What GRE scores and GPA does MIT expect from Indian students applying for a Masters program?
MIT enforces no official minimum, but competitive Indian Masters applicants typically score GRE 325 to 330+, with a Quant score of 165 to 170 for STEM, and hold a 3.5+ GPA, roughly 8.5+ CGPA. Many departments now waive or do not accept the GRE, so check per program.
MIT does not publish strict GRE or GPA cutoffs for Masters applicants, because it reads every file holistically. That said, admission is brutally competitive, with only around 245 Indian graduate students across the whole institute, so admitted candidates almost always sit well above the benchmarks. Treat the numbers below as the realistic bar, not a guarantee.
Competitive Benchmarks for Indian Applicants
| Metric | Target Range |
|---|---|
| GRE total | 325 to 330+ out of 340 |
| GRE Quant (STEM) | 165 to 170 |
| GRE Verbal | 155 to 165 |
| GPA equivalent | 3.5+ on 4.0, roughly 8.5+ CGPA from IIT, BITS or NIT |
GRE Requirements Vary by Department
| Program | GRE Requirement |
|---|---|
| Engineering (MechE, Aero) | Often optional or waived, Quant 167+ admitted |
| Computer Science (EECS) | Usually waived or not accepted |
| Management or Finance (Sloan) | Required, total 320-325+ or GMAT 700+ |
My Advice
Check your exact department's GRE policy before you spend months on prep, because EECS and several engineering programs no longer accept it. Where numbers do not open the door, your research output, publications and recommendation letters do, so invest heavily there and aim to sit in the top 2-5% of your graduating class.
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