Overview of DU M.Tech (Microwaves & Communication) Admissions 2026

The University of Delhi (DU) has officially announced the launch of the M.Tech. (Microwaves & Communication) programme for the 2026-27 academic session under the Department of Electronic Science. In a significant policy shift, DU has received AICTE approval to prioritize GATE-qualified candidates for admission. This marks a new era for engineering aspirants looking to pursue specialized postgraduate studies at a premier central university.

Key Highlights

Seat Matrix

The 30 available seats are distributed across categories as per government norms:

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, candidates must satisfy one of the following academic paths combined with a valid GATE score or qualified CUET (PG) 2026 status:

• Category 1A: 4-year B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, or Radio Physics.
• Category 1B: M.Sc. in Electronics, Physics, or Applied Physics with specialization in Electronics.
• Category 1C: 4-year B.Sc. (Honours/Research) in Physics with Minor in Electronics or B.Sc. (Honours) Electronics.
• Category 1D: 4-year B.Sc. (Honours) with a Major in Electronics.

Admission Procedure and Important Instructions

• Priority Selection: Candidates with a valid GATE score will be given first preference during the merit-based selection process.
• CUET Role: CUET (PG) 2026 (Paper Code: MTQP05) qualified candidates will only be considered if seats remain vacant after the GATE-based counseling.
• Registration: Unlike other postgraduate programs at DU, this M.Tech. course will not be managed via the CSAS (PG) portal. A dedicated, separate registration portal will be launched on the official DU website.
• Stay Updated: Since the application process is independent of the central admission system, applicants must monitor admission.uod.ac.in strictly for the separate portal link.

FAQs

1. Is GATE mandatory for this program? No, but it is highly recommended as GATE-qualified candidates receive first preference for admission.
2. Can I apply through the CSAS PG portal? No, DU has clarified that this program requires a separate registration portal.
3. What is the paper code for CUET PG? The required paper code for those applying via CUET is MTQP05.
4. Is there any age limit? As per standard DU postgraduate admissions, there is generally no upper age limit, but candidates should check the official notification for any specific departmental regulations.
5. How are the 30 seats split? The seats follow the standard roster: 13 UR, 8 OBC, 4 SC, 2 ST, and 3 EWS.