MAKAUT M.Tech Geoinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Year 1 Fee	INR 50,600
Year 2 Fee	INR 40,600
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 91,200

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Year 1 Fee

INR 50,600

Year 2 Fee

INR 40,600

Total Fees (2 years)

INR 91,200

MAKAUT M.Tech Geoinformatics Admission 2026

Event	Date

Apply through the MAKAUT portal at makautwb.ac.in with GATE score.

Admission is through GATE score and departmental interview.

Pay the semester fee and submit documents to confirm your seat.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech or BE in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university, with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for consideration. Candidates with a first-class B.Tech and relevant research experience may be considered based on departmental norms.

Admission Process

Submit application online with a valid GATE score and M.Tech research proposal.

Shortlisted candidates attend a departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Seat allocation is based on GATE score and interview performance.

Complete fee payment and certificate verification to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

Postgraduates in geography or remote sensing targeting GIS careers
Engineers wanting expertise in satellite imagery and spatial analytics
Candidates planning roles at ISRO, Survey of India, or smart-city projects
West Bengal students seeking affordable M.Tech with geospatial focus
Those interested in disaster management or urban planning research

✗ Skip if

Candidates expecting strong campus placements at IT product companies
Students wanting core CS or software engineering curriculum
Those needing NAAC A+ institution for postgraduate degree recognition
Candidates preferring M.Tech at IITs or NITs for broader brand value

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
GATE Scholarship (MHRD)	INR 12,400/month	GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship	Up to INR 1,000/month	WB residents below INR 2.5L annual family income

Scholarship

Amount

Eligibility

GATE Scholarship (MHRD)

INR 12,400/month

GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars

Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship

Up to INR 1,000/month

WB residents below INR 2.5L annual family income

MAKAUT M.Tech Geoinformatics FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for merit-based shortlisting. Candidates who are NET-qualified or have sponsored research experience may also be considered at the department’s discretion. Final selection is through a research proposal and departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT?

Ans. A valid GATE score is required for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT and is the primary selection criterion. GATE-qualified candidates are shortlisted for the departmental interview based on their paper score and percentile. Sponsored candidates deputed by government agencies or PSUs may be considered through a separate channel, subject to departmental availability and norms. Non-GATE applicants should contact the department before applying.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. The 2-year M.Tech Geoinformatics fee at MAKAUT is INR 91,200 in total covering tuition, examination, and university development charges. Year 1 fee is INR 50,600 and Year 2 fee is INR 40,600. Hostel accommodation is available at additional cost. GATE-qualified scholars are eligible for the MHRD Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month.

Ques. What research areas are available for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. M.Tech Geoinformatics students at MAKAUT work on GIS application development, satellite image classification, land-use and land-cover mapping, urban growth modelling, natural disaster risk mapping, drone-based surveying, and spatial database design for government and infrastructure projects. Tools include ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, Google Earth Engine, and Python with geospatial libraries. A dissertation project in the final semester typically addresses a real-world geographic challenge in eastern India.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Tech Research from MAKAUT?

Ans. M.Tech Geoinformatics graduates from MAKAUT enter roles as GIS Analysts, Remote Sensing Scientists, Spatial Data Engineers, and Geospatial Application Developers at Survey of India, ISRO-affiliated bodies, National Informatics Centre, urban development authorities, and geospatial technology companies. State government land records and disaster management agencies in West Bengal hire Geoinformatics specialists regularly. Graduates may also pursue PhD programmes in geospatial and Earth observation science at national institutes.

Ques. Are GATE scholarships available for M.Tech Research students at MAKAUT?

Ans. GATE-qualified candidates admitted to M.Tech Research at MAKAUT are eligible for the MHRD Teaching Assistantship scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, subject to satisfactory academic progress and departmental duties. West Bengal domicile students may also apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year. Scholarship applications should be submitted within the annual deadline set by the respective awarding body.

MAKAUT M.Tech Geoinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility