Master of Technology

2 year

M.tech

M.Tech (Master of Technology) is a 2-year postgraduate program focused on deep technical knowledge and advanced specialization in engineering fields like AI, Mechanical, Civil, or Data Science. After M.Tech, students can work in top private companies, PSUs, R&D, or pursue a PhD in India or abroad. It's ideal for those who aim for research, teaching, or senior engineering roles.

Program overview

M.Tech is a professional degree program pursued after completing B.Tech or B.E. It helps students gain deeper theoretical knowledgedesign-oriented skills, and build strong research aptitude in a specific technical domain.

This program mainly focuses on two key areas:

  • Mastery of core subjects (advanced technical concepts)

     
  • Project work and research (thesis/dissertation)

     

For students, M.Tech is not just another degree—it acts as a gateway to prestigious careers in PSUs like BHEL, ISRO, ONGC, roles in R&D labs, becoming a professor at IITs, or pursuing an international Ph.D.

Key Highlights

Course Name - M.Tech (Master of Technology)

Duration - 2 years – 4 semesters

Eligibility - B.Tech / B.E. in a relevant stream

Minimum Marks - 55 %–60 % (varies by institute/category)

Entrance Exams - GATE (primary) – some institutes hold their own tests

Average Fees - ₹ 50,000 – ₹ 5 lakh (depends on institute type)

Average Salary (placements) - ₹ 6 LPA – ₹ 25 LPA

Career Support - @ Shiksha Planet

GATE coaching + expert counselling

M.tech Syllabus

Semester-wise Breakdown:

Semester 1 & 2:

  • Core Subjects (Advanced Concepts)
  • Elective Subjects (Specialization-based)
  • Lab Work
  • Seminars & Technical Presentations

Semester 3:

  • Mini Project
  • Advanced Electives
  • Paper Publishing / Research Work 
    Semester 4:
  • Thesis/Dissertation Submission
     
  • Final Viva/Defense Internship (optional)
     
M.tech Program Fee

College Type

Annual Fees*

Total Cost*

Government

₹ 20k – ₹ 60k

₹ 40k – ₹ 1.5 lakh

IITs / NITs / IIITs

₹ 50k – ₹ 1.5 lakh

₹ 1.5 lakh – ₹ 3 lakh

Private

₹ 1 lakh – ₹ 3 lakh

₹ 2 lakh – ₹ 6 lakh

Abroad (MS equivalent)

₹ 10 lakh – ₹ 50 lakh

₹ 20 lakh – ₹ 80 lakh

*Approximate values; actual figures vary by institute and year.

  1. Check Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E. with required percentage.

     
  2. Entrance Exam: Appear for GATE (or institute-specific test).

     
  3. Score & Counselling: Use GATE score for CCMT or direct institute counselling.

     
  4. College Selection: Short-list IITs, NITs, IIITs or private colleges as per rank.

     
  5. Seat Allotment & Admission: Pay fees and submit documents.

     
  6. Shiksha Planet Support: End-to-end help with forms, counselling, loans and college choice.
     

Education Loans & Financial Aid

  • GATE Scholarship: ₹ 12,400 / month stipend (for AICTE-approved programmes).

     
  • Bank Loans: Shiksha Planet assists with low-paperwork loans and flexible EMIs.

     
  • Scholarships: State schemes, institute merit-scholarships, industry grants, private foundations.
     

  1. Specialized Knowledge: Deep expertise in a specific technical area.

     
  2. Higher Salary Packages: Better pay scale than B.Tech fresher roles.

     
  3. Career in Research: Opens doors to PhD, innovation, patents, and publications.

     
  4. PSU/Government Jobs: GATE-qualified M.Tech holders preferred in public sector.

     
  5. Academic Path: Become a lecturer, professor, or researcher in universities.

     
  6. Global Scope: International PhDs, Postdocs, and engineering jobs abroad.

     

     7              Entrepreneurship: Technical know-how to build your own product/startup.

Career Scope After M.Tech

Career Path

Roles

Industry Jobs

Design Engineer, R&D Engineer, Software Architect

PSUs

Jobs via GATE in BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, BEL, etc.

Academia & Research

Professor, Research Fellow, PhD Scholar

IT & Software

AI/ML Engineer, Cloud Specialist, Full Stack Developer

Entrepreneurship

Tech-based startups, freelance innovation work

Abroad Opportunities

PhD, Postdoc, or job in US, UK, Germany, etc.