Name: Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Biotechnology)
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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

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

The total fees for the M.Tech Biotechnology program at IIT Madras is ₹ 1.82 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 1.03 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Madras are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Biotechnology program is 350 - 717 across all categories. Check IIT Madras Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Madras ranks 3 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1721 out of 2000 and a placement score of 722 out of 1000. The Week Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Madras at 3 out of 286 in India.

Find detailed IIT Madras M.Tech Biotechnology 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	₹ 1.82 Lakhs
average package	₹ 9.43 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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IIT Madras M.Tech Biotechnology Fees

IIT Madras M.Tech Biotechnology fees 2025 is ₹ 1.82 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1 Lakh, Caution Fees of ₹ 5,000, Other Fees of ₹ 76,834.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.03 Lakhs in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 81,834.
IIT Madras Hostel Fee is ₹ 20,051.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Madras is ₹ 21.16 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Tech Biotechnology fees at IIT Madras was ₹ 49,200 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 1.33 Lakhs over the year.

Compare IIT Madras 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 Madras, 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	₹1 Lakh
caution fee*	₹5,000
other fee	₹76,834
total academic fee	₹1.82 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹40,102
total fee	₹2.22 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

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Important Dates for M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Madras

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
Date to View Offers and Take a Decision for Round 10 COAP 2025 [M.Tech]	Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 10, 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

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IIT Madras: Students' Opinion

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The course at this IIT is structured to be financially accessible, with general fees around 110,000 INR per semester, comprising 100,000 INR for tuition and 10,000 INR for other charges. Hostel accommodation costs about 20,000 INR per semester. For students from low-income backgrounds, the MCM scholarship covers the entire tuition fee, leaving only the additional charges to be paid. The college also provides a loan facility through SBI bank at reasonable interest rates.

The faculty members are highly qualified, mostly with postdoctoral experience from reputed international institutes. While some excel in teaching, others focus more on research, which may affect their teaching efficacy. The institute boasts strong placement prospects, with companies like Flipkart, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, HSBC, and ICICI Bank actively recruiting, offering average packages of approximately 15 Lacs INR. Students can also engage in faculty-supervised internships or projects, though these opportunities typically lack stipends.

The campus environment is described as pleasant, contributing positively to the student experience. The application process involves completing a medical form and attending a session for photo and e-signature capture for ID card creation. Other scholarships are available, though details are not specified.

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IIT Madras M.Tech Biotechnology Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, the average package for M.Tech Biotechnology at IIT Madras is 9.43 Lakhs. The median package reported is 8.81 Lakhs.Check IIT Madras Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIT Madras, about 97% of the M.Tech Biotechnology students were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 8.81 Lakhs.

Specialisation	Package	2024
Biotechnology	Median Package	₹8.81 Lakhs
Biotechnology	Average Package	₹9.43 Lakhs

IIT Madras M.Tech Biotechnology Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Madras ranks 3 out of 500 colleges in India and 1 in state Tamil Nadu for its M.Tech Biotechnology program.