Important Dates For GATE Qualified Candidates and IIT B.Tech. Candidates to Apply MTech

Important dates for the GATE qualified candidates and IIT B.Tech. Candidates to apply MTech at IIT Madras

Opening of Website for ONLINE applications	16-03-2012 (Friday)
Closing of Website for ONLINE applications	02-04-2012 (Monday)
Last date for receiving completed application (downloaded copy with draft) by post at the GATE Office	05-04-2012 (Thursday)
Screening process and suitability test for M.Tech. programmes in the Departments of: Mathematics (for candidates for Associate membership holders of various recognized professional societies) Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (For candidates with GATE score in a paper other than MT) Ocean Engineering Screening process and suitability test for XE/XL and ZE/ZS candidates	21-04-2012 (Saturday) and 22-04-2012 (Sunday)
Date of reporting for admission	25-07-2012 (Wednesday)
Date for spot admission (only if there are any unfilled seats)	25-07-2012 (Wednesday)
Orientation Programme	26-07-2012 (Thursday)
Commencement of Classes	30-07-2012 (Monday)

Important dates for the sponsored candidates and other category Candidates to apply MTech at IIT Madras

Application form & Brochure available (to download) from	16-03-2012 (Wednesday)
Last date for receipt of completed application forms from Sponsored candidates By Post or In person at the Academic Section	20-04-2012 (Friday)
Written test and/or Interview for sponsored candidates	04-06-2012 (Monday) & 05-06-2012 (Tuesday)
Date of reporting for Admission	25-07-2012 (Wednesday)
Orientation Programme	26-07-2012 (Thursday)
Commencement of Classes	30-07-2012 (Monday)