M.

Tech Admissions Brochure

2-Year and 3-Year programs
Session: August 2024 and January 2025

Department of Electrical Engineering

IIT Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy
Telangana: 502285
1. Department overview:
The Department of Electrical Engineering is the largest department at IIT Hyderabad
that has 485 students including 235 BTech, 90 MTech, and 160 PhD scholars. We
have a team of 40 dedicated and dynamic faculty members (34 fulltime + 6
affiliated/visiting) and 12 staff members engaged in cutting edge research and teaching
in several frontier areas of Electrical Engineering. Please visit
https://ee.iith.ac.in/faculty.html to know more about their areas of interest.

2. Why choose M.Tech at EE-IITH?

The M.Tech program in
Electrical Engineering started
in 2009. The M.Tech students
have a significant role to play in
the growth of the departmental
footprint in the research arena.
They are provided with
state-of-the-art laboratory
facilities that they can access at
any time.
EE-IITH alumni have achieved
excellence all round, in industry
and academia. Our alumni are
pursuing higher studies in top
universities (Stanford,
Michigan, UCLA, UCSD, etc.)
and working in major
companies (Qualcomm, GE,
Xilinx, Intel, TSMC, ISRO, etc.)
across the world.
The faculty members of the
Department are well versed with the latest industrial practices and endeavor to bridge
theoretical understanding and practical applications. We have strong industrial
interactions. The continuous feedback received from industries has proven to be helpful
to educate the students in a way so that they can develop skills to take up engineering
challenges in the real world. Students are always encouraged to share their ideas rather
than only following the instructions.
3. Specializations and research activities
There are broadly 4 specializations1 you can choose from to pursue an M.Tech in our
department. The following lists the various research activities in each.

Communications, 5G, mmWave and LiFi communications, 3D immersive

display, AI and ML, Internet-of-things (IoT) and cyber
Signal Processing physical systems, Information theory and coding,
Performance analysis, Resource allocation and Game
and Learning theory, Speech and multimedia signal processing, Security
and privacy, UAV based sensing, Video Quality Assessment,
Statistical Inference

Microelectronics and VLSI/ULSI IC and system design, Nanoelectronics, Nano

bio sensors, gas sensors, Nanophotonics, metamaterials,
VLSI optoelectronic devices, 3DIC, MEMS-ASIC integration,
Flexible electronics, Embedded systems, Analog, digital
and mixed signal VLSI, RF IC, CMOS Image sensors,
Energy harvesting, ICs for wireless communication,
Integrated microelectronic devices

Power Electronics Microgrids, Renewable energy systems, Multilevel

inverters and drives, Power quality, Switched mode power
and Power Systems conversion, Converter design for grid connected renewable
energy, Power system stability, Power system protection,
Smart grids, Wide area monitoring and control

Systems and Control Pattern matching and data mining, Big data analytics,
Condition monitoring, Advanced/statistical control,
Systems biology

4. M.Tech programs:
For the current session, the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad
offers the following M.Tech programs.
1. Full-time 3-year program (IITH project sponsored/MTech RA) only in the following
specializations
a. Communications, Signal Processing and Learning
b. Microelectronics and VLSI

The above programs have the following three components in the curriculum.
1. Theory courses.

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Admissions to the M.Tech program in Artificial Intelligence are now handled by the department of AI.
Please see ai.iith.ac.in for more details.
 2. Laboratory courses.
3. M.Tech thesis/project work.
All the above programs have the same total credit requirement and the credit
composition (i.e., distribution of total credit over individual components). Typically,
students have to do 48 credits of coursework (theory+lab+24 credits thesis work),
1-credit mandatory English communication and 1 credit for industrial lectures. The only
difference is that they may be spread over different durations (2/3 years). Please see
https://ee.iith.ac.in/mtech_courses.html to get an idea of the curriculum.

Full-time 3-year M.Tech program

Students admitted to the full-time M.Tech 3-year program are responsible to provide
research assistance apart from the teaching assistance. The typical responsibility of a
research assistant (RA) includes managing a laboratory, preparing experimental setup
for an ongoing research, and so on. The advantage of the full-time 3-year M.Tech
program is that the students can get better exposure to research under the particular
program. An RA might have a slightly higher stipend.
Please note that the EE department is not accepting applications for the 3-year
M.Tech program with MoE fellowship for August 2024. There is only a 3-year
M.Tech with fellowship from projects of IITH faculty, and only in Communications,
Signal processing and Learning, and Microelectronics & VLSI.

Full-time industry/self-sponsored M.Tech program

Students admitted to the full-time industry/self-sponsored MTech program have to follow
the same curriculum and the requirements for the regular 2-year MTech (TA) program.
They are not paid a stipend, but self-sponsored candidates are eligible for on-campus
placements provided that they meet the necessary academic requirements. The
difference is in the eligibility criteria and selection process. The fee structure is also
different.
For the industry-sponsored M.Tech program, the candidate must be currently employed
in the industry, and the employer must be willing to sponsor the candidate for the
program.

