IIT Madras MTech Courses & Fees 2024: Placements, Cutoff, Admission & Eligibility

Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

For admission to IIT Madras, candidates must pass Class 12 and graduation before applying for the course. As per the minimum eligibility requirements for the course, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Further, candidates will be selected based on a valid GATE score.

Apart from this, candidates who graduated from IITs with BTech degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above are eligible to apply for direct admission without GATE score. In addition, it is also crucial that the applicant hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility that has to be submitted at the time of registration and documents verification after gettting admission.

IISc Bangalore conducted the GATE 2024 exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The GATE 2024 application form was released on 24th August 2024 on the official website at gate.iisc.ac.in. The organising institute for GATE 2024 was IISc Bangalore. The exam was conducted online as a computer-based test for 29 papers. Candidates had to solve 65 questions in 180 minutes (3 hours). The GATE 2024 syllabus is based on General Aptitude and Core Discipline, carrying a weightage of 15% and 85% respectively. Check more about GATE 2024 exam here.

The last date for the GATE 2024 registration was October 20 with late fees. The last date for GATE 2024 registration without late fees was October 12. GATE 2024 application form was available online on the IISc Bangalore official website. GATE 2024 registration link is gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The registration window opened on August 30, 2023. Candidates can apply for the GATE exam until the last date. Before filling out the GATE application form, it is advisable for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria. In case a candidate fails to fulfill any of the GATE exam eligibility conditions, then his or her candidature will be cancelled and he or she will not be able to download his or her GATE admit card for 2024. Read more about GATE 2024 Exam: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam. The GATE 2024 exam will be held on February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024.

Candidates can check out the GATE 2024 application fee for different categories:

Candidate Category	On or before October 12 (tentatively) (in INR)	During the extended period (in INR)
Female candidates (per paper)	850	1,350
SC/ST/PwD category candidates (per paper)	850	1,350
All other candidates (per paper)	1,700	2,200

{Source: M.E./M.Tech students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's what stands out:

Teaching Quality
* Highly qualified and experienced faculty members with a strong academic background (PhD holders)
* Teaching methods emphasize conceptual clarity, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experimentation
* Course curriculum is relevant, flexible, and designed to make students industry-ready

Infrastructure and Facilities
* State-of-the-art laboratory facilities, accessible 24/7, for research and development
* Wi-Fi-enabled campus, library, and hostels
* Decent accommodation options, with amenities like washing machines and clean bathrooms
* Sports and recreational facilities, including gyms, tennis courts, and a stadium

Campus Life and Culture
* Vibrant campus culture, with various events and festivals throughout the year (e.g., Saarang, Shaastra, E-Summit)
* Strong sense of community and camaraderie among students, faculty, and staff
* Opportunities for extracurricular activities, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership development

Placement Records
* High placement rates, with over 90% of students getting placed in top companies
* Average salaries ranging from INR8-18 Lacs per annum, depending on the company and role
* Top recruiting companies include IT giants, consultancies, and manufacturing firms

Research and Industry Exposure
* Compulsory one-semester internship program, offering hands-on experience in industry settings
* Faculty-led research initiatives and collaborations with industry partners
* Opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular activities, such as hackathons, ideathons, and case studies

Overall, IIT Madras seems to offer a well-rounded education and research experience, backed by excellent infrastructure, faculty, and placement records. While individual experiences may vary, these key highlights suggest that M.E./M.Tech programs at IIT Madras are indeed worth considering.

As per the exam pattern of GATE, the exam is conducted online as a computer-based test. The exam will have a total of 65 questions from the candidates pre-selected paper. The questions will be Multiple Choice type, Numerical Ability type and Multiple Select (more than one option correct) type. 

Out of total 65 questions, 10 questions will be from General Aptitude and remaining 55 will be from the subject selected by the candidate. The total duration of exam will be 3 hours and total maks will be 100.  Check detailed information of GATE exam pattern here at https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern

IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package is out for the years 2022 and 2023 for IIT Madras M.Tech course. Check the following table for IIT Madras placement package comparison for 2022 and 2023:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MTech	INR 13.02 LPA	INR 15 LPA

To get admission at IIT Madras for MTech courses, candidate must qualify the GATE exam. The IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2024 for the General AI candidates was ranged between 492 and 877. Therefore, it is quite likely that at the cutoff of 700-750, candidate can get admission to MTech courses. However, the choice of course would depend on the last-round closing rank of that particular course. 

The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

A five-year integrated course of BTech + M.Tech is offered at IIT Madras. This course is offered across four specialisations. There are a total of 201 seats available for this Dual degree course. Check the following table to get specialisation-wise seat bifurcation for BTech + M.Tech integrated course offered at IIT Madras:

Integrated BTech + M.Tech (Specialisations)	Seat Intake
Biological Design (Automotive Engineering)	74
Engineering Design	74
Biological Engineering	43
Aerospace Engineering	10