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IIT Palakkad MTech Courses & Fees 2024: Admission Dates, Eligibility & Selection
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Last updated on 14 Oct '25IIT Palakkad M.E./M.TechWhat's new?
The GATE 2026 online application process is now closed for admission to IIT Palakkad ME/MTech courses. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.
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IIT Palakkad MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2024
MTech is a two-year course offered at the PG level in the Engineering field. IIT Palakkad offers MTech in six specialisations. To be eligible for the MTech programme the candidates need to take the GATE exam and clear the cutoff. The MTech programmes offered by IIT Palakkad need the candidates to have a minimum of 60% in their BTech/BE degree.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Yes, IIT Palakkad offers a two-year MTech programme in six specialisations. These specialisations are Geotechnical Engineering and Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Data Science, Power Electronics and Power Systems and System-on-Chip Design. To be eligible for the MTech programme at IIT Palakkad candidates need graduation with 60%. The selection of the candidates who are eligible for the MTech programme happens through GATE and COAP Counselling.
The branch-wise number of students placed during IIT Palakkad M.Tech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Students Registered (2024) | Students Placed (2024) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Data Science | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
Computing and Mathematics | 8 | 8 | 100% |
System on Chip Design | 15 | 11 | 73.33% |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
Manufacturing and Materials | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
Geotechnical | 10 | 3 | 30% |
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad MTech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|
Data Science | 78.57% |
Computing and Mathematics | 100% |
System on Chip Design | 73.33% |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | 85.71% |
Manufacturing and Materials | 42.86% |
Geotechnical | 30% |
IIT Palakkad M.E./M.TechPopular courses
IIT PalakkadFees details 2025
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 20 K | |
₹ 1.57 L | |
₹ 7.8 K | |
₹ 35.88 K | |
₹ 2.21 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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IIT Palakkad MTech Dates 2024
The key dates related to the MTech programme are tabulated below:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Oct '25-Nov '25 | Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionOngoing |
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam |
8 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam |
14 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam |
15 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam |
Feb '26 | GATE 2025 Answer KeyTentative |
Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Response Sheet Release DateTentative |
Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Provisional Answer KeyTentative |
Feb '26-Mar '26 | GATE 2026 Raising ObjectionsTentative |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25 | GATE 2026 Registration with late fees |
28 Aug '25 - 7 Oct '25 | GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The total tuition fee of MTech at IIT Palakkad is INR 10000 for entire two years although there are other components that might be added to total tuition fee at time of admission. The total fee is calculated based on annual/ semester fee available for academic year 2023-24 hence is indicative.
IIT Palakkad MTech Admission 2024: How to Apply?
The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates need to pass GATE to apply for the MTech course. Check below the application fee and steps to apply for IIT Palakkad admission:
| Category | IIT Palakkad MTech Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ female candidates |
INR 250 |
| Other candidates |
INR 500 |
MTech candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,500 and INR 750 for girls. Read more
Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Palakkad, https://iitpkd.ac.in/.
Step 2: Select the desired course and click on the 'Apply Online' tab.
Step 3: Register as a new user by filling in the required details.
Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in accurate details in the application form.
Step 5: Enter academic qualifications.
Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.
Documents required at the time of application
- Scanned photograph & signature
- Bachelor's marksheet and certificate
IIT Palakkad MTech Curriculum 2024
The MTech programme curriculum is tabulated below:
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Data Science | |
| M.Tech. in System-on-Chip Design | |
| M.Tech. in Computing and Mathematics | |
| M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Power Systems | |
| M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering |
IIT Palakkad MTech Placements
The key highlights of IIT Palakkad MTech placements 2022 are presented below:
|
Particulars |
IIT Palakkad MTech Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|
|
Average package |
INR 6.29 LPA (Geotechnical Engineering) - INR 16.50 LPA (Data Science) |
| PG 2 years | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | 9.5 LPA | 9.5 LPA | 9 LPA |
| % Students Placed | 68% | 68% | 52% |
| Students placed | 52 | 51 | 48 |
| % Passing Students | 92% | 93% | 94% |
| Students admitted | 77 | 75 | 93 |
| Students opted for higher studies | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| Students graduated | 71 | 70 | 87 |
Source : NIRF Report 2025
Insights on Placements
Based on 19 Student Responses
Internships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Internships and industry projects
Offered every semester
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Both inside India & outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
IIT Palakkad MTech Ranking
Ranking trends for Engineering courses at IIT Palakkad are as follows:
| Ranking Body | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | N/A | N/A | 68 |
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IIT Palakkad vs IIT Hyderabad vs IIT Tirupati
Check below the comparison of MTech courses based on fees and NIRF ranking:
| Course Name | NIRF Ranking | MTech Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Palakkad | 68 | INR 10,000 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 9 | INR 24,000 - INR 10.1 lakh* |
| IIT Tirupati | 56 | INR 20,000* |
*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, data might vary.
Compare M.E./M.Tech at IIT Palakkad with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| -/- | ₹ 20 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 8 LPA - 9.04 LPA | ₹ 1.68 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 10 LPA | ₹ 2.26 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 30 K - 1.4 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 12 LPA | ₹ 35.7 K | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 1.8 L | -/- |
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(1) 1 person found this helpfulIIT Palakkad MTech Scholarships
MTech students are open to Central Sector Schemes and UGC/ AICTE Scholarships. Check below the details for some of the scholarships:
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Criteria | No. of Scholarships Available Nationally (Annually) |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS | OBC category students only with 50 % and above marks whose annual family income is below INR 2.50 lakhs | 60,000 fresh scholarships in total |
| Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Students with disabilities 40 % or more whose annual parental family income is below INR 6 lakhs (There is no annual income ceiling for National Fellowships for PwD- PhD) | 17,000 fresh scholarships in total |
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IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech FAQs
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes if your rank 540 you can secure seat in most engineering programs of IIT Palakkad.
Computer Science and Engineering: 6199
- Data Science and Engineering: The cutoff was around 8084.
- Electrical Engineering: The cutoff was about 9766.
- Civil Engineering: The cutoff was as high as 16487.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for BTech admission ranged between 5736 and 16753 for the General AI category students. This is overall cutoff range, including all six rounds for BTech. The cutoff range differs for different rounds and categories. Considering 2025 cutoff ranks BTech in CSE had
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
for admission. In last round the cutoff rank closed at 6454. Therefore the probability of you getting CSE with a 6000 rank is high in last round only for admission. Please note that the cutoff ranks differ every year for each round. So it is advisable to target a rank lower than 6000 to improve your
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
In 2025, the IIT Palakkad CSE cutoff was relatively less competitive for admission as compared to that of IIT Tirupati and IIT Goa for students belonging to the General AI quota. The CSE cutoff ranged between 4620 and 5034 for IIT Tirupati, while for IIT Goa, it ranged from 5626 to 6242. For IIT Pal
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IIT Palakkad accepts the IIT JAM entrance exam for admission to the MSc course across different categories belonging to the AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Considering the IIT JAM last-round cutoff 2025, the closing ranks varied between 556 and 745 for the Genera
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