Part-time online M.Tech program for working professionals

This is only for working professionals with at least 2 years of industry experience. The
curriculum will follow the regular semester system with the same curriculum as the
regular 2-year M.Tech program, but classes will be online, and will be held during the
evenings (typically 4 pm - 7 pm) on weekdays and/or 9 am - 7 pm on weekends. The
class timings will typically be decided by the course instructors.

Details about the fee structure for various programs can be found here:
https://iith.ac.in/academics/fee-structure/
5. Eligibility criteria and selection process:
At the time of application, the candidate must have an earned BE/B.Tech degree or, at
least, should be in the final year of undergraduate studies. The candidate must have a
BE/B.Tech degree at the time of admission.

● 2-year regular M.Tech program with MoE fellowship (M.Tech TA)

○ Mode TA1 (with GATE score): The only criteria for application is that the
candidate must have a valid GATE score in the appropriate paper:

M.Tech Specialization GATE Paper code

Communications, Signal processing and Learning EC

Microelectronics and VLSI EE/EC/PH

Power Electronics and Power Systems EE

Systems and Control EE/EC/IN

Seat selection process is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal

(COAP). Candidates must first register on COAP, and then apply on the IITH
M.Tech admissions portal https://ee.iith.ac.in/mtech.html. Admission is typically
based upon GATE score. However, depending upon the circumstances,
additional selection criteria may also be enforced.
○ Mode TA2 (B.Tech degree from IITs): Admission is through interview and
written test. The candidate must have a BTech degree from an IIT in one of
the following specializations with a CGPA score above 8. This is only the
eligibility requirement, and additional selection criteria may be imposed based
on the number of applications.

M.Tech Specialization BE/B.Tech Discipline

Communications, Signal processing

EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent
and Learning

BE/BTech in EE/EC/EP/ES/
Microelectronics and VLSI Nanotechnology or equivalent

Power Electronics and Power Systems EE or equivalent

Systems and Control EE/EI or equivalent

Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://ee.iith.ac.in/mtech.html
Abbreviations:
 ○ Electrical Engineering (EE).
○ Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
○ Electronics and Instrumentation (EI).
○ Mathematics and Computing (MC)
○ Engineering Physics (EP)
○ Engineering Sciences (ES)

● 2-year self-sponsored M.Tech program (M.Tech SS)

Admission is on the basis of a written test and interview. GATE is not mandatory
for application. In order to be eligible to apply for a particular specialization, the
candidate must firstly have BE/B.Tech background with CGPA 7 and above, in
any of the disciplines recognized by the respective M.Tech specialization.

M.Tech Specialization BE/B.Tech Discipline GATE Paper Code

Communications, Signal EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or

equivalent
EC
processing and Learning

BE/BTech in EE/EC/EP/ES/
Nanotechnology or
Microelectronics and VLSI equivalent, MSc or equivalent EE/EC/PH
in Electronics/Electronic
sciences/Physics

Power Electronics and

EE or equivalent EE
Power Systems

Systems and Control EE/EI or equivalent EE/EC/IN

Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/.
Tentatively, the written test and interview will be in the month of July 2024.

● 3-year M.Tech programs (M.Tech RA)

○ Mode RA1: Candidates must typically have a valid GATE score in the
appropriate paper. Preliminary shortlisting is through GATE score and/or
academic background. Candidates shortlisted will have to attend a written test
and interview.
M.Tech Specialization GATE Paper Code

Communications, Signal processing and Learning EC

Microelectronics and VLSI EE/EC/PH

Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/
 ○ Mode RA2 (B.Tech degree from IITs): Preliminary shortlisting is through
academic background. Candidates shortlisted will have to attend a written test
and interview.

M.Tech Specialization BE/B.Tech Discipline

Communications, Signal processing

EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent
and Learning

BE/BTech in EE/EC/EP/ES/
Nanotechnology or equivalent, MSc or
Microelectronics and VLSI equivalent in Electronics/Electronic
sciences/Physics
Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/

● 2-year government lab/public sector/industry sponsored M.Tech

programs
There will be a written test and interview. GATE is not mandatory.

M.Tech Specialization BE/B.Tech Discipline GATE Paper Code

Communications, Signal EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or EC

processing and Learning equivalent

Microelectronics and VLSI BE/BTech in EE/EC/EP/ES/ EE/EC/PH

Nanotechnology or equivalent,
MSc or equivalent in
electronics /Electronic
sciences/Physics

Power Electronics and EE or equivalent EE

Power Systems

Systems and Control EE/EI or equivalent EE/EC/IN

Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/

● 2-year online M.Tech program for working professionals

Selection is via a written test and/or interview. GATE is not mandatory.
Candidates must be currently employed in the industry, and must have 2 years of
industry experience at the time of application. Candidates must provide a
no-objection certificate/letter from their employer at the time of interview.
Candidates must have a CGPA of 7 or above in one of the following disciplines in
order to be eligible.

