About GAT-B

Registration for DBT supported M.Tech. (CB) seats admission through Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) has been started. The last date for registration is to be announced. For more details, applicants are advised to visit here. GAT-B earlier known as CEEB.

The Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology, previously Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (CEEB) by JNU, is being conducted by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. This examination is to rank the eligibility of the candidate among all applicants.

IIIT-Delhi Admission Process

Step 1: Candidates with qualifying GAT-B mark have to apply online to IIIT-Delhi. Before applying, candidates must check the IIIT-Delhi M.Tech. (CB) eligibility which is given below. (Apply here)

Step 2: A shortlisted candidates list will be published on the IIIT-Delhi website who are eligible for M.Tech. (CB) and have a qualifying GAT-B mark. If the applicants are more, IIIT-Delhi may fix a cut-off on the basis of their previous academic record as well as GAT-B marks to limit the number of candidates to be called for the next step.

Step 3: All the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by IIIT-Delhi.

Step 4: A merit list will be prepared on the basis of GAT-B mark and Interview score and admission offer will be made on the basis of merit.

Seats

Category	Gen	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	DA (Gen)	Total
Numbers	5	2	4	2	1	1	15

Important Deadlines

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Tech./BE in CS/IT/Math-and-Computing or
• B.Tech./BE in any other discipline
• MCA
• M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics , Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences)
• B.Pharm.
• MBBS
• BDS

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For Point 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 the applicants must have done the following either during their qualifying degree or from recognized institution / online education portal:

at least one computer programming course, and at least two Mathematics courses

In addition all applicants must have 65% in qualifying exam and a qualifying GAT-B mark. The applicants must have at least 60% in all previous degrees including 10+2. Applicants who do not satisfy the above criteria will not be able to submit the application form.

Relaxation

IIIT-Delhi provides relaxation to SC, ST, OBC, PWD and CW category candidates. Specifically, candidates under these categories must have 60%. They must have at least 55% in all previous degree including 10+2. Applicants who do not satisfy the above criteria will not be able to submit the application form.

Important Note I (Conversion of CGPA to Percentage)

In the application form, only aggregate percentage shall be taken from the applicants. The applicants having grading scheme i.e. result in CGPA, will be required to convert their CGPA to percentage according to the conversion formulae prevailing in their respective university/institute. If any university/institute does not provide the conversion from CGPA to percentage, the conversion formulae in that case will be "multiplication of CGPA by 10" to derive the percentage.

In addition, the applicant has to upload a certificate on the official letter head from university/institute indicating the conversion from the CGPA to percentage. However, the applicants who don’t upload conversion certificate will be required to give an undertaking that "My university/institute does not provide conversion certificate. At any point of time, if it is found that the university/institute provides conversion certificate, my admission/studentship shall be liable for cancellation"

In the application form, only aggregate percentage will be taken from the applicants. Please read the instructions below.

If the University/Institute provides percentage as primary evaluation:

Applicants should directly fill the percentage in the form. In this case, the applicant will be required to give an undertaking form which is available here.

If the University/Institute provides CGPA or equivalent grading as primary evaluation:

The applicants having grading scheme i.e. result in CGPA or equivalent grading, will be required to convert their CGPA to percentage according to the conversion formulae prevailing in their respective university/institute. In addition, the applicant must upload a certificate on the official letter head from university/institute indicating the conversion from the CGPA to percentage.

If the applicant’ university/institute does not provide the conversion from CGPA to percentage, the conversion formulae will be “multiplication of CGPA by 10” to derive the percentage. For example, if CGPA is 7.5, the equivalent in percentage will be 7.5x10 = 75%. In this case, the applicant will be required to give an undertaking form which is available here

Important Note II (For candidates in Final Year)

Candidates in the final year of their programs and who expect to complete all their qualifying degree requirements before the date of registration are also eligible to apply for admissions. For shortlisting and selection purposes, their performance until the preceding semester (preceding year if their programs are year based) would be considered but their admission would be provisional, subject to their meeting the minimum eligibility criteria after their final qualifying examination results are announced.

Fees (Tuition & Hostel)

1. M.Tech. program fee structure
Particulars	Amount
Tuition Fee	50,000
Campus maintenance Fee @ rate of Rs. 15,000/- per year	30,000
Alumni fee	2,000
Security Money (Refundable)	10,000
Total Fee payable	92,000
Schedule of Payment
(i) At the time of accepting offer of admission
Tuition fee Rs.50,000/- divided into two equal instalments	25,000
Campus maintenance Fee @ rate of Rs. 15,000/- per year	15,000
Alumni Fee	2,000
Security Money (Refundable)	10,000
Total amount payable	52,000
(ii) At the start of 2nd Semester
No payment need to be done in 2nd semester
(ii) At the start of 3rd Semester
Tuition fee Rs.25,000/- divided into two equal instalments	25,000
Campus maintenance Fee @ rate of Rs. 15,000/- per year	15,000
Total amount payable	40,000
(iv) At the start of 4th Semester
No payment need to be done in 4th semester
2. Hostel fee structure
Hostel fees will be charged semester-wise. Approx. hostel charges per semester (4 months) is given below
Program	M.Tech.
Security (refundable)	10,000/-
Mess Charges	10,000/- (approx)
Single Room	40,000/-
Double Sharing Room	30,000/-

M.Tech. Assistantship/Studentship

Students admitted will be eligible to avail monthly fellowship of Rs. 12,000/- from DBT for a maximum of 24 months from the date of starting of the classes at IIIT-Delhi. Institute will provide necessary support to the students to get the studentship. For more details click here.

Preparatory Module

IIITD has taken a unique initiative by introducing the concept of Preparatory Module for incoming M.Tech. students. The courses will be during December 2020. Those who accept the admission offer must attend the Preparatory Module.

For more details click here

Admission Enquiry

For general queries, please refer to the frequently asked questions. Please do not email us with your resume/CV. The application must be entered online. For other information, you may contact us through Email: mtech-admissions@iiitd.ac.in and Phone: +91-11-26907505 (During office hours between 9:30 am to 5:30 pm)

Refund Policy

Timeline for Withdrawal	Amount Refundable
On or before withdrawal date, upto 5 PM	Whole fees paid after deduction of Rs.1000/-
After withdrawal date	10,000/- (only Security Deposit)

Note – To withdraw admission student needs to send an email to mtech-admissions@iiitd.ac.in