M.Tech: Career Scope, Eligibility, Admission and Top Colleges

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The Master of Technology (M.Tech) is a postgraduate engineering degree that focuses on advanced technical knowledge and research offered in a particular engineering specialization. Candidates can pursue M.Tech through full-time or part-time learning options.

The Master of Technology (M.Tech) or Master of Engineering (M.E.) is a 2-year PG degree program in Engineering or Technology. The course curriculum is divided into six semesters.

Candidates can pursue M.Tech after completing their B.Tech or B.Sc or any other equivalent degree. The UG degree (B.Tech or B.Sc) must usually be in a relevant field related to the M.Tech specialization.

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Many students often wonder, “What are the options available after ?”


Some of the most popular and promising career paths for B.Tech graduates are:

Pursuing M.Tech or an , but if you love technical knowledge and want to specialize in your engineering field then pursuing M.Tech is a far better career option.

M.Tech is also an important degree if want to pursue a career in research and development or interested in academic roles or a Ph.D

Pursuing M.Tech is not the only option after but it is one of the better choices, especially for those who are willing to pursue higher studies in the .

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Do I really need to pursue M.Tech, or should I start looking for a job right after B.Tech?

Well its an individual choice and depends on your career goals. If you’re considering pursuing a master’s, it could provide specialized knowledge and open up advanced career opportunities.

In this article, we will discuss about M.Tech course details, career options, eligibility criteria and admission process.

M.Tech Course​


Master of Technology (M.Tech) is highly specialized course in the field of engineering. The duration of this course is 2 years.

M.Tech provides you the insight and deep knowledge of the subjects that you have studied in your B.Tech course. Many renowned institutions like IITs, NIT’s and CFTI’s offer M.Tech programme. The M.Tech program in India is offered through part-time or distance learning mode.

Some of the key highlights of M.Tech course is given in the table below:

M.Tech/M.E. CourseDetails
M.Tech Full FormM.Tech Full Form is Master of Technology
M.Tech Course LevelPostgraduate (PG)
Course Duration4 years
M.Tech EligibilityB.Tech or B.Sc
M.Tech Entrance ExamsGATE, VITMEE
M.Tech Admission ProcessGATE Exam + Counselling Process
M.Tech Course feeINR 25000 – 10 lakh
M.Tech Top CollegesIIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani, VIT University
M.Tech Average SalaryINR 6-18 LPA (Approx)
M.Tech Career ScopePublic Sector (PSU’s, Railways), Private Sector (MNCs’, Entrepreneurship)
M.Tech Job ProfilesR&D Engineer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Project Manager, Professor, Teaching & Research
M.Tech Top RecruitersPSUs,TCS, Tata Steel, Railways, Infosys, IBM, L&T
M.Tech Specialization
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Educational qualification matters a lot in gaining success. Along with academic qualification, technical skills are also required. Candidates possessing higher degree will be given preference.

M.Tech Specializations​


There are many specializations in M.Tech for various branches of engineering. Some of them are as follows:

  • Power Systems and Control Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Distributed Computing
  • Advanced Computing
  • Power Systems
  • Instrumentation & Control Systems
  • Micro Electronics and VLSI Design
  • Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
  • Chemical Plant Design
  • Chemical Process Design
  • Aerodynamics

Eligibility Criteria​


The eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Tech or M.E. program might slightly depend on the institute, but the general eligibility is as follows:

  • Candidates must have completed a B.Tech or B.E. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university or institution.
  • Candidates having M.Sc, B.Sc (Research) degree which are of 4 years duration and having subjects related to B.Tech are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates having M.Sc degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent can also apply for M.Tech.
  • MCA candidates are also eligible to apply for specializations available in areas of computer science engineering.

Admission Process​


How to take admission in M.Tech programme?

Admissions into M.Tech programme is purely done on the basis of national level or state level entrance exam. Candidates have to qualify the entrance exam for taking admission.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ( ) is the all India level examination which provides admission in IITs. GATE scores are also accepted by many reputed engineering institutions like NITs and CFTIs.

Some state and private universities also conduct entrance exams for admission to PG engineering courses.

