Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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MTech or Master of Technology is a two-year programme. It works with existing technologies while also opening up new avenues for research and development. MTech degree is available in four different levels: full-time (regular), full-time (sponsored), part-time, and project staff.

Types of MTech Courses

With the rising demand for MTech degrees, universities all over India have begun to provide various forms of Master of Technology degrees to students. Students can also study part-time MTech and MTech distance education in addition to traditional MTech.

Types of MTech

Eligibility

Admission 

Average Fees (INR)

MTech Full-time

BE/BTech

Merit/Entrance Exam Based

INR 50,000- 4 Lakhs

MTech Part-Time

BE/BTech

Merit/Entrance Exam Based

INR 45,000

MTech distance

BE/BTech

Merit/Entrance Exam Based

INR 27,000

Full-Time MTech Courses

One of the most popular degrees among research enthusiasts who want to engage in the field of technical research is MTech or Master of Technology. After completing a BTech or BE, it is possible to follow a 2-year postgraduate degree with four semesters.

MTech is available as a full-time or part-time programme. Master of Technology degrees is available in a variety of specialties, including Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.

Candidates with an MTech degree have a variety of job prospects in top industries such as IT, banking, and real estate.

MTech Part-Time

Working Part Time Working people who are unable to attend a traditional Master of Technology course might enroll in the MTech Degree Course.

Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, VLSI, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering are some of the specialties that students can find Part-Time MTech courses in, depending on the college.

The following are the requirements for Part-Time MTech Admission:

  • A BE/BTech degree or equivalent in relevant specialties is required for aspiring students.
  • In order to graduate from a BTech or BE programme, the student must achieve a grade point average of at least 55 percent.
  • Work experience is sometimes required. This varies each college, and sometimes no prior work experience is required.

MTech Distance Learning

M Tech is a two-year post-graduate programme for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree in technology from a recognized university. Traditional classroom education is replaced by the MTech online learning software. Students in distance learning education take online classes to learn. They are free to teach courses from wherever they wish, at any time. Students will have a deeper grasp of the disciplines they learned throughout their bachelor's degree through the distance M Tech programme.

Distance Admission to MTech in 2025

  • Because MTech is a technological subject, delivering it via distance learning is particularly difficult.
  • A Master of Technology degree earned on campus is usually preferred. IGNOU is the most well-known distance-learning institution for MTech programmes.
  • Depending on the college, entry to the distance MTech programme is based on a merit list or an entrance exam.
  • Distance education colleges always have a lower average cost of attendance.
  • Suitable for the students who are unable to complete the course in full time.
  • The study materials are either mailed to the contact address or made available online.

Subjects in MTech

Knowing the course syllabus before even enrolling in any course allows the students to make the best decision. This course covers a wide range of topics also having advanced programming techniques, mathematical foundations, networking, and much more.

Chemical Engineering

Process Control and Instrumentation Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

 Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

VLSI System Design

Syllabus of MTech Courses

The syllabus of MTech courses is divided into four semesters from below.

Semester I

Semester II

Computer Networks

Formal Models in Computer Science

Advances in OS

Advanced Algorithms

Advanced Database Management System

Advanced Computer Architecture

Computer System Performance Analysis

Cloud Computing

Fundamentals of Computer and Introduction to C programming

Elective 2

Elective 1

Project Phase-I (6-week duration)

Seminar

Seminar

Semester III

Semester IV 

Information Security

Embedded Systems

Elective 3

Project Work Evaluation and Viva-Voce

Elective 4

Optical Networks

Project Phase-II

Advances in DIP

Evaluation of Project Phase-I

Computer graphics and visualization

MTech Salary and Job Opportunities

In the technical field, MTech graduates are in high demand. In India, there are numerous career opportunities in practically every industry. MTech Passouts can work as consultants, subject matter experts, researchers, managers, and more, in addition to being engineers.

The list of popular career profiles for MTech graduates is shown in the table below:

Job Position

Salary Per Annum (In INR)

Computer Science Engineers

INR 3 Lakhs

Assistance Engineers

INR 3 Lakhs

Executive Engineers

INR 19 Lakhs

Software Engineers

INR 5 Lakhs

Mechanical Engineers

INR 3.4 Lakhs

Electronics Engineers

INR 1.9 Lakhs

Mining Engineers

INR 8 Lakhs

Electronics and Communication Engineers

INR 3 Lakhs

Top Recruiters hiring MTech graduates

After completing your MTech, students will be highly sought after by the private, government, large, and small businesses. MTech graduates are in very much high demand across a wide range of fields.

The top recruiting firms are mentioned in the table below:

Top Companies

Top Companies

Google

Morgan Stanley

Apple

Schlumberger

Microsoft

ITC Limited

Infosys Technologies

Sysmex

IBM Global Services

ISRO

Accenture Services

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited

HCL Technologies

Triveni Turbine Limited

Qualcomm

ICICI

Samsung

HSBC

Intel

Siemens

EXL

Flipkart

Amazon

Cairn

Mckinsey Knowledge Centre

Rubrik and Uber

Government Jobs after MTech

Candidates post completing their Mtech can find high profile job opportunities in the government sectors.

The average salary one can expect after completing MTech in government sectors can range between INR 7,00,000 to INR 16,00,000 which depends upon various factors such as Specializations, experience, company, etc.

Apart from high salaries in government sectors, candidates also enjoy several other perks such as hospitality facilities and many more.

Some of the top recruiters of MTech graduates in the government sectors are HPCL, DRDO, and the National Institute of Plant Genome Research.

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  • Popular M.E./M.Tech Colleges in India
  • Popular Private M.E./M.Tech Colleges in India
  • Popular M.E./M.Tech Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular M.E./M.Tech Colleges in India

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4.53 LPA

Popular Private M.E./M.Tech Colleges in India

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Popular M.E./M.Tech Specializations

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