List of M.Tech Entrance Exams in India: 2020 Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Published: | February 14, 2020

M.Tech is a 2-year program that pursued by students after completing their degree in bachelor's of technology. The article takes a look at the various entrance exams in India through which students can get admission into M.Tech.

M.Tech, abbreviated as a Master’s in Technology is a postgraduate degree that is pursued by the students after completing their (B.Tech). M.Tech is a two-year degree program where the students opt for a specific course in which they want to pursue their master’s. The specialistions offered in the M.Tech program include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.

M.Tech can be pursued as either a regular program or a part-time degree program. The applicants who hold a degree in diploma and acquire certain work experience can also apply for the M.Tech program. M.Tech in India is accredited under the aegis of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission of India (UGC), and National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The admission into the program is done on the basis of various state-level/university level/national level entrance exams which are mentioned in this article along with other details including eligibility, syllabus, dates, and fee structure.

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M.Tech Entrance Exams 2020

A list of common M.Tech entrance exams 2020 is given in the table below along with their upcoming dates.

M.Tech Entrance Exam	2020 Schedule
GATE	February 1-9, 2020
AP PGECET	May 2020
OJEE	Third week of May 2020
IIITH PGEE	April 2020 (tentative)
SRMJEEE PG	May 2020 (tentative)
TS PGECET	May 4th week 2020
IPU CET	April and May 2020 (tentative)
Gujarat PGCET	July 2020 (tentative)
PU CET	April 26, 2020
VEE	May 13, 2020
DSAT	May 6, 2020
AUEET	May 1st week, 2020
UPSEE	May 10, 2020
TANCET	June 3rd week 2020
BHU PET	April 1st- last week 2020
UPES DAT	April 28, 2020
UPCATET	May 16, 2020
TUEE	May 31- June 2, 2020
IUET	March 11, 2020
JUEE	April 15, 2020
AUCET	May 2nd week 2020
UKSEE	May 2nd week 2020
KARNATAKA PGCET	July 1st week 2020
JNUEE	May 11, 2020
CUCET	April 3rd, 2020
BITS HD	May 3rd week 2020
AJEE	May 2nd week, 2020
LPUNEST	January 10-25, 2020
KIITEE	April 23, 2020
ITM NEST	May, 2020 (tentative)

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M.Tech Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2020

In order to be eligible for the M.Tech entrance exams 2020, students need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

The students must have pursued their bachelor’s degree from any recognised board/university.
The student must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved caste) in their UG degree.
The applicant must have completed his 10+2 in the science stream with major subjects as physics/chemistry/maths.
Applicants who have pursued a 5 years course as a science program and acquire a master’s degree in science can also apply for the M.Tech program.

M.Tech Entrance Exam Syllabus 2020

Students can refer to the M.Tech entrance exam syllabus here to get an idea. However, the M.Tech entrance syllabus might vary from one entrance exam to another.

Course	Subjects
Computer Science	Java Programming: Basics of Java, Control statements, polymorphism, keywords, operators, inheritance, Classes and Objects Computer Organisation and Design: ALU and data-path, Machine instructions and addressing modes, Instruction pipelining, RISC and CISC Programming and Data Structure: Programming in C/C++, Functions, Recursion, Control Structures, OOPS Fundamentals, Parameter passing, Pointers, Arrays, stacks, queues, File handling, linked lists, graphs, and trees Databases: Relational model, Database design, Query languages, Database Security and Privacy, Data Warehousing and Mining Operating System: CPU Scheduling, Process Management System, File systems, Memory management and Virtual memory, Disk operating System, synchronisation. Networking: ISO/OSI stack, Multiplexing, Network Models, Transmission Media, Ethernet, Access Control, Routing, Network layer Protocols, Security and cryptography
Civil Engineering	Steel Structure: Principles of working stress method, Built-up sections and frames, Design of connections, Design of Industrial roofs, Design of simple members and frames Concrete Structure: Working stress, Design of beams, slabs, columns, Limit state and Ultimate load design concepts, Analysis of beam sections, Bond and development length. Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures, Displacement methods, Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables, and frames, Stiffness and flexibility methods, Influence lines Construction Planning and Management: Construction activity, Use of Basic principles of network - analysis in form of CPM and PERT, Quality assurance principles, Basic principles of Economic analysis and methods, Cost optimization and resource allocation, Project profitability
Electrical Engineering	Circuit Theory: Electric Circuits Network graph, Sinusoidal steady‐state analysis, KCL, KVL, Transient response of DC and AC networks, Node and Mesh analysis, Resonance, theorems. Signal System: Shifting and scaling operations, Sampling Theorem, Linear Time-Invariant and Causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals Power System: Power Systems, AC and DC transmission concepts, Power generation concepts, Electric field distribution and insulators, Models and performance. Electronic Devices and Circuits: Analog and Digital Electronics Characteristics of diodes, MOSFET, BJT, Amplifiers, Simple diode circuits, Oscillators, and Feedback amplifiers
Mechanical Engineering	Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, equilibrium equations, free-body diagrams, Friction, Energy methods, Impulse-momentum, Principles of virtual work Theory of Machines: Displacement, flywheels and governors, velocity and acceleration, gyroscope Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of freedom systems, vibration isolation, effect of damping, resonance. Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic CAD/CAM concepts and their integration tools Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, phase diagrams, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.
Biotechnology	Plant and Animal Physiology: Photosynthesis, hormones functions, cell structure, Animal Physiology, hormones, Circulatory System, different systems Plant and Animal Cell: Plant and Animal cell: Classification and general characteristics, Cell Membrane, Cell organelles, Classical experiments of biology. Genetics and environmental Science: Genetics and Nucleic acid, Molecular Biology, Transgenic, Genetically Modified Plants, Genetic engineering, Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Science Applied Biotechnology: Plant Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Bioprocess engineering and technology, Intellectual Property Rights Metabolism: Metabolism-carbohydrates, Enzymes, lipids and proteins
English	Grammar: Parts of speech – Noun, Preposition, Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection, Verb, Adjective, Adverb; Tenses: Active and Passive Form for Present, Past and Future Tense; Modal Verbs – Can, Might, Would, Could, Should, May, Will Common Errors: Error Searching and Sentence Correction Exercises Associative Language Skills: Antonyms, one-word substitution, Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Word Analogies Comprehensive Passage: Identification of key ideas or themes, open and closed paragraphs

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M.Tech Course Fee Structure 2020

On average, the fee structure for the M.Tech course in India ranges between Rs. 30,000-50,000 per annum. It is advisable to prepare well before going for an entrance exam by looking into the syllabus and practicing the previous years' entrance exam papers.

Good luck for the M.Tech entrance exams!