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The M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered under the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. The programme covers advanced topics in machine learning, computer vision, robotic systems, autonomous navigation, and intelligent control, preparing graduates for cutting-edge roles in AI-driven automation and robotics industries. The total fee for the programme is approximately Rs. 6.37 lakh (excluding refundable deposit), and admission is primarily based on a valid GATE score, with a seat intake of 18 students. The programme is highly sought after given the explosive growth of AI and robotics across manufacturing, healthcare, defence, and technology sectors in India and globally.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently open. The last date to submit the online application is June 15, 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited to 18 per batch.

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The programme is offered under the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, which houses a dedicated Centre for Robotics and Automation at Nirma University.
GATE-qualified candidates are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 (for top 9 GATE students) or Rs. 8,000 (for remaining students), subject to 8 hours of academic work per week.
The qualifying GATE papers accepted include Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Production and Industrial Engineering.
Nirma University is NAAC A+ accredited and has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat.
The programme accepts candidates from a wide range of B.E./B.Tech backgrounds including CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and IT.

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ITNU M.Tech AI & Robotics Fees

The M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) programme at Nirma University carries a tuition fee of Rs. 2,94,000 per annum, making the total tuition fee Rs. 5,88,000 over two years. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay a one-time PG registration fee, examination fees each semester, and a one-time alumni membership fee. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is also collected at the time of admission.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)	Remarks
Tuition Fee	5,88,000	Rs. 2,94,000 per annum x 2 years
Initial PG Registration Fee	1,000	One-time
Examination Fee	44,000	Rs. 11,000 per semester x 4 semesters
Alumni Association Membership Fee	3,500	One-time
Refundable Security Deposit	10,000	Refundable at course completion
Total Fees (excluding deposit)	6,36,500
Total Fees (including deposit)	6,46,500

The refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is returned to the student upon completion of the programme, subject to no dues.
If an eligibility certificate is required (for candidates from universities other than Nirma University), an additional fee of Rs. 1,000 is applicable.
Fees are to be paid by cheque or demand draft as per CTS-2010 standards, or online via the university's payment portal.
Hostel facility is available on campus (optional). Hostel fees range from Rs. 84,000 (non-AC triple sharing) to Rs. 2,59,000 (AC single room) for 10 months, plus mess charges of Rs. 52,500 and laundry charges of Rs. 5,500 per year. Hostel is not mandatory.

ITNU M.Tech AI & Robotics Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) programme at Nirma University for 2026-27 are currently open, with the online application portal active. The selection is primarily merit-based on GATE scores, and non-GATE candidates may also apply and appear for a written test conducted by the university. The ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Gujarat) also fills 25% of seats subject to state approval.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	March 2026 (Open)
Last Date for Online Application	June 15, 2026
Written Test for Non-GATE Candidates	To be announced
Counselling / Admission Process	To be announced (post application deadline)
Batch Commencement	July/August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration	Exam Date	Result Date
GATE 2026	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025	Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026	Mar 19, 2026
Gujarat PGCET 2026	Jun 3, 2026 (Tentative) - Jun 18, 2026 (Tentative)	Jul 5-6, 2026 (Tentative)	Jul 15, 2026 (Tentative)

Note: GATE is the primary exam accepted. Gujarat PGCET may be applicable for ACPC quota seats. Candidates must check with the admissions office for ACPC quota applicability.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Engineering/Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying degree is required.
Candidates who have appeared in the final semester examination may also apply, subject to submission of results within 30 days of commencement of the semester.

Admission Process:

Apply online at https://admissions-mtech.nirmauni.ac.in/student/default.aspx before June 15, 2026.
GATE-qualified candidates are admitted based on GATE merit in the relevant disciplines (CS/DA, ECE, EE, ME, PI).
Non-GATE candidates must appear for a written test conducted by Nirma University (syllabus same as GATE for the relevant discipline, 1-hour objective type).
If seats remain after GATE merit list exhaustion, non-GATE candidates are considered based on written test merit.
Candidates from universities other than Nirma University must obtain an Eligibility Certificate (Rs. 1,000) during counselling.
ACPC quota (25% seats) is filled as per Gujarat state counselling, subject to ACPC approval.

