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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering 

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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

38

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
39,850
1.51 Lakh
6,000
1.97 Lakh
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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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Rankings

M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5
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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2018
4.6
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The IIT Kharagpur at its best.
Placements: For B.Tech students, there are 100% placements. You will also have the opportunity to go abroad to continue your higher study. The package offered is around 8-10 lacs per annum for M.Tech, but it can reach as high as 30 lacs for certain companies. Lots of international well-renowned companies do their compassing. Overall, you will get lots of opportunities to place yourself.
Infrastructure: The facilities are very good here. You will have free Wi-Fi facility in the hostel as well as in department. Labs are well-equipped too. You can avail the facilities like XRD, SEM, TEM, hall measurements, etc. You can synthesise your samples in your lab. The labs and classrooms are clean and air-conditioned too. Here, on our campus, we have a hospital, doctor checkup and medicine are free for the students. There is a gym that is well-equipped. Overall, you will get one of the best facilities in India.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified and helpful. They will always help you when you have any doubts. They will always let you do whatever you want to do in your project from your idea. Obviously, they will help you also when it is necessary. As a material science student, you will study semiconductor physics, polymer science, and ceramics in your course. It will also teach you how to characterise your material or sample during your course of study. In PhD, you have to go through under coursework where you will learn everything you require throughout your PhD. All the facilities are highly qualified and experienced. They all have done at least two postdocs. Overall, you will come to know lots of things.
Other: The campus life is excellent. The campus spreads over 2100 acres campus. Spring fest of IIT Kharagpur is famous that happens every year during winter. There is a swimming pool, lots of events, inter-hall cricket, football, and tennis tournaments are conducted. You can practice these sports here, you will get all the facilities.
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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the M.Tech course at IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

The basic eligibility requirement for the M.Tech programme IIT Kharagpur is pass in Class 12th with a min. of 75% aggregate, bachelor's degree holder with a 60% aggregate and the accepted entrance exams are GATE and others. Students must secure good marks in entrance tests to match the cut off released by the college.

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Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur a good option for M.Tech admission?
A: 

As per the last three-year trends, IIT Kharagpur has not moved from its position as per the NIRF ranking under the Engineering category. NIRF ranking trends for IIT Kharagpur for its Engineering programmes (BTech and MTech) are as follows:

Ranking Body (Category: Engineering)202320242025
NIRF655

As per the above trend, IIT Kharagpur can be cosidered a good option for Engineering courses in India. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. With all these facts, IIT Kharagpur can be considered a good option for M.Tech in India. 

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Q:   How are the placements for MTech-PhD at IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

As per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. Officially, the key highlights related to IIT Kharagpur placements 2023 for M.Tech are tabulated below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2022

Median Salary

INR 13.5 LPA

Top recruiters 

Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, etc. 

 

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Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?
A: 
Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.
Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD.

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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 14.00 Lakh
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CapGemini
Cipla
Cognizant
Genpact
IBM
ICICI
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Oil India Limited
YesBank
Zycus
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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Entry Requirements

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M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Admission Process

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Important Dates

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COURSE
GATE
Feb 8, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)
Feb 8, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE)
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)

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Students also asked

Q:   Which is the best course at IIT Kharagpur for placements?
A: 

The course-wise number of students placed during IIT Kharagpurplacements 2025 is showcased below:

CourseNo. of Students Placed (2025)
UG1,085
MTech393
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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Kharagpur?
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The IIT Kharagpur salary details for 2025 placements have not been released officially. As per the data fetched from multiple media reports, the IIT Kharagpur highest package offered so far during 2025 placements was above INR 2.14 crore per annum. As per official brochure, 1,811 offers were made to the 2025 batch.

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Q:   What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Advanced (for CSE) to get into IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

IIT Kharagpur offers BTech and Integrated BTech courses based on JEE Advanced scores. Based on candidates' scores, the institute released the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2024 for various categories belonging to the All India quota. As per the last-round, the JEE Advanced cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme stood at 415 for the General AI category candidates. To check category-wise cutoffs, candidates can check out the table below: 

All India Categories2024
General415
OBC209
SC137
ST67
PWD22
EWS67

 

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Q:   What was the highest package for Integrated MSc during recent IIT KGP placements?
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The highest salary package offered for this programme during 2020-21 was INR 70 LPA. After that year, the highest salary package offered by the institute for different courses stood close to INR 2.68 crore per annum. For more details on Integrated MSc and its placements or other reviews on this course regarding its placement, faculty and infrastructure, click on this link.

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Q:   What is the average package offered at IIT Kharagpur?
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The IIT Kharagpur average package details have not been disclosed yet. However, the 2024 median package is available for the different courses. Take a look at the table below to know the course-wise IIT Kharagpur median package offered during the 2024 placement drive:

CourseMedian Package (2024)
BTechINR 19.76 LPA
MTechINR 14 LPA
MBAINR 20.65 LPA
BArchINR 12.32 LPA
MArchINR 6 LPA

NOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the NIRF report 2025.

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Basically it fluctuates year to year... As per the latest information, The cut off needed for M. Tech in Material science and engineering is 509 in GATE exam.

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IIT Kharagpur 
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