M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering 

at IIT Ropar, Ropar

GATE exam is used as a selection criteria for admission to the MTech programme at IIT Ropar. To be eligible for the GATE exam the aspring candidate need a minimum of 60% aggregate in their graduation. The GATE score remains valid for a period of three years, and it is widely recognised and accepted by numerous institutes and organizations for the purposes of admission and recruitment. Following the GATE examination, the CCMT (Centralized Counselling for MTech/MArch/MPlan) counselling process is conducted for admission to MTech courses at IIT Ropar. Subsequently, the final step involves participating in the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) counselling for further course allocation. 

The college recorded 86.67% M.Tech placement rate during IIT Ropar placements 2023. The table below showcases the top five M.Tech placement rate recorded during the placement drive 2023:

The total tuition fee of the M.Tech programme is INR 27,140. The avaerage package secured after the compoletion of the M.Tech programme at IIT Ropar is INR 13.31 LPA. Considering the total tuition fee and the package secured this is a good return on the investement made. The fee mentionedc here is the total cost of tuition and is taken from unofficial sources. As it is taken from unofficial sources it can be considered indicative.

IIT Ropar offers the GATE fellowship to Indian Nationals pursuing the M.Tech course. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of INR 12,400, which can be availed for a maximum duration of 24 months.  Recipients of the fellowship are required to contribute eight hours per week to assist the department in various academic activities. These activities may include laboratory demonstrations, tutorials, evaluating assignments and test papers, conducting seminars, and engaging in research projects, among others.

The key highlights of IIT Ropar PG (MTech / MSc) placements over the past two years are presented below:

Further, the branch-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Ropar MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

To get admission to IIT Ropar the candidates have to take the GATE exam and clear it. GATE is a national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate engineering programmes at IIT Ropar. The exam tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and Technology. GATE score is valid for three years and the scorecard is widely accepted by various institutes and organisations for admission and recruitment purposes. After the GATE examination, the CCMT counselling is conducted for admission to M.Tech courses in IIT Ropar, and the final step is COAP counselling.

The MTech course is offered in various branches at IIT Ropar: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. To be eliogible for this programme the aspiring candidates need to clear GATE exam. The candidates also need 60% in their graduationb to be eligle for this programme at IIT Ropar.

MTech at IIT Ropar is a PG-level course offered in the full-time mode. IIT Ropar fees are cumulative of  components such as one-time payment, tuition fees, hostel charges and more. The tuition fees for MTech at the institute is INR 34,000 for two years. The hostel fee amount to INR 37,200. Additionally, selected candidates must pay a one-time fee at the time of admission. This fee amounts to INR 16,550. The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Suppose, you cleared the cutoff with a score of 38 or 39, which can be considered as a bad score keeping in mind the level of competition in the GATE examination. Therefore you can look for other options as given below:

1. Check the cutoff norms for a variety of institutions: Each institute has its own unique set of scoring criteria, so make sure to research the institutes you are applying to and their specific cutoff scores. In some institutes, 38 or 39 marks are considered satisfactory as per the range of cutoffs in that particular college. However, these marks can be considered below satisfactory in some institutes due to their strict cutoff norms.

2. Search for a broader range ofinstitutes: If you have a poor score, you might consider applying to a larger range of institutes, including both top-ranked and lower-ranked ones. This will eventually increase your chances of being selected.

3. Concentrate more on other aspects: While a good GATE score is vital, it is not the only criteria to consider. Many institutes additionally look at your academic record, employment experience, general aptitude, and personality. To boost your chances of being selected, showcase your strengths in these areas.

4. Change your mindset, and try to give your best in the next attempt: If you have received a low score, you should consider preparing for the next GATE exam. You can use the time between now and the next exam to study and improve your skills, allowing you to get a higher score.
 

The total tuition fee of the MTech programme at IIT Ropar is INR 27,100. This fee only consists of the total fee of tuition for the two-year MTech programme offered at IIT Ropar. It does not include additional charges such as the hostel fee or the mess fee. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. To be eligible for the MTech programme at IIT Ropar the candidates need to have cleared GATE exam and also have to make sure that they have 60% in thier graduation.