M.Tech (Master of Technology)
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Specialised postgraduate engineering across all branches. A valid GATE score not only enables admission to premier institutes but also brings an MHRD stipend and access to PSU recruitment, making it the pivotal qualifying exam.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Graduation
- Entrance exam
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
Course overview
Specialised postgraduate engineering across all branches. A valid GATE score not only enables admission to premier institutes but also brings an MHRD stipend and access to PSU recruitment, making it the pivotal qualifying exam.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. B.Tech/B.E. in a relevant branch; valid GATE score for most institutes and stipends.
How you get in. GATE followed by COAP/CCMT counselling, Institute entrance for private universities.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Core engineering companies
- R&D centres
- PSUs (recruit through GATE)
- Engineering colleges
- Research organisations (DRDO, ISRO, BARC)
- Product development firms
What you can study next.
- Ph.D
- Post-doctoral research
- Senior technical leadership
- UGC NET for academia
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 50,000 - 4,00,000 total (GATE-qualified candidates receive an MHRD stipend); Private: about 2,00,000 - 8,00,000.
Indicative starting salary. 40,000 - 80,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | Any | — |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Entrance exams for this course
An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.
Careers this course leads to
5 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
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Common questions
Who can apply for M.Tech (Master of Technology)?
B.Tech/B.E. in a relevant branch; valid GATE score for most institutes and stipends. Admission is through GATE followed by COAP/CCMT counselling, Institute entrance for private universities.
How long does M.Tech (Master of Technology) take?
2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does M.Tech (Master of Technology) cost?
Govt: about 50,000 - 4,00,000 total (GATE-qualified candidates receive an MHRD stipend); Private: about 2,00,000 - 8,00,000. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after M.Tech (Master of Technology)?
Ph.D, Post-doctoral research, Senior technical leadership, UGC NET for academia.
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