M.Tech

A Master of Engineering is a Postgraduate Academic Master Degree that is awarded for a course or program in the discipline of Engineering. It is also known as M.E. which is an abbreviated form of the Master of Engineering Degree. The duration of the Master of Engineering course is generally a 2-years. The Master of Engineering course consists of 4 or more semesters. This engineering degree is based on a specialization program in a specific branch of engineering.

M.E. program in India is usually structured as an Engineering Research degree, lesser than Ph.D. and considered parallel to M.Phil and M.S. degrees in Humanities and Science. Master of Engineering Correspondence courses is offered at some of the renowned Universities in the various states of India. The most prestigious amongst these are the Indian Institute of Technology located in various states. Many universities also offer part-time programs generally of 4-year duration in different branches of engineering and technology. The programs are open to working diploma holders or diploma holders having working experience for specified periods. Admissions are made through separate entrance tests. Part-time M.E/M.Tech. programs that include 5 semesters are also offered by a number of Institutions. Just like B.Tech., there is a certain amount of confusion regarding M.Tech. and M.E. And just like B.Tech and B.E., M.Tech. and M.E. have similar scope and future. Some of the Universities in India award M.Tech. instead of M.E. for the same Engineering Course and vice versa.