IIT Jammu M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

IIT Jammu M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.Tech Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems programme at IIT Jammu are conducted annually for the July/August session. The process is GATE-based, with shortlisting done through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). For the 2026-27 session, GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026, and the IIT Jammu application portal opened on March 11, 2026. COAP counselling rounds are expected to begin in May 2026, with up to 10 rounds of seat allotment conducted through July 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for a written test and interview, and final admission is based on GATE score combined with performance in the written test and interview.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Admission Dates

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Note: For M.Tech Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems at IIT Jammu, the accepted GATE papers are ME (Mechanical Engineering), CH (Chemical Engineering), and XE (Engineering Sciences).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech./A.M.I.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. (Physics) with relevant courses, with at least 60% marks in aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
• A valid GATE score in ME (Mechanical Engineering), CH (Chemical Engineering), or XE (Engineering Sciences) paper is mandatory.
• Shortlisted candidates based on GATE score will be called for a written test and interview; final selection is based on combined merit.

Admission Process

• Register on the IIT Jammu PG admissions portal (saral.iitjammu.ac.in) and submit the application form with GATE registration details.
• Simultaneously register on the COAP portal (coap.iitm.ac.in) to receive and manage seat offers from IITs.
• Shortlisted candidates appear for a written test and interview conducted by IIT Jammu.
• Final merit list is prepared based on GATE score and performance in the written test and interview.
• Accept the seat offer through COAP within the stipulated deadline and complete the fee payment and document verification process.
• Report to the institute for registration at the start of the academic session.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems Scholarships 2026

M.Tech Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems students at IIT Jammu are eligible for multiple financial support schemes, the most significant being the AICTE-funded Teaching Assistantship (TA) stipend. The TA stipend of Rs. 12,400 per month is available to all GATE-qualified students admitted under the regular TA category and is paid for up to 24 months. Additionally, students from economically weaker sections benefit from substantial tuition fee waivers. The combination of low tuition fees and the TA stipend makes this programme highly cost-effective.

Scholarship Details

• The TA stipend is disbursed monthly and is subject to satisfactory performance of assigned teaching duties (typically 8 hours per week).
• Fee waivers are applied automatically based on the category declared at the time of admission; no separate application is required for SC/ST/PwD waivers.
• Students must submit income certificates for economically backward category fee remissions.
• The TA stipend is not available for self-sponsored students.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems Placement 2026

IIT Jammu M.Tech Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems students participate in campus placements through the Career Development Services (CDS) cell. The programme has seen placements at companies in the core engineering, energy, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. As per available data, the highest package for M.Tech Thermal and Energy Systems at IIT Jammu has reached Rs. 41.5 LPA, with an average package of Rs. 11.4 LPA. Top recruiters include companies like Accenture, Amazon, Niterra, Apollo, Infosys, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Larsen and Toubro, and HDFC. The programme's interdisciplinary nature (combining mechanical and chemical engineering) gives students a broader placement profile compared to single-department programmes.

Placement Statistics

• Placement data is based on available reports and may vary by batch.
• Students are encouraged to verify the latest placement statistics from the official IIT Jammu Career Development Services (CDS) placement reports.