M.Tech. in Internet of Things (IoT) 

at IIT BHU, Varanasi

IIT BHU's ranking in the Engineering category has shown the following trends in recent years:

• In 2021, it was ranked 14th.
• In 2022, it improved to the 13th position.
• In 2023, it was ranked 15th according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
• In 2024, it has made a place in the top 10 institutes. It has been ranked #10 in the list.

IIT Delhi M.Tech admission necessitates a valid GATE score and adherence to the institute's minimum eligibility standards. Aspiring candidates must initiate the application process through the official GATE website. Following registration, candidates must successfully complete the GATE entrance examination. Those who meet the shortlisting criteria based on their exam scores will then proceed to participate in COAP counseling as part of the admission process.

Given below is the comparison of the top-ranked IITs for their M.Tech programme based on several parameters including fees and ranking:

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU ranges between INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakh. The the highest, average and mean package offered was INR 40.18 LPA, INR 21.89 LPA and INR 24.11 LPA during IIT BHU placements 2022, respectively. Considering the total tuition fee and thje package secured this seems to be a good return on the investment. This is thye overall package and not specific to M.Tech programme.

The M.Tech programme at IIT BHU offers specialisations in the following areas:

• Ceramic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Decision Sciences and Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Materials Science and Technology
• Biochemical Engineering
  Eligibility for admission includes holding a BE/BTech/MSc degree or its equivalent with a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS categories. Candidates with a valid GATE score are eligible. Additionally, BTech graduates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.00 or higher are eligible for admission without the need for a GATE score. AMIE/Grad. IETE candidates also meet the eligibility criteria.

The number of seats available for MTech specialisations at IIT BHU is 550. In the following table, specialisation-wise seat breakup is provided: 

Candidates who have BE/BTech/MSc or equivalent with (a) CGPA 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS. Category with valid GATE score BTech from IITs with CGPA of 8.00 without GATE are also eligible for admission. AMIE / Grad. IETE are eligible for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU.

IIT BHU's placement season in 2022 saw remarkable success with over 1,000 job offers extended. Among the highlights were 305 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), and an impressive 308 companies participating in the campus recruitment drive. A total of 640 students secured placements, with nearly 192 global companies offering full-time roles. Notably, on the first day of placements, 335 offers were made. Some of the prominent recruiters included Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Microsoft, Google, and Reliance.

IIT BHU Varanasi offers an MTech program, which is among the highly sought-after programs at the institution. This is a two year programme and is divided into four semesters. Admission to IIT Varanasi's M.Tech courses is contingent on candidates' performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination. Those who achieve a score equal to or exceeding the specified cutoff are further required to participate in a counseling session as part of the admission process.

The branch-wise M.Tech placement rate is available on the unofficial websites. The highest placement rate was recorded for Electronics Engineering and stood at 71.43%. The table below showcases the branch-wise M.Tech placement rate for 2024: