M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing 

at IIT Patna, Patna

Qualifying Marks :

1. Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
2. The minimum marks for SC/ST categories is 55% (or a CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale) in the qualifying examination.

Gate Scores : 

• Candidates should have a valid GATE score

Age Limit :

• The upper age limit is 32 years

The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 was 61.01%. The branch-wise students registered and students placed during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the branch-wise average package offered, offers made and placement rate recorded during IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, candidates who have completed their BTech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE scores. These applications are reviewed by the respective department (s). Hence, the answer to this question is - yes, it is possible to get into IIT Patna without GATE for MTech. 

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech course ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 5 lakh. The M.Tech course is offered in 15 specialisations. Admission to this programme is subject to a valid GATE score, followed by COAP Counselling. The eligibility, selection criteria, and total instake of the course are given below:

• Eligibility: A pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc/ AMIE in the relevant stream
• Selection: GATE + COAP Counselling
• Number of specialisations: 15
• Total Seat Intake: 251

Yes, IIT Patna offers good placements to its MTech students. The average package offered during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 stood at INR 17 LPA. The key highlights of IIT Patna MTech placements over the past three years are presented below:

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the key highlights of IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of GATE application for M.Tech are given below:

• Image of candidate's signature
• Scanned copy of Category certificate (for SC/ST) in pdf format
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• Passport-size photograph with white background (JPEG/ JPG format only)
• Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format
• Scanned copy of a valid photo Identity proof such as an Aadhaar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter's ID/ Driving License  (Candidates must carry the same ID (in original) to the examination hall)

IIT Patna M.Tech CSE is a two years postgraduate-level course lasting. The programme fee structure is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. The M.Tech fee range from INR 20,000 to INR 10 lakh. 

To get admission at IIT Patna, candidate must qualify GATE COAP. IIT Patna GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for General AI categories.

Yes, it is possible to join IIT Patna wihout JEE Advanced for courses other than BTech. For BTech programme JEE Advanced with JEE Mains is necessary. For other courses, such as M.Tech the asping candidates need to clear GATE with COAP counselling. Candidates who are seeking admission to the MTech, BBA, BSc or EMBA need not take JEE Advanced.