M.Tech Admissions 2024 - Dates, Process, Application Form, Eligibility

M.Tech Admissions 2024 - According to the majority of professionals and scholars, most students have inquiries about the value of an M.Tech degree. In order to find employment in this cutthroat market, an M.Tech degree is thought to be essential. As per a PwC report 2022, there has been an increase of 63.7% in the average salary of a tech professional having a M.Tech degree. Similarly, a recent KPMG survey report in the Netherlands also reported that the demand for tech professionals has increased to 39.3% in the US, 78.9% in the UK, and 48.2% in Germany owning an M.Tech degree. Therefore, it can be concluded that the relevance of the M.Tech degree has grown exponentially which can be sought through M.Tech admissions 2024.

Also Check - MTech From IIT vs. MBA from IIM: Which is Better?

One of the key advantages of selecting an M.Tech course in India is the expanded employment opportunities in the PSU sector and the onset of other suitable government prospects. The Master of Technology (MTech) programme through M.Tech admissions 2024 offers a wide range of specialisations which students must select the one that is only pertinent to their B.Tech or B.Sc. degree. Candidates who have passed M.Sc can also take up relevant M.Tech courses. Candidates seeking to know about the M.Tech admissions 2024 must take note of the relevant exams which will allow them to be a part of the sector. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates start their preparation keeping in view the competition for a few seats. In this article, all the details pertaining to M.Tech admissions 2024 such as the list of entrance exams, dates, application form, and eligibility.

What is a Masters in Technology (MTech) Course?

The Master of Technology, or MTech, is a two-year postgraduate engineering programme designed to train individuals with exceptional technological knowledge. After completing their BE or BTech programme in a particular field from an accredited institution, candidates pursue an MTech. Candidates must receive 60% of their graduation credits from an accredited university with a major field of specialisation in order to apply for M.Tech admissions 2024. Admission to M Tech courses is done on the basis of entrance exams or merit. M Tech admissions 2024 is given through various examinations conducted by the releavant authorities which include GATE, AP PGECET, TS PGECET, UPSEE, TANCET, etc. Some top institutes that offer quality education to candidates willing to pursue M Tech courses are IIT Bombay, KJ Somaiya College Of Engineering, etc. Masters in Technology (MTech) can be pursued online, and offline as well as in distant education modes.

List of Entrance Exams for M.Tech Admissions 2024

Before going through the admission process, the candidates are advised to check the list of entrance exams for M.Tech admissions 2024—the following list of both national-level and state-level entrance exams for MTech. If you need complete information about the MTech entrance exams 2024 , just click on the exam name in the table below.

Specialization Wise MTech Eligibility Criteria 2024

The general eligibility criteria for M.Tech admissions 2024 in India is B.E/ B.Tech (Bachelor of Engineering or Technology). However, the specialization-wise eligibility criteria for the M.Tech course vary, and the candidates will have to choose only the specialization that is relevant to his/ her qualifications. The candidates can check the specialization-wise eligibility criteria for the M.Tech course here.

Name of the M.Tech Specialization	Eligible Specialization in B.Tech
M.Tech in Biotechnology	B.Tech graduates in Chemical Technology/ Bio-Tech/ Bio-Informatics/ Bio-Engineering are eligible for M.Tech in Bio-Tech.
M.Tech in Civil Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Civil Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Geo-Technical and Geo-Environmental Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Civil Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Civil Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Environmental Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Bio-Tech/ Civil Engineering are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bio-Tech are eligible.
M.Tech in Structural Engineering	Candidates who have completed B.Tech in Civil Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Environment Technology	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Bio-Tech/ Civil Engineering are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bio-Tech are eligible.
M.Tech in Food Technology	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Environmental Engineering/ Biochemical/ Bio-informatics/ Bio-Tech/ Food Technology/ Chemical Technology are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Zoology/ Botany/ Bio-Chemistry/ Bio-Informatics/ Bio-Technology Chemistry are eligible.
M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed MCA are eligible.
M.Tech in Electronics & Communications Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Digital Communication	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Communication Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Micro-Electronics Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in VLSI Design	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering/ Power Systems	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Technology/ Automobile Engineering/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering/ Production Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Agriculture/ Electrical/ IT/ Computer Science/ Environmental/ Civil Engineering are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Water Resources/ Botany/ Soil Sciences/ Agriculture /Forestry/ Earth Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Geo-metrics/ Geo-Informatics/ Geology/ Geography are eligible.
M.Tech in Plastic Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Manufacturing Tech/ Plastic Engineering/ Chemical/ Production/ Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Automation and Robotics Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in CSE/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Production/ Industrial Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics & Communication Engineering are eligible.
M.Tech in Textile Technology	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Textile Engineering/ Textile Technology/ Fiber Technology or any other associated courses are eligible.
M.Tech in Mechatronics	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Electronics/ Mechatronics/ CSE/ IT are eligible.
M.Tech in Nanotechnology	Candidates who have passed B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ ECE/ Textile Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering/ Nanotechnology are eligible. OR Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Chemistry/ Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Solid State Physics/ Physics are eligible.

