Updated By Diksha Sharma on 25 Nov, 2020
Average Duration | 4 years | ||
Average Fee | 70 K-2 L INR annual | ||
Exams Accepted | GATE, TANCET, KIITEE ... | ||
Study Mode | Regular |
Masters of Technology, also known as M.Tech, is one of the most popular courses amongst research enthusiasts who want to work in the field of technological research. The programme enables candidates to explore the realms of technology and come up with ideas that can enhance the technological growth of the nation as well as benefit humans in the longer run.
M.Tech programme comprises the study of old technology as well as upcoming technologies. The aim of the programme is to inspire innovation in the technical field and improvise existing technologies for better results. Research project and thesis are the major part of the programme.
The programme also enables the candidates to work on campus while pursuing the programme. Students enrolled for M.Tech programmes at central government and state colleges are also given a monthly salary of approximately Rs. 12,000.
The major highlights of the M. Tech course are given in the table below:
Level | Post-graduation |
Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
Fee Structure | INR 50,000- 2,00,000 |
Minimum Eligibility | Must be graduate in B. Tech/ BE from a recognised Institute |
Entrance Exams | |
Admission Process | Merit-Based, Entrance Exam |
Scholarship |
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Internship | There are a lot of internship opportunities for M.Tech in India. |
Starting Salary | INR 3 to 6 LPA |
Job Options |
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Note: Original copies of all necessary documents and mark sheets have to be presented during the time of admission at the respected college or university.
Following are some of the Popular M.Tech Entrance Exams:
There are various options that a candidate can pursue after completing the M.Tech course. Candidates who wish to foray into the academia can appear for UGC NET exam and apply for the post of lecturers at colleges. Also, research is a good option and candidates can pursue Ph.D. courses in their respective fields.
Salary after pursuing M.Tech can vary from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh per annum. Salary packages vary depending on the institutes that the candidates have pursued the course from and also on the specialization they have chosen. Mostly, jobs offered in the software industry are quite lucrative. However, jobs are available after pursuing other specialisations as well.
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M.Tech degree holders are always in contention for high paying jobs in reputed organisations like Google, Microsoft etc.
Candidates who are into a job and are sponsored by their employers can apply for M.Tech admission in one of the IITs without appearing in GATE exam. Such candidates can also apply for M.Tech admission in IISc Bangalore and NITs.
GATE qualified candidates receive a stipend in the range of INR 70K to INR 80K per annum. The candidates can apply under PMRF scheme.
Yes, M.Sc degree holders in Science and Applied Sciences from a recognised university/institution can also apply for M.Tech admissions provided they qualify GATE or any other similar state-level/institution-level entrance exam for M.Tech admission.
B. Tech candidates with an MBA degree are paid higher salary compared to the ones with an M.Tech degree.
An M.Tech degree holder gets paid in the range of INR 7,50,000/- per annum in India. This figure may vary according to the organisation opted for by the candidates and their specialisations.
No. There are several state-level M.Tech admission entrance exams are also there like Gujarat PGCET, AP PGECET, Karnataka PGCET etc through which you can apply for M.Tech admissions in various reputed institutions in the country. However, these institutions do prefer those candidates who have a valid GATE score.
Candidates who have a valid GATE score in currenrt year or last two years are not required to appear for the entrance exam again.
Yes, a B.E degree holder is eligible to pursue M.Tech studies.
The duration of an M.Tech programme is generally 2 years. Some institutes which offer M.Tech programmes in part-time mode allows the candidates to obtain their M.Tech degrees in a maximum of 03 years.
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