Admissions Procedure

Pre-Submission
  • Foreign students from all backgrounds may apply for full-time postgraduate or doctoral program.
  • Register on the Study in India (SII) Portal.
  • Note and retain your generated 15-digit SII Unique ID.
  • This ID is mandatory for completing the IITGN application process.
Application Submission
  • Portal: Apply via admissions.iitgn.ac.in.
  • Discipline: Separate applications required for each discipline.
  • Application Fees: None.
  • English Proficiency: No scores or certificates required.
  • Documentation: Online only; no hard copies.
  • Alternate Platforms: Applications through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (iccr.gov.in) also accepted.
After Submission
  • Upon successful submission, a confirmation page will display your application number.
  • Kindly save a PDF copy for your personal records. A confirmation page with your application number will appear.
  • The admissions process will proceed as follows:
    Review: Applications undergo a discipline-wise review.
    Evaluation: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual interview or test. This assessment serves as the basis for admission and fellowship eligibility.
    Notification: Successful applicants will receive an official offer letter.
  • For queries, contact: iso@iitgn.ac.in

International students who hold Indian passports (regardless of their country of residence), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) must apply through IITGN’s regular master’s and PhD admissions process.

For more details, visit https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions, select your program and follow the admission procedure. 

Important Dates

The application submission deadline for the semester starting in July 2026 is April 20, 2026. The second cycle of application acceptance will be announced soon.

Fee Structure and Financial Support

Multiple fellowships with monthly stipends and reduced tuition for MTech and PhD programs are available to international students. Apply for the fellowship while submitting your application through the admissions portal for review by the selection committee.

The estimated fee structure for the academic year 2026–27 is given below.

CURRENCY:
Fees Structure for International Students with Fellowships
Category Master of Technology
(MTech)
PhD
Admission Fees & Refundable Deposit (one-time) INR 60000 INR 60000
Academic Fees (per year) INR 50000 INR 50000
Living Cost (per year) INR 120000 INR 120000
Fellowship Amount (per month) INR 12400 INR 37000

Fees Structure for International Students enrolled for MTech/PhD Programs
Category SAARC Countries Non-SAARC Countries
Admission Fees & Refundable Deposit (one-time) INR 60000 INR 60000
Academic Fees (per year) INR 220000 INR 400000
Living Cost (per year) INR 120000 INR 120000

Candidates admitted to the MTech and PhD programs must enroll in credit-bearing courses during the Summer Term (mandatory). Enrollment during the Winter Break is elective.

Fees Structure for International Students enrolled for MSc/MA Programs
Category SAARC Countries Non-SAARC Countries
Admission Fees & Refundable Deposit (one-time) INR 60000 INR 60000
Academic Fees (per year) INR 210000 INR 390000
Living Cost (per year) INR 100000 INR 100000


Note on Exchange Rates: INR values are based on 1 USD = 90.58 INR. Final invoices will reflect the prevailing exchange rate on the date of payment.

Note: Above fee structure is indicative and subject to change. Detailed breakdown can be found here.

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We welcome curious, motivated, and diligent international students to join a community where academic freedom is the cornerstone of innovation. Explore IITGN as your destination for advanced study and research!

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