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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics 

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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

1.00 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

30.26 Lakh

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Seat breakup

12

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
1.00 Lakh
1.57 Lakh
8,000
2.65 Lakh
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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
 at 
IIT Madras 
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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
 at 
IIT Madras 
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4.8/5
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Placements: Almost 75% of the students got placed in RF and Photonics. The highest package offered was 43 LPA by Qualcomm. The average package offered was 15 lakhs per annum. The lowest package was 5 LPA. Top recruiting companies were Cisco, Qualcomm, On-Semiconductor, Intel, Tejas Networks, Xilinx, Cadence Design Systems etc. Almost 40% of the students got internships. Most of the students interned in Intel and Qualcomm, and Analog Devices hired 8 people for internships. Top roles offered were hardware engineer, testing engineer, digital design engineer etc.
Infrastructure: Labs and classrooms are in good condition. All the classrooms have fans, lighting, sliding boards and projector facilities. The library is air-conditioned. There is also a digital library, where you can access computers. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. Hostel rooms have LAN facilities. Hostels have windows, gallery, cupboards, fans, tube lights, tables, chairs, LAN and Wi-Fi facilities. Washing machines are available in every bathroom. Playrooms are also available to play table tennis and other games. There is a reading room in every hostel. Food quality is good. There is a Himalayas mess that serves every type of food. Canteens have every type of food, drink and snacks. Canteens are open till 2 am. There is a good hospital in the institute that provides almost all kinds of medical services. From fever to major treatment, everything is taken care of. For sports and games, there are playgrounds and a stadium for cricket. You can play all games on different courts.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful and are always ready to help. There are some great faculty members who reply instantly even to our emails. All have done their PhDs. They let the student think rather than memorising the concept. The teaching quality was great. The course curriculum involves digital and analog IC design, DSP applications, antenna theory etc. These all are in high demand for industrial perspectives.
Other: M.Tech in electrical engineering gives you good insight knowledge of electrical, electronics and computer science. This is an interdisciplinary course. You gain knowledge of today's industries requirements. You can get a stipend 12,400 per month if you maintain 6.5 CGPA. Improvements needed are providing good outcomes by teaching parts of that courses in consecutive semesters. There is a cultural fest every year called Saarang. There is a technical fest every year called Shaastra. Apart from that, there is an E-Summit in which you can have conversations with some big business people. It is an event of startup competitions.
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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How is the placement scenario at IIT Madras for MTech?
A: 

The IIT Madras the highest package offered to M.Tech students during 2023 placements was INR 54.21 LPA. As per the reports, 32 PPOs were also attracted. The important details related to IIT Madras M.Tech placements are depicted below:

ParticularsMTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.21 LPA
Median packageINR 15 LPA
the lowest packageINR 6 LPA

PPOs received

32

Offers above INR 30 LPA

 43

Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA

16

Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA

 24

Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA

67

Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA

53

Offers between INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA

62
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Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech in IIT Madras?
A: 

For admission to IIT Madras, candidates must pass Class 12 and graduation before applying for the course. As per the minimum eligibility requirements for the course, 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. Further, candidates will be selected based on a valid GATE score.

Apart from this, candidates who graduated from IITs with BTech degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above are eligible to apply for direct admission without GATE score. In addition, it is also crucial that the applicant hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility that has to be submitted at the time of registration and documents verification after gettting admission.

Q:   Is M.Tech available at IIT Madras?
A: 

Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. The institute offers 30 MTech specialisations for BE/ BTech graduates across 12 departments. IIT Madras MTech admission will be conducted via the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates seeking admission must register for GATE to get admission to IIT Madras.

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M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Photonics
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryINR 30.26 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 49.70 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 35.59 Lakh
Lowest SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for IIT Madras
Adobe
Amazon
American Express
Flipkart
Google
Intel
ITC Ltd.
JP Morgan Chase
Microsoft
Samsung
Schlumberger
Wipro
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IIT Madras 
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Important Dates

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COURSE
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GATE
Nov 3, 2025
Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
Nov 6, 2025
Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates)
Jan 2, 2026
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Students also asked

Q:   Which IIT has the highest package?
A: 

The highest package offered and the number of offers made in top IITs during 2023 placements is presented in the following table:

IIT Namethe highest Package (2023)No. of Offers (2023)
IIT MadrasINR 1.31 crore per annum

1,612

IIT DelhiINR 2.40 crore per annum  (international)1,300
IIT Bombay

- INR 3.67 crore per annum (international)

- INR 1.68 crore per annum (domestic)

1,788
IIT KanpurINR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic)*1,200*

*The placement details are fetched from media reports. 

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Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Madras?
A: 

To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of the respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. 

Q:   How are the placements at IIT Madras?
A: 

The institute has released the 2024 placement report on the official website. However, there are no data points to conclude the placement statistics. The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1)

Median package

INR 19 LPA

Internship offers

19% increase compared with previous year

Placement rate

50% students placed

Top recruiters

JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Madras?
A: 

The overall the highest package for the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 1.31 crore per annum and was grabbed by UG students (BTech, DD, and IDDD). The highest package offered to the 2022 passing-out batch was INR 2.14 crore per annum. Looking at the past three years' record, year-on-year growth was recorded in the highest package. The following table represents the IIT Madras the highest package trends for better clarity:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 64.30 LPA

INR 2.14 crore per annum

INR 1.31 crore per annum

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Q:   What is the highest package in CSE at IIT Madras?
A: 

The institute has released branch-wise salary data for BTech and M.Tech courses. As per the report, the highest package offered to BTech, DD, and IDDD students from CSE was INR 1.31 crore per annum and for M.Tech CSE, the highest package stood at INR 54.21 LPA. The IIT Madras CSE average package is not out yet. Check the below table to know the IIT Madras CSE placement packages for 2023:

ParticularsPlacements 2023 (BTech, DD, IDDD CSE)Placements 2023 (MTech CSE)
the highest packageINR 1.31 LPAINR 54.21 LPA
the lowest packageINR 10.20 LPAINR 12 LPA
Median packageINR 30.36 LPAINR 24.50 LPA
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