Admission to Master of Science (By Research) is based on the scores in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
The candidates from organizations with R & D Labs of National repute and public sector undertakings such as DRDO, ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL, NLC etc., are eligible to apply. Such candidates may have an External guide from their parent organization in addition to the Internal Guide. External guide should have a minimum PG degree with research contribution.