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IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech Courses & Fees

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Last updated on 25 May '26

IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech
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The GATE COAP 2026 round 3 seat allotment results are out for the ME/MTech courses. May 27, 2026 (till 9 AM) is the last date for candidates to accept & freeze, retain & wait, or reject & wait.

IIT Palakkad Overview

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IIT Palakkad MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech Popular courses
IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech Fees details 2026
IIT Palakkad MTech Dates 2024
IIT Palakkad MTech Admission 2024: How to Apply?
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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.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

GATE

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Q: Does IIT Palakkad offer better placements than IIT Jammu?

Refer the table below for IIT Palakkad placement statistics 2024 comparison with IIT Jammu placements 2024:

Particulars	IIT Palakkad Placement Statistics (2024)	IIT Jammu Placement Statistics (2024)
Companies participated	168	175
Placement percentage	74.15%	70.8%
Average package	INR 13.82 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Highest package	INR 47.12 LPA	INR 53 LPA

Q: What is the lowest package offered at IIT Palakkad?

The lowest package offered during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Lowest package	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA

Q: Is IIT Palakkad worth joining?

Established in 2015, IIT Palakkad is one of the third generation IITs in India. IIT Palakkad is currently being mentored by IIT Madras. The institute has been ranked 64 under the Engineering category by the NIRF Ranking 2025. Talking about the placements, the highest and average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2025 stands at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.98 LPA, respectively. As of now, over 122 offers have been provided to students during IIT Palakkad placements.

Q: What is the branch-wise placement rate for M.Tech course at IIT Palakkad?

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.Tech
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M.Tech. in Data Science

4.12 years

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M.Tech. in System-on-Chip Design

2 years

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M.Tech. in Computing and Mathematics

2 years

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M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Power Systems

2 years

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M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering

2 years

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M.Tech. in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

4.02 years

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₹20 K

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M.Tech. in Structural Engineering

2 years

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M.Tech. in Design and Automation

2 years

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M.Tech. in Thermofluids Engineering

2 years

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M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering

2 years

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IIT Palakkad M.E./M.Tech
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 20 K
Hostel	₹ 1.57 L
One-time Payment	₹ 7.8 K - 11.3 K
Other Fees	₹ 30.8 K - 35.88 K
Total fee	₹ 2.16 L - 2.24 L

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IIT Palakkad MTech Dates 2024

The key dates related to the MTech programme are tabulated below:

Dates	Upcoming Events
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

Dates	Past Events
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
26 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26	M.E./M.Tech Application 2026 start and end date

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

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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)

IIT Palakkad PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Median salary	9.5 LPA	9 LPA	10.8 LPA
% Students Placed	68%	52%	60%
Students placed	51	48	47
% Passing Students	93%	94%	91%
Students admitted	75	93	78
Students opted for higher studies	7	12	8
Students graduated	70	87	71

Source : NIRF Report 2026

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Based on 19 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the branch-wise the highest package for M.Tech course at IIT Palakkad?

The branch-wise highest package offered during IIT Palakkad MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

MTech Branch	Highest Package (2024)
Data Science	INR 19.29 LPA
Computing and Mathematics	INR 16 LPA
System on Chip Design	INR 20 LPA
Power Electronics and Power Systems	INR 19.29 LPA
Manufacturing and Materials	INR 19.29 LPA
Geotechnical	INR 6.5 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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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.

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIT Palakkad	-/-	₹ 20 K	-/-
IIST Trivandrum Compare	₹ 6.2 LPA - 18.5 LPA	₹ 1.4 L	-/-
NIT Calicut Compare	₹ 4.8 LPA - 17 LPA	₹ 1.4 L	-/-
IIT Guwahati Compare	₹ 6 LPA - 22.1 LPA	₹ 60 K - 7.5 L	-/-
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS)	-/-	₹ 18 K	-/-
Division of Mechanical Sciences	-/-	₹ 18 K	-/-

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Placements4.0

Infrastructure4.2

Faculty & Course3.6

Campus Life4.2

Value for Money4.4

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M.Tech. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Quite disappointed with the facilities.

Placements: The percentage of the students who are placed in my course is 55%. The highest package is 10 LPA, and the average package is 6 LPA. The lowest package is 4 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Wipro, Capgemini, and TCS. Many students also got internships.

Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure and facilities available for our course are average. Classrooms and labs are outdated and getting old. The hostel rooms are small and comfortable. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is hygienic. No time to play sports.

Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and experienced. They always help students in classes and on the campus. The teaching quality is awesome. Curriculum activities only happen at the start of semester. The semester exams are difficult and have to study a whole year to score.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with IIT Palakkad.

Placements: IIT Palakkad had an impressive placement rate of 95 percent and students had a variety of companies to choose from. Companies like JP Morgan, Deloitte, Hindalco etc. Many others arrived for student recruitment. Internships were provided by the college itself every year.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure here was excellent and all facilities were available for students including Wi-Fi, labs, a library, sports facilities and medical services. The campus life was amazing and all necessary amenities were provided to students. The food quality in the canteen was very good with a variety of options available.

Faculty: Faculty members here were well-educated and quite experienced, but they were very rude. Their teaching methods were not effective, and students faced many difficulties in understanding the lessons. However, the course curriculum was relevant and helped make students industry-ready. Semester examinations required a lot of attention, and the passing percentage was above 40%.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

I lived a manifested life at IIT Palakkad.

Placements: I gave a rating of 4.5 out of 5, as it is known for its excellent placement performance. It was one of the top courses for placements with good networking connections among the alumni. The placement team worked hard throughout the year to create records for recruitment.

Infrastructure: For every department, there were usually 8 to 10 classrooms with required features like smart boards, green boards, projectors, and laptops or computers. To protect students from health issues. A hygienic environment was maintained with clean restrooms and sanitized study areas.

Faculty: Teachers made students more interactive and attentive by approaching lesson plans with their own creative ideas, which was quite impressive and encouraged students to engage in class without fail. They took their own time to complete the syllabus without any pressure.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Student from IIT Palakkad.

Placements: Only a limited number of students pursued an M.Tech in data science at IIT Palakkad each year. Also, nearly 82 to 90% of students got placed every year. The overall placement training provided to students was a step-by-step process, making the training easier.

Infrastructure: Students from various localities, habitations, and races lived similarly without any differentiation or discrimination. The campus was very good, with parking facilities, a lounging mess, transportation, and accommodation. There were specialized laboratories with air-conditioned classrooms.

Faculty: The schedule for examinations was unannounced, occurring once a month. Preparing for examinations, writing exams, validating papers, and then preparing for the next exams was the routine for academic excellence that happened in our college. Every student's status was communicated to their parents by the class charge.

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M.Tech. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Not able to tolerate the professors activities.

Placements: Considering it was a realistic emerging scope, there will be massive offers available for the specific disciplines, with the top offers of 17.8 LPA. Companies like MathWorks, Adobe, and Morgan Stanley are ready to hire. The students from this academic background. One of the demanding courses with the best offers.

Infrastructure: College officials provide seats to the students based on both direct admission and merit admission. All their activities were officially published on their official website, keeping them updated on the social platform. The Institute had consistently been a part of preparing young talent for the nation.

Faculty: Professors rule the college, they take all things more casually, which seems they show little interest in the education standards of students. Professors exaggerate even small issues to the biggest ones, which creates anxiety in the minds of the students.

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IIT 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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Can I get IIT Palakkad at 700 Rank?

Answered 11 hours ago

Yes, you could get into IIT Palakkad for the MSc course admission, with a cutoff rank of 700 if you belong to the OBC category under the All India quota.

For this category, the IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was published for round 1. The first round cutoff varied between 759 and 1019. Students can refer

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What is the IIT Palakkad cutoff for 2026 admission?

Answered 11 hours ago

IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 regarding MSc course admission. The cutoff was published for various All India quota categories.

For the General AI category, the first round cutoff ranged from 614 to 665. To know the IIT Palakkad category-wise cutoff 2026, students can refer to the

Neerja Rohatgi

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Can I take direct admission at IIT Palakkad?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot take direct admisison at IIT Palakkad. The college accepts valid score and rank of national-level entrance exam followed by counselling. Applicants need to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advance for taking admission in BTech programme at IIT Palakkad. For MSc, students need to qualify II

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What scholarships are offered to BTech students at IIT Palakkad?

Answered a month ago

Below mentioned are some of the scholarships to the B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad:

Scholarship	Amount of Scholarship Rewarded
Full Fee Remission	INR 100000 per semester
Two Third Fee Remission	INR 66,667 per semester
MCM Scholarship	INR 1,00,000 per semester + INR 1000 as pocket money for four months in a semester
SC/ ST Scholarship	Hostel accommodation and dining charges are waived off (INR 27,000 per semester) + INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester
PwD Fee Waiver	INR 1,00,000 per semester