BIT Mesra MTech admissions are based on GATE 2024 score. The registration process for GATE is over and the admit card will be released on January 08, 2023. BIT Mesra MTech is a 2-year full-time program divided into 4 semesters. The program is specialized in 10 courses and offers a total of 234 seats. Apart from this, candidates who do not have a valid GATE Score can apply for BIT Mesra MTech Entrance test. The entrance test is conducted in the month of June. 

BIT Mesra MTech Admission Dates 2024

Event Dates
GATE 2023 Admit Card Release January 03, 2024
GATE 2023 Exam February 3,4,10 & 11, 2024
Last date for submission of Online Application Form June 2024
Tentative date for notification of schedule for Counselling June 2024
Tentative dates for Online Test / Interview / Counselling June 2024

BIT Mesra MTech Courses 2024

BIT Mesra offers 10 courses in MTech program:

BIT Mesra MTech Courses 2024
Instrumentation Biotechnology
Environmental Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Structural Engineering Remote Sensing
Information Technology Information & Security
Power Electronics Microwave Engineering 
Wireless Communication Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Control Systems Rocket Propulsion
Heat Power Engineering Energy Technology
Design of Mechanical Equipement CAAD
Chemical Engineering Automated Manufacturing Systems
Aerodynamics Power Systems

BIT Mesra MTech Eligibility Criteria 

  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree either BE/ B.Tech/ AIME, in the relevant course with at least 55% from a recognized University.
  •  The applicants of the reserved category should have 50% in their under graduation.

BIT Mesra MTech Admission 2024

BIT Mesra MTech Selection Criteria
Criteria Weightage
GATE score/ Entrance exam score 80%
Academic Performace 20%
Total  100%

Once the selection is confirmed, shortlisted candidates are required to carry the following documents at the time of reporting:

  • Pass certificate of Class 10 for proof of age
  • Marksheet of Class 10
  • Marksheet of Class 12 / Intermediate or equivalent
  • Certificates and marksheets of Graduation / qualifying examination
  • Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance- learning programs must carry proof of pass certificate, marksheets of qualifying examination and approval of DEC (Distance Education Council).
  • GATE 2024 / GATE 2023 / GATE 2022 Admit card and Score card for MTech.
  • Caste certificate / special category certificate (if applicable) should be in proper format and signed by appropriate authority.
  • One passport size photograph, identical to the photograph uploaded during filling of online application form.
  • Photo identification: (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, College ID, Employee Identification Card are acceptable).
  • College Leaving Certificate
  • Migration Certificate

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BIT Mesra MTech Course Details

BIT Mesra follows the syllabus based on the CSBC and OBE model that grants syllabus to all the major engineering colleges. The different specializations include different syllabus accordingly. The records of the subject and syllabus of various specializations are provided by the institute on the official website. The syllabus of M.Tech in BIT, Mesra includes 4 semesters with core units, elective units, and practical assignments. Below is the course structure for the M.Tech in Information Technology:

Semester 1:

  • Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
  • Advanced Data Structures
  • Information Theory and Coding
  • PE-1
  • OE-1
  • Advanced Data Structures Lab
  • PE LAB 1

Semester 2:

  • Advanced Computer Algorithm
  • Advanced Web Technology
  • Big Data Analytics
  • PE-2
  • OE-2
  • Advanced Computer Algorithm Lab
  • PE LAB 2 

Semester 3:

  • Thesis Part I
  • Graph Theory
  • PE-3
  • PE LAB 3

Semester 4:

  • Thesis Part II

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BIT Mesra MTech Seats 2023

BIT Mesra offers a total of 234 seats including all the three departments. Table below shows seats alloted to each department for the MTech program at BIT Mesra:

BIT Mesra MTech Seats 2023
Department Seats
Aerospace Engineering 24
Biotechnology 18
Civil Engineering 24
Computer Science & Engineering 30
Electrical Engineering 30
Electronics & Communication 30
Environmental Science & Engineering 18
Mechanical Engineering 24
Production and Industrial Engineering 12
Remote Sensing 24
Total  234

BIT Mesra MTech Placements

BIT Mesra M.E Placements 2023 report has not been released yet. The placements stats for BIT MEsra placements 2022 are as follows: 

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 51 LPA

Average package

INR 11.57 LPA

Median package 

INR 8 LPA (approx)

Offers generated

982

Students placed

700

Companies visited

During the placement drive, the average salary stood at INR 11.57 LPA this year. The graduating batch recorded 982 job offers given by 192 recruiters. 

BIT Mesra M.E Placements Year - Wise Trends 

The below table represents the year-wise trends of BIT Mesra M.E Placements:

Particulars 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19
Number of graduating students 114 108 177
Number of students placed 14 17 35
Number of students opted out 5 27 55
Median salary INR 4.01 LPA INR 6 LPA  INR 3.50 LPA

During the 2021 placement drive, the number of students declined from 17 to 14. This year, 440% less students opted out from the placement process.

The median salary declined by 49.6% as compared to 2020 but increased by 14.6% as compared to 2019. It stood at INR 3.50 LPA in 2019, INR 6 LPA in 2020 & INR 4.01 LPA in 2021.

BIT Mesra M.E Placements Top Recruiters

The below table represents the names of the top recruiters of BIT Mesra:

Idea Think & Learn ICICI Securities
DE Shaw & Co Sapient Tata Technologies
Flipkart Abbott Tata Power
Timken Mahindra Finance Amazon

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BIT Mesra MTech Scholarship

BIT Mesra offers scholarship to MTech students who apply with GATE score. The amount is awarded to students with a valid GATE 2022/2021/2020 scorecards. BIT Mesra also provides 20% fee waiver to candidates who score more than 90% percentile in the GATE exam. Non-GATE qualifying candidates are also given a scholarship of INR 6500 per month in the 3rd and 4th semester for 10 months. Scholarship amount is awarded to only students who score 8.0 or more CGPA in the first and second semester without any backlog.

BIT Mesra M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for the M.Tech program at BIT Mesra?

Ans. Applicants have to pay an application fee of INR 2,500 for General / OBC category and INR 1,500 SC/ST category via net banking or credit/debit card.

Ques. Does BIT Mesra reserve seats for the quota category candidates?

Ans. Yes, BIT Mesra follows the below reservation policy for seat allotment:

Category Seats %
SC 15%
EWS 10%
ST 7.5%
Persons with Disability  5%
To the candidates who are Sons or Daughters of Kashmiri Migrant  1

Ques. Which is the best specialization for the M.Tech program at BIT Mesra?

Ans. Although all the disciplines are to its best core, ECE and IT specializations are the most sought courses in the M.Tech program at BIT Mesra.

Ques. What are the various other activities available for students at BIT Mesra?

Ans. The institute comprises 20 societies and clubs for students to participate in various cultural events. There are also faculty advisories available for each club. Students this way get involved in various extracurricular activities held in the institute.