IIT Tirupati admits students to UG, PG, MS, MPP and PhD courses through national exams and institute-level selection steps. B.Tech is the most preferred course, with an intake capacity of 224 students, and admission is through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling.

The institute also offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MS and MPP programmes. M.Tech admission uses GATE scores, M.Sc admission uses IIT JAM scores, and some programmes also include a written test or interview. For M.Tech, the stated fee is INR 21,650.

IIT Tirupati Important Dates

Event Date
GATE 2027 admit card download January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination, Week 1 February 6, 2027 and February 7, 2027
GATE 2027 examination, Week 2 February 13, 2027 and February 14, 2027
GATE 2027 examination, Week 3 February 20, 2027 and February 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement March 19, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 last date to apply October 19, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 examination date February 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIT Tirupati UG Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers B.Tech as its main UG course. The programme runs for 4 years, and students can choose from engineering branches listed below.

Branch Number of Students
Chemical Engineering 39
Civil Engineering 39
Computer Science & Engineering 53
Electrical Engineering 60
Mechanical Engineering 53

IIT Tirupati B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have passed Higher Secondary, meaning 10+2, or Diploma, meaning 10+3, from a recognized board with at least 75% aggregate marks.
  • Physics, Chemistry and Maths must be part of the student's subject combination.
  • Students need to qualify JEE Advanced for B.Tech admission at IIT Tirupati.

IIT Tirupati B.Tech Selection Criteria

  • All B.Tech seats are filled through the JEE Advanced merit list, and JoSAA releases the cutoffs for seat allotment.
  • SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL and PwD reservations are followed as per Government of India rules.

IIT Tirupati PG Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers M.Tech, MS, M.Sc and MPP programmes at the PG level. Admission depends on the course, with GATE used for M.Tech, MS and MPP, while IIT JAM is used for M.Sc.

IIT Tirupati M.Tech Admission 2026

The M.Tech programme is offered for 2 years. Students can apply in the following specializations:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Microelectronics & VLSI
  • RF and Microwave Engineering
  • Signal Processing & Communications
  • Design & Manufacturing
  • Thermal Engineering and Energy Systems

IIT Tirupati M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have a valid GATE score and a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from an AICTE or Government-approved institution, or must have appeared in the final qualifying degree exam.
  • IIT graduates with a B.Tech degree and a CGPA of 8.0 or above can apply without a GATE score.

IIT Tirupati M.Tech Selection Criteria

  • Admission is based on GATE scores and academic record.
  • Seats are reserved for Indian nationals under SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL and PwD categories as per Government of India rules.
  • M.Tech students can move to PhD after completing at least 2 semesters of the M.Tech programme with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses.

IIT Tirupati MS Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers a 3-year M.S. by Research programme in 18 specializations. A valid GATE score is needed for admission, unless the student is exempted under the IIT graduate rule.

IIT Tirupati MS Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet one of the following requirements for M.S. admission:

  • B.E, B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA degree with at least 55% aggregate marks.

Or

  • Membership of The Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics and Communications, or membership of The Institute of Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering, with both parts A and B passed with good academic results.
  • A valid GATE score.

Note: IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above do not need to submit GATE scores.

IIT Tirupati MS Selection Criteria

IIT Tirupati first shortlists students through GATE scores. Shortlisted students have to take a written test conducted by the institute, and those who qualify are called for an interview. The final merit list is prepared using GATE score, written test performance and interview performance.

IIT Tirupati M.Sc Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers a 2-year M.Sc programme in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Statistics. Admission is through the IIT JAM entrance test and JOAPS counselling.

IIT Tirupati M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Students need a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute.
  • A valid IIT JAM score is required.

IIT Tirupati M.Sc Selection Criteria

M.Sc seats are allotted through JOAPS counselling. The process has 4 admission rounds, and allotment depends on JAM score, choice filling, seat availability, category and other admission factors.

IIT Tirupati M.Sc Seat Intake 2025

The M.Sc intake includes General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST category seats. The specialization-wise seat matrix is given below.

Courses Seats
Mathematics & Statistics 15
Chemistry 15
Physics 15
Total 45

IIT Tirupati MPP Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers a 2-year Master's in Public Policy programme. The available specializations are Science and Management of Sustainability, Sustainability and Engineering, and Data Science. Admission is based on GATE, with a written test option for students who do not have a GATE score.

IIT Tirupati MPP Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree after 10+2, or an equivalent qualification, in any subject from a recognized university or institute.
  • The minimum aggregate score is 55% for the general category and 50% for SC, ST and PWD categories.

The specialization-wise requirement is listed below.

Course Details
Science and Management of Sustainability Open to all
Sustainability and Engineering Passed B.Tech in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Data Science Passed B.Tech in Computer Science

IIT Tirupati MPP Selection Criteria

  • Students with GATE scores are selected through GATE score and personal interview.
  • Students without GATE scores must take a written exam and then appear for a personal interview.

