M.Tech in Defence Technology 

at VJTI Mumbai, Matunga East

GATE eligibility is required for VJTI Mumbai's M.Tech programme admission. GATE scores are the basis for admissions.
The general category GATE score cutoff at VJTI Mumbai was, according to the most recent information for 2021 admissions,

 CS - 648

 IT - 640

Electronics and Telecommunication - 606
Electrical engineering (567) and mechanical engineering (529)
The cutoff scores for reserved categories, such as SC, ST, and OBC, are comparatively lower than those for general categories.
The trends in cutoffs indicate that, as competition has risen over the past few years, GATE score cutoffs at VJTI have been steadily rising.Based on past trends, tentative cutoffs for 2023 admissions are anticipated to be in the range of 650–700 for the General category for popular branches like CS, IT, and EXTC.

1. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE, is the main entrance exam that VJTI Mumbai accepts for admission to the M.Tech program. To apply, candidates must have a current GATE score.
2. PG-CET: This exam is administered by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell to applicants for admission to M.Tech programs in Maharashtra's institutions. PG-CET results are accepted by VJTI Mumbai for candidate screening.
3. The entrance exam for Maharashtra State, M.Tech admission is called ME-CET, or the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The VJTI accepts scores.
4. JEE Mains/Advanced: Candidates with exceptionally strong B.Tech academic records may have their JEE scores taken into consideration by VJTI.
5. CET: A few Common Entrance Exams administered by Central Universities are occasionally accepted as well.
6. MAT/CMAT 

• A min of 60% overall in a relevant engineering branch for a B.E. or B.Tech degree from an accredited university (or 55% for SC/ST candidates).
•  It's necessary to have a valid GATE score. A legitimate PG-CET score from the state may be necessary for admission to certain M.Tech specializations.
• Additional requirements is specified by some departments, such as a valid UPESEAT score for M.Tech Power Electronics or a PET score for M.Tech Electronics, among others.
• A minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a registered firm, company, industry, educational institution, or government organisation is required of sponsored candidates. ought to be supported by the company.
• Seating varies according to specialization.
• Performance in the department's written exam and interview, as well as GATE scores, mainly determine selection.

At the PG level, ICT Mumbai offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme with a total of 12 specialisations, one full-time ME programme and one M.Chem.Engg course in the Engineering stream.The total tuition fees for the M.Tech courses range from INR 1.8 Lacs to INR 16 lakh.The average annual package offered for M.Tech programme is INR 5 lakh.

VJTI Mumbai offers a total of 19 specialisation (Electronics Engineering, Textile Technology, Project Management, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and others) under the M.E/M.Tech programme.The total tuition fees for the M.Tech courses ranges from INR 30k to INR 1.65 lakh.The placement at VJTI Mumbai for the M.Tech programme is better than ICT Mumbai. 

VJTI has not released its M.Tech placement highlights yet. However, students can refer to the key highlights of the VJTI BTech placement statistics given in the table below:

The placements at VJTI are good. The following table presents the placement statistics for VJTI.

If you belong to the General AI category, then it is not possible to get admission at 90 percentile in MHT CET. In the last round, the closing percentile among the General Home State category candidates varied between 95.51 and 99.85. However, if you belong to the OBC HS category, then it is possible to get admisison in a few specialisations including B.Tech. in Textile Technology.

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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute offers modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. Some of the facilities provided by Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute include labs, library, women's cell, institute canteen, the gymkhana group, cooperative stores, etc. Moreover, the institute also provides hostel facility both for boys and girls.

The highest package offered during VJTI placements 2025 stood at INR 54 LPA The table below presents the same: