M.Tech. in Applied Optics 

at IIT Delhi, Hauz khas

As per the latest media report, a total of 1,050 offers were made (including PPOs) during Phase I IIT Delhi placements 2024. Further, a total of 1,000 students were uniquely selected during IIT Delhi placement 2024 (phase 1). Talking about the MTech placements at IIT Delhi, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered during PG 2-year placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	Statistics (2023)	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2021)
Median Salary	INR 14 lakh	INR 12.5 lakh	INR 15 lakh

Source: NIRF Report 2024

For admission to an MTech course at IIT Delhi, candidates must have a GATE score greater than or equal to the cut-off marks. The cut-off varies across the MTech specialisations and reservation categories of the candidates.

In addition, the cutoff list mentions the minimum marks and ranks that the aspirants should have secured for selection. The overall cutoff for GATE may lie between 350 and 800 marks. This cutoff range is as per an unofficial source and hence, is indicative.

The total IIT Delhi MTech fee for students belonging to the General category ranges between INR 3 lakh and INR 10 lakh. It may be slightly costlier than other government colleges. However, IIT Delhi is one of the most prestigious institutes offering an MTech in India. It is well-known for the value of money and return of investment that it provides.

The institute also offers fee waivers based on category and income slab. Additionally, IIT Delhi offers several scholarships and fee concessions based on merit and financial need of the students.

IIT Delhi MTech admission is completely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to the IIT Delhi MTech course must appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). However, BTech graduates from IITs with an overall CGPA of 8.00 out of 10 are exempted from GATE and are eligible for direct admissions. Apart from this, candidates are also requested to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria to be eligible for IIT Delhi MTech admission.

Yes, an MTech course is available at IIT Delhi. It is one of the popular programmes offered by the institute. The duration of this PG-level course is two years and it is divided into four semesters. Admission to IIT Delhi MTech courses is done on the basis of merit in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam score. Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff also have to go through a counselling round. 

Following the conclusion of seat allotment procedure, candidates need to pay the course fee. IIT Delhi BTech fee structure is inclusive of various components, such as caution deposit, hostel fee, tuition fee, and more. The course tuition fee ranges between INR 8 lakh and INR 10 lakh. In addition, the one-time fee is INR 16,150 and the hostel fee ranges between INR 13.71 Lacs and INR 4.58 lakh. Candidates must note that the given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria and have a valid GATE score can apply. Aspirants can complete the application form through the IIT Delhi official website. This is for M.Tech full-time programmes. For part-time/sponsored full-time courses, eligible candidates can register directly at the official website. Admission to part-time M.Tech is based on a written exam and interview round conducted by the institute.

Yes, you can get into IIT Delhi with 500 rank. As per the IIT Delhi Cutoff 2024, the last round closing ranks ranged between 116 and 6102 for the General AI category students. There are a few courses available at 500 rank including BTech in CSE and BTech in Mathematics and Computer Engineering. 

The table provided below mentions the courses available at rank 500, for the General All India category candidates:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	116
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	204
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing	417
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering	332

Presently, IIT Delhi is offering seven Certificate courses, including Digital Marketing, Data Science, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Design Thinking & Innovation, Industrial Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Project Management. The college offers courses at the UG and PG levels across the Design, Management, Engineering, and several other streams. At the UG level, IIT Delhi offers B.Tech, B. Des and other courses to students. At the PG level, the college offers M.A. M.Tech, M.A. M.Sc. And other courses to students. The candidates must fill out the application form to get admission to the Certificate and other courses offered by the college. For getting admission to certificates and other courses, the candidates must follow a certain admission procedure. The candidates must fill out the application form in online and offline modes and then must submit the form with the application fees.