What should I choose for M.Tech in Bio tech, IIT Mandi or NIT Bhopal?

I feel you are torn between the IIT and NIT tags here. In that case, new IITs are a better option unless you are considering top NITs like Warangal, Surathkal, or Calicut. But it seems you have 2 generation NITs in your list only. In that case, IIT Mandi is a preferable choice. IIT Mandi has a better learning environment and competition IIT Mandi has one of the most beautiful campuses and it’s location is also a boon. The new IITs have young professors who are dynamic and friendly. Either program will offer a plethora of opportunities, and choosing one over the other will be merely because of personal preferences.

How is M.Tech biotechnology at IIT Mandi in terms of research?

Choosing an M.Tech. in biotechnology for research purposes might not be a good decision. For better job opportunities and placements, opt for other streams like CSC; otherwise, you will end up as a postgraduate in the biotech field without the perfect job you wish for. The biotech department in most of institutions, including IITs, is weak in nature. Most students prefer other streams for their higher studies, which is a good idea to secure your career. The only option left for you is to take the JRF and NET exams. If you have a strong interest in the biotech field prefer institutions like IISERs, TIFR, IISc, DU and JNU other than Mandi

IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Mandi is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the M.Tech Biotechnology program at IIT Mandi is ₹ 61,000.
Students need to pay ₹ 39,000 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Mandi 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 Biotechnology program is 200 - 390 across all categories. Check IIT Mandi Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Mandi ranks 17 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1307 out of 2000 and a placement score of 474 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Mandi at 13 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:Dec 24, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 61,000
median package	₹ 7.15 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation with 60% + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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13 Jan, 2026 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The Admit card has been released. Candidates can download the same directly @gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Read more.

IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology Fees

IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology fees 2025 is ₹ 61,000 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 44,000, Caution Fees of ₹ 7,000, Other Fees of ₹ 10,000.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 39,000 in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 21,000.
IIT Mandi Hostel Fee is ₹ 9,600.

Earlier, M.Tech Biotechnology fees at IIT Mandi was ₹ 90,800 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee decrease of ₹ 29,800 over the year.

Compare IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Biotechnology from similar colleges such as IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, IIT Mandi. Similar to IIT Mandi, M.Tech Biotechnology 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 Madras is the highest with ₹ 1.82 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Guwahati with ₹ 1.24 Lakhs and IIT Mandi with ₹ 61,000. Among these, IIT Mandi has the lowest fee for M.Tech Biotechnology with ₹ 61,000.

College	M.Tech Biotechnology Total Fees
IIT Madras	₹ 1.82 Lakhs
IIT Guwahati	₹ 1.24 Lakhs
IIT Mandi	₹ 61,000

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹44,000
caution fee*	₹7,000
other fee	₹10,000
total academic fee	₹61,000
hostel fee	₹19,200
total fee	₹80,200

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

Fees As Per Official Website

Important Dates for M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Mandi

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026 Upcoming
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026 Upcoming
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 13, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026 Upcoming
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026 Upcoming
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 13, 2026

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IIT Mandi: Students' Opinion

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Admissions are based on application submissions, with previous batches undergoing interviews, though recent admissions skipped this step. Interview questions, when asked, are straightforward and focus on reasoning. The college charges affordable fees ranging between 30,000 to 40,000 INR per semester, with only slight increases due to mess charges. All students receive a monthly MHRD scholarship of 12,400 INR for completing 32 hours of teaching assistant duties per semester, which helps cover most expenses.

Students can engage in placements starting in their second year, but the biotech department lacks core placements due to fewer students and a trend towards PhD pursuits. Students manage the placement process, which can be demanding alongside studies. The faculty offers strong support, especially for those aiming for further studies. M.Tech students usually don't participate in internships due to their teaching responsibilities, although internships are possible if the scholarship is suspended during that time.

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IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 7.15 Lakhs.Check IIT Mandi Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIT Mandi, about 33% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 7.15 Lakhs.

Specialisation	Package	2024
Biotechnology	Median Package	₹7.15 Lakhs

IIT Mandi M.Tech Biotechnology Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Mandi ranks 17 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state Himachal Pradesh for its M.Tech Biotechnology program.