MTech (Master of Technology) is a 2-year (4-semester) postgraduate engineering programme that offers advanced technical knowledge and research skills in 50+ specialisations. Most sought-after branches in 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years (4 semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | BTech/BE/MCA/MSc with min 55–60% + GATE |
| Admission Process | GATE / PGEE / State CET / Institute Test |
| Average Fees (Govt) | ₹50K–₹3 Lakh total |
| Average Fees (Private) | ₹2–12 Lakh total |
| Stipend (GATE qualified) | ₹12,400/month (MHRD) |
| Average Salary (2025) | ₹8–25 LPA |
| Highest Salary 2025 | ₹2.1 Cr (IIT Delhi CSE) |
| Type | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (Full-time) | 2 years | GATE qualified, research-oriented students |
| Part-time | 3 years | Working professionals (NITs/IITs offer) |
| Sponsored | 2 years | Company-sponsored candidates |
| Online/Executive | 2–3 years | Working professionals (BITS WILP, IITs) |
| Integrated MTech-PhD | 5–6 years | Students aiming for direct PhD |
| Exam | Conducted By | Accepted By | Tentative Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE | IITs/IISc | All IITs, NITs, IIITs, PSUs | Feb 1-16, 2026 |
| CEETA-PG (TANCET) | Anna University | Tamil Nadu colleges | March 2026 |
| AP PGECET | Andhra University | AP state colleges | May–June 2026 |
| TS PGECET | JNTU Hyderabad | Telangana colleges | June 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET | KEA | Karnataka colleges | Sept 2026 |
| IIIT Hyderabad PGEE | IIIT-H | IIIT-H MTech | April 2026 |
| BITS HD | BITS Pilani | BITS campuses | May 2026 |
| Institute | Total Fees (2 yrs) | Monthly Stipend | Avg Placement 2025 | ROI (Years to recover fees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ₹1–1.5 L | ₹12,400 | ₹23–36 LPA | <1 year |
| IIT Delhi | ₹1–2 L | ₹12,400 | ₹25–45 LPA | <1 year |
| IIT Madras | ₹50K–1 L | ₹12,400 | ₹22–38 LPA | <1 year |
| IIT Kharagpur | ₹80K–1.5 L | ₹12,400 | ₹20–35 LPA | <1 year |
| NIT Trichy/Surathkal | ₹1.4–2 L | ₹12,400 | ₹14–28 LPA | 1–1.5 years |
| BITS Pilani | ₹9–12 L | None | ₹18–30 LPA | 2–3 years |
| VIT Vellore | ₹3–6 L | None | ₹9–18 LPA | 2–4 years |
| Specialisation | Avg Salary (Fresh) | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ₹18–45 LPA | Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs |
| Artificial Intelligence/ML | ₹20–50 LPA | Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA |
| Data Science & Engineering | ₹15–40 LPA | Flipkart, Paytm, Mu Sigma |
| VLSI & Embedded Systems | ₹14–35 LPA | Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments |
| Cyber Security | ₹12–30 LPA | Deloitte, Palo Alto, Cisco |
| Structural Engineering | ₹8–20 LPA | L&T, Afcons, Shapoorji Pallonji |
| Electric Vehicles/Power Systems | ₹10–25 LPA | Tata Motors, Ola Electric, Siemens |
| Job Profile | Average Salary (0–3 yrs exp) | With 5+ yrs exp |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (SDE) | ₹15–35 LPA | ₹50 LPA+ |
| Data Scientist | ₹18–40 LPA | ₹80 LPA+ |
| VLSI Design Engineer | ₹14–30 LPA | ₹60 LPA+ |
| Research Scientist | ₹12–25 LPA | ₹40 LPA+ |
| Assistant Professor | ₹8–18 LPA (AICTE scale) | ₹25 LPA+ |
| PSU Engineer (IOCL/ONGC) | ₹16–20 LPA (E2 level) | ₹35 LPA+ |
Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, Texas Instruments, NVIDIA, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, TCS Research, DRDO, ISRO
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