List of some state level/university level entrance exams for M.Tech:

  • (Andhra Pradesh Post-Graduate Engineering Common entrance Test)
  • (Telangana Post-Graduate Engineering Common entrance Test)
  • (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test)
  • (VIT University Master’s Entrance Examination)

Top M.Tech Colleges in India​


Here is the list of top engineering institutions offering M.E or M.Tech courses in India:

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and National Institute of Technology (NITs) are considered as best colleges for imparting engineering education.

Some of the top colleges are as follows:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Jobs & Career Scope​


What is the Career Scope After M.Tech?

Well B.Tech is enough to get good job in engineering field but if you’ve M.Tech degree along with B.Tech then, it expands your career prospects.

At some point where many technically skilled competitors are available but you will be given preference because of your higher qualification. Candidate possessing a higher degree is considered more capable for the job.

It will not only adds value to your qualification but also expands the career scope and job opportunities for you in future. M.Tech degree will enable you to secure higher position in an organization.

Having bachelor’s degree and experience takes many years to secure a higher position in an organization. With master’s degree in engineering, your chances of getting higher position are increased in short time.

Opportunity to gain more knowledge is also open for you M.Tech as you can pursue research programmes (Ph.D). The research will include study of technical literature, prototyping ideas and writing papers.

Teaching career is always open for M.Tech students. After holding master’s degree, they can apply in any prestigious engineering institution for the post of professor.

Engineers can easily find employment in central and state government organizations like Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd., etc.

Top Recruiters​


Some of the Private Organizations/Multinational Companies (MNCs) that recruits M.Tech graduates are as follows:

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Cognizant
  • Infosys
  • GAIL
  • Accenture
  • ONGC
  • IOCL
  • Tata Motors
  • Bajaj
  • Tata Steel
  • TCS
  • BHEL

Salary​


After completing M.Tech degree, you can earn lucrative salary package. The Salary depends upon your job profile, experience, skills, knowledge and location.

Graduates starting their career in the corporate sector, can earn the salary in the range between Rs. 6 to 12 lakhs per annum. The salary majorly depends on the job profiles and the company.

Top tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon are known for their handsome salary packages. Tier 1 colleges like IITs, BITS pilani are often known for their excellent placement offered to the M.Tech graduates.

Candidates starting their career in government organizations or PSU’s are paid as per the government norms and payscale. The salary in top PSU’s like ONGC, IOCL, are among the highest in India.

M.Tech graduates can also work in a teaching profession, by joining engineering colleges, universities, and technical institutions.

Books & Study Materials​


Many books are available for the various specializations of M.Tech. Students can choose the book as per their specializations. e-resources are also there to study M.Tech. Here, we are mentioning some best books for M.Tech.

  • Introduction to Software Engineering
    by Ronald J. Leach
  • Distributed Computing
    by Sunita Mahajan, Seema Shah
  • VLSI Design
    by Pratima Manhas, Shaveta Thakral
  • The CRC Handbook of Thermal Engineering
    by Frank Kreith
  • CAD/CAM: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
    by M.Groover, E.Zimmers
  • Chemical Process and Design Handbook
    by James Speight
  • The Biomedical Engineering Handbook
    by Joseph D. Bronzino, Donald R. Peterson
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing: A Practical Approach with Examples in MATLAB
    by Wiley-Blackwell

M.Tech Course FAQ’s​

Answer: A valid GATE score and a UG degree in B.Tech/B.E. Some universities also accept candidates with an M.Sc in related subjects.

Answer: GATE is the most popular exam for admission to M.E or M.Tech. Some of the state-level exams like TANCET, AP PGECET, etc. Institute-specific exams: VITMEE, SRMJEEE-PG, etc.

Answer: Yes, universities worldwide offer M.Tech/MS programs. Candidates need a good GRE score and TOEFL/IELTS for English proficiency.

Answer: Yes, they can opt for a part-time M.Tech program.

Answer: Some of the popular specializations are Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, AI, Robotics, Data Science, etc.

Answer: Yes, candidates can work in PSUs like DRDO, ISRO, BHEL, etc.

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