M.Tech. Admissions | IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi

M. Tech. Admissions

Master of Technology at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi

Overview

Admissions to the Master of Technology (M. Tech.) programs at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi are open to highly qualified candidates with a strong academic background in engineering or science. Selection is carried out through a multi-stage process based on eligibility criteria, written examination (where applicable), and interview(s).

Admission Process

Candidates are encouraged to apply for the program irrespective of their preference for the registration mode. The multi-stage admission process consists of the following:

Once a candidate is selected, their entitled scholarship or fee waiver will be considered separately on an individual basis.

Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process

1. Qualifying Degree

Candidate can be considered for the program if she/he has any one of the following qualifications:

For M. Tech. in MINDS:
  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in any engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent);
  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in any science discipline with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent);
  • Bachelor’s degree of 3-year duration in a science discipline followed by a Masters degree of minimum 2-year duration, with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent), at both the bachelor’s and master’s level.
For M. Tech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability:
  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in any engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent);
  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in any science discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Earth Science) with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent);
  • Bachelor’s degree of 3-year duration in any science discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Earth Science) followed by a Masters degree (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Earth Science) of minimum 2-year duration, with a minimum GPA of 6.00 (on a 10.00 point scale), or 2.40 (on a 4.00 point scale), or aggregate marks of 60% (or equivalent), at both the bachelor’s and master’s level.

The above GPA/marks requirements is the Institute minimum. Higher GPA/marks requirements may be used during the actual shortlisting of applicants.

2. English Language Proficiency

Candidate can be considered for the program if she/he has any one of the following proofs of English language proficiency:

  • Proof that the medium of instruction has been English throughout the duration of the qualifying degree(s) (point 1)
  • Minimum qualification in Standardized English Tests: 6.0 in IELTS, or 550 in TOEFL (or any other equivalent standardized test)
  • In case the candidate does not have any of the above two at the time of application, she/he may still apply and will be provisionally admitted. Such a candidate will have 180 days (6 months) from the date of registration to furnish such proof.

3. Standardized Test & Work Experience Requirements

Candidate needs to appear in standardized technical assessment test like Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), or a similar test conducted by IITD-AD. Requirements are as follows:

Candidate applying for Full-time registration with the IITD-AD scholarship:

  • If the candidate has a minimum of 2 years of work experience after the completion of a qualifying degree (point 1), no GATE score is required. However, a qualification in the written examination conducted by IITD-AD is required.
  • If work experience is 2 years or less, then:
    • If the candidate (any nationality) has earned her/his qualifying degree (point 1) from India, then should have a Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score of 350 (this requirement is waived for candidates whose qualifying degree is from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI), and have a graduation GPA/marks of 8.00 (on 10.00 scale) or 80%);
    • If the candidate (any nationality) has earned her/his qualifying degree (point 1) from any country other than India, then she/he has to appear and qualify in the IITD-AD written examination.

Candidate applying under Full-time sponsored category (no IITD-AD scholarship):

  • Minimum 1 year of work experience after completion of a qualifying degree (point 1) is required.
  • GATE score requirement or IITD-AD written test qualification is waived.
  • A sponsorship letter from the employer is required.

Candidate applying under Part-time category (no IITD-AD scholarship):

  • Minimum 1 year of work experience after completion of qualifying degree (point 1), required (6 months required for an IITD-AD employee).
  • GATE score requirement or IITD-AD written test qualification is waived.
  • No objection letter from the employer is required.

4. Final Selection Interview

Final selection will be done through an oral interview (which may have multiple rounds).

Documentation Requirement

+ Full‑Time (with Assistantship)
+ Full‑Time (with Sponsorship)
+ Part‑Time

Notes:
Upon selection after the final round, the successful candidate will be required to provide copies of their valid passport and national identification card (or Emirates ID / Aadhar Card).
*In case a sponsorship certificate/letter, or a no-objection certificate is not available at the time of application or interview, you may provide an undertaking stating that the same would be submitted at the admission, if selected

Key Dates at Glance

Date Activity
May 11, 2026 Launch of online application portal
June 18, 2026 Last date for submission of online application
June 23, 2026 Shortlisting of applicants and further communication
June 28, 2026 Date of the written test
Venue: IIT Delhi (Delhi campus) / IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi Campus
(More venues can be added based on the number of applications from a particular country)
June 25 – June 30, 2026 Range of dates for the interview
July 06, 2026 Declaration of the result and communication of offers
July 10, 2026 Deadline for acceptance of the offer by the candidate
August 19, 2026 Registration and orientation of the incoming M. Tech. students

Contact Us

For any queries related to M. Tech. admissions, please contact:

Email: pgadmissions@iitdabudhabi.ac.ae
Phone: +971 2 495 8510