IIT Guwahati MTech Rural Technology 3rd Merit List 2026 Released – Check Your Selection Status at iitg.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the 3rd Merit List for admission to its MTech programme in Rural Technology for the July 2026 session. Candidates who applied for this programme can now log in to the official IIT Guwahati Admission Portal to verify their selection status. Those who find themselves on the merit list must confirm their seat by completing the fee payment process on or before 11:59 PM on June 21, 2026 missing this deadline may result in cancellation of the offered seat.
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What Is the IIT Guwahati MTech Rural Technology 3rd Merit List 2026?
IIT Guwahati has released the 3rd merit list for MTech in Rural Technology, and selected candidates must confirm their admission by paying the fee. The 3rd merit list is released as part of a rolling admission process, where candidates from the waiting list or those not previously offered a seat get a fresh opportunity to secure admission. Each successive merit list is released as earlier-offered seats go unfilled due to candidates declining or failing to pay fees in time.
The result for admission into the MTech programme in Rural Technology (3rd Merit List) for July 2026 has been announced. Selected applicants can check and pay the requisite admission fee by visiting the Application Portal on or before 11:59 PM on June 21, 2026.
Key Details at a Glance
This table summarizes the most important information candidates need to know right now.
How to Check the IIT Guwahati MTech Rural Technology 3rd Merit List 2026
Here is a simple step-by-step guide to access your selection result on the official portal.
IIT Guwahati has advised all selected candidates to log in to the admission portal using their registered credentials, verify their admission offer, and complete fee payment. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IIT Guwahati Admission Portal at iitg.ac.in/admission
- Click on the login link for the PG/MTech Admission Portal
- Enter your registered email ID and password
- Navigate to the admission result or merit list section
- Check your selection status for MTech Rural Technology (3rd Merit List)
- If selected, review your admission offer carefully
- Proceed to pay the admission fee before the deadline
- Download and save a copy of the payment receipt and confirmation page for your records
Candidates can check the IIT Guwahati MTech result of shortlisting online on the website iitg.ac.in. Applicants have to access the application portal using their email ID and password.
Fee Payment Instructions for Selected Candidates
This section outlines what selected candidates must do immediately after checking the merit list.
After successful payment, candidates should keep a copy of the payment receipt and confirmation page. Failure to pay the fee within the deadline may result in cancellation of the offered seat.
Selected candidates are strongly advised to:
- Log in at the earliest and not wait until the last moment
- Ensure a stable internet connection before initiating payment
- Use a valid debit card, credit card, or net banking account
- Save both the payment receipt and the admission confirmation page
- Contact IIT Guwahati admissions immediately if any payment error occurs
Eligibility Criteria for IIT Guwahati MTech Rural Technology
This section explains who is eligible to apply for the MTech Rural Technology programme at IIT Guwahati.
For admission to the MTech Programme, a candidate must have a four-year Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering)/M.Sc. or equivalent) in the relevant discipline with a minimum 6.0 CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) on a 10-point scale (or 60% aggregate marks) with a valid GATE score. The CPI/Marks criteria will be relaxed by 0.5 CPI (or 5% marks) for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Additionally, candidates who are still in their final semester of the qualifying degree may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees before June 15, 2026. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinations latest by August 31, 2026.
How the Merit List / Rank List Is Prepared
Understanding how IIT Guwahati prepares its merit list can help candidates know where they stand.
While preparing the rank list for regular category admission into MTech programmes, if two or more candidates scored the same GATE Score or the same final Composite Score, the following tie-breaking rules apply: first, based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in Class 12 (higher percentage ranked higher); if still tied, based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in Class 10; and finally, based on Date of Birth, with the older candidate ranked higher. Important Dates to Remember
Staying on top of admission deadlines is critical. Missing any date could mean losing your offered seat.