Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGEE) Monsoon 2025
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, M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | CSE & GA | |
| Computer Science and Information Security (CSIS) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | CSE & GA | |
| Computer Aided Structural Engineering (CASE) | B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Civil & 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. However, freshers will be considered. | CSE & 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, 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, M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths) | ECE & GA | |
| Civil Engineering (CE) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Civil & GA | |
| BioInformatics (BIO) [M.S], [Ph.D.] | M.Sc in fundamental sciences, M.E/M.Tech/B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/Biotech/BioInformatics/BioMed, MCA | GA | |
| Ph.D | |||
| Computational Linguistics (CL) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech all branches, 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 | GA | |
| Spatial Informatics (SI) | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc all branches, MCA, MA (Geography) | GA | |
| Cognitive Science (Cog.Sci.) | BE/BTech/MBBS/MD/MA/MSc/MTech or equivalent degree in CogSci/Psychology/Linguistics/Philosophy/Sciences/related disciplines | GA | |
| Human Sciences (HS) | M.A. in any discipline of the Humanities or Social Sciences; M.Sc./M.S./M.Tech with research thesis; B.E./B.Tech with at least five years work experience | None |
*GA – General Aptitude
Date of examination: 19th April, 2025 (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 3000/- .
Applications are Closed
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
Detailed admission process for M.Tech programmes: Click Here
Detailed admission process for Research programmes: Click Here