Why is M.S. better than M. Tech at IIT Madras?

There are many reasons why MS is a much more preferred program than MTech these days. 

Fees: The MTech fees at IIT Madras are more than that of MS thus making MS a much cheaper option.

Placement: MS has better placements than MTech at IIT Madras. 

Stipend: M.S. students receive an average of 1 lakh rupees as stipend whereas MTech students may not get stipend anymore.

International exposure: MS students get enough international exposure through international conferences which is not possible for MTech students.

Selection Procedure: The selection procedure for the MTech program just requires a good GATE score and thus the quality of students is not as good as MS. The selection process of the MS program requires a GATE score, written test heat, and even an interview. The selection criteria being difficult, filters only the best for the course.

Considering the fees, placements, and selection procedure we can safely conclude that MS is a much-preferred option over MTech today.