IIT Tirupati PhD Admission 2026

IIT Tirupati offers research and PhD courses in 34 specializations across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Department Duration Eligibility criteria Selection criteria
Ph.D in Engineering/ Sciences/ Humanities and Social Sciences 3 years Master's degree in a relevant discipline or a Master's degree by Research in the stream with a good academic record. GATE

IIT Tirupati PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • For Humanities and Social Sciences:
    • Students need a master's degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record, or an equivalent qualification, along with a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR - NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification valid for the current year in the relevant area.
  • For Engineering / Sciences:
    • Students must have ME / M.Tech or MS by Research in Engineering, or a 2-year M.Sc from IITs through JAM with CGPA 8.0 or above, or BS+MS, a 5-year integrated degree, from CFTI.
    • Students with a Master's degree in Engineering / Technology or a Master's degree by Research in Engineering / Technology must have a good academic record.
    • Students with a Master's degree in Sciences need a good academic record and a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR-NET / NBHM / INSPIRE / JEST or equivalent qualification valid for the current year in the relevant area.

IIT Tirupati PhD Selection Criteria

  • Students may be admitted as regular full-time scholars or as research scholars under the external registration programme, sponsored by and employed in an industry, organisation or national laboratory with R&D facilities recognized by DST or IIT Tirupati.
  • The Selection Committee calls eligible students for an interview and/or test after checking minimum educational qualifications and any additional criteria set from time to time.
  • The Selection Committee recommends suitable students to the Chairman, Senate, based on academic record and performance in the interview and/or test.
  • SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL and PwD reservations apply as per Government of India rules.

IIT Tirupati Cutoff 2025

IIT Tirupati B.Tech Cutoff 2025

IIT Tirupati JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released. The table below shows Round 1 closing ranks for the General category.

Courses Round 1(Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 4620
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 8163
B.Tech Engineering Physics 10165
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 10553
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 13685
B.Tech Civil Engineering 14599

IIT Tirupati M.Tech Cutoff 2025

For General category students, the overall GATE cutoff marks range from 572 - 654. In 2021, M.Tech Structural Engineering had the highest listed cutoff at 654, followed by M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at 647.

Courses Round 1 (Closing marks)
M.Tech Structural Engineering 654
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 647
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering 642
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 608
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering 597
M.Tech Environment & Water Resource Engineering 572

IIT Tirupati M.Sc Cutoff 2025

IIT Tirupati IIT JAM cutoff 2025 has been released. M.Sc Maths & Statistics closed at rank 307 in Round 1 and stayed the same in all rounds. M.Sc Mathematics closed at 465 in Round 1, 528 in Round 2, and 528 in Round 3.

Courses Round 1(Closing rank) Round 2(Closing rank) Round 3(Closing rank)
M.Sc Maths & Statistics 307 307 307
M.Sc Mathematics 465 528 528
M.Sc Physics 592 652 655
M.Sc Chemistry 602 649 655

IIT Tirupati CCMN Cutoff 2025

IIT Tirupati CCMN cutoff 2024 for the General category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CCMN is 229 - 710.

Courses Round 3
M.Sc Maths & Statistics 229
M.Sc Physics 675
M.Sc Chemistry 710

IIT Tirupati Scholarships

IIT Tirupati offers scholarships and financial support for B.Tech, M.S. and Ph.D. students. Students can also get scholar loans arranged through the State Bank of India, Tirupati Regional Office, under the Vidya Lakshmi Scheme at 9.95%.

  • Merit cum Means Scholarship: Students whose parents earn less than INR 4.5 LPA can get a tuition fee waiver and INR 1,000 per month.
  • Free Studentship: Students whose parent's annual income is below INR 4.5 LPA can get a tuition fee waiver from the institute.
  • SC/ST scholarship support: Students from SC/ST categories can get a mess charge rebate of up to INR 800 per month, free lodging, and INR 250 as pocket allowance.
  • Research fellowship: Students admitted to MS (Research) receive INR 12,400 per month, and Ph.D. students receive INR 25,000 per month.

IIT Tirupati Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Can an IIT Tirupati M.Tech student move into PhD?

Ans. Yes. M.Tech students can be upgraded to Ph.D. if they complete at least 2 semesters in the M.Tech programme and earn a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses.

Ques. Is JEE Advanced alone enough for B.Tech admission at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. No. A student first has to clear JEE Main and then qualify JEE Advanced. After that, B.Tech seat allotment is completed through JoSAA counselling.

Ques. How does IIT Tirupati compare with IIT Goa for admission?

Ans. IIT Tirupati is stated to be the better option.

  • Its development pace is higher than IIT Goa.
  • The institute has a good pool of qualified teachers.
  • The highest package offered is INR 69.45 LPA.

IIT Goa also has these factors, but the comparison places it below IIT Tirupati among the newer IITs.

Ques. Are education loans available for IIT Tirupati students?

