M.Tech. in Bioinformatics 

at MAKAUT, Salt Lake City

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology offers a comprehensive range of programs to students in multiple specializations. Students pursuing the M.Tech programme at the university are offered a specialised knowledge of Engineering. The placements for M.Tech students are also vibrant with top recruiters like Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, Qspider, among others.

MTech specializations at MAKAUT include Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Power Systems, Structural Engineering, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, among several others.

The total tuition fee for a two-year MAKAUT M.Tech programme ranges from INR 36,000 to INR 23.9 lakh. Since, this is the totak tuition fees, overall fee may include other components such as security deposists, exam fees, etc. This fee is given in a range, as the fees for a few MTech specialisations vary from the others. 

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The specialisations offered by MAKAUT for M.Tech course include Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Power Systems, Structural Engineering, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Data Science, Internet of Things, Computer Science and Engineering, Internet Of Things, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineering and Management, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, etc. Moreover, the MAKAUT M.Tech programme is a two-year full-time programme. The admission to the programme is based on the candidates performance in the PGET or GATE exam, followed by a Personal Interview.

MAKAUT offers a full-time M.Tech programme. Under this programme, students get to study the following courses:

• Mathematical Applications in Computer Science
•  Graph Theoretic Algorithms and Applications
• Machine Learning
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Machine Learning Lab
• Introduction to Intelligent Systems
• State-of-the-art Applications in Data Structure and
  Algorithms
• Advanced Wireless and Mobile Networks Lab

Yes, MAKAUT offers an M.Tech programme. This programme is offered via many colleges affiliated with the university. Moreover, the duration of this course is two years. Apart from this, this programme is spread across various specialisations, including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, etc. All these courses are offered in full time mode.

MAKAUT provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the MAKAUT placements 2024:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The MAKAUT highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

No, admission to MAKAUT is based on entrance exams for courses such as BTech. Candidates wanting to get admission to MAKAUT for BTech must qualify West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) exam and WBJEE Counselling. Those willing to get admission in the second year must appear for JELET (for Lateral Entry). MAKAUT also accepts JEE Main exam for BTech admission. 

The MAKAUT MSc admission process begins with the application process. Candidates seeking admission must fill out the application form for the accepted exam, i.e., CET. The steps to apply are as follows:

1. Go to the official website of the institute and click on 'Apply Online for CET'.

2. Register by adding the required details.

3. Check for the registration number received via SMS or email.

4. Login and fill out the application form.

5. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

No, candidates do not have the option to change their college under Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. If they wish to change, they are required to appear for the necessary entrance test again. However, a few articles on the internet mention that students can change their college after the first year but they are required to clear all the exams of the first year for the same. For better clarity on the subject, candidates are advised to reach out to the admission office of MAKAUT or the affiliated institute under the university.