Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGEE) Monsoon 2026
About PGEE
PG Entrance Examination (PGEE) is for admission into the following programs.
- Master of Technology (M.Tech) programme which is based on course work.
- Master of Science (M.S) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes which require some course work and completion of a research thesis.
Duration of Programmes
- M.Tech : 2 years
- Master of Science by Research : 2 years
- Ph.D : 5 years
Programmes, Exam & Eligibility
Minimum grade criteria: 60% or equivalent in qualifying degree would be needed for admission into all programs mentioned in the table below.
| Programme | Discipline | Eligibility Criteria | Subject Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | |||
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 4-year B.S (with Maths), M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | CSE & GA | |
| Computer Science and Information Security (CSIS) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 4-year B.S (with Maths), M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | CSE & GA | |
| Product Design and Management (PDM) | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Science or Equivalent (4 year programme after 10+2) or Masters degree in Science/Computer Applications (2 year programme after 10+2+3). At least one year industry/Internship experience in Product Development is recommended. | CSE & GA | |
| Computer Aided Structural Engineering (CASE) | B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering | Civil & GA | |
| VLSI and Semiconductor Technologies (VLSI) | B.E./B.Tech/4-Year B.S in Electronics & Communication (ECE), Electrical & Electronics (EEE), Electronics & Instrumentation, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, MSc in Electronics/Physics. | ECE & GA | |
| M.S or Ph.D | |||
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 4-year B.S (with Maths), M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | CSE & GA | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 4-year B.S (with Maths), M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | ECE & GA | |
| Civil Engineering (CE) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/CSE/ECE/EEE, 4-year B.S (with Maths) | Civil & GA | |
| BioInformatics (BIO) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | M.Sc in fundamental sciences, M.E/M.Tech/B.E/B.Tech/4-year B.S in CS/IT/Biotech/BioInformatics/BioMed, MCA | GA | |
| Ph.D | |||
| Computational Linguistics (CL) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 4-year B.S (with Maths), M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | GA | |
| Computational Natural Sciences (CNS) | M.Sc in fundamental sciences, M.E/M.Tech/B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/Biotech/BioInformatics/BioMed, MCA, 4-year BS (with Maths) | GA | |
| Spatial Informatics (SI) | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc all branches, MCA, MA (Geography) | GA | |
| Cognitive Science (Cog.Sci.) | B.E/B.Tech/4-year B.S/MBBS/MD/MA/M.Sc/M.Tech or equivalent degree in CogSci/Psychology/Linguistics/Philosophy/Sciences/related disciplines | GA | |
| Human Sciences (HS) | Master’s in any discipline of the Humanities/Social Sciences/Science/Technology; B.E./B.Tech all branches | None |
*GA – General Aptitude
Date of examination: 02nd MAY, 2026 (2.00 PM to 5.00 PM)
Eligible applicants of each programme need to appear for a computer-based examination conducted by IIITH, as shown in the above table. The exam will be held in multiple centers across many cities (List of Centers). The syllabi and details for the exams can be found here.
- Admission for M.Tech programmes is solely based on the written exam which involves General Aptitude and Subject Tests.
- M.S & Ph.D. applicants will need to go through an additional interview process. For details click here.
SAARC country nationals are eligible for PGEE and will be treated on par with Indian nationals.
What do I need to do to apply?
You need to register online and fill an application form to appear for the exam by the announced deadline.
Application Fee (Non-refundable): INR 3100/- .
To Apply for M.Tech Programmes: Login into Application portal —–> Postgraduate —–> PGEE-M.Tech
To Apply for MS/Ph.D Programmes: Login into Application portal —–> Postgraduate —–> PGEE-MS/Ph.D
Note: Applicants should apply for any one mode only, either M.Tech or MS/PhD.
Detailed admission process for M.Tech programmes: Click Here
Detailed admission process for Research programmes: Click Here