Updated on Jun 25, 2025 04:03 IST
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MTech Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance scores. Candidates should pass BTech and exms to be eligbile. Exams are CUET, CEETA PG, CUET PG, AP PGECET, etc. Popular colleges are IITs, NITs, VIT Vellore, DTU, etc. The fee can range around approx. INR 3 Lakh to INR 8 Lakh. 

MTech General Eligibility

Candidates can see the eligibility below:

  • B.E/BTech degree in a relevant Engineering field.
  • 55-60% score.

MTech Admission Process 2025

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

MTech Exams

Candidates can see the table below:

Entrance for MTech 2025

MTech Courses Exam Schedule

GATE 2026

GATE Exam Date 2026

CUET PG 2026

CUET PG Exam Date 2026

TS PGECET 2025

TS PGECET Exam Date 2025

AP PGECET 2025

AP PGECET Exam Date 2025

OJEE 2026

OJEE Exam Date 2026

MHTCET MTech Counselling 2025

MHTCET MTech Counselling Date 2025

SRMJEEE PG 2025

SRMJEEE PG Exam Date 2025

VITMEE 2026

VITMEE Exam Date 2026

MTech Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below:

M Tech Entrance Exams M Tech Exam Syllabus
GATE Syllabus

General Aptitude and Respective Subject

General Aptitude consists of Verbal Ability as well as Numerical Ability.

OJEE Syllabus

analytical and logical reasoning

engineering mathematics

respective branch subject

Karnataka PGCET Syllabus Graduation-level syllabus 
TS PGECET Syllabus subjects taught at graduation level across various specialisations 

MTech Tips

Candidates can see the tips below:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from resources
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

Best MTech Colleges Admission Details

Candidates can see the list of popular govt and pvt colleges below:

MTech in IITs 

Candidates can see the table below:

Best MTech Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

IIT Madras MTech Admission

Rs. 20,000

IIT Kanpur MTech Admission

Rs. 20,000

IIT Kharagpur MTech Admission

Rs. 20,000

IIT Roorkee MTech Admission

Rs. 20,000 - 8.1 lakh

IIT Hyderabad MTech Admission

Rs. 24,000 - 60,000

IIT Jodhpur MTech Admission

Rs. 52,000 - 80,000

IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission

Rs. 1 lakh - 8.3 lakh

IIT Guwahati MTech Admission

Rs. 1.14 lakh - 1.68 lakh

IIT Bombay MTech Admission

Rs. 1.2 lakh - 10 lakh

IIT Delhi MTech Admission

Rs. 3 lakh

MTech in NITs 

Candidates can see the table below:

Best MTech Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

NIT Trichy MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh

NIT Calicut MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh

NIT Warangal MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh

VNIT MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh

MNIT Jaipur MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh - 2.1 lakh

NIT Surathkal MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh - 3.21 lakh

NIT Rourkela MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh - 6.25 lakh

NIT Durgapur MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh - 6.25 lakh

NIT Patna MTech Admission

Rs. 1.4 lakh - 6.25 lakh

NIT Silchar MTech Admission

Rs. 2.26 lakh

MTech in Govt Colleges

Candidates can see the table below:

Best MTech Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

Jadavpur University MTech Admission

Rs. 9,600 - 1.8 lakh

Jamia Milia Islamia MTech Admission

Rs. 31,000 - 1.13 lakh

COEP MTech Admission

Rs. 74,000

DTU MTech Admission

Rs. 1.2 lakh - 1.84 lakh

IIEST MTech Admission

Rs. 1.7 lakh

MTech in Pvt Colleges

Candidates can see the table below:

Best MTech Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

VIT Vellore MTech Admission

Rs. 1.6 lakh - 5.98 lakh

Manipal Institute of Technology MTech Admission

Rs. 2.16 lakh - 2.74 lakh

Chandigarh University MTech Admission

Rs. 2.4 lakh - 2.88 lakh

Thapar University MTech Admission

Rs. 2.42 lakh - 2.83 lakh

Amity University MTech Admission

Rs. 2.76 lakh - 13 lakh

UPES School of Advanced Engineering MTech Admission

Rs. 3.09 lakh - 7.28 lakh

LPU MTech Admission

Rs. 3.2 lakh - 4 lakh

SRM IST MTech Admission

Rs. 3.2 lakh - 17.5 lakh

KIIT University MTech Admission

Rs. 4.68 lakh

BITS Pilani MTech Admission

Rs. 10.38 lakh

MTech Colleges with Exam List

Candidates can see the list below:

MTech Admission: GATE Cutoff

Candidates can see the table below:

Specializations

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PwD 

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) 

25

22.5

16.6

Electrical Engineering (EE)

25

22.5

16.6

Physics

26.8

24.1

17.8

Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT)

29.2

26.2

19.4

Mathematics

25

22.5

16.6

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)

34.7

31.2

23.1

Engineering Sciences

35.4

31.8

23.5

Agricultural Engineering (AG)

25

22.5

16.6

Biotechnology (BT)

28

25.2

18.6

Civil Engineering (CE)

29.2

26.2

19.4

Chemical Engineering (CH)

27.7

24.9

18.4

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

35.8

32.2

23.8

MTech Colleges - Placements

Candidates can see the table below:

College Name

Average Package Offered (in Rs.)

