Institute of Science and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (IST-JNTUH) Institute of Science and Technology is a well-established self-financing institute. IST-JNTUH's admission policy is aimed at choosing the highest merit students for its wide range of courses. The institute has a preference for applications through multiple national-level entrance tests, depending on the program. Admission for the majority of postgraduate programs is through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test), and TS PGECET (Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test).

Eligibility requirements differ in each program. For the majority of postgraduate programs, candidates must have already cleared their bachelor's degree in the concerned subject from a well-known university. Some specific academic criteria, like minimum percentage or CGPA, can be required and are usually stated in the respective program advertisement notices.

Application Process

IST-JNTUH application procedures differ depending on the program:

For M.Tech Programs:

1. Qualify in the GATE test.
2. Complete the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) counselling.
3. Fill-in IST-JNTUH M.Tech application form online on the web.
4. Pay the fee as applicable.
5. Short-listed candidates based on GATE will be required to come for further tests or interview.
6. Final selection on the basis of GATE score and performance in further tests/interview, if held.

For M.Sc Programs:

1. Appear for the entrance examination conducted by TSCHE.
2. Complete the IST-JNTUH M.Sc application form according to the instructions sent by the university.
3. Pay fee and submit form along with supporting documents.
4. Admission is offered on the basis of entrance exam performance and seat availability.

For M.Pharma Courses:

1. Qualify GPAT exam.
2. Complete the IST-JNTUH M.Pharma application form on the official website.
3. Pay fee and submit form with supporting documents.
4. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for subsequent rounds of selection, if any.
5. The last choice is made on the basis of GPAT score and other factors as decided by the institute.

Degree wise Admission Process

M.Tech Programs
IST-JNTUH has a number of M.Tech courses, such as Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Nanotechnology, Spatial Information Technology, etc. General admissions to M.Tech are done mostly through GATE scores. The rest of the seats are taken by TS PGECET, which is conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). Some of the M.Tech courses, such as Biotechnology, are also available in part-time mode.

M.Sc Courses
The institute also offers M.Sc programs in fields like Environmental Science and Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. Routine M.Sc programs offer admission through the entrance test held by Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).

M.Pharma Programs
IST-JNTUH provides M.Pharma courses in specializations of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. Regular admissions to M.Pharma programs are provided on GPAT scores. The rest are provided through TS PGECET, organized by TSCHE.

Admission documents generally consist of:

• Qualifying examination degree certificates and mark sheets
• Entrance exam score card (GATE/GPAT/TS PGECET as the case may be)
• Original proof of identity
• Passport size photos
• Caste certificate (if required)
• Other certificates as decided by the institute