IIT Kharagpur announces additional MTech seats under Platinum Jubilee Scheme 2026-27
New Delhi: IIT Kharagpur has announced the creation of additional MTech seats for the academic year 2026-27 under its Dean’s Platinum Jubilee Scheme. The measure was introduced to expand postgraduate education opportunities in selected strategic disciplines across multiple departments, centers and schools.Additional seats will be offered through the regular MTech admission process on the basis of valid GATE scores and will follow the existing admission criteria of the institute. The initiative is part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of IIT Kharagpur.Additional graduate opportunities announcedThe Platinum Jubilee Program aims to increase access to advanced technology education in areas relevant to emerging country priorities. The college said the expansion will support the development of high-end technical talent and strengthen the graduate talent pool in strategically important areas.Professor Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, said the increase in opportunities during the institute’s 75th anniversary reflects the institute’s focus on supporting outstanding students and strengthening research and technology capabilities for the future.IIT Kharagpur MTech Admission Highlights
Opportunities for existing applicantsCandidates who have applied for MTech admission for the academic year 2026-27 but are yet to receive admission notice are advised to check their registered email accounts regularly.The college has informed applicants that with the expansion of seats under the Platinum Jubilee Initiative, additional admission opportunities may be communicated through the official email channel.Pay attention to future technical talentsIIT Kharagpur said the Platinum Jubilee scheme represents an effort to create more opportunities for students pursuing advanced technical education. The additional MTech seats will cover selected subjects across various academic units of the college.The initiative, launched on the occasion of the institute’s 75th anniversary, focuses on supporting innovation, research and development for technology professionals. Admissions under this scheme will continue to follow the established selection process based on academic qualifications and GATE performance.
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