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M.Tech Data Science at IIT Palakkad is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the M.Tech Data Science program at IIT Palakkad is ₹ 70,080.
Students need to pay ₹ 38,940 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Data Science at IIT Palakkad are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Data Science program is 277 - 562 across all categories. Check IIT Palakkad Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Palakkad ranks 49 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1054 out of 2000 and a placement score of 245 out of 1000. NIRF Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Palakkad at 64 out of 300 in India.

Find detailed IIT Palakkad M.Tech Data Science 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	₹ 70,080
median package	₹ 9 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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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 Palakkad M.Tech Data Science Fees

IIT Palakkad M.Tech Data Science fees 2025 is ₹ 70,080 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 20,000, Caution Fees of ₹ 1,000, Other Fees of ₹ 46,280.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 38,940 in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 50,080.

Earlier, M.Tech Data Science fees at IIT Palakkad was ₹ 30,700 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 39,380 over the year.

Compare IIT Palakkad M.Tech Data Science Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Data Science from similar colleges such as IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Roorkee. Similar to IIT Palakkad, M.Tech Data Science 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 Guwahati with ₹ 1.24 Lakhs and IIT Palakkad with ₹ 70,080. Among these, IIT Roorkee has the lowest fee for M.Tech Data Science with ₹ 65,200.

College	M.Tech Data Science Total Fees
IIT Delhi	₹ 3.81 Lakhs
IIT Guwahati	₹ 1.24 Lakhs
IIT Palakkad	₹ 70,080
IIT Roorkee	₹ 65,200

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹20,000
caution fee*	₹1,000
other fee	₹49,080
total academic fee	₹70,080
hostel fee	₹79,000
total fee	₹1.49 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIT Palakkad M.Tech Fees Structure-

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Important Dates for M.Tech Data Science at IIT Palakkad

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

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IIT Palakkad: Students' Opinion

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The MTech program at IIT Palakkad offers a comprehensive educational experience with mentorship from IIT Madras and guest lectures from its faculty. The program fees are approximately 1.5 lakhs for the entire course, with no recent fee increases. GATE-qualified students benefit from a monthly HTTA of 12,400, aiding in managing living costs. The institution provides excellent internship opportunities, with stipends ranging from Rs 27,000 to Rs 85,000, averaging around Rs 48,000.

MTech students become eligible for placements after their first year. While specific placement data for the Data Science branch is pending, overall placement rates are impressive, with a 100% record and participation from over 65 renowned companies, including Google, Microsoft, and TCS Research. The highest salary package offered was 30 LPA, and the average package ranged between 11-15 LPA. Scholarships and financial assistance are available for merit-based, underprivileged, and SC/ST/PD students.

The program demonstrates a strong return on investment with its competitive placement packages. For more information, refer to the official website of IIT Palakkad.

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IIT Palakkad M.Tech Data Science Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 9 Lakhs.Check IIT Palakkad Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIT Palakkad, about 52% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 9 Lakhs.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Particulars	2024
Median Package	₹9.00 Lakhs

IIT Palakkad M.Tech Data Science Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Palakkad ranks 49 out of 500 colleges in India and 2nd in state Kerala for its M.Tech Data Science program.