M.Tech Fees Structure

The cost of pursuing a Master of Technology course varies depending upon the government and private engineering colleges. Private universities charge higher fees for providing MTech programmes ranging between INR 2-6 LPA whereas the government colleges charge comparatively lesser fees ranging between INR 1-3 LPA.

M.Tech Specializations

There are a variety of specializations offered under MTech which have been tabulated below.

MTech Application Form 2024

Candidates aspiring for admission to M.Tech in various institutes across the country should fill out the application form as per the guidelines of the respective institute. The GATE score is widely accepted for M.Tech admission in all the states/ colleges across the country.

Also Check: COAP 2024 - Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Offer Acceptance

M.Tech Application Form through GATE 2024 Score

Candidates who wish to seek admission through GATE 2024 cutoff score must submit a separate application for various institutes individually, and register for a centralized counselling process for M.Tech admission in various states. The below examples shall give you more idea about the M.Tech application form submission through GATE 2024 score.

Example 1: Candidates who wish to get admission to the M.Tech course offered by various colleges in Tamil Nadu can register for the same through GATE 2024 score. Even though TANCET 2024 is the state-level exam for M.Tech admission in Tamil Nadu , the GATE 2024 score is also accepted for the same. All that the candidates need to do is just register for the TANCET 2024 counselling process. While registering for the same, the candidates need to fill in their GATE 2024 Roll Number and score.

Example 2: Candidates who wish to get admission an the M.Tech course in Karnataka can do the same with the help of the GATE 2024 score. Even though Karnataka PGCET 2024 is the state-level entrance exam for M.Tech admission, GATE 2024 score is also accepted for admission to various government and private engineering colleges across the state. All that the candidates need to do is to just register for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 counselling process.

Example 3: If the candidates wish to apply for M.Tech admission in private engineering colleges, he/ she can individually submit the application form either through the official website of the college or by obtaining the application form from the college admission office.

Example 4: If you are looking for hassle-free form filling for M.Tech admission in private engineering colleges, you can fill out the Common Application Form on CollegeDekho, and our counselling team will help you with the form filling and other admission formalities.

MTech Application Form 2024 for NITs and IIITs

Candidates who wish to get admission to NITs /IIITs should have a valid GATE 2024 score. However, the candidates are not required to register for each NIT/ IIIT individually. A common counselling process is conducted for admission in these premier institutes, and the candidates can check all the details about NITs and IIIT's M.Tech registration details.

M.Tech Application Form for IITs

Candidates aiming for M.Tech admission in IITs will have to register individually with each IIT through its official website. However, the admission offers shall be made through the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). Usually, the M.Tech admission process for each IIT begins after the announcement of GATE 2024 results. The GATE 2024 score is mandatory for admission (except for IIT B.Tech graduates and sponsored candidates) in IITs.

MTech 2024 Admission Process

There are differences in the M.Tech admissions 2024 process between states and colleges. Candidates must adhere to the CCMT and COAP procedures, which are detailed in the aforementioned links, in order to be considered for admission to IITs, NITs, or IIITs. M.Tech admissions 2024 to prestigious institutions is solely determined by a candidate's merit, which is determined by their GATE exam scores or B.Tech percentage.

MTech Admission Process in IITs through GATE 2024

The candidates can click on the links below to learn about the M.Tech admission process in IITs through GATE 2024 -

Name of the IIT	Admission Process Link
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Ropar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Patna
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur	M.Tech Process of IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Indore
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT Jodhpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU	M.Tech Admission Process of IIT BHU

MTech Admission Process of NITs/ IIITs through GATE 2024

As mentioned in the application form section on this page, the M.Tech admission process of NITs is based on centralized counselling, i.e., CCMT. Candidates must note that admission in NITs and IIITs through CCMT is purely based on the GATE 2024 score of the candidates. There is also a provision for M.Tech Admissions in IITs and NITs without GATE 2024 Score .

