Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Master of Textiles [M.Text] in Technical Textiles at DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Textile Engineering Department. The programme is designed to provide advanced knowledge in technical textiles, including high-performance fibres, smart materials, medical textiles, fibre-reinforced composites, nano-fibre technology, and specialty yarns. With a seat intake of 12, the programme is highly specialised and research-oriented, with the first year focused on coursework and mini-projects, and the second year on research and dissertation. The total fees for the programme are approximately Rs. 1,31,000 for the Open/General category over two years. Admission is through the Maharashtra CAP process based on GATE score or non-GATE merit.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are expected to open tentatively in June-July 2026, based on the 2025-26 schedule. The 2025-26 admissions have been completed. Students are advised to monitor the official DKTE website (dkte.ac.in) and the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) for the 2026-27 schedule.

Key Points

One of the few institutes in India offering a specialised postgraduate programme in Technical Textiles, with a focus on advanced and functional textile applications.
GATE-qualified students receive a scholarship from AICTE, making the programme financially attractive for meritorious candidates.
The programme has strong industry linkages with Ichalkaranji's textile industry, providing research support and placement opportunities.
State-of-the-art laboratories, Centre of Excellence (CoE), and visiting faculty from industry and research organisations enhance the learning experience.
Alumni of the programme are placed in reputed national and international textile industries, research institutes, and government organisations; many have pursued doctoral studies at IITs, NITs, and foreign universities.

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DKTE Latest Updates and News

05 Mar, 2026 DKTE M.Text Technical Textiles Admission 2026 is open. The last date to apply is April 25 (Entrance Exam courses) and May 30 (Non-Entrance Exam courses). The Exam will be held from May 12 to 15, 2026. Read more.

DKTE M.Text Fees

The total fees for the M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE over 2 years is approximately Rs. 1,31,048 for the Open/General category (based on Rs. 65,524 per year as per the 2023-24 provisional fee structure). SC/ST candidates pay a significantly reduced fee of approximately Rs. 13,048 for the entire programme. The fees are regulated by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority and are subject to revision.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Open/General (2 Years Total)	OBC/EBC/EWS (2 Years Total)	SC/ST (2 Years Total)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,31,048	Rs. 1,17,048	Rs. 13,048
Other Charges	Included above	Included above	Included above
Hostel Fees (Optional)	Rs. 15,000 - 25,000 per year	Rs. 15,000 - 25,000 per year	Rs. 15,000 - 25,000 per year
Total Fees (excl. Hostel)	Rs. 1,31,048	Rs. 1,17,048	Rs. 13,048

Hostel is optional and not mandatory; fees range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per year depending on room type.
GATE-qualified students are eligible for AICTE scholarship (Rs. 12,400 per month for non-sponsored students).
All BC category, EBC, and EWS candidates must fill the scholarship/freeship form after confirmation of admission.
Parent annual income limit for scholarship/freeship/EBC/EWS: below Rs. 8 Lakhs.
Education loan facility available through NSDL Vidya Lakshmi portal (vidyalakshmi.co.in).
Fees are subject to revision by the Fee Regulating Authority, Maharashtra.

DKTE M.Text Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE are conducted through the Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for M.Tech programmes. 60% of seats are filled through CAP (non-sponsored), 20% through CAP (sponsored), and 20% at the institute level. GATE score is preferred but not mandatory; non-GATE candidates are also considered. The 2025-26 admissions have been completed; the 2026-27 season is expected to follow a similar schedule.

College Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026-27)
Online Registration / CAP Opens	June 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification	June - July 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round 1 Choice Filling	July 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 2026 (Tentative)
Institute Level Admission	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes	August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
GATE 2026	Registration Start	August 28, 2025
GATE 2026	Registration End	October 13, 2025
GATE 2026	Admit Card Release	January 13, 2026
GATE 2026	Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
GATE 2026	Result	March 19, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Passed Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering/Technology or relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for Backward Class/EWS/PwD candidates from Maharashtra).
GATE score is preferred; non-GATE candidates are also eligible for non-sponsored seats.
For sponsored candidates: minimum 2 years of full-time work experience in a registered firm/company/industry/educational or research institute in the relevant field.

Admission Process:

Appear in GATE (Textile Engineering or relevant paper) for scholarship and priority in CAP.
Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) for M.Tech CAP.
Fill in college and course preferences during CAP Round choice filling.
Seat allotment is based on GATE score/merit and category.
Report to the allotted institute with original documents and pay the admission fees to confirm the seat.
Institute-level seats are filled after CAP rounds for remaining vacancies.

DKTE M.Text Scholarships 2026

DKTE offers government-backed scholarships and fee waivers for eligible PG students. GATE-qualified students receive a monthly scholarship from AICTE, which is a significant financial benefit. Reserved category students also benefit from tuition fee waivers under various state government schemes.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Category	Benefit
AICTE Scholarship for GATE Qualified	GATE-qualified non-sponsored students	Rs. 12,400 per month
Government Scholarship (EScholarship)	SC, OBC, SBC, VJNT	Up to 100% Tuition Fee (SC/ST); 50% Tuition Fee (OBC/EBC/EWS/SEBC)
E-Tribal Scholarship	ST only	100% Tuition Fee and Development Fee
Tuition Fee Waiver for Girls	Girls with father's income < Rs. 8 Lakhs	100% Tuition Fee
TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme)	Open category, income < Rs. 8 Lakhs	100% Tuition Fee
Minority Scholarship	Minority community students	Rs. 50,000
Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan	All categories	Education loan facilitation

AICTE scholarship is available only for GATE-qualified, non-sponsored students admitted through CAP.
All scholarship/freeship forms must be filled after confirmation of admission.
Income limit for most state scholarships: parent annual income below Rs. 8 Lakhs.
Caste Validity Certificate is mandatory for SC/ST/OBC/SBC/VJNT scholarship claims.

DKTE M.Text FAQs

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for admission to M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE?

Ans. GATE is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. GATE-qualified students get priority in the CAP process and are eligible for the AICTE monthly scholarship of Rs. 12,400. Non-GATE candidates can also apply for non-sponsored seats through the CAP process or institute-level quota.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE for a general category student?

Ans. The total fees for the 2-year programme for Open/General category students is approximately Rs. 1,31,048 (based on Rs. 65,524 per year as per the 2023-24 provisional fee structure). Fees are subject to revision by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after M.Text (Technical Textiles) from DKTE?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as textile technologists, R&D engineers, quality managers, and technical consultants in industries dealing with technical textiles such as medical textiles, geotextiles, automotive textiles, and defence textiles. Many alumni are placed in reputed national and international textile industries, research institutes, and government organisations. Some also pursue doctoral studies at IITs, NITs, and foreign universities.

Ques. What is the difference between M.Tech Textile Engineering and M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE?

Ans. Both are 2-year postgraduate programmes in the Textile Engineering Department at DKTE. The M.Text (Technical Textiles) specifically focuses on advanced and functional textile applications such as high-performance fibres, smart materials, medical textiles, and composites, while M.Tech Textile Engineering covers a broader range of textile technology topics. Both programmes are affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Ques. How many seats are available in M.Text (Technical Textiles) at DKTE?

Ans. The seat intake for the M.Text (Technical Textiles) programme is 12 seats. Of these, 60% are filled through the Maharashtra CAP process (non-sponsored), 20% through CAP (sponsored), and 20% at the institute level.

Ques. Is hostel facility available for PG students at DKTE?

Ans. Yes, DKTE has both boys' and girls' hostels on campus. The hostel is optional and not mandatory. Hostel fees range from approximately Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per year depending on the room type.