Ans. Yes. IIT Tirupati students can apply for a scholar loan. State Bank of India, Tirupati Regional Office, arranges scholar loans at 9.95% under the Vidya Lakshmi Scheme.

Ques. Is M.Tech Mechanical Engineering at IIT Tirupati a good choice?

Ans. Yes. M.Tech Mechanical Engineering at IIT Tirupati is considered worthwhile. The branch has good scope, the faculty members are highly qualified, and the course fee is low at INR 21,650.

  • Design courses give strong industry exposure and are interesting to study.
  • Environmental and Mechanical Engineering labs are well equipped.
  • The M.Tech fee is INR 21,650.

Ques. What eligibility rules apply to IIT Tirupati courses?

Ans. The course-wise eligibility details are given below.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY
M.Sc Graduation + IIT JAM Score
B.Tech 10+2 + JEE Advanced Score
M.Tech Pass in Graduation + GATE
Ph.D. Pass in Post Graduation
M.Sc Pass in Graduation + GATE

Ques. Which M.Tech specializations are available at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. IIT Tirupati offers several M.Tech specializations in a 2-year programme. The listed broad areas are:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Ques. Does IIT Tirupati have PhD programmes?

Ans. Yes. IIT Tirupati offers Ph.D. programmes in Engineering and Science. Admission is based on a department-based test, academic performance, work experience and interview. Students with GATE, NET, CSIR, UGC or SLET qualifications can also apply for Ph.D. admission.

Ques. What are the rules for M.Tech to PhD upgradation at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. M.Tech students can be considered for Ph.D. upgradation if they meet these conditions:

  • The student must complete at least 2 semesters of the M.Tech programme.
  • The student must have at least 8.0 CGPA in the required courses.

Ques. How are students selected for M.Tech at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. IIT Tirupati follows these M.Tech selection rules:

  • Admission is decided through GATE scores and academic qualifications.
  • Seats are reserved for Indian nationals under SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL and PwD categories as per Government of India rules.
  • M.Tech students who complete at least 2 semesters with a CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses can become eligible for Ph.D. upgradation.

Ques. How can students apply for IIT Tirupati M.Sc admission?

Ans. The M.Sc application process is completed through JOAPS as follows:

  • Go to the JOAPS official website.
  • Register with details such as candidate name, email ID, mobile number and qualification.
  • After registration, use the Enrollment ID and password to log in to the JOAPS portal.
  • Complete the application form by choosing the number of papers and preferred city.
  • Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and SC/ST/PwD certificate, if applicable.
  • Pay the application fee online and submit the IIT JAM application form.

Ques. What is needed for PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. For Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences, students need a master's degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record, or an equivalent qualification. They must also have a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR - NET / NBHM or an equivalent qualification in the relevant area for the current year.

Ques. What steps are followed to apply for research programmes at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. Students can apply for IIT Tirupati research programmes through the steps below:

  • Use the online application form available on the institute website.
  • Fill in the required details in the form.
  • Take a printout and keep it for later use.
  • The application fee is INR 100 for general and male candidates, INR 50 for female candidates, and INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  • Students called for a written test or interview must carry the printed online application along with original and photocopied certificates.

Ques. Who can apply for Science and Engineering PhD at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. The Science and Engineering Ph.D. eligibility rules are:

  • ME / M.Tech or MS by Research in Engineering, or a 2-year M.Sc from IITs through JAM with CGPA 8.0 or higher, or BS+MS, a 5-year integrated degree, from CFTI.
  • A master's degree in Engineering/Technology or a master's degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a strong academic record.
  • A master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR-NET / NBHM / INSPIRE / JEST or equivalent qualification in the relevant area for the current year.

Ques. What is the B.Tech seat intake at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. IIT Tirupati B.Tech intake is listed branch-wise below:

  • Chemical Engineering - 39
  • Civil Engineering - 39
  • Computer Science & Engineering - 53
  • Electrical Engineering - 60
  • Mechanical Engineering - 53

Ques. What scholarships are offered at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. IIT Tirupati offers scholarships for B.Tech, M.S. and Ph.D. students. Some listed scholarships are:

  • Merit cum Means Scholarship: Students whose parents earn less than INR 4.5 LPA can get a tuition fee waiver and INR 1,000 per month.
  • Free Studentship: Students whose parent's annual income is below INR 4.5 LPA can get a tuition fee waiver from the institute.

Ques. What scholarship support is available for SC/ST students at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. SC/ST students can receive a mess charge rebate of up to INR 800 per month. They also get free lodging and INR 250 as pocket allowance.

Ques. Do MS Research and PhD students get a stipend at IIT Tirupati?

Ans. Yes. Students admitted to MS (Research) receive a fellowship of INR 12,400 per month, and Ph.D. students receive INR 25,000 per month.

Ques. What makes the MPP course at IIT Tirupati useful?

Ans. The MPP course has 2 key points: faculty members from different policy areas and a flexible admission process. Students with or without GATE scores can apply. The institute also offers a dissertation option, which helps students build research and analytical skills.