IIT Bhilai recognized as an institute of national importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act 2016, is dedicated to providing education and conducting research across various domains such as engineering, technology, science, and arts. The primary goal of IIT Bhilai is to equip young individuals with cutting-edge technical skills and knowledge, empowering them to tackle real-life challenges with confidence and maturity as future professional leaders. The institute is committed to fostering research-driven undergraduate and postgraduate education. The overarching objective is to establish an educational system that yields diverse outcomes, encompassing research, entrepreneurship, technical leadership, and, most importantly, instilling a sense of responsible citizenship.
IIT Bhilai offers MTech programs in
IIT Bhilai is inviting applications for admission to various MTech programs, including Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering (Power Systems and Power Electronics, Control and Instrumentation), Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electric Vehicle Technology, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Design and Manufacturing, Thermal and Fluids Engineering), and Mechatronics Engineering. The admission is for the session commencing in July 2024.
Eligibility criteria for MTech admissions
Candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply for admission to the MTech program at IIT Bhilai as regular students. Successful applicants admitted to the regular MTech program may qualify for the Institute Fellowship by the norms established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Eligibility criteria
A. Applicants must possess ONE of the following qualifications in relevant subject areas:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with first-class, securing 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade.
A Master’s degree in science or an equivalent degree, with first-class, achieving 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade.
#B. Pharma (with a duration of 4 years), with first-class, attaining 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade.
#M.B.B.S or B.D.S or a related degree (with a minimum of 4 years), with first-class, obtaining 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade.
(# denotes eligibility for MTech in Bioengineering.)
B. Additionally, applicants must meet ONE of the following additional criteria:
Possession of a Valid GATE Score/GPAT Score (refer to Table 1 for Discipline-specific criteria).
A CPI/CGPA of 8.0 in BTech, if the degree is obtained from an IIT.
An ongoing degree may also be considered as a qualifying degree, provided the applicant fulfills all graduation requirements before the commencement of the MTech program. Discipline-specific requirements are outlined in Table 1.
Table 1: Discipline-specific criteria for MTech admissions
| MTech program in | Criteria |
|---|
| Bioengineering | GATE Score in BM/BT/CH/CS/CY/EC/EE/MA/ST/XE/XL/ME/PH/IN or GPAT. |
| Computer Science and Engineering | GATE score in CS/ EC/ EE/ MA/ PH. |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | GATE score in any engineering discipline/MA/ST. |
Electrical Engineering:
1. Power Systems and Power Electronics
2. Control and Instrumentation | GATE score in EE/ EC/ IN/ CS/ PH. |
| Electric Vehicle Technology | GATE score in ME/ EE/ EC/ IN/ AE/ CY/CH/XE/XE-F/XE-C/PI. |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | GATE Score in EC/EE/IN/PH/CS. |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | GATE Score in any engineering discipline/CY/PH/GG/XE. |
Mechanical Engineering:
1. Design and Manufacturing
2. Thermal and Fluids Engineering | GATE score in AE/ CE/ ME/ PI/ PH/ XE. |
| Mechatronics Engineering | GATE Score in ME/EE/EC/PI/IN/AE/CS. |
Guidelines for MTech applications
Prospective applicants are required to register on the COAP portal before initiating the application process on the online admission portal of IIT Bhilai. A valid COAP registration number is a mandatory prerequisite for completing the application form.
Before filling out the application form, applicants must carefully read and understand all the provided instructions.
The online application form can be accessed at admission. Applications received through any other means will not be processed.
In the case of applicants applying to multiple MTech programs, a separate application form must be duly filled out for each program.
Reservations are applicable for candidates falling under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwD) categories, by the rules stipulated by the Government of India. Necessary supporting documents must be attached during the online application, and verification will be conducted during the admission process.
Applicants are required to thoroughly complete the application form and proceed to make the necessary payment.
During the application process, applicants must have the following softcopy documents ready for upload:
Photograph
Academic certificates (10th, 12th / Diploma, UG & PG certificates, etc., as applicable)
Mark sheets of all semesters/Consolidated mark sheet of the qualifying degree. Result-awaited candidates must upload their latest/previous semester mark sheet.
Category certificate (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST), if applicable.
Experience certificate and any other relevant documents, as applicable.
Additionally, applicants need to provide details for at least two individuals who can furnish reference letters supporting the applicant's candidature. At least one referee must be an academician who has taught the applicant.
For applicants with degrees from foreign universities, an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, for the qualifying exam is required. Proof of having secured first-class or 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks or equivalent in the qualifying examination should also be provided.
Applicants are strongly advised to regularly check the Institute website and the COAP website for results and important announcements. Additionally, applicants should monitor the email address provided in their applications for crucial communications and announcements. Offer letters will be exclusively accessible through the COAP portal.
All communication regarding the admission process will be conveyed through email.
Thrust Research Area (Not limited to)
| Discipline | Broad Areas of Research |
|---|
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| Bioengineering | Protein folding and stability, biophysics, bioinformatics, macromolecular simulations, infectious and Alzheimer’s disease, tissue engineering, drug delivery, cancer biology: MRI and optical imaging, microfluidics, artificial organs, artificial skin fabrication, drug diffusion through the skin, targeted drug delivery, biosensors, Lab-on-a chip devices, blood flow in microchannels.
