IIT Delhi M.Tech Control and Automation FAQs
Ques. What subjects are covered in M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi?
Ans. M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi covers linear and nonlinear control systems, digital control, optimal and robust control, robotics, industrial automation, and embedded control systems. The programme is offered by the Control and Automation Group of the Electrical Engineering department, one of the leading research groups in the field in India. Students undertake research projects in control theory, process automation, or mechatronics.
Ques. Which GATE paper is required for M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Candidates must qualify GATE 2026 in EE (Electrical Engineering) or IN (Instrumentation Engineering) to apply for M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi. Seat allotment is done through the COAP portal. IIT B.Tech graduates in Electrical or related engineering with a CGPA of 8.0 or above may apply without GATE, subject to departmental clearance.
Ques. What is the Teaching Assistantship for M.Tech Control and Automation students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IIT Delhi receive a Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year programme. This is in exchange for assisting in departmental teaching or laboratory sessions. The monthly stipend reduces the effective financial burden and makes IIT Delhi one of the most cost-effective M.Tech destinations for GATE qualifiers.
Ques. What are the career options after M.Tech Control and Automation from IIT Delhi?
Ans. Graduates pursue careers in industrial automation, robotics, power system control, process engineering, and defence electronics. Employers include DRDO, ISRO, PSUs like BHEL and NTPC, and private firms in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors. The programme also prepares students for doctoral research in systems and control engineering at leading institutes in India and abroad.
Ques. How is seat allotment done for M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Seat allotment for M.Tech Control and Automation at IIT Delhi is done entirely through the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) based on GATE EE or IN scores. There is no separate institute-level test or interview. COAP released Round 1 seat offers in May 2026, followed by additional rounds including the final round in July 2026, before the August 2026 class commencement.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for M.Tech students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Yes, IIT Delhi offers hostel accommodation for M.Tech students subject to seat availability. Hostel charges range from INR 36,000 to INR 51,000 per semester depending on room type, and are payable separately from the academic fee of INR 1,57,600. Students should apply for hostel during the August 2026 enrolment at the Hauz Khas campus.


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