All About M Tech: Eligibility | Top Colleges | Job Prospects

All About M Tech: Master of Technology (M Tech) is a full-time postgraduate course holding a duration of complete 2 years and comprising of 4 semesters. M.Tech course mainly focuses on the implementation of existing technologies and give gateway towards technical researches.

“Technology like art is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.” – Daniel Bell

The main motive of the course is to inspire innovation in the technical field. The programme allows candidates to explore the realm of technology. The course imparts theoretical as well as practical knowledge in the specialised fields.

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All About M Tech: Eligibility

• To be eligible to pursue this course, the candidate must have completed their bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science or any fields related to it from any recognized University or Institution.
• Relaxation up to 5% is entitled to reserved categories.
• Universities demand a minimum of 50-60% marks in graduation.
• In order to get admission in a desirable institution, candidates have to appear for entrance exams such as GATE and qualify them with good percentile.

Top M Tech Colleges in India

India is a hub of hundreds of engineering colleges which provides Master degree of Technology. Some of the best colleges and Universities are mentioned below- 

• Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)
• National Institute of Technology (NITs)
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
• International Institution of Information Technology, Hyderabad
• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
• Manipal Institute of Technology,
• Indian Institution of Science, Bangalore
• Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
• Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi
• College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneshwar

M. Tech Job Prospects

The vast scope of improvement and evolution of technology ensures high demand for M.Tech/M.E. holders. After holding a master’s degree, one can work in public as well as private sectors. One can pursue research programmes (PhD) and can work as a professor in any reputed Institution. Some of the job opportunities are enlisted below –

• Software Engineer – Improves system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and develops standard operating procedures.
• Researcher – Are responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing opinions and data to solve problems.
• Lecturer – To assist, supervise and monitor the student’s progress and achievement.
• Project Manager – Responsible for planning, overseeing and documenting all the aspects of the specific project.
• Entrepreneur – Are responsible for planning and directing the operations of the company. Also, create goals and meet with potential investors.
• Research Scientist – They plan and carry out experiments and investigations in the range including medical sciences, meteorology etc.
• Web Developer – Is responsible for the coding, design and layout of the website according to a company’s specifications.
• Project Associate – Collects, enters and organizes data and other information to support research projects.

M. Tech Specializations

There are numerous specializations in the course. Few of these M Tech specializations are discussed below –

• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Science Technology
• Thermal Engineering
• Applied Electronics
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Digital Communication
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Geohydrology
• Astronautics

All About M Tech: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the starting package for M. Tech fresher?

The starting package for fresher will INR 4 lakh to 6 lakh. Depending on the organization, the salary also varies.

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• What is the average fee structure of M Tech course?

The average fee structure of M Tech course ranges from INR 25,000 to 2 lakh.

• What is GATE?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level engineering exam conducted every year for admission in postgraduate and doctorate level courses at IITs, NITs and IIITs.