

M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security
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- Estd. 2008
M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Overview
IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology provides M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at the PG level. This is a 2 years course with the total tuition fee of INR 24,000. The total fee has several components such as admission fee, application fee and tuition fee. Students can check more details on M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security offered at IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology in the table provided below:
Total Tuition Fees | ₹24,000 Get Fees details |
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | PG Degree |
Mode of Course | Full Time |
Average package | ₹ 20.81 Lakh |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Seat breakup | 5 |
Type of University | Public/Government,Autonomous |
M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Fees
IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security fees includes components, namely examination, medical, seat rent, etc. The tuition fee may subject to vary depending on the category a candidate belongs to. Check the table provided below to know about IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security fees in detail:
| Fee components | Amount (2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 24,000 | |
The fees might include components other than hostel fees.
Hostel fee mentioned above is for cheapest option available. For other options available, please refer to fee pdf.
Meal Plan is included in me The fees might include components other than hostel fees.
Hostel fee mentioned above is for cheapest option available. For other options available, please refer to fee pdf.
Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. | ₹ 1.49 Lakh |
One time payment includes joining fee (Admission fee, ID card and certification fee, library fee, institute alumni fee), student activity funds(celebrations, training and placement) and security depos One time payment includes joining fee (Admission fee, ID card and certification fee, library fee, institute alumni fee), student activity funds(celebrations, training and placement) and security deposit(refundable)(hostel mess, library and laboratory) | ₹ 17,000 |
₹ 1.90 Lakh |
M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Rankings
According to NIRF in 2024, IIT Hyderabad has held its #8 position for the M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security course for the academic year 2024. While this ranking applies to all specialisations offered under M.E./M.Tech, not just M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security, below, candidates can find the detailed breakdown of IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology's recent rankings for M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security:
M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Curriculum
The curriculum details for this course are available in PDF format. It can be downloaded through the link mentioned here. It is inclusive of semester-wise course structure, core courses or electives & detailed course content. Students who want to secure admission to IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology for M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security can go through the latest curriculum through the link provided below:
M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions
To get into IIT Hyderabad M.Tech course candidates must first have a valid qualification and secure a valid entrance exam. Admission to the M.Tech course is entrance-based. The technology institute accepts scores of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates who further get shortlisted need to take part in COAP counselling. It is necessary that each aspirant clear the entrance test with a valid rank. Moreover, the application process is online (iitb.ac.in) for the IIT Hyderabad M.Tech course.
No doubt, 2000 rank is a decent rank in JEE Advanced exam. Candidates securing this much of rank will surely get selection at IIT Hyderabad. However, for top courses like CSE and AI, they need to secure lesser than that. As per IIT Hyderabad JEE Advanced cutoff 2024, the required rank stood between 656 and 9551, wherein, the most sought-after course was BTech in CSE. Candidates can check out below the courses available under 2000 rank at IIT Hyderabad for the General AI quota:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 2105 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 4469 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 5757 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 7898 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Science | 3835 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 4932 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | 8197 |
| B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering | 8493 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry | 9551 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | 8524 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology) | 2147 |
The key highlights of IIT Hyderabad placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 90 LPA |
Average package | INR 22.5 LPA |
UG students placed | 70.99% |
PG students placed | 69.74% |
Offers received | 521 (43 international offers) |
PPOs made | 87 (4 international PPOs) |
Companies visited | 320 |
Companies with offers | 147 |
International companies registered and hired | 12 |
Students registered | 800+ |
Students placed | 493 |
No, IIT Hyderabad admission 2024 to the BTech course is done only through JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Candidates seeking IIT Hyderabad admissions to the BTech programme are expected to qualify for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and further go through JoSAA counseling to secure admission. Additionally, to be eligible for the BTech programme, candidates must have passed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate or equivalent. To know the IIT Hyderabad admission process in detail, please click here.
A total of 320 companies visited the campus during IIT Hyderabad placements 2024. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the number of companies that visited the campus over the past three years during IIT Hyderabad placements, which is presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Companies participated | 138 | 335 | 320 |
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M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security at IIT Hyderabad Placements
| Particulars | Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
| Average Salary | INR 20.81 Lakh |
| Highest Salary | INR 66.13 Lakh |
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Find below the course-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Hyderabad placements 2022-2024:
Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
BTech | 86.52% | 82.62% | 86.67% |
MTech | 76.53% | 72.52% | 76.47% |
MTech Dual Degree | NA | 66.67% | NA |
BDes | NA | 55.56% | NA |
MDes | 81.40% | 87.50% | NA |
PhD | 100% | 100% | 100% |
MSc | 35.59% | 41.94% | NA |
The last round closing ranks for the OBC AI category for IIT Hyderabad ranged between 302 and 4097 in the last round. CSE and Electrical were some of the toughest specialisations due to the competitive cutoffs. For CSE, the target should be below 302; while for Electrical, candidates belonging to the OBC category must target below 1021.
The overall average package offered during IIT Hyderabad placements 2024 stood at INR 22.45 LPA. However, the course-wise average packages for 2024 are yet to be out. Further, the course-wise average package offered during IIT Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:
Course | Average Package (2021) | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
INR 20.32 LPA | INR 22.62 LPA | INR 24.32 LPA | |
INR 20.56 LPA | INR 18.90 LPA | INR 18.10 LPA | |
MTech Dual Degree | NA | NA | INR 24.83 LPA |
NA | NA | INR 14.40 LPA | |
INR 12.48 LPA | INR 17.11 LPA | INR 15.08 LPA | |
INR 15.37 LPA | INR 22.58 LPA | INR 20.68 LPA | |
INR 7.67 LPA | INR 7.01 LPA | INR 9.78 LPA |
The branch-wise average package is represented below:
In 2024, the highest package for BTech offered at IIT Hyderabad placements stood at INR 90 LPA from the BTech CSE branch. Check out the table for the branch-wise the highest and average packages and placement rate for BTech in 2024:
BTech Branch | the highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) | Placement Rate (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
CSE | INR 90 LPA | INR 29.68 LPA | 79.37% |
EE | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 26.11 LPA | 78.33% |
ME | INR 47.95 LPA | INR 18.71 LPA | 53.70% |
Chemical Engineering | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 20.66 LPA | 70.59% |
Civil Engineering | INR 52 LPA | INR 17.34 LPA | 50% |
Engineering Science (ES) | INR 54 LPA | INR 23.80 LPA | 66.67% |
Engineering Physics (EP) | INR 37.50 LPA | INR 25.18 LPA | 14.29% |
MSME | INR 36 LPA | INR 13.97 LPA | 69.23% |
Mathematics and Computing | INR 52 LPA | INR 37.31 LPA | 71.43% |
AI | INR 51.06 LPA | INR 31.99 | 92.59% |
Biomedical Engineering | INR 19.75 LPA | INR 36 LPA | 26.67% |
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