Discontinued (June 2023) M.Tech. in Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering 

at IIT Tirupati, Chittoor

The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission at IIT Tirupati without GATE, but in other courses than MTech. A student can enter into IIT Tirupati via JEE Advanced or IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for BTech and MSc. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for MTech. However, admission to IIT Tirupati for the M.Tech programme is subject to a valid GATE score followed by COAP Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant stream . For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office. 

The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Tirupati M.Tech placements 2023 was 67.21%. Further, the branch-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Tirupati M.Tech placements 2023 is presented below:

MTech Branch	Students Registered (2023)	Students Placed (2023)	Placement Rate (2023)
Computer Science	14	12	85.71%
Electrical	16	10	62.5%
Mechanical	7	6	85.71%
Civil	24	13	54.17%

Note: IIT Tirupati placement report 2023 is updated till July 31, 2023.

The branch-wise the highest, average and median package offered during IIT Tirupati MTech placements 2023 are presented below:

MTech Branch	the highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)	Median Package (2023)
Computer Science	INR 28.10 LPA	INR 15.14 LPA	INR 13 LPA
Electrical	INR 28.18 LPA	INR 21.09 LPA	INR 21.09 LPA
Mechanical	INR 16.5 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Civil	INR 16.5 LPA	INR 7.13 LPA	INR 7.25 LPA

A comparison of the two Engineering institutes for their M.Tech programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and ranking are tabulated below:

Comparison Factors	NIRF Ranking 2023	Total Fee
IIT Tirupati	59	INR 20,000
NIT Meghalaya	72	INR 69,500 - INR 1.4 lakh

NOTE: The fee details mentioned in the above table are sourced from multiple sources. Hence, are indicative.

As per the data in the above table, IIT Tirupati definitely seems like a better option. It's not just the IIT tag that speaks for itself. But the ranking and fee throws better light on why IIT Tirupati is better. 

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme at IIT Tirupati must have a valid GATE score. The candidates are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, the first criteria is to be eligible for the programme. More details about M.Tech admission at IIT Titupati are as follows:

• Eligibility: A pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc/ AMIE in the relevant stream
• Selection: GATE + COAP Counselling

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. 

To check the GATE COAP Round-Wise Seat Allotment results, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of COAP at coap.iitkgp.ac.in 
• Step 2: Scroll down a bit and click on 'Register/ Login' button.
• Step 3: On the next page, enter COAP registration ID, password and Captcha and Sign in.
• Step 4: On submission of details, a candidate will be able to check the offer/ result announced.

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) has an experienced faculty. Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati faculty are degree, Ph.D. and Diploma holders. Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) also invites guest faculty on the campus. Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) also arranges faculty exchange programmes.

IIT Tirupati offers various scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The college offers Institute SC/ ST Scholarships to students. For this scholarship, a rebate of INR 8,000 in various mess charges, exemption of hostel seat rent, and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month is provided to students. For more information on scholarships please visit the official website of the college

If the student finds the college fee a little high, they can apply for the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati scholarships. Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) offers three different kinds of scholarship schemes to various postgraduate, undergraduate, and other course students. The college provides Institute Free Studentship which is the exemption from payment of tuition fee per semester. This scholarship scheme is available for 10 percent of students admitted. There are also various other scholarships offered by the college.