Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Tech Applied Optics at IIT Delhi is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 44 seats.

The total fees for the M.Tech Applied Optics program at IIT Delhi is ₹ 3.81 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 1.9 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Applied Optics at IIT Delhi are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 60% + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Applied Optics program is 303 - 450 across all categories. Check IIT Delhi Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Delhi ranks 2 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1818 out of 2000 and a placement score of 850 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Delhi at 2 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:May 17, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 3.81 Lakhs
average package	₹ 22 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation with 60% + GATE
entrance test	GATE

148 Views Last Year

9 Studentsshown interest in the last 30 days

Official Link:

Go To Website

IIT Delhi Latest Updates and News

19 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The exam will be held in two sessions; the first session will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For latest updates, check here.

IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics Fees

IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics fees 2025 is ₹ 3.81 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 3 Lakhs, Other Fees of ₹ 80,600.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.9 Lakhs in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 80,600.
IIT Delhi Hostel Fee is ₹ 43,000.

Earlier, M.Tech Applied Optics fees at IIT Delhi was ₹ 3.81 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2024.

Compare IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Applied Optics from similar colleges such as IIT Delhi, IIT Indore. Similar to IIT Delhi, M.Tech Applied Optics at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIT Delhi is the highest with ₹ 3.81 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Indore with ₹ 2.29 Lakhs Among these, IIT Indore has the lowest fee for M.Tech Applied Optics with ₹ 2.29 Lakhs.

College	M.Tech Applied Optics Total Fees
IIT Delhi	₹ 3.81 Lakhs
IIT Indore	₹ 2.29 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹3 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹3.81 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹86,000
total fee	₹4.67 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

Explore Other Group Colleges of IIT Delhi

Important Dates for M.Tech Applied Optics at IIT Delhi

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

Check entrance exam dates for admission in M.Tech Applied Optics at IIT Delhi -

GATE COAP

Do you think the Dates are wrong ? Report Here

IIT Delhi: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 1 Reviews

The course requires the GATE 2020 examination with a minimum cut-off score of 350 for admission. The first-year fee is 40,600 INR covering two semesters. Students can benefit from a monthly stipend of 12,400 INR through a Teaching Assistantship, with additional scholarships available based on eligibility. Job placements are not very high unless students enhance their technical skills independently.

Despite this, top companies like Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Facebook visit for recruitment, making it crucial to be a strong candidate. Alternatively, students often find it easier to secure admission to prestigious international universities for pursuing a PhD.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam

Seat Intake

Check Admission Details

IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2025, the average package for M.Tech at IIT Delhi is 22 Lakhs. The median package reported is 14 Lakhs.Check IIT Delhi Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2025 of IIT Delhi, about 96% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 14 Lakhs.Before this, the median package reported was 14 Lakhs.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Particulars	2025	2024
Median Package	₹14.00 Lakhs	₹15.59 Lakhs
Average Package	₹22.00 Lakhs	-

IIT Delhi M.Tech Applied Optics Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Delhi ranks 2 out of 500 colleges in India and 1 in state Delhi NCR for its M.Tech Applied Optics program.