online M.Tech

The first thing to understand here is that online and distance M.Tech courses are considered invalid in India as per the recent AICTE and UGC guidelines. This is because engineering is a field that needs practical training and lab work along with theory classes, which is not possible in the virtual mode. So, recruiters also give more importance to students with regular, offline M.Tech degrees.

Having said that, there is an option of AICTE accredited online M.Tech for Working Professionals offered by a few popular colleges like BITS Pilani and IIT Hyderabad that is meant for people to enhance their technical skills and learn more besides their regular jobs. Employers do accept this option and often allow their employees to go ahead with it. But, as a student, you must go for a regular M.Tech course if you wish to excel in your career.

The clear answer is no. An online M.Tech degree is considered invalid in India. It is not approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC because of a variety of reasons. One important reason is zero practical exposure. Technical programs like M.Tech are meant for the professional world which demands technical expertise and advanced skills which is not completely possible in the online mode. Secondly, there is no lab assistance possible in online M.Tech programs, making it less valuable than regular face-to-face M.Tech programs.

But, working professionals can surely opt for these to hone their skills and learn something extra along with their regular jobs. Working professionals can also opt for part-time M.Tech courses that are certainly approved by the AICTE and UGC.

Application forms for M.Tech programmes in all categories of admission will be available soon. Students can opt for both online and offline application modes. Students can check the online application procedure from the points, mentioned below:

• Log on to JUIT Solan official website, admissions, and click on the Apply online link of the related programme.
• Thereafter, follow the on-screen prompts to fill up the application form and make the payment through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
• Once the payment has been successfully made, the candidate shall be allotted an Application ID, which must be preserved for future reference. The candidate shall also get an e-mail of confirmation.
• During the online application, candidates are required to upload a passport-size photograph of self and signatures of self and the parent.
  Candidates must keep a copy of the application form for their future records.
• The process to be followed if payment of application fee of INR 1,000 is to be made through Demand Draft: Submit the application form online