ITNU M.Tech AI & Robotics Scholarships 2026

Nirma University offers meaningful financial support to M.Tech students, particularly those with a valid GATE score. The primary financial aid is a monthly stipend, which significantly offsets the cost of the programme. Students may also explore government scholarship schemes announced from time to time.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Aid	Amount	Eligibility	Remarks
GATE Stipend (Top 9 GATE students)	Rs. 12,400 per month	GATE-qualified candidates, top 9 by merit	Subject to 8 hours/week academic work; requires SGPA/CGPA of 6.00 or above each semester
GATE Stipend (Remaining GATE students)	Rs. 8,000 per month	GATE-qualified candidates beyond top 9	Subject to 8 hours/week academic work; requires SGPA/CGPA of 6.00 or above each semester
Non-GATE Stipend	Rs. 8,000 per month	Non-GATE candidates, based on written test merit	Offered only if GATE seats are not fully filled; subject to same conditions
Government Scholarships	Varies	As per government norms	Students are informed via notice board; includes state and central government schemes

The GATE stipend of Rs. 12,400/month over 24 months amounts to approximately Rs. 2,97,600, which effectively covers nearly half the total tuition fee.
Continuation of the stipend is subject to satisfactory academic performance (SGPA/CGPA of 6.00 and above) and fulfilment of assigned academic/administrative duties.
Students availing the Nirma University stipend cannot simultaneously avail other university-funded financial benefits.

ITNU M.Tech AI & Robotics Placement 2026

The M.Tech and MCA programmes at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University have consistently recorded strong placement outcomes. The highest package for PG programmes reached Rs. 22.47 LPA in 2022 and Rs. 20.46 LPA in 2023, reflecting strong industry demand for postgraduate engineers. M.Tech graduates in AI and Robotics are recruited across IT, automation, manufacturing, and technology sectors, with companies like TCS, Infosys, Honeywell, Adani Group, and others visiting the campus.

Placement Statistics

Year	Highest Package (PG Programmes)
2019	Rs. 16.00 LPA
2020	Rs. 15.75 LPA
2021	Rs. 14.41 LPA
2022	Rs. 22.47 LPA
2023	Rs. 20.46 LPA

Placement data is for all M.Tech and MCA programmes combined as reported by the Institute of Technology, Nirma University. Programme-specific data for M.Tech (AI and Robotics) is not separately published.

ITNU M.Tech AI & Robotics FAQs

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for admission to M.Tech (AI and Robotics) at Nirma University?

Ans. GATE is not strictly mandatory, but it is strongly preferred. GATE-qualified candidates are given priority in admissions. Non-GATE candidates can apply and appear for a written test conducted by Nirma University. However, if all seats are filled by GATE candidates, non-GATE candidates will not be offered admission. Additionally, only GATE-qualified candidates are eligible for the monthly stipend.

Ques. Which GATE papers are valid for admission to this programme?

Ans. The valid GATE papers for M.Tech (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence) at Nirma University are: Computer Science (CS), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Electronics and Communications Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Production and Industrial Engineering (PI).

Ques. What is the actual cost of the programme after the GATE stipend?

Ans. The total fee (excluding deposit) is Rs. 6,36,500. If you receive the top GATE stipend of Rs. 12,400/month for 24 months, you receive Rs. 2,97,600 in total, bringing your effective out-of-pocket cost down to approximately Rs. 3,38,900. For the Rs. 8,000/month stipend, the total stipend over 2 years is Rs. 1,92,000, making the effective cost approximately Rs. 4,44,500.

Ques. Can students from a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background apply for this programme?

Ans. Yes. The programme accepts candidates from a wide range of B.E./B.Tech backgrounds including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science, IT, and ECE, among others. This makes it accessible to students from diverse engineering disciplines who wish to transition into AI and Robotics.

Ques. Is hostel available for M.Tech students at Nirma University?

Ans. Yes, hostel facility is available for M.Tech students. For boys, hostel is available at the postgraduate level. Room options include non-AC triple sharing (Rs. 84,000/year), AC triple sharing (Rs. 96,000/year), and AC single room (Rs. 2,59,000/year), all for a 10-month period. Mess charges are Rs. 52,500 and laundry is Rs. 5,500 per year. Hostel is optional and not included in the programme fee.

Ques. How competitive is admission to this programme, and what GATE score is typically required?

Ans. The total intake is only 18 seats, making it a competitive programme. There is no officially published GATE score cutoff, but given the small intake and the interdisciplinary nature of the programme (accepting multiple GATE papers), candidates with a GATE score above the qualifying marks of the General category are considered. Students on Quora and forums suggest that a GATE score in the range of 400-500+ (out of 1000) in relevant disciplines improves chances significantly, though this varies year to year based on the applicant pool.

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