M.Tech Admission Process through State-Level Entrance Exams

Candidates who do not have a valid GATE 2024 score may still appear in their state's entrance exam for M.Tech admissions 2024, as many states administer separate entrance exams. The Centralised Counselling conducted by the organisation that administers these state-level exams serves as the foundation for the admissions process. The candidates will be required to use the online options and take part in this state-level counselling. The candidates' scores on the state-level entrance exam will determine which seats are assigned. The candidates can check more details by clicking on the links below -

Name of the Exam	Counselling/ Admission Link
UPSEE	UPSEE Counselling Process
AP PGECET	AP PGECET Counselling
OJEE	OJEE Counselling
Gujarat PGCET	Gujarat PGCET Counselling
Maharashtra	Maharashtra M.Tech Admission Process
Karnataka	Karnataka PGCET Counselling
TS PGECET	TS PGECET Counselling
HPCET	HPCET Counselling
TANCET	Tamil Nadu M.Tech Admission Process (TANCA)

Also Check: NITs M.Tech Admission Process and GATE 2024 Cutoff

M.Tech Admission in Deemed Universities/ Private Universities

You can apply using your GATE score or you can take the entrance exam administered by the specific university if you wish to take M.Tech admissions 2024 in one of the deemed or private universities M.Tech programmes. Additionally, these universities admit students without requiring them to take an entrance exam; all they need to do is submit an application. The candidates' percentage of marks earned in their B.Tech. will determine their admission status.

Also Check: DTU MTech Admission 2024

Direct Admission to M.Tech

Candidates need not worry, as they can gain direct M.Tech admissions 2024 to an M.Tech programme even if they do not have a valid score on the GATE or state-level entrance exams. Candidates can apply directly for admission to private engineering colleges by visiting the college in person or by completing the application on the official college website. The availability of seats and the B.Tech student's grades will determine admission.

Single Application Form for M.Tech Admission

In order to avoid the hassle of applying to multiple engineering colleges, M.Tech aspirants can fill out the common application form on CollegeDekho, and our counselling team will help you with the admission formalities in top private engineering colleges across the country.

The fee structure for M.Tech courses varies from one college to another. There are various scholarship schemes offered by IITs, NITs, and Deemed Universities to meritorious students. At the same time, scholarship opportunities are offered by various state governments for candidates belonging to EWS and reserved categories.

MTech Admission 2024 Without GATE Score

MTech admissions are becoming increasingly popular as students are going for higher education to add more degrees to their name and advance their careers. Many individuals appear in the GATE exam in order to get admission to various universities. Some MTech colleges and institutions exclusively provide this two-year master's degree program on merit, despite the fact that many require entrance exams. GATE scores are not required for MTech admission at the colleges listed below.

• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• The University of Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Tezpur University
• Hyderabad University
• Banaras Hindu University
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Pondicherry University

Top M.Tech Government Colleges

Some of the popular government colleges providing admission into the MTech course include various IITs, NITs and other state or central government universities. Some of the top government colleges for MTech are tabulated below.

List of Top Private M.Tech Colleges

Here is the list of top private M.Tech colleges -

College Name
Lovely Professional University	Uttaranchal University
Raffles University - Neemrana	JK Lakshmipat University - Jaipur
Sunder Deep Group of Institutions - Ghaziabad	Jagran Lakecity University - Bhopal
Jaipur Engineering College	Sri Balaji College of Engineering & Technology - Jaipur
KL University - Guntur	University of Engineering & Management (UEM) - Jaipur
JECRC University - Jaipur	Bharat Institute of Technology - BIT Meerut
Mody University - Sikar	Brindavan Group of Institutions - Bangalore
CMR Institute of Technology - Hyderabad	Brainware University - Kolkata

Also check: List of M.Tech Colleges in India

M.Tech Employment Areas

As an MTech graduate, it is necessary to be aware of the choices that candidates are or will be making for their future. MTech graduates can also launch their start-ups. The different kinds of employment areas in MTech have been tabulated below.

M.Tech Top Recruiters

The demand for the qualified MTech graduates is high across every domain. Every company – be it private or government, big or small recruits engineers into various capacities. Candidates can check out the list of some of the top companies recruiting MTech graduates after completing a successful 2 year programme from the table below.

Also Check - TS MTech Counselling 2024 through GATE

Other MTech Admission 2024 Related Articles,

IIT MTech Fee Structure & Total No. of Seats in 2024	Uttar Pradesh (UP) M.Tech Admission 2024 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Counselling
Karnataka MTech Admissions 2024 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Fee, Process	ACPC Gujarat M.Tech Admission/Counselling 2024 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Eligibility, Fees
BITS Pilani M.Tech Data Science Admissions 2024 - Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process, Fee Structure	TANCA M.Tech Admissions 2024: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Counselling, Participating Colleges
Hyderabad University Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech. Admission 2024	Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2024 - Counselling, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Cutoff, Process
Madhya Pradesh M.E/M. Tech Admission 2024 - Dates, Merit List, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process	Assam Don Bosco University M. Tech Admission 2024: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Merit List, Admission Process, Fee
Telangana MTech Admission 2024 – Registration Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Entrance Exams, Admission Process	How to Get Admission in MTech Courses at IITs, NITs Without GATE Score?

We hope that the above explanation of the M.Tech admission process has clarified all your queries pertaining to the procedure and entrance exams. For the latest updates on M.Tech admissions 2024 stay tuned to CollegeDekho.