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About Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Masters of Technology, also known as M.Tech, is one of the most popular courses amongst research enthusiasts who want to work in the field of technological research. The programme enables candidates to explore the realms of technology and come up with ideas that can enhance the technological growth of the nation as well as benefit humans in the longer run.

M.Tech programme comprises the study of old technology as well as upcoming technologies. The aim of the programme is to inspire innovation in the technical field and improvise existing technologies for better results. Research project and thesis are the major part of the programme.

The programme also enables the candidates to work on campus while pursuing the programme. Students enrolled for M.Tech programmes at central government and state colleges are also given a monthly salary of approximately Rs. 12,000.

M.TECH COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

The major highlights of the M. Tech course are given in the table below:

Level	Post-graduation
Duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Fee Structure	INR 50,000- 2,00,000
Minimum Eligibility	Must be graduate in B. Tech/ BE from a recognised Institute
Entrance Exams	GATE AP PGECET OJEE TANCET BHU PET UPSEE M.Tech Entrance Exams
Admission Process	Merit-Based, Entrance Exam
Scholarship	Candidates belonging to reserved categories and economically weaker sections are eligible for state government scholarship schemes. Deemed or private universities offer merit scholarships (based on marks in entrance exam or Graduation)
Internship	There are a lot of internship opportunities for M.Tech in India.
Starting Salary	INR 3 to 6 LPA
Job Options	Senior Engineer Project Manager Researcher Technical consultant Technical Scientist Account Manager Technical Program Leader, etc.

M.TECH ADMISSION PROCESS:

Admission to M.Tech Courses are conducted on the basis of postgraduate engineering entrance exams conducted either by the institutes or the state.
Candidates who secure qualifying marks in the entrance exams have to appear for counselling and personal interview rounds to evaluate the technical skills of the students.
Final selection is done on the basis of marks in M.Tech entrance exam as well as personal interview.

Following are some of the Popular M.Tech Entrance Exams:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
IIIT-B M.Tech Admission (IIIT Bangalore M.Tech Admissions)
IIIT Delhi PG (IIITD entrance exam - PG)

Master of Technology (M.Tech) Syllabus

SUBJECTS FOR MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY [M. TECH]:

Major Domains in M.Tech Civil Engineering:

Stream	Specialization
Civil Engineering	Engineering Structures
	Construction Technology & Management
	Geotechnical Engineering
	Transportation Engineering
	Environmental Engineering
	Remote Sensing & GIS
	Water Resource Engineering
	Offshore Structures
	Geo-Informatics and Survey Technology
	Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
	Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Design
	Rock Engineering and Underground Structure
	Mining Engineering

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
	Energy Engineering
	Bio Mineral Processing
	Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies
	Chemical Technology
	Dyestuff Technology
	Fibers and Textile Processing Technology
	Polymer Science
	Surface Coating Technology
	Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology
	Rubber Technology
	Petrochemical Engineering
	Petroleum Engineering
	Plastic Technology
	Metallurgical Engineering
	Printing Technology

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Computer Science Engineering	Computer science
	Information Technology
	Information Security
	Software Engineering
	Distributed Computing
	Image Processing
	Database & Information Systems
	Artificial Intelligence
	Computer Systems & Hardware
	Computer Networks & Distributed Systems
	Algorithms
	Programming
	Multimedia
	VLSI
	Mechatronics
	Cryptography

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Power Electronics & Drives
	Power Systems Engineering
	Instrumentation & Control Systems
	Computer Controlled Industrial Power
	Photonics

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Advanced Communication Systems
	VLSI System Design
	Signal Processing
	Electronic Instrumentation
	Electronics and Telecommunications

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Mechanical Engineering	Thermal Engineering
	Computer Integrated Manufacturing
	Automobile Engineering
	Manufacturing Engineering
	Material Technology
	Industrial Engineering
	Product Design and Development
	Industrial Safety Engineering
	Aerodynamics
	Aerospace Propulsion
	Dynamics & Control
	Design Engineering
	Machine Design
	Industrial Engineering
	Mechanical Handling and Automation
	Manufacturing Systems Engineering
	Metallurgical Engineering
	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
	Heat Technology
	Thermal and Fluids Engineering
	Thermal Energy and Environmental Engineering
	Robotics

MAJOR DOMAINS IN M.TECH BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING:

Stream	Specialization
Biotechnology Engineering	Biotechnology
	Agricultural Engineering
	Marine Engineering
	Food Processing and Food Technology
	Biochemical Engineering
	Genetic Engineering
	Environmental Engineering
	Leather Technology
	Rubber Technology
	Material Science and Engineering

Master of Technology (M.Tech) Career Options and Job Prospects

There are various options that a candidate can pursue after completing the M.Tech course. Candidates who wish to foray into the academia can appear for UGC NET exam and apply for the post of lecturers at colleges. Also, research is a good option and candidates can pursue Ph.D. courses in their respective fields.

Salary after pursuing M.Tech can vary from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh per annum. Salary packages vary depending on the institutes that the candidates have pursued the course from and also on the specialization they have chosen. Mostly, jobs offered in the software industry are quite lucrative. However, jobs are available after pursuing other specialisations as well.