

IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech Courses & Fees
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- Public/Government Institute
- Estd. 2015
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.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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% |
The branch-wise average package for MTech course at IIT Palakkad during placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
Data Science | INR 13.04 LPA |
Computing and Mathematics | INR 10.6 LPA |
System on Chip Design | INR 14.3 LPA |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | INR 8.86 LPA |
Manufacturing and Materials | INR 7.94 LPA |
Geotechnical | INR 6.57 LPA |
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.
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% |
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IIT Palakkad MTech Dates 2024
The key dates related to the MTech programme are tabulated below:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH) |
8 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST) |
8 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE) |
14 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI) |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
13 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
28 Oct '25 | Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The course fees for the BTech and M.Tech programmes at Institute of Technology Palakkad consists largely of tuition fees being:
- Around INR 1 Lakhs per semester for the 4-year BTech programme.
- While the M.Tech tuition fees are around INR 5K per semester for the 2-year programme.
Students may also have other extra charges such as examination fees, security deposit, etc.
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.
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) |
Insights on Placements
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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
Commonly asked questions On Placements
The key highlights of IIT Palakkad M.Tech placements 2024 in terms of placement rate 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% |
In addition, the branch-wise salary package offered during IIT Palakkad M.Tech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | the highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Data Science | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 13.04 LPA |
Computing and Mathematics | INR 16 LPA | INR 10.6 LPA |
System on Chip Design | INR 20 LPA | INR 14.3 LPA |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 8.86 LPA |
Manufacturing and Materials | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 7.94 LPA |
Geotechnical | INR 6.5 LPA | INR 6.57 LPA |
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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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
Admissions to the different BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses of Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad will depend on entrance exam scores such as JEE Mains, GATE, etc. But it is difficult to say whether getting into IIT Palakkad is tough or easy and will depend on the:
- Candidate's level of preparation
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The application process for IIT Palakkad admissions is as shown here:
- Register for required entrance exams through the portal such as (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
- Register as an applicant, filling the form, submitting documents and paying application fees.
- Appear for the exam then go for counselling.
- Select I
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
There are no separate application fees for Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad admissions though students must pay a registration fee of INR 300 up enrollment after admissions. Students must also pay the required entrance exam's own separate registration fees to the conducting body.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The general documents required for IIT Palakkad admissions are as shown here:
- Phone number & email ID
- Academic details related to Class 12th and Class 10th Cleared exams
- Scanned copies of certificates of the category of students
- Scanned copies of the photograph and signature of students as per the speci
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months 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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