IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Admission 2027: GATE, JMP, COAP, Cut-offs
Key takeaways
- IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2027 runs through its Joint M.Tech./MCP-Ph.D. Programme (JMP) portal, using a valid GATE score and offers on COAP.
- IIT Kharagpur has not announced 2027 dates; its 2026 JMP schedule (marked tentative) opened the portal on 31 March and closed it on 19 April 2026.
- The minimum is 60% or CGPA 6.5 (55% or 6.0 for SC, ST and PwD); IIT B.Tech graduates with CGPA 8.0 or more can be admitted without GATE.
- Official JMP 2026 GATE cut-offs (General, main paper) include 808 for Computer Science, 754 for Artificial Intelligence and 731 for Microelectronics and VLSI Circuits.
- Two-year M.Tech students get Rs 12,400 a month; an offer accepted with Accept and Freeze needs a Rs 30,000 seat booking fee.
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IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2027 will be through a valid GATE score, an application on IIT Kharagpur's Joint M.Tech./MCP-Ph.D. Programme (JMP) portal, and offer acceptance on COAP. IIT Kharagpur has not announced 2027 dates; in 2026, its tentative schedule ran the portal from 31 March to 19 April 2026.
This page covers only IIT Kharagpur: how JMP works, eligibility and GATE papers, official 2026 cut-offs, fees and the stipend. For COAP and CCMT across all IITs, read our IIT M.Tech admission 2027 guide first.
When is IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2027?
IIT Kharagpur has not published 2027 dates. In 2026, the JMP important dates page, marked tentative, opened the portal on 31 March and closed it on 19 April 2026. Interviews ran from 2 to 10 May, and COAP Round 1 was on 11-13 May 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2027 exam | 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 February 2027 | Official (GATE 2027, IIT Madras) |
| GATE 2027 result | 19 March 2027 | Official (GATE 2027, IIT Madras) |
| JMP portal opens | Late March 2027 | Tentative (2026: 31 March) |
| Last date to apply | Mid to late April 2027 | Tentative (2026: 19 April) |
| Interviews (some programmes) | Early May 2027 | Tentative (2026: 2-10 May) |
| COAP offer rounds | May to July 2027 | Tentative (2026: Round 1 on 11-13 May, Round 9 on 4-6 July) |
One JMP page in 2026 gave a slightly different tentative window (28 March to 16 April), so always go by the live important dates page. Track the exam on our GATE 2027 exam date page and use the 16-week GATE 2027 preparation plan.
What is JMP and which programmes does IIT Kharagpur offer?
JMP is the Joint M.Tech./MCP-Ph.D. Programme, run by IIT Kharagpur's GATE-JAM office for GATE-based master's admission. Its 2026 cut-off list has 57 specialisation codes across departments, centres and schools. Each code is selected either on GATE score alone ("Direct") or on GATE score plus an interview.
| Specialisation (code) | GATE paper(s), main | Seats 2026-27 | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CS) | CS | 76 | GATE score |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | DA, CS (EC, EE as minor) | 36 | GATE score |
| Microelectronics and VLSI Circuits (EC2) | EC | 38 | GATE score |
| Mechanical Systems Design (ME3) | ME | 48 | GATE score |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | CH | 63 | GATE score |
| Computer Science and Data Processing (MA) | MA (EC, EE, PH, ST as minor) | 37 | GATE score |
| Structural Engineering (CE5) | CE | 23 | GATE score + interview |
| Machine Drives and Power Electronics (EE1) | EE | 22 | GATE score + interview |
"Major" and "minor" papers have separate seats and separate cut-offs. Specialisations shown on the portal depend on your degree, discipline and GATE paper, so a missing choice means your combination is not eligible.
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Who is eligible for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech?
You need a B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Sc or an equivalent such as AMIE, plus a valid GATE score. General, OBC and EWS candidates need 60% or CGPA 6.5; SC, ST and PwD candidates need 55% or CGPA 6.0. IIT Kharagpur does not convert CGPA into percentage.
- GATE paper: take the paper of your degree discipline if one exists. XE, XL or XH counts only where no matching paper exists.
- Final-year students: in 2026, the final marksheet was due by 30 September 2026.
- IIT graduates: IIT B.Tech students with CGPA 8.00 or more can be admitted without GATE through a formal process.
- Sponsored candidates: apply separately, as per the institute website.
Unsure about paper codes? Our GATE 2027 paper codes guide lists all 30 papers.
What were the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech cut-offs in 2026?
