NIFFT Ranchi offers the two-year/ four semester M.Tech degree program to GATE qualified candidates through the centralized admission process of CCMT. The engineering disciplines in which the students can pursue M.Tech at NIFFT Ranchi are Environmental Engineering, Foundry Forge Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.

  • M.Tech applicants at NIFFT Ranchi should hold an undergraduate Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
  • The applicants should have scored a minimum of 60% or CGPA 6.5 on a scale of 10 (55% or CGPA 6.0 for SC/ ST candidates) in their qualifying examination.
  • Admission is on the basis of merit in qualifying exam, GATE score/ written test, and interview performance.
  • The M. Tech admission process at NIFFT Ranchi is supervised by the Post Graduate Coordination Committee.
  • The structure of the M. Tech program at NIFFT Ranchi consists of Core Courses, Elective Courses, and Project Work.
  • The program follows a credit-based evaluation system. Students are required to earn 80 credits to complete the degree requirements.
  • Reservation of seats is as per the Central Government directives.
  • GATE qualified M. Tech students are entitled to a monthly scholarship of INR 12400.

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Important Dates

Events Dates
Release of GATE Notification August 24, 2023
Last Date to apply for GATE 2024 October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availablity of GATE Admit Cards for Download January 03, 2024
GATE Exam Date (Tentative) February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Program: Eligibility Criteria

  • In general, M. Tech applicants at NIFFT Ranchi should have qualified a relevant Engineering degree with a minimum score of 60% OR a CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10.0. SC/ ST category of applicants are allowed a relaxed minimum score of 55% or CGPA 6.0 in the qualifying exam.
  • Applicants are required to present a valid GATE score for admission.
  • Please note that sponsored candidates who are in employment with reputed organizations in the business of design and/or manufacturing of engineering products, and reputed established engineering institutions and polytechnics, are not required to hold a valid GATE score, provided they have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Specific eligibility conditions for each of the different M. Tech disciplines are tabulated below:

M. Tech Discipline Eligibility Conditions
Environmental Engineering B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent in Civil/Chemical/Environmental/ Metallurgical/Metallurgy & Materials/Mining Engineering OR M. Sc. in Chemistry/ Environmental Science.
Foundry-Forge Technology B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent in Automobile/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Metallurgical/Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Metallurgical/Metallurgy and Materials/Production/Industrial Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent in Metallurgical/Materials/Metallurgy and Materials/Mechanical/Production/Ceramics Engineering OR M. Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science

Please note, M. Sc. candidates must have studied Mathematics at the graduation level.

Sponsored candidates applying for M. Tech at NIFFT Ranchi should fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

  • Apart from meeting the basic eligibility requirements, such candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience.
  • It is not mandatory for such candidates to qualify GATE or appear in the Institute’s written test.
  • The sponsoring organization must be responsible to retain the candidate in employment, yet relieve him/her from official duties for the entire duration of the program with full pay and allowances.

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Program: Admission Criteria

Selection Criteria

The Postgraduate Coordination Committee (PGCC) at NIFFT Ranchi oversees the entire selection and admission process for the M. Tech program. The selection for M. Tech Admission is made considering academic merit in qualifying exam, GATE score, or performance in Written Test, and Interview.

  • The Course Coordinator under the PGCC, shortlisted applicants from the pool of applications and invited them for a round of written test or interview with the Admissions Committee.
  • HODs of respective disciplines head the Admissions Committee that interviews the shortlisted candidates.
  • The Course Coordinator considers the recommendations of the Admissions Committee and subsequently decides in consultation with the PGCC regarding the final shortlist of candidates to be offered admission.
  • Candidates offered admission NIFFT Ranchi are required to accept the offer by paying the prescribed admission fee within the specified date.

How to Apply?

GATE qualified candidates need to register and apply through the CCMT website https://ccmt.nic.in/WebInfo/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P. 

Candidates are counselled and allotted seats as per their institution and course preferences.

Self-sponsored and candidates sponsored by organizations need to apply directly to NIFFT Ranchi. Such candidates are required to qualify the Institution’s written test and appear in the interview round too.

  • Register at the CCMT/ NIFFT Ranchi website with requisite details to access the online application form.
  • Complete the Application Form with all correct details.
  • Attach scanned copies of documents as per instructions specified in the form.
  • Complete Application Fee payment online using Debit/ Credit Card or Net Banking facilities.
  • Review carefully before submitting the form.

Documents to be submitted:

The following documents have to be submitted in original along with two sets of self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of admission:

  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter received from CCMT in original.
  • Documentation Verification Certificate issued by reporting center.
  • GATE scorecard.
  • Birth certificate for proof of DOB.
  • All Academic Mark Sheet up to the qualifying examination.
  • Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate.
  • College/Institute Leaving certificate.
  • Course Completion Certificate issued by Head of the University/ Institution (in case qualifying examination result is awaited).
  • Migration and Character Certificate from the Institution last attended (originals will be retained).
  • Medical fitness certificate and blood group issued by Government Medical Officers.
  • Three recent passport-size color photographs.
  • Anti-Ragging Affidavits from both students and parents.
  • Disability/ Category Certificate issued by the competent (if applicable).

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Program: M.Tech Cutoff 2021 (Released)

Programme Name Open EWS OBC-NCL SC ST
OP CL OP CL OP CL OP CL OP CL
Environmental Engineering  559 370 361 361 396 332 299 219 228 228
Foundry Forge Technology  586 404 0 0 332 0 278 278 0 0
Material Science and Engineering  390 362 0 0 280 0 0 0 0 0
Manufacturing Engineering  543 430 0 0 320 0 0 0 263 263

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Program: Course Details

  • The M. Tech program at NIFFT Ranchi is structured to include Core Courses, Elective Courses, and Project Work.
  • Students can pick their electives from the list of approved courses for a particular semester.
  • Students may be allowed to opt for electives from other disciplines, provided such courses are relevant to their branch of study.
  • Seminars and Practical/ Industrial training form an integral part of the program.
  • Evaluation is done on the basis of credits earned. During the duration of the program, an M. Tech student will have to complete 80 credits in total.
  • Continuous assessment of students on the basis of tests, assignments, class interaction, and attendance forms the internal component of the evaluation. Semester-end written exams for theoretical papers and practical laboratory, thesis, viva-voce, seminars, etc. completes the evaluation process.

Syllabus:

Programs Syllabus
M. Tech Environmental Engineering Syllabus
M. Tech Foundry Forge Technology Syllabus
M. Tech Manufacturing Engineering Syllabus
M. Tech Materials Science & Engineering Syllabus

NIFFT Ranchi M. Tech Program: Placement

Placement statistics for M. Tech graduates of NIFFT Ranchi in the AY 2018 – 2019 is tabulated here:

Number of Students graduated 82
Number of Students Placed 14 (17.07%)
Highest Package Offered INR 4.2 LPA
Average Package Offered INR 3.7 LPA

Some of the major recruiters at NIFFT Ranchi campus are:

Amtek Auto AMTEK Ltd ArcelorMittal Bajaj Auto Bebbco Bharat Forge
BHEL Birla Accucast BOSCH Career Point Caterpillar Inc Continental Engines
DCM Engineering Ltd. DGP Hinoday DISA INDIA Ltd Eicher Motors Electrosteel Essar Steel
EXANT Federal Mogul Fiitjee Fomas Foster Wheeler GE Transportation Systems
General Motors HEC Hero Moto Corp High-Tech Gears Hindalco Hinduja Foundry
Hindustan Motors Honda Cars Honda Two Wheelers Hyundai JAL JSL
JSPL JSW Kirloskar Brothers Ltd Knorr Bremse