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| Computer Science and Engineering | Systems and Networks: Architecture, Parallel computing, Embedded computing, VLSI, Computer/Wireless networks, Edge computing, Compilers, Distributed systems.
Theoretical computer science: Algorithms, Formal Verification Methods.
Security: Hardware, Software, Cryptography, Blockchains, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
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| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | AI & Machine Learning: Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning.
Data analytics: Computer vision, Analysis of multimedia data such as audio, image, and video. Analysis of remote sensing data, Multimedia forensics
Social & complex network analysis: Information diffusion, fake news detection, community detection.
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| Electrical Engineering | Control and Instrumentation: Drone Technologies: Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Data analytics for Bio-sensors; Intelligent Instruments; Pattern Recognition and Deep Learning; Speech, Image, and Video Processing; Computer Vision; Analysis of remote sensing images/data.
Power Systems and Power Electronics: Data Analytics in Power System; Application of Power Electronics to Power Systems; Renewable Energy; Photovoltaics; Solar cells; Performance analysis of PV modules.
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| Electric Vehicle Technology | Data-driven Control, Battery Modeling, Electric Drives, Motors, Power Electronics Control for Electric Vehicles (EV) Applications, Welding for Battery Packs, Additive Manufacturing for Automotive Components, Numerical Simulation, Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS), EV Management Systems including Battery Management, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Battery Protection against Mechanical Abuse, Energy Storage Technologies, Battery Chemistry, Energy and Electrochemistry, Development of Electrode Materials for Battery, Battery Pack Construction.
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| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Microelectronics, Analog/Digital/Mixed signal VLSI circuits, VLSI fabrication and technology, Integrated circuit design, Embedded systems, low-power VLSI, photovoltaic and solar cells, Electronic system design, RF and Microwave, sub-Tz Design, Data communication, digital and analog communication, satellite, cellular, and fiber-optic communication, signal/media processing, digital image processing, audio and speech processing, computer networks, information theory, Artificial intelligence and machine learning, Internet-of-Things (IoT), 5G communication and beyond, Deep learning.
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| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | Polymers, Nano-composites, Organic devices and Sensors, Organic and Hybrid materials, Optical and Nonlinear Optical materials, Photoactuators, Battery Electrode materials and Degradation mechanism, Physical metallurgy of lightweight nano-structured alloys, fatigue and creep performance of high-temperature alloys and coatings, solid state welding of similar and dissimilar materials, Polymers, Inorganic-organic hybrid materials, Nanostructured Smart Materials, Energy Materials and Devices, Nanostructured materials, Materials for biosensing, Micro- and Nanorobotics, Soft matter, Thermally sprayed coatings, wear and corrosion resistant materials, surface modifications for multi-functional properties, mechanical processing of materials
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| Mechanical Engineering | Thermal and Fluids Engineering: Microfluidics, Multiphase flow and heat transfer, Droplet and Interfacial Science, Thermal hydraulics of Nuclear reactor, Internal combustion (IC) Engines Alternative fuels and exhaust aftertreatment, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Boiling and Condensation, Thermal Comfort, Building Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy.
Design and Manufacturing: Computational mechanics, Experimental Mechanics, Damage and Fracture Mechanics., Bioinspired microtextured surfaces, Metal cutting, non-conventional machining, metal forming, Advanced PVD coating for cutting tools, Modelling and simulation of manufacturing processes, Additive manufacturing, Micromachining, Surface treatment, Surface texturing, Aluminium, Magnesium and Titanium alloys, Metal matrix composites, High entropy alloys, High-temperature materials, Severe Plastic deformation, Casting, Powder metallurgy, Structure-Property Correlations, Thin-film tribology, Friction stir welding and processing, Surface Engineering. |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Online condition monitoring in advanced manufacturing processes, Microfabrication, Building mechatronics, and Intelligent buildings, AI-assisted laser-based manufacturing/metal forming, Feedback-controlled material testing, Application of machine vision in mechanical testing, Portable devices for manufacturing, Pneumatic actuator systems control using thermally responsive fluids, Digital microfluidics, Maglev micro-robotics, Neuromechanics and Assistive Robotics, Consensus control of UAV, Cognitive automation and Machine/Artificial Intelligence, Cooperative and adaptive mechatronics system, Computer vision, Data-driven modeling and control |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the institute's website and their email for any updates.
Candidates are required to apply online through the IIT Bhilai website. A new registration is necessary for each program the applicant wishes to apply for. The applicant must complete all required information and upload any necessary documents.
Finalizing the application is mandatory. Once finalized, no further editing, modification, or addition is possible. Therefore, candidates should carefully verify details before finalizing the application form. After finalization, an application number will be generated, and candidates should note this number for future reference.
An application fee is applicable for SC/ST/PWD/female candidates and is applicable for other candidates. Payment must be made through State Bank Collect. Candidates should visit the SBI Collect portal, select the category "Educational Institutions," search for "IIT BHILAI," and then choose the payment category "MTech Application Fee 2023-24 M Semester. " After payment, SBI Collect will generate a payment reference number, and candidates should retain a copy of the SBI i-collect receipt for future reference.
This step should be completed after the generation of the SBI Collect DU reference number. The applicant needs to add the DU reference number to their application.
Admissions to the MSc programs at IIT Bhilai are conducted through the Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM). For detailed information regarding the examination schedule, eligibility criteria, and other relevant details, please refer to the JAM website.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Autonomous Institute
2016
AICTE
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