M.Tech. (Master of Technology)

Masters of Technology, popularly known as M.Tech is a 2-year (4-semester) post-graduate technical program in which the aspirants are encouraged & trained on technological research and practical applications. If B.Tech aspirants want to continue their education in their core subject, they can pursue the M.Tech course. After B.Tech, there are many streams in which the aspirant can pursue M.Tech like Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Electronics, and Communication Engineering, and more. The fee for studying the course will be 0.4 to 3 LPA depending on the colleges. Some colleges also provide scholarships to provide admission.

M.Tech Course Specialization

M.Tech has a wide range of specializations. Following is a list of popular specializations under the M.Tech program.

• Mechanical Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering,
• Civil Engineering,
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
• Computer Science Engineering,
• Information Technology Engineering.

M.Tech Affiliating Bodies

Aspirant can pursue the M.Tech program through regular, a part-time, or distance learning mode. Colleges that offer the M.Tech program are affiliated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission of India (UGC), or National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can study the M.Tech program if they have completed B.E or B.Tech with at least 60% of marks. Eligibility criteria differs depending on the colleges.

M.Tech Entrance Exam

If an aspirant has to pursue an M.Tech. program in reputed colleges, he/she must have to clear entrance examinations. There are nation-level and colleges based entrance exams conducted to pursue the M.Tech program. Scores of the national-level entrance exams are considered in most of the colleges. One of the most common national-level entrance exams is GATE. Scores of the GATE examination is considered in most of the colleges in India to provide admission. Other popular entrance exams are as follows. 

• Orissa Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE).
• IIIT- Hyderabad Post Graduate Engineering Entrance Test (IIITH PGEE).
• Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET).
• SRM Joint Entrance Examination for Engineering (SRMJEEE PG).
• Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET).
• Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET).
• Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE).
• Gujarat Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (G-PGCET).
• Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test (BHU PET).

M.Tech Top Colleges

• IIT Delhi.
• IIT Kanpur.
• IIT Bombay.
• IIT Madras.
• IIT Roorkee.
• IIT Guwahati.
• IIT Kharagpur.
• IIT Bhubaneswar.
• IIIT- Hyderabad.
• VIT University.

Job Opportunities, Salary and Future Program.

M.Tech graduates have a lot of opportunities to work in the fields like production, designing, researching, coding, testing, maintenance, development, and planning. If candidates are interested in the study, they can pursue the Ph.D. program in the desired specializations. The M.Tech graduates can work as a Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist, Network Specialist, and more. On average the salary of the graduates will be around INR 7 LPA based on their job roles.

Companies that hire M.Tech graduates.

• Caretel Infotech Ltd,
• Avid Placement,
• MD DesignWorks,
• Optimus Global Services Ltd,
• Technik Ltd,
• Axness Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Q1. How much time does it take to complete the M.Tech. program?

It takes 2 years to complete the M.Tech program.

Q2. How much does an M.Tech. graduate earn?

An M.Tech. aspirant can earn around INR 5 to 7 lakh per annum.

Q3. What is the M.Tech. course fee?

The average fee structure for pursuing M.Tech is starting from INR 25,000 to 3.5 LPA.

Q4. Can I study M.Tech while working?

Yes, candidates can pursue the M.Tech program through the Distance or Part-time mode.

Q5. Can I do a Ph.D. program after M.Tech.?

Yes, candidates can study the Ph.D. program after M.Tech.