M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing 

at IIT Patna, Patna

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, candidates who have completed their BTech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE scores. These applications are reviewed by the respective department (s). Hence, the answer to this question is - yes, it is possible to get into IIT Patna without GATE for MTech. 

The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 was 61.01%. The branch-wise students registered and students placed during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the branch-wise average package offered, offers made and placement rate recorded during IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

Qualifying Marks :

1. Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
2. The minimum marks for SC/ST categories is 55% (or a CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale) in the qualifying examination.

Gate Scores : 

• Candidates should have a valid GATE score

Age Limit :

• The upper age limit is 32 years

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech course ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 5 lakh. The M.Tech course is offered in 15 specialisations. Admission to this programme is subject to a valid GATE score, followed by COAP Counselling. The eligibility, selection criteria, and total instake of the course are given below:

• Eligibility: A pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc/ AMIE in the relevant stream
• Selection: GATE + COAP Counselling
• Number of specialisations: 15
• Total Seat Intake: 251

Yes, IIT Patna offers good placements to its MTech students. According to the latest placement brochure 2024-25, the average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 MTech program stood at around INR 15 LPA. The MTech placement rate in 2024 was 61.01%. Earlier, the MTech average package offered in 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 15.77 and INR 14.99 LPA, respectively.

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the key highlights of IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

No, in IIT Patna direct admission on M.Tech without GATE is not possible. The students have to pass the GATE and admit their names through COAP portal. The last admission is by score in GATE and seats availability. It has no management quota or direct admission.

IIT Patna M.Tech CSE is a two years postgraduate-level course lasting. The programme fee structure is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. The M.Tech fee range from INR 20,000 to INR 10 lakh. 

The average stipend offered during M.Tech internships 2023, 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

To get admission at IIT Patna, candidate must qualify GATE COAP. IIT Patna GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for General AI categories.

No, direct admission is not available for undergraduate studies at IIT Patna. It's purely on the basis of candidates' performances in JEE Advanced. For postgraduate, it may be either on the basis of their GATE scores or by entrance examinations conducted by respective courses.