date announcement to be published in leading News Paper and IIIT‐A website.
	Initial screening will be done based on valid GATE Score by the designated board.
	Short listed candidates will be called for the common written examination and lab test..
	Applicants will have to specify the stream and the preference for specialization in the application form.
	The written examination and lab test will be held on the same day for all streams.
	Only those candidates, who qualify in the written examination and lab test, will be interviewed by the designated board.
	A common merit list will be prepared for IT/CS and ECE streams. A separate merit list will be prepared for Bio stream. The merit lists will be prepared based on the recommendation of the concerned designated boards.
	List of selected candidates for each specialization will be prepared based on the merit and preference given by the candidate in the application form
	Sponsored Candidates MUST have working experience of at least one year from an Institution / Organization / Industry of repute.
	MBBS/BDS Candidates must be from MCI approved institutions.

For NRI / Foreign Nationals

	Only candidates with valid GATE score are eligible to apply (Except for MBBS/BDS, BVSc&AH and Sponsored candidates). GATE can be in any of the disciplines covered under the ambit of GATE and may not necessarily correspond to the candidates' basic discipline.
	Only candidates who have passed the specified qualifying degree examination B.S. /M. Sc. / B.E. from abroad with 70% marks (Aggregate of whole Degree Exams) or equivalent Grade Points and possessing valid GRE Scores shall be eligible. Certified conversion formula from Degree Granting Institution to be provided by the candidate. Certified conversion Formula Certificate MUST accompany the filled in application form on the letter head of the Degree granting Institution or else the application shall be rejected summarily.
	The Candidate himself / herself has to be an NRI / Foreign National. The sponsorship is accepted by guardian, parents or relative of the candidate settled abroad only if it is for the whole program.
	Fee of US$ 4000/‐ (US$ Four thousand only) per year and other dues (Hostel, annual charges, etc.) in Indian Rupees.
	Hostel Accommodation will be available.
	Final Merit List for admissions shall be prepared using the same procedure as mentioned for the General and Reserved category candidates except that the GRE score will be used instead of the GATE score for the initial screening.

For Sponsored Candidates

	Candidates MUST have working experience of at least one year from an Institution / Organization / Industry of repute.
	Only candidates having at least 60% marks (Aggregate of whole Degree Exams) or equivalent Grade Points.
	Certified conversion formula from Degree Granting Institution to be provided by the candidate. Certified conversion Formula Certificate MUST accompany the filled in application form on the letter head of the Degree granting Institution or else the application shall be rejected summarily.
	Academic criteria and assessment rules during the duration of the M. Tech. Program for sponsored candidates shall be same as those for other General admission candidates.
	Sponsorship certificate, in the format specified, from Competent Authorities of the concerned organization on their letter head must accompany the application form.
	Sponsored candidates should write the name and contact number of the organization and also attach a letter with the application from Head of the organization on official letter pad regarding the terms and condition of the sponsorship and experience of the candidate. The original copy should be produced during interview if necessary.
	While upon initial selection into the program, the candidate shall be required to pay the fees etc. as per rules laid down for General candidates for payment of routine Semester fees & other dues, candidates shall personally be responsible to make sure that all necessary dues are got deposited by their respective sponsors in time. If dues are not cleared, the name of defaulting candidate shall be struck off the rolls.
	Sponsored candidates shall not be eligible for any Institute Assistantship & Placement procedure.
	Three letters of reference (sealed) must reach IIIT‐Allahabad before the interview, in the format annexed.
	Hostel Accommodation will be available.
	Final Merit List for admissions shall be prepared using the same procedure as mentioned for the General and Reserved category candidates except that the score in the qualifying degree examination will be used instead of the GATE score for the initial screening.

For candidates of all categories

	All Certificates and Insurance in Original MUST be presented at the time of admissions, failing which offer of Admission may stand cancelled.
	Candidates screened in shall have to appear for Institute Entrance Examination at IIIT‐Allahabad as per the schedule.
	All short listed candidates shall be required to appear in the Institute Entrance Examination.
	The Institute Entrance Examination will consist of a Laboratory examination, a written examination, as well as interview.
	List of provisionally selected candidates for admission shall be displayed on Institute Notice Board in the evening of the day the interviews are held by the designated board.
	Medical fitness certificate in the form annexed shall have to be produced MANDATORILY by all the candidates, irrespective of the category, at the time of Admission or else the candidature shall be cancelled summarily.
	While upon initial selection into the program, the candidate shall be required to pay the fees etc. as per rules laid down for General candidates for payment of routine Semester fees & other dues, candidates shall personally be responsible to make sure that all necessary dues are got deposited by their respective sponsors in time. If dues are not cleared, the name of defaulting candidate shall be struck off the rolls.
	Fees by all selected candidates, irrespective of the category, shall have to be deposited in cash or by MICR type Demand Draft drawn in favor of 'IIIT‐Allahabad' and made payable at Allahabad necessarily by 2.00 pm of the fee deposition day or else candidates from the waiting list shall be offered the admission in order of merit. In no case fee will be refunded once the candidate has taken admission in the Institute.
	All selected candidates, irrespective of the category, shall have to submit all documents in Original & 3 passport sized colored photographs at the time of admission. Since the same Photograph shall continue to be printed on all your grade cards and Degree certificate, so good quality colored photographs should be brought (preferably digital).
	IIIT-Allahabad reserves all rights regarding admissions.
	Once admissions have been taken by the candidate the fee will not be refunded.

NOTE : This procedure was followed in the year 2012. It may vary from year to year.