IIT Kharagpur publishes official JMP GATE score cut-offs each year. In 2026, the General cut-off for the main paper was 808 for Computer Science, 754 for Artificial Intelligence and 731 for Microelectronics and VLSI Circuits. Core programmes closed lower, such as 392 in Chemical Engineering.
| Code (JMP 2026, main paper) | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS - Computer Science and Engg. | 808 | 754 | 746 | 561 | 529 |
| AI - Artificial Intelligence | 754 | 738 | 705 | 522 | 431 |
| EC2 - Microelectronics and VLSI | 731 | 666 | 694 | 540 | 447 |
| MA - Computer Science and Data Processing | 625 | 479 | 518 | 401 | - |
| EC4 - Communications and Signal Processing | 625 | 560 | 601 | 455 | 341 |
| IM1 - Operations Research and Data Analytics | 609 | 541 | 530 | 381 | 311 |
| ME3 - Mechanical Systems Design | 604 | 496 | 541 | 389 | 329 |
| EE1 - Machine Drives and Power Electronics | 526 | 472 | 511 | 484 | 338 |
| CE5 - Structural Engineering | 486 | 453 | 405 | 373 | 257 |
| CH - Chemical Engineering | 392 | 329 | 321 | 271 | 245 |
These are IIT Kharagpur's official JMP 2026 GATE cut-offs, not 2027 cut-offs. For interview programmes such as EE1 and CE5, the interview also decides the final offer. IIT Kharagpur says cut-offs vary from year to year and should be used only as rough guidelines.
How do you apply and how do COAP offers work?
Register on COAP first, then register on the JMP portal with your GATE registration number, GATE year and COAP registration number. Fill in your details, choose up to six specialisations in order of preference, upload documents and pay online. Data entered at registration cannot be changed later.
The 2026-27 application fee was Rs 500 for General, OBC and EWS male and transgender candidates and Rs 250 for all female, PwD, SC and ST candidates. Offers come on COAP in rounds. After choosing Accept and Freeze for an IIT Kharagpur offer, you pay a Rs 30,000 seat booking fee within the window on the JMP site. An additional round may follow if seats stay vacant.
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What are IIT Kharagpur M.Tech fees and stipend?
Students in the two-year M.Tech or MCP get Rs 12,400 a month. After enrolment in the PhD, the JMP pages list Rs 37,000 a month for two years and Rs 42,000 for the next three. Semester fees are modest, but hostel and mess charges add more.
| Item (JMP fee page, 2026 cycle) | Amount |
|---|---|
| First semester: non-refundable fee | Rs 6,700 |
| First semester: caution money (refundable), placement, insurance, brotherhood fund | Rs 6,000; Rs 1,500; Rs 2,500 a year; Rs 200 a year |
| Each later semester: non-refundable fee | Rs 11,050 (General/OBC/PwD); Rs 6,050 (SC/ST) |
| Hostel per semester: overhead, establishment, mess advance | Rs 1,177; Rs 24,354; Rs 14,500 |
| Assistantship, two-year M.Tech/MCP | Rs 12,400 a month |
The fee page says the non-refundable fee includes Rs 5,000 tuition per semester, waived for SC, ST and PwD students, and that amounts can change. Check the 2027 brochure for final figures.
What should you do next?
IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2027 will depend on your GATE score in February 2027. Prepare now, and keep your documents ready so you can apply as soon as the JMP portal opens in spring 2027.
- Check which JMP specialisations accept your degree and GATE paper, and whether they need an interview.
- Compare your mock scores with the 2026 cut-offs, knowing they change every year.
- Register on COAP 2027, then apply on the JMP portal with up to six choices.
- Apply to several IITs, such as IIT Madras and IIT Delhi, and do CCMT for NITs alongside.
Prefer research? IIT Kharagpur also runs rolling PhD admission. And a low JEE rank does not close this door; our guide to colleges for a low JEE Main rank shows where to start.
Frequently asked questions
When will IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2027 start?
IIT Kharagpur has not announced 2027 dates. In 2026, its JMP important dates page, marked tentative, listed COAP registration from 24 March, the application portal from 31 March to 19 April 2026, interviews from 2 to 10 May and COAP Round 1 from 11 to 13 May. GATE 2027 results are due on 19 March 2027.
What is JMP at IIT Kharagpur?
JMP is the Joint M.Tech./MCP-Ph.D. Programme, the route through which IIT Kharagpur admits GATE-qualified students to its M.Tech and related master's specialisations. The GATE-JAM office runs it at gateoffice.iitkgp.ac.in/jmp. Students in the two-year programme get Rs 12,400 a month, and a higher fellowship applies after enrolment in the PhD.
What GATE score is needed for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech?
There is no fixed score. The official JMP 2026 cut-off list shows General cut-offs of 808 for Computer Science and Engineering, 754 for Artificial Intelligence, 731 for Microelectronics and VLSI Circuits and 604 for Mechanical Systems Design. These are 2026 figures; IIT Kharagpur says cut-offs vary every year.
Is there an interview for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech?
For some programmes, yes. IIT Kharagpur selects either on GATE score alone or on GATE score plus an interview held at IIT Kharagpur. In 2026, interview-based programmes included Aerospace, Structural, Hydraulic and Water Resources, Cryogenic Engineering and all five Electrical Engineering specialisations, with interviews from 2 to 10 May.
What is the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech application fee?
IIT Kharagpur's JMP 2026-27 brochure lists an application fee of Rs 500 for General, OBC and EWS male and transgender candidates and Rs 250 for all female, PwD, SC and ST candidates. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only. You can choose up to six specialisations in one application.
Can I get IIT Kharagpur M.Tech without GATE?
Only in limited cases. The JMP brochure says IIT B.Tech students graduating or graduated with a CGPA of 8.00 or more out of 10 are eligible for direct admission without GATE, through a formal process. Sponsored candidates apply separately. All other regular applicants need a valid GATE score in the right paper.
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