IIT Madras Placements

Rs. 8.75 LPA - 84 LPA

IIT Delhi Placements

Rs. 14 LPA - 22 LPA

IIT Bombay Placements

Rs. 15 LPA - 18.5 LPA

IIT Kanpur Placements

Rs. 16 LPA

IIT Kharagpur Placements

Rs. 21.28 LPA

IIT Roorkee Placements

Rs. 11 LPA - 21 LPA

IIT Guwahati Placements

Rs. 6.5 LPA - 31.21 LPA

NIT Trichy Placements

Rs. 10 LPA

IIT Hyderabad Placements

Rs. 15 LPA - 21.8 LPA

NIT Surathkal Placements

Rs. 11 LPA

 

M Tech Admission 2025 FAQs

Q. What are the eligibility requirements to pursue MTech courses from top engineering colleges?

A. The eligibility criteria for admission to top Engineering colleges in India for MTech degree are mentioned below:

Must have BE/BTech degree with a valid score in GATE.
Aggregate of 55% marks in BTech.
Pass the exam.

Q. What is the MTech admission process at the IITs in India?

A. You must secure at least 60% marks in your bachelor's degree in a relevant field. For reserved category candidates, the marks eligibility requirement is usually 55%. Further, you have to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, that is the GATE exam. You must secure a good rank in the GATE exam as it serves as the final call for admission. 
After you successfully secure a decent rank in GATE, you will have to appear for the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) counselling process where you will be allotted a seat according to your rank at one of the IIT branches in India. There are various rounds of seat allotment during the COAP counselling and the results are announced after every round. You must stay updated about all the rounds to avoid any last minute confusion. A few M.Tech courses may also require you to appear for the interview round.
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Q. What are the documents needed at the time of the M Tech admission process?

A. Here is a list of documents you must have:

• UG Mark Sheet with at least 55% marks
• Provisional Mark Sheet (if original one is not issued yet)
• Entrance Exam Score card and Admit Card Copy
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• A Valid ID Proof like Aadhar Card, PAN, Passport, etc.
• Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Migration and Character Certificate (may be needed)
• Recent Passport-Size Photos

Q. What are the scholarships available for MTech students in India?

A. Here's a table mentioning some top M.Tech scholarships and their key details:

College Name

Scholarships

IIT Madras Scholarships

 

Merit-based/ Free studentship (available for 25% of students who got admission)

Notional prize (offered to 7% of admitted students)

Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship

IIT Delhi Scholarships

 

Institute Free Studentship (UG)

Scholarship for SC/ ST/ PwD Students

Scholarship for MSc students

Donor Scholarship

Scholarship for MTech, MS (Research) and MDes students

ICT Mumbai Scholarships

 

Smt. Kamala Sankhe Scholarship for girl student

M. S. Patel Trust Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Smt. Parvathy Sitaram Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

S.L. Venkiteswaran Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Amity University Noida Scholarships

Merit-based Scholarships after Class 12

Scholarships based on Competitive Exams

Merit-based Scholarships after Graduation

Q. Are there any other entrance examinations to pursue M.Tech apart from GATE?

A. Apart from GATE which is a widely recognised entrance examination at the national level for admission to postgraduate-level engineering courses, there are other entrance examinations which are conducted for admissions to M.Tech such as:

  • CEETA PG
  • CUET PG
  • MHTCET MTech Counselling after GATE
  • TS PGECET
  • AP PGECET
  • Karnataka PGCET

Students must prepare well for the entrance test as the marks secured in the same are considered for admission to MTech courses. If one wishes to get admitted to the IITs and NITs in India, a high rank in the GATE exam is extremely crucial.

Q. What is the difference between GATE and COAP?

A. Diferrence between GATE and COAP, is shown in the table below:

Feature GATE COAP
Purpose Entrance exam Admission offer acceptance
Assesses Knowledge and aptitude Nothing
Target audience GATE-qualified graduates GATE-qualified candidates with offers
Outcome Qualifies for admission evaluation Accept/reject admission offer
Conducted by IITs & IISc Bangalore on behalf of NTA IIT Kharagpur

Q. How much time does the M Tech admission process take in general?

A. It differs from one institution to another. Every academic institution has their own set of guidelines that they follow for admission to various MTech specializations. The time involved in the admission process may take a few months. After you appear for your entrance exams like GATE, CEETA PG, TS PGECET, etc., the general admission procedure involves the declaration of exam results, applying for the counselling process online, seat allotment on the basis of your exam rank, and admission confirmation from your end by visiting the college and paying the necessary MTech course fees and getting your documents verified.

Q. Who is eligible for pursuing MTech courses at NITs in India?

A. National Institutes of Technology (NITs) ask for a minimum of 60% marks in your bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering branch. You need to work hard for your final BTech/B. E exams and make sure you get at least 60% marks overall, to be eligible for admission to the popular NITs in India. The competition is very high there, given their status and All-India ranking in India, and hence, their minimum marks requirement is also of a certain standard as compared to other universities that may consider you for admission with 50 to 60% marks in graduation as well.

Q. What is the MTech admission process at the popular NITs in India?

A. To get admission to M.Tech courses at the NITs in India, you must secure at least 60% marks in your BTech/B.E degree in a relevant engineering field. For reserved category candidates, the marks eligibility requirement is usually 55%. In addition, you must appear for and clear the GATE examination. You must secure very good marks and a decent rank in the GATE exam to be eligible for admission.

After you successfully secure a decent rank in GATE, you will have to apply online and then appear for the CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) counselling process where you will be allotted a seat according to your rank at one of the NIT branches in India.

Q. What are the top state-level MTech entrance exams in India?

A. You can find the list of a few popular state-level entrance tests conducted every year, along with the number of colleges considering their scores for admission, in the table below:

Entrance Exams

No. of M.Tech Colleges Considering the Exam Scores

CEETA PG

362

MHTCET M.Tech Counselling

342

AP PGECET

307

Karnataka PGCET

186

TS PGECET

104

OJEE

68

Note: The data is taken from other sources and can be different.

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