M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD): overview

IIT Delhi (IITD), Delhi, Delhi, offers M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication as a 2-year postgraduate degree. There are 44 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.13 lakh – ₹5.45 lakh (roughly ₹2.57 lakh a year).

IIT Delhi (IITD) is a public/government institute, founded in 1961. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Delhi (IITD) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication fees at IIT Delhi (IITD)

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to M.Tech programmes at IIT Delhi (IITD) as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹5.13 lakh – ₹5.45 lakh
Tuition fee₹3 lakh
Hostel fee₹1.96 lakh – ₹2.29 lakh
Approximate cost per year₹2.57 lakh

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Delhi (IITD) before you pay anything.

M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication eligibility

To get into M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch. The minimum marks on record at IIT Delhi (IITD) are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 60.0.

IIT Delhi (IITD) accepts Common Admission Test for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Delhi (IITD)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD)

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take Common Admission Test and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to IIT Delhi (IITD) on its website (home.iitd.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication placements at IIT Delhi (IITD)

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 90.01%, an average package of ₹21, a median package of ₹20 lakh and a highest package of ₹41.13 lakh at IIT Delhi (IITD). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication specifically, the average salary on record is ₹12.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other M.Tech specialisations at IIT Delhi (IITD)

IIT Delhi (IITD) runs 44 M.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

Is M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD) right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹5.13 lakh – ₹5.45 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does IIT Delhi (IITD) compare with other colleges offering M.Tech in and around Delhi?

M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD): FAQs

What is the fee for M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD)?

The total fee on record for M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is ₹5.13 lakh – ₹5.45 lakh, about ₹2.57 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD)?

M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course.

How many seats are there in M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication at IIT Delhi (IITD)?

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has 44 seats in M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication each year.

What is the eligibility for M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication?

You usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch. IIT Delhi (IITD) accepts Common Admission Test. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at IIT Delhi (IITD)?

In 2023, IIT Delhi (IITD) recorded a placement rate of 90.01%, an average package of ₹21 and a highest package of ₹41.13 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other M.Tech specialisations does IIT Delhi (IITD) offer?

Besides M.Tech. in Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, IIT Delhi (IITD) offers M.Tech. in Production Engineering, M.Tech. in Integrated Electronics and Circuits, M.Tech. in Solid State Materials, M.Tech. in Rock Engineering and Underground Structures, M.Tech. in VLSI Design Tools and Technology, M.Tech. in Control and Automation, M.Tech. in Fibre Science and Technology and M.Tech. in Textile Chemical Processing and 35 more.

Is IIT Delhi (IITD) a government or private college?

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a public/government institute, founded in 1961, located in Delhi, Delhi.