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This is quite a subjective question and depends on individual goals and future plans. Both MTech and skill-based certifications have their own upsides and can prove to be future-proof. If you're somebody who has more inclination towards advanced technical learning and research knowledge, you should go for a full-fledged M.Tech degree in your preferred specialization, but if you want to focus on the practical side, industrial trends and skill development opportunities, you must consider skill-based certifications.

So, you need to do some self-introspection and only then come to a decision after analyzing your strengths and future goals.

Well, yes. You can study an MTech degree in a different branch than your BTech, given you meet the minimum eligibility requirements and pass the GATE exam in the relevant discipline. Several top colleges prefer you to have done your BTech at least in a related branch, while others follow a more flexible approach.

Interestingly, recently IIT Delhi has introduced cross-branch M.Tech options in the 3rd year of your BTech degree, where you can choose to pursue M.Tech in any specialisation in the third year of your BTech course and graduate with a dual degree at the end of 5 years.

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MTech Courses

There is no such necessity to take coaching to clear the GATE exam for admission to MTech courses; you can get excellent marks and rank through dedicated effort and self-study. Basically, it depends on your learning style, dedication towards clearing the exam, and passion to pursue MTech.

Having said that, coaching can definitely add value because of the structured learning approach followed there, along with expert knowledge and guidance and access to study material that can turn out to be very helpful.

There are so many private MTech colleges in India that are highly reputed and famous for their placement records and industry connections. You can find some popular options, along with the average packages offered during placement drives given here:

Note: This information is taken from the official website and may vary.

There are various colleges that do not require 75 percent in boards and accept JEE Main result such as DTU, IIT Banglore, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IISc Banglore, IISER, Jadavpur University, etc.

The best colleges along with available branches that you can get with 150 marks in JEE Mains are NIT Jalandhar, NIT Silchar, NIT Raipur, NIT Patna, NIT Durgapur, NIT Hamirpur and NIT Manipur. You can also get IIITs such as IIIT Agartala, IIIT Pune, IIIT Lucknow and IIIT Gwalior.