Defence Institute Of Advanced Technology - 2025 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Khadakwasla Dam, Maharashtra - 411025

Overview

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, (DIAT) as it is known today, came into being as the Institute of Armament Studies in 1952 in the CME campus.

In 1967, the Institute was renamed as “Institute of Armament Technology, (IAT)”, which moved to its present location at Girinagar, Pune. From the relatively narrow scope of Armament Studies alone in the Fifties, the role of the Institute was considerably enlarged by the Defence R&D Council in 1964 and further in 1981.

On the basis of accreditation by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Pune University recognised eight courses for the award of ME degree in 1980. In the year 2000, the Institute acquired the status of a Deemed to be University. IAT has been renamed as DIAT w.e.f. 1st April 2006.

Why Choose ?

Vision of Defence Institute Of Advanced Technology

To be a center of Excellence of international repute for Education, Training and research in Advanced Technologies with a view to strengthen national security and self reliance.

Quality Objectives of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

To cultivate core Competencies in Basic & Applied Research in contemporary & Futuristic Technologies. To attract and nurture Intellectual capital. To maintain an Eco-Friendly and appropriate Academic Ambience. To promote professional Development of personnel for productive performance.

Courses

Admission Process

DIAT Pune Admission Process

DIAT Pune offers admission to 34 postgraduate courses. Candidates can apply for admission to M.Tech, M.Sc. and P.G.D courses. For DIAT Pune M.Tech admissions, candidates have to appear for GATE followed by an interview. For DIAT Pune M.Sc. and P.G.D. programmes, the candidates have to only appear for an interview. DIAT Pune admissions are offered to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria determined by the university. Candidates can apply for Defence Institute of Technology admission by visiting the official website of the varsity and filling out the application form.

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DIAT Pune Admissions Criteria 2023

DIAT Pune M.Tech selection process is based on performance in the GATE entrance examination. For diploma programmes, the selection process is based on an interview.

DIAT Pune Admissions Criteria

Course	Mode of Selection	Eligibility Criteria
PG	Entrance/ Merit	The selection process for M.Tech programmes at DIAT Pune is based on performance in the GATE entrance examination and DIAT Pune M.Sc Admission is based on the marks scored by candidates in B.Sc Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or B.Tech in any discipline.
Diploma	Merit	The selection process is based on the performance in the previous qualifying bachelor’s degree examination and an interview.

DIAT Pune Application Process

Eligible candidates need to fill out the DIAT Pune application form for their preferred course.
Candidates can find and fill out the application form on the official website of DIAT Pune.
The email address and phone number provided on the DIAT Pune application form must be correct.
Candidates need to upload a scanned copy of their recent passport-size photograph and signature along with eligibility documents, caste/domicile.
Candidates must mention their reservation category.
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 600 for the general category and Rs. 200 for the reserved category.
Before the final submission of the application form, it is advisable for students to cross-check the information provided in the application form.

DIAT Pune M.Tech Admission 2023

The university offers 2 years full-time M.Tech programmes in Guided Missiles, Radar Communication, Artificial Intelligence and other areas. Admission is based on performance in the GATE examination.

DIAT Pune M.Tech Seats and Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Seats

Eligibility Criteria

M.Tech

25 to 75

B.E/B.Tech in any discipline from a recognised university.

M.Sc. from a recognised Indian university.

DIAT Pune M.Tech. Admission Process

Candidates have to fill out an online application form which is available on the official website of the DIAT Pune.
Candidates who have gone through the GATE will be shortlisted on the basis of the scored marks for the next stage of the admission process i.e. interview.
The final admission to the university will be dependent on both performance, GATE with 80% weightage and an interview carrying 20% weightage followed by the seat allotments, document verification and lastly fee payment.

DIAT Pune P.G.D and M.Sc. Admission 2023

The university offers 2 years full-time M.Sc. programme in Food Technology and 1 year PG Diploma in Fire and Safety. Admission is based on performance in the interview conducted by the university.

DIAT Pune P.G.D and M.Sc. Seats and Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Seats

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc

Graduate Degree in Nutrition/ Food Science/Agriculture/Veterinary/ Food Technology

and the candidate must have a science background at the 10+2 level.

DIAT Pune M.Sc Admission is based on the marks scored by candidates in B.Sc Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or B.Tech in any discipline.

PG Diploma in Fire Engineering and Integrated Safety

Candidate should have completed their graduation in any Science or Engineering branch with Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Placements

DIAT Pune Placements

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune has a Centre for Training and Placement (CTP) to take care of the placement of students. DIAT Pune placement cell ensures that students are offered maximum placement opportunities every academic year. Along with placements, students are also offered summer internships. The CTP prepares students for the DIAT Pune placement drive by conducting seminars, guest lectures, aptitude training, soft skill and technical skill development and so on. As per the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology placement report 2021-22 (NIRF Report 2023), a total of 208 students from PG 2-years courses got placed in reputed organisations.

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DIAT Pune Placements Report (NIRF 2023)

The placement data for 2 years of PG programmes is a total of 215 students were eligible to get placed. The median salary of Rs. 19.50 LPA was offered to the selected students.

DIAT Pune Placements Data 2022 for PG 2 years programme

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Number of students graduating in minimum stipulated time	215
Number of students placed	208
Median salary offered to students	Rs. 19,50,000
Number of students selected for higher studies	7

DIAT Pune Top Recruiters 2023

PHILIPS	Mahindra Defence	Tech Mahindra
TCS	Intel	Bharat Electronics
Bharat Forge	Eagle Photonics	BOSCH
Larson & Turbo	GE Aerospace	C-DAC

DIAT Pune has strong connections with top MNCs and their alumni which make the students get placed in the right position based on their skills. The institute’s commitment is to provide the exact training and support to the students to recruit them to the top companies mentioned below. Eligible students need to fill out the application form along with an updated resume for participating in DIAT placement drives. Candidates can visit the official website of DIAT Pune for more details regarding DIAT placements diat.ac.in.

Scholarship

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology Scholarships and Funding

All Scholarship category students are eligible for scholarship of Rs.12, 400/- per month under DBT scheme of AICTE during the M. Tech. Course.

Contingency Grant: - M.Tech scholarship students would be also entitled for contingency grant. (Presently Rs.5000/- each year) in accordance with the decisions of the Institute. The unspent contingency grant will not be carry forward to next year.

Facility

Some Other Facilities of The Defence Institute Of Advanced Technology are:
• Classrooms
• Computer Lab
• Hostel Facilities
• Sports Facilities
• Library
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Wi-Fi campus
• Transportation
• Medical Facility
• Alumni Association
• Placement Cell

Transport

Transportation

DIAT can be reached by Pune Municipal Transport Corporation Buses, Route No. 49 from Pune Railway Station; Route Nos. 50, 51 and 52 from Shaniwar Wada via Swargate
Hired Auto Rickshaws can also be used from Swargate, near Nataraj Hotel