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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

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  • Estd. 2008

M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

6.00 Lakh

Average package

19.60 Lakh

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Seat breakup

40

Type of University

Public/Government

M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
6.00 Lakh
1.86 Lakh
50,000
8.36 Lakh
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These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Highlights

  • Eligible candidates admitted to full-time M.Tech. programme will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs.12,400/-
  • Institute encourages M.Tech. students to present their research work at national and international conferences, and provides travel scholarships of upto Rs. 60000/- to such students
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Average SalaryINR 19.60 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 13.75 Lakh
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Amul
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
CapGemini
Citrix
Cognizant
Dabur
Flipkart
HDFC Bank
Hindustan Petroleum
Honda Cars
Hyundai
Infosys
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the fee structure for the MTech in Mechanical Engineering?

A: 
The modes of IIT Gandhinagar admission are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. At the undergraduate level, the college offers four-year BTech courses to students in seven specialisations. At the postgraduate level, the college offers two-year MTech, MSc, MA, and various other courses to students. The total fee for various courses like MTech is INR 4 lakh.
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Q:   Is it worth pursuing M.Tech from IIT Gandhinagar?

A: 

The median salary for 2022 as per the NIRF report of 2023 stood at INR 11.1 lakh. Additionally, students get a well-built and beautiful infrastructure along with a well-stocked library. With respect to placements, a decreasing trend was observed in the M.Tech placement rate in the last three years. The trend graph below showcases the M.Tech placement rate in the last three years:

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The table below showcases the placement rate recorded for M.Tech students over the last three years:

Course

Statistics (2020)

Statistics (2021)

Statistics (2022)

MTech placement rate

63%

61%

57%

For more details and verified student reviews on the M.Tech programme of IIT Gandhinagar,  check out this link.

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Q:   Can I get into IIT Gandhinagar for M.Tech without GATE?

A: 

Yes, non-GATE candidates must appear for the institute level entrance test. However, all candidates are required to appear for the PI round for final selection. In addition to this, BTech graduates from the IITs with CGPA/ CPI of 8.0 or above (on a scale of 10) are eligible to get admission to M.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar without GATE. Other than GATE or the criteria state above, candidates are required to be a pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent in appropriate branches with a minimum of 55% aggregate or 5.5 on a 10-point scale (50% aggregate for SC /ST). 

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Q:   How are the placement for MTech at IIT Gandhinagar?

A: 

The placement details for PG courses at IIT Gandinagar is yet to be released. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, IIT Gandhinagar has concluded its UG placements with a 76.22% placement rate. Check out key highlights of IIT Gandhinagar placements for the BTech Class of 2022 and 2023 in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Average package

INR 15.34 LPA

INR 19.60 LPA

the highest package

INR 62 LPA

NA

Total students registered

134

164

Total students placed

124

125

Total offers

153

NA

Placement rate

92%

76.22%

NoteThe placement details for 2022 and a few points for 2023 are taken from external and media sources.  

Q:   Are GATE 2024 dates out for IIT Gandhinagar admission to M.Tech?

A: 

Yes, GATE 2023 exam dates (which will be valid for admission to the academic year 2024-25) have been announced. IISc Bangalore will conduct the GATE exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11. The GATE application form will release on Aug 24 on the official website at gate.iisc.ac.in. The organising institute for GATE is IISc Bangalore. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test for 29 papers. Students will be required to solve 65 questions in 180 minutes (3 hours). The GATE syllabus is based on General Aptitude and Core Discipline, carrying a weightage of 15% and 85% respectively.

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Entry Requirements

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SC
ST
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  • 55%
  • Mandatory Courses : B.E. / B.Tech
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  • N/A
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
 at 
IIT Gandhinagar 
Admission Process

  • Register and Apply
  • Written Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Final Selection

Important Dates

Apr 3, 2024
(Early admit) Announcement of Shortlist (Tentative)
Apr 8 - 22, 2024
(Early admit) Interviews /written test
May 15, 2024
(Early admit) Announcement of Results (Tentative)

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2018
Offered by IIT Gandhinagar - Indian Institute of Technology
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Best experience in ME THERMAL.
Placements: It will be done next year. Placement is there for every student. No students will be without a job if you are good talented and we'll deserved. Some extra company which are famous for national and international markets are there for the placement.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is excellent. Beautiful ground at the entrance of the GATE. Grass lone is great and other plantation is beyond great. Library facility and stationery are available for benefits. Cricket and football ground are there. Canteen facility is beyond the amazing.
Faculty: Faculty is great. Specially Dr N M Bhatt in his zone beyond excellent. Expert and Experienced facility are there for the better for students. Computer lab and other is beneficial. Experimental techniques and facilities faculty are there for the students.
Other: Great.
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IIT Gandhinagar 
 
Students also asked

Q:   What to do after JEE Main session 2 result?

A: 

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

Q:   What is IIT Gandhinagar cutoff in JEE?

A: 

IIT Gandhinagar BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 1576 and, 10165 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar must secure a maximum rank upto 10165.

Furthermore, according to IIT Gandhinagar OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing ranks varied from 698 to 3968. For more information, click here.

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Q:   How can I join IIT Gandhinagar?

A: 

IIT Gandhinagar admission process is entirely based on the selection of candidates via popular entrance exams such as JEE Advanced and GATE, etc., for courses such as BTech and MTech, respectively. Further, IIT Gandhinagar conducts an institute-level test for the selection MA and PhD courses. Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements and then qualify for the respective entrance exam in order to secure a seat at IIT Gandhinagar. Later on, the final seat allotment is done through counselling process.

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Q:   What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?

A: 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Gandhinagar?

A: 

IIT Gandhinagar offers UG & PG courses such as BTech, MTech, MSc, MA, etc. To get admission to these courses, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria to proceed with the selection process. Check the following table to know the minimum percentage requirements for popular courses offered at IIT Gandhinagar:

Course NameEligibility Criteria
BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

MTech

Any 4-year UG degree with minimum 55% aggregate

PG Diploma

BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent with 55%

MA

Any UG degree with 55%

PhD

A pass in MA/ MSc/ BTech/ MTech/ BS (IISc, IISER)/ BS-MS (IISER) or equivalent degree with 55% or 5.5 CPI

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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar,
Palaj

Gandhinagar ( Gujarat)

Phone
07923952053

(For general query)

07923952052

(For admission query)

Email
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