Indian Institute of Remote Sensing is a constituent of the Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India. IIRS was established in 1966. The MTech course in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System is offered in collaboration with Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The courses are offered in 9 different specializations. These are:

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Satellite Image Analysis, Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Geomatics, Water Resource, Agriculture and Soils, Forest Resources and Ecosystem Analysis, Applied Geoscience. 

  • To be eligible for admissions to the M.Tech course at IIRS Dehradun, candidates must have graduated in B.E/ B.Tech/ MTech/ MSc degree from a recognized board.
  • Candidates are selected based on their performance in their qualifying exam and entrance exam.

IIRS Dehradun M.Tech 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

IIRS Dehradun M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have graduated in BE/ BTech/ MTech/ MSc degree from a recognized board.
  • Candidates will have to attend the entrance exam set by the university or a personal interview.

IIRS Dehradun M.Tech Admission Guidelines

Applications to the course are done online. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the computer-based entrance exam and their qualifying exam.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates must visit the college website and register themselves with a valid email ID and phone number.
  • The candidates must then enter their personal details, academic records.
  • They must then upload their photo, ID, and signature.
  • The candidates must then choose their selected course and pay for the application form.

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IIRS Dehradun M.Tech Course Details

The MTech in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System has a duration of 2 years and is divided into 4 semesters. The course deals with the fundamental elements of Remote Sensing. The MTech for Remote Sensing and GIS is given in 9 different specializations.

Agriculture & Soils Geosciences
Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Geoinformatics Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry
Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management Water Resources
Urban & Regional Studies

IIRS Dehradun M.Tech Syllabus

The course follows a syllabus set by the best minds on the subject. In the first 2 semesters, students are given theoretical training with the below-mentioned core courses. In the last two semesters, the students have to prepare for their dissertation and work on it.

The core subject taught for the MTech course as per their specializations are:

Agriculture & Soils

Land Use & Soil Resource Assessment Agri-informatics
Environmental Soil Sciences Satellite Agro-meteorology

Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis 

Forest Mapping and Monitoring Forest Informatics
Forest Inventory Forest Ecosystem Analysis

Geosciences

Earth Science & Planetary Geology Data Processing and Analysis for Geosciences
Applied and Tectonic Geomorphology Engineering Geology and Groundwater

Urban and Regional Studies

Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning Geospatial Technologies for Urban and Regional Area Analysis
Advanced Geospatial Technologies for Urban and Regional Studies Urban Resources, Services & Facilities Analysis

Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Satellite Oceanography Satellite Meteorology
Coastal Processes and Marine Ecology Atmospheric and Ocean Dynamics

Water Resources

Satellite Hydrology Watershed Hydrology and Conservation Planning
Water Resources Development Water Resources Planning & Management

Satellite Image Analysis and Photogrammetry

Emerging Sensors and Data Processing Image Processing Algorithms
Digital Photogrammetry and Mapping Mathematical Computing for Geospatial Data Analysis

Geoinformatics

Spatial Data Quality Programming for Geodata Processing
Spatial Data Handling, Modeling & Computing Architectures Geostatistics

Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management

Image Interpretation and Analysis for Natural Hazards Assessment Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Concepts and Overview
Application of Geo-informatics to Environmental Hazards Monitoring and Modelling Application of Geo-informatics to Geological Hazards Modelling and Analysis

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IIRS Dehradun M.Tech Placements 

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing provides an excellent placement and training program. The cell provides the students with software skills training, soft skills training, and many more. The candidates can find government jobs in organizations like: 

NRSC DRDO Intergraph
ISRO Skynet RMSI

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IIRS Dehradun M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What are the required documents to submit when applying for MTech at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing?

Ans. When applying to the course, candidates have to submit certain documents.

  • Class 10 mark lists and certificate
  • Class 12 mark list and certificate
  • Under graduation mark lists and certificate
  • Identity card
  • Address proof
  • Application form
  • Entrance scorecard

Ques. How much does the application form for an MTech course at cost Indian Institute of Remote Sensing?

Ans. For application forms to the MTech course, candidates must pay INR 1,000/- or USD 100 for foreign nationals. For application to both MTech and PG Diploma must pay INR 1,500/- or USD 150 for foreign nationals.

Ques. Where is the entrance exam held for the MTech course at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing?

Ans. The MTech course at IIRS, Dehradun holds entrance tests at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Nagpur, Lucknow, Shillong, and Thiruvananthapuram. The test is a computer-based entrance exam and decides who is likely to get admission.

Ques. How many seats are available for the MTech course at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing?

Ans. Including all specializations offered by IIRS, the college offers a total of 40 seats that are available. The seats are divided among candidates from different categories.

Ques. How can I contact the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing?

Ans. Candidates can contact the institute by email, phone, fax, and the website. The contact details are given below:

Email ID: admissions@irs.gov.in

Phone: +91-135- 2524105, 2524106, 2524107, 2746798, 2524351

Fax: +91-135-2741987, 2748041