Overview
M.Tech (Master of Technology) or ME (Master of Engineering) helps you specialize in a specific engineering discipline. It's ideal for those wanting to pursue research, academia, or highly technical roles in R&D departments of companies.
Why Pursue This?
Deep specialization in chosen domain
Higher starting salaries in core companies
Gateway to research and academia
Better prospects for PSU and government jobs
Foundation for PhD if interested
Entrance Examinations
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
IITs, NITs, IIITs, and PSUs
General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, Core Subject
Duration: 3 hoursPGCET
State engineering colleges
Core engineering subjects
Duration: 2 hoursTop Institutions
IIT Bombay
Top for CS, EE, Mechanical
MumbaiIIT Delhi
Strong research output
DelhiIIT Madras
Best for research, top NIRF rank
ChennaiIIT Kanpur
Strong CS and Aerospace
KanpurIISc Bangalore
Premier research institute
BangaloreNITs
Good options with GATE score
Pan IndiaExpected Salary
iits
12-25 LPA starting (varies by specialization)
nits
8-15 LPA starting
psus
60,000-100,000 per month + perks
Preparation Tips
Start GATE preparation in 3rd year of B.Tech
Focus on fundamentals and previous years' papers
Join online test series for practice
Revise numerical problems thoroughly
Virtual calculator practice is important
Maintain consistency in preparation
Career Paths After PhD
Core Industry R&D
Research roles in tech companies
PSUs
Direct recruitment through GATE in IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, etc.
Academia
Teaching and research in colleges
Higher Studies
Pathway to PhD programs
Tech Companies
Specialized roles in product development
Helpful Resources
NPTEL
Free video lectures by IIT professors
Made Easy
GATE coaching and materials
GATE Overflow
Community Q&A for GATE
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