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M.Tech. Computer Engineering: Eligibility, Duration & Career Scope

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M.Tech. Computer Engineering

Master of Technology in Computer Engineering

Eligibility | B.Tech/B.E. + GATE

M.Tech. Computer Engineering (Master of Technology in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Level
Postgraduate (PG)
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
B.Tech/B.E. + GATE
Stream
Engineering

About M.Tech. Computer Engineering

Overview

M.Tech. Computer Engineering (Master of Technology in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Course Details

  • Level: Postgraduate (PG)
  • Duration: 2 years

M.Tech. Computer Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

Admission

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include manufacturing, construction, power, IT and technology companies, public-sector undertakings and government departments, consulting and design firms, research and development labs, start-ups, and your own business.

Career Options

Graduates can work as software engineer, systems or network engineer, embedded or hardware engineer, or IT roles across industries. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.Tech. Computer Engineering, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Science
  4. 12th Science (PCM)
  5. B.Tech Undergraduate (UG)
  6. M.Tech Postgraduate (PG)
  7. M.Tech. Computer Engineering You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH NAAC A+ Urban, Uttar Pradesh Central University
— JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, DELHI NAAC A++ Urban, Delhi Central University
— LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, PHAGWARA NAAC A++ Rural, Punjab State Private University
— A M C ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BANGALORE Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— A N A COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, BAREILLY Rural, Uttar Pradesh Affiliated College
— A P GOYAL SHIMLA UNIVERSITY Rural, Himachal Pradesh State Private University
— A. D. PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KARAMSAD Rural, Gujarat Constituent / University College
— A1 GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, MARKAPUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— ABDUL KALAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES, KHAMMAM Rural, Telangana Affiliated College
— ABES ENGINEERING COLLEGE, GHAZIABAD Urban, Uttar Pradesh Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

M.Tech. Computer Engineering (Master of Technology in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

M.Tech. Computer Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

Graduates can work as software engineer, systems or network engineer, embedded or hardware engineer, or IT roles across industries. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

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