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Candidates with M.Sc. or equivalent in Atmospheric Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Earth Sciences / Environmental Toxicology / Environmental Science / Meteorology / Microbiology / Physics are also eligible to apply for IIT and NIT through GATE.
For candidates with M.Sc., Mathematics is essential at Higher Secondary/ Intermediate (10+2) level.
Candidates having two years of relevant work experience are exempted from requirement of GATE score, provided their candidature is sponsored by the employer.
Candidate having an B.Tech. Degree from IITs and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (on 0-10 scale) and above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification. They may be admitted to M.Tech. Programme under TA/RA positions through written test and/or interview.