M.Tech Specialization BE/B.Tech Discipline

 Communications, Signal EE/EC/MC/ES/EP/CS/AI or equivalent
processing and Learning

Microelectronics and VLSI BE/BTech in EE/EC/EP/ES/Nanotechnology or

equivalent, MSc or equivalent in
Electronics/Electronic sciences/Physics

Power Electronics and EE or equivalent

Power Systems

Applications will be accepted only through the IITH admissions portal. Please see
https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/

Written test and interview

M.Tech Specialization Syllabus

Communications, Signal EC Gate

Processing and Learning gate2024.iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ec.pdf

Microelectronics and VLSI EC Gate

gate2024.iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ec.pdf

Power Electronics & Power EE Gate

Systems gate2024.iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ee.pdf

Systems and Control EE Gate

gate2024.iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ee.pdf

Written test and interviews for various programs (except 2-year regular M.Tech for
candidates applying through COAP, which does not have written test and interview)
will tentatively be in the month of July 2024. Please check
https://ee.iith.ac.in/mtech.html for the latest details.

Communications, Signal Processing and Learning

In addition to GATE EC syllabus, emphasis will be on:
● Linear Algebra
● Probability and random processes
● Signals and Systems
● Discrete time signal processing
● Analog and digital communications
Microelectronics and VLSI
In addition to GATE EC syllabus, emphasis will be on:
● Basics of electrical networks
 ● Analog circuits
● Digital circuits
● Fundamentals of semiconductor devices
● Basics of signals and systems
● Electromagnetics
Power Electronics and Power Systems
In addition to GATE EE syllabus, emphasis will be on:
● Electrical networks
● Electrical machines
● Power systems
● Power electronics
● Control systems
● Linear algebra
● Signals and systems
Systems and Control
In addition to GATE EE syllabus, emphasis will be on:
● Electrical Networks
● Linear Algebra
● Control systems
● System design
● Advanced Control
● State Space Techniques
● Optimization
● Signals and Systems

Note
The department reserves the right to set any cutoff for the shortlisting of M.Tech
applications. In addition, the department has all the rights to withdraw seats and not
select anybody if no appropriate candidates are found. Mere eligibility does not imply
that the candidate will be called for the written test/interview.
For deciding the cutoff marks for pre-screening and written test, (applicable for 3-year
programs, and 2-year industry/self-sponsored program) and CGPA cutoff for modes
TA2, RA2, the SC, ST and OBC candidates will be provided relaxation as per the
standard GOI norm.
6. Application Process:
IIT Hyderabad has a centralized online application portal for the M.Tech admission.
Candidates are requested to visit https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/ for details.
For the latest updates on the M.Tech admissions at EE, IITH, previous year
cutoffs, fee structures and additional information, please visit
https://ee.iith.ac.in/mtech.html.

In case of any queries, please write to [email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE YOUR QUERIES TO FACULTY MEMBER’s

PERSONAL/INSTITUTE EMAIL ID.
 *Online Programs Fee Structure for Academic Year 2024 - 2025

⮚ MTech in Data Sciences (MDS), Master of Design by Practice (MDes):

Category Tuition Fee

Non-government organizations - Rs. 25,000/- per Theory Credit
- Rs. 12,500/- per Thesis Credit
- Semester fee: Rs.15,000/- per Semester*
Government organizations - Rs. 12,500/- per Theory and Thesis Credits
- Semester fee: Rs.15,000/- per Semester*
IITH alumni - Rs. 12,500/ per Theory and Thesis Credits
- Semester fee: Rs. 15,000/- per Semester*

⮚ MTech in Computational Mechanics, Industrial Metallurgy, Integrated

Computational Materials Engineering, EV Technology, Electrical Engineering
(Communications and Signal Processing, Power Electronics and Power Systems,
Microelectronics and VLSI):

Category Fee Details

Non-government - Rs. 20,000/- per Theory Credit
organizations - Rs. 5,000/- per Thesis Credit
- Semester fee: Rs. 15,000/- per semester*
Government - Rs. 10,000/- per Theory Credit
Organizations & IITH - Rs. 5,000/- per Thesis Credit
alumni - Semester fee: Rs. 15,000/- per semester*

⮚ MTech in Heritage Science & Technology (HST):

Category Fee Details

MTech (All Categories, including government - Rs. 10,000/- per Theory Credit
employee) - Rs. 5,000/- per Thesis Credit
- Semester fee: Rs.15,000/- per Semester*
PG Diploma (All Categories, including government - Rs. 10,000/- per course credit
employee) - Semester fee: Rs.15,000/- per Semester*

* Semester fee must be paid throughout the program until the program requirements are
completed.