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    Compare IIT Madras (IITM) M.Tech Biomedical Engineering vs VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Biomedical Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Madras (IITM) is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 134 verified students while VNIT Nagpur is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 136 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on M.E /M.Tech. Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    M.Tech Biomedical Engineering

    via IIT Madras (IITM)

    M.Tech Biomedical Engineering

    via VNIT Nagpur

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Nagpur, Maharashtra

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance
    Institute of National Importance

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    1959
    2007

    Campus Size

    650 Acres
    215 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    428
    50

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    2
    68

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    AAAAA
    AAAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    1
    86

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    1
    44

    Other Ranked Domain

    13 (Management) - NIRF 2025

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    VNIT Nagpur dipped by 5 spots.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    448
    170

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    471
    239

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    97%
    98%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    ₹15 LPA
    ₹7.50 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    13
    66

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    1513
    1071

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    1295
    810

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    97%
    91%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 16.90 LPA
    ₹ 8.40 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    191
    183

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of VNIT Nagpur stands highest at 7.50 LPA followed by IIT Madras (IITM) at 15 LPA .

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    M.E /M.Tech.
    M.E /M.Tech.

    Branch

    Biomedical Engineering
    Biomedical Engineering

    Duration

    2 years
    2 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    13
    14

    Fees

    ₹ 1.52 Lakh
    ₹ 2.17 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Admission Details

    The admission for this programme is based on the percentile score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and personal interviews conducted at IIT Madras.

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    Admission of GATE qualified candidates is conducted through centralized admission process by Central Counseling for M Tech (CCMT) constituted by Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD. Reservation of Seats is as per Govt. of India rules.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    FOR GATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 

    Candidates qualified in GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 and satisfying any one of the following: 

    i. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture from Educational Institutions approved by AICTE/ Government* 

    ii. Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Mathematics/ Physics related subjects from educational Institutions approved by UGC/ Government* 

    iii. Degrees obtained through Distance Education/ Correspondence Mode for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)]. The Departments will follow suitability test/ interview procedure for screening in such cases. 

    iv. Candidates yet to appear or have appeared in the final examination for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)] and whose results are likely to be declared by July 15, 2025 

    v. Associate Membership holders of professional bodies for Admission into their parent disciplines from the following: 

    • The Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE) 

    • The Aeronautical Society of India (AMAeSI) (eligible only for aerodynamics, structures, and propulsions streams) 

    • The Indian Institute of Metals (AMIIM) 

    • The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (AMIIChemE) 

    • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (AMIETE) 

    * If the degree is issued by a university in countries other than India, the degree must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/ Commonwealth Universities/ International Association of Universities (IAU) as equivalent to the corresponding Indian Degrees/ Certificates. Additional requirements of GRE/ TOEFL may be required.

    FOR IIT GRADUATES 

    Candidates graduating/ graduated from IITs with B.Tech. degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score. These applications will be reviewed by the respective Department(s). 

    FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES 

    Candidates employed and sponsored (with full pay and allowances for 24 months) by industry/ government organizations/ private and public enterprises, engaged in R&D work recognized by DST/ engineering colleges recognized by AICTE, possessing at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications at IIT Madras can apply, provided they hold: 

    (i) B.E/ B.Tech. degree from AICTE recognized Engineering Colleges/ University with first class or 60% aggregate marks in all the four years (no need for having GATE Score); or 

    (ii) AMIE or any other Associate memberships listed above (no need for having a GATE Score)  

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    A candidate to be eligible for the M.Tech program:

    • Must have a valid GATE Score.
    • In qualifying degree, the candidates should have passed and secured at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10- point scale) or 60% for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates. The above-mentioned CGPA/Percentage should be awarded by a recognized University/Institute. 
    • Only the primary mode of evaluation (CGPA or percentage) as mentioned in the qualifying degree certificate/mark sheet shall be considered while verifying eligibility.
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    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2024

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 1,51,608
    ₹ 2,16,500

    Total Fees OBC

    -
    ₹ 2,16,500

    Total Fees SC/ST

    -
    ₹ 76,500

    Total Scholarships Provided

    896
    102

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    Government

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    Fees

    IIT Madras (IITM) itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 715 scholarships. VNIT Nagpur released a total of 102 scholarships granted by government bodies.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    1171
    451

    Total Faculty

    593
    209

    Total Male Students

    995
    337

    Total Female Students

    176
    114

    Total Students Outside State

    979
    205

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    Class Profile

    IIT Madras (IITM) has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 2 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 4 students per faculty. VNIT Nagpur has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 2 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    129
    136

    Individual Reviews

    India no 1 college .

    posted on 8 months ago by Anmol

    It is the best place to study and live the life.

    posted on 11 months ago by Shaktiman Mahato

    Course curriculum is good

    posted on 1 year ago by Raj
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    One of best NIT for MTech, worth it.

    posted on 7 months ago by Manjiri B

    Good MTech option, balanced academics, vibrant campus

    posted on 7 months ago by Kanchan N

    Solid NIT choice for urban planning studies.

    posted on 8 months ago by Akshay K.
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    College Reviews & Perception

    VNIT Nagpur has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas IIT Madras (IITM) has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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    IIT Madras (IITM) : Indian Institute of Technology Madras

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