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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.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 2.34 Lakhs
median package	₹ 9 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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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
total fee	₹2.34 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Important Dates for M.Tech Data Science at IIT Palakkad

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Events	Dates
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 10 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]	Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 9 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]	Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 8 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]	Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 01, 2026

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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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