TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (TKMCE) is a government college that is situated in Kerala was established in 1956. TKMCE offer M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Communication Systems, Industrial Refrigeration & Cryogenics, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering & Construction Management. M. Tech is based on GATE entrance test candidates, GATE 2023 will be held in two sessions, Forenoon and Afternoon Session.

The course work is divided into 2 years including four semesters and a total of 18 seats available for each specialization in M. Tech.

TKMCE Important Dates

Events Dates
Release of GATE Notification August 24, 2023
Last Date to apply for GATE 2024 October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availablity of GATE Admit Cards for Download January 03, 2024
GATE Exam Date (Tentative) February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024

Eligibility:

  • The minimum qualification for the programme is Candidates should have B. Tech/BE degree in Mechanical/ Production/ Industrial/Automobile/Mechatronics / Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent by the recognized university with 60% marks are eligible for the course.
  • Candidates should need to appear on the entrance test (GATE) for the programme.
  • The members of Associate Members of the Institute of Engineers (AIME) are admitted directly on a merit basis with a minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination.

Admission Guidelines:

Admission to the Post Graduate courses in Engineering (M. Tech) is based on a selection criterion. Candidates need to appear in the GATE entrance exam.

The steps to apply for admission in M. Tech are mentioned below:

  • Candidates need to visit the official websites of TKM College of Engineering https://tkmce.ac.in/
  • Make sure that candidate should download the information bulletin and he/she is eligible for the program they are applying to.
  • Candidates need to fill the online application form.
  • Candidates make sure that the entry filled by him or her should be correct.
  • After the form filling process candidate should need to pay the application fees For GATE registration application fee of Rs. 500 for unreserved category and Rs. 100 for SC/ ST has to be submitted to any of the bank branches mentioned in the prospectus.

Documents Required at Counselling:

  • Self attested copy of GATE score card
  • Photo ID proof as per government of India norms
  • Original birth certificate issued by competent authority
  • Class 10th board certificate as date of birth proof
  • Class 12th original mark sheet
  • Original grade or mark sheets of qualifying examination for all semesters
  • If degree is completed, original degree or provisional certificate
  • Original category certificate for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC categories, if applicable
  • Candidate's undertaking regarding OB status in the required format
  • Original certificate for PwD, if applicable
  • Original migration certificate of last institute/ university attended
  • Three color passport size photographs
  • Original conduct certificate from the head of the institute last attended
  • Original transfer certificate from the head of the institute last attended
  • Original course completion certificate from the head of the university or institute, in case result is awaited
  • One set of self-attested photocopies of all original documents

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Course Details

TKM College of Engineering offered M. Tech in 6 specializations. The specialization courses are mentioned below:

Department Programme offered Duration/Course Type
Computer Science and Engineering Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering 2 Year(Four Semester)/Full Time
Artificial Intelligence Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence
Communication Systems Master of Technology in Communication Systems
Industrial Refrigeration & Cryogenics Master of Technology in Industrial Refrigeration & Cryogenics
Transportation Engineering Master of Technology in Transportation Engineering
Engineering & Construction Management Structural Master of Technology in Engineering & Construction Management Structural

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Course Syllabus:

  • Semester 1
Course No. Course Name
02ME6411 Artificial Intelligence – Principles and Techniques
02ME6421 Data Structures and Algorithms
02ME6431 Machine Learning
02ME6441 Mathematics for Machine Learning
02ME6451 Elective 1
02CA6001 Research Methodology
02ME6461 Seminar 1
02ME6471 Programming Lab
  • Semester 2
Course No. Course Name
02ME6412 Big-Data Analytics
02ME6422 Topics in Optimisation
02ME6432 Deep Learning: Theory and Practice
02ME6442 Elective 2
02ME6452 Elective 3 Industry run course or MOOC course in the domain of specialization (Subjected to the approval by KTU)
02ME6462 Mini Project
02ME6472 Advanced Computing Lab
  • Semester 3
Course No. Course Name
02ME7411 Elective 4 Industry run course or MOOC course in the domain of specialization
02ME7421 Elective 5
02ME7431 Seminar
02ME7441 Project (Phase 1)
  • Semester 4
Course No. Course Name
02ME7412 Project (Phase 2)

Distribution of seats:

Merit Quota 50 %
Management Quota 50 %

For 50% Merit seats. Ø Selection will be based on the Rank list published by DTE Kerala Ø Reservation and Tuition Fees as per Govt. Norms.

TKM College of Engineering M.Tech Placements:

The institute offers a good placement record/percentage in the M.Tech Courses. A total of 402 students were placed with a total 533 job offers and total companies visited for the recruitments were 38. 

Placement Stats:

Lowest Package 3Lacs
Average Package 5Lacs
Highest Package 11Lacs

Top Recruiters:

  • Oracle
  • MRF
  • TISMO
  • Knowledge lens
  • Ibs Software
  • ANALOG DEVICE
  • VVON
  • SIBCA
  • IBM
  • HealthEdge
  • Speridian
  • TVTV
  • Wipro
  • Kimball
  • Face
  • AllGo
  • Acacia

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TKM College of Engineering M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What is your refund policy in case I am not able to complete my M. Tech Course from TKM?

Ans.Refund of fees/security is subject to various rules and regulations of the University applicable from time to time.

Ques. What will be the career after M. Tech in Computer Engineering?

Ans. The degree in M.Tech in Computer Engineering will help you get jobs in various sectors such as public and private sectors.

  • Public Sector: Jobs in the field of industries such as railways, civil, education field, banking, and medicine can be recruited by companies such as BHEL, BEL, etc.
  • Private Sector: Jobs such as Computer Operator, Computer Engineer - Hardware and Software, Computer Network Administrators can be recruited by companies such as Wipro, IBM, Microsoft, and TCS, etc.

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities and other facilities provided to the students of TKM, College of Engineering?

Ans. TIM provides a separate Hostel facility for boys and girls with wi-fi, Central Library, Computer Centers, Auditoriums, Conference Hall, Classrooms, Labs, etc are provided by the college.

Ques. How do we reach the TKM college?

Ans. The students can walk from the railway station and reach the engineering college in just 6 minutes. Trivandrum International Airport is 66.1 km away from the TKMCE and is the nearest airport from there. Students will have to hire a cab from the airport and reach the college in two hours at the max.

Ques. Does the TKM provide an education loan?

Ans. DBS Bank Education Loan Eligibility for T K M INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT students. The maximum loan amount up to 80 lakhs-1.5 crores for studies in India, abroad, and IIT's, IIM's and ISB's.