The placements for M.Tech in IIT Bhubaneswar for the year of 2019 witnessed around 68% of placement whereas the overall placement rate at IIT Bhubaneswar in 2019 was around 90%. Fifty-two companies visited the campus, with significant companies being Adobe, Accenture, Infosys, HCL, ISRO, IOCL, etc. IIT Bhubaneswar 2019 also reported that the highest number of placements were from the core industries, which is 53%, followed by the IT department of 19%.

The average salary offered was 11.15 LPA, with the highest domestic CTC offered was 39 LPA. There are also internships offered to the 3rd year students from the core industries.

In 2020, there was a 65% placement rate recorded for MTech students before the nation-wide lockdown.

IIT BHU shortlisted students for M.Tech admission on the basis of score in GATE and only those students who apply for the counselling process at COAP portal are considered for admission. IIT BHU also conducts tests/interviews for the shortlisted students. If you are shortlisted, the institute will give you a date. The students will need to visit the institute for a written exam and personal interview. The written exam and interview will be conducted separately for each specialization. There are a few specializations for which IIT BHU offers direct admission but mostly students go through a test or interview.

The final selection is based upon 70% weightage of GATE performance and 30% weightage is given to the candidate’s performance in an interview/test as per MHRD guidelines.

One can check their final results on COAP to confirm your admission in IIT BHU or not. If you get the admission offer in COAP you need to confirm and lock your seat in the institute. The admission process at IIT BHU is done through online mode.

M.Tech, as a degree, is a very good choice at Pondicherry University. However, it also depends upon the department you are choosing. Some of the programs such as Nano Science, Data Science, Computer Science, and Architecture are quite great at the institute. 

In many cases, students of the university often claim that the placement percentage, unlike other institutes, is lower than usual. Some also say that the peer group at the institute is not that good. 

Contrary to what they say, it is not quite true. One of my friends is a recent alumnus of Pondicherry University and is now settled in a top firm. So, if you have the required skills, you can easily get job offers. 

There are many students engaged in government and privately funded projects. For academics, Pondicherry University is quite good. However, you will have to look for jobs on your own. 

M.Tech has generally pursued research purposes. If you are highly interested in your subject then go for it without any further hesitation. To enhance your knowledge is never a decision that would make you regret it later. 

You might even be offered an opportunity to opt for the post of Assistant Professor or Research Assistant. Your B.Tech qualification would suffice the criterion for private companies as a degree in M.Tech is not much of value in the corporate field. 

You may opt for this course if you are immensely interested in acquiring a job post as a research assistant, etc. Otherwise, it would merely be a waste of time.