A Bachelor's degree in any branch of engineering or technology (AICTE approved) from a University/ Institute with at least 60% of marks or grade point average of 6.0 on a scale of 10.0 in aggregate based on average over the whole programme. Candidates with AMIE or similar distance learning qualification are not eligible for this programme. Candidates with Architecture degree can apply provided they have taken Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of nationally-administered JMET, a group discussion and a personal interview.

Candidates from outside India (foreign nationals and non-resident Indians) will be selected on the basis of academic background and work experience.

Reservation for SC/ST Candidates In this programme, 15% seats are reserved for SC candidates, and 7.5% seats for ST candidates. Such candidates who have passed the basic qualifying degree as stated above are eligible to apply irrespective of marks/ grade point average but should satisfy the eligibility requirement of qualifying in JMET. However, while considering their cases only their suitability for the programme is ensured and they are not compared with the candidates belonging to other categories.

Reservation for OBC (Not belonging to the Creamy Layer) Candidates For the year 2009, 18% seats are reserved for those OBC candidates who qualify JMET and who do not belong to the Creamy Layer according to the criteria laid down by the Central Government.

Reservation for Candidates with Physical Disability Up to 3% seats are reserved for candidates with physical disability (PD). The reservation to PD category will be applicable to all categories (including General) Horizontally.

2. GD/PI will be held at IIT Kanpur only.

3. Date/Time will be communicated through the call letter.

4. Please send the application form to Convener DPGC IME Department, IIT Kanpur 208016 along with a DD of Rs 500/- ( Rs 250/- for SC/ ST) in favour of Registrar IIT Kanpur payable at Kanpur. Note the last date of receiving the filled in application form along with the DD at IIT Kanpur is January 30, 2009.