How is admission for an MTech in IIT, Kharagpur done through the GATE?

Candidates applying for the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech program must appear for the GATE examination followed by COAP counseling. Candidates acquiring the set cutoff scores will be eligible to participate in the counseling session. Once the candidate gets into IIT Kharagpur through counseling, the institute then conducts interview rounds for the final selections. 

Weightage in the IIT Kharagpur MTech selection process is 

• 70% (GATE score) 
• 30% (Interview) round.

The first and foremost step is to apply via the online portal of IIT KGP. The students will then be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria mode of an interview. Interview calls will be made to candidates from respective departments and they have to give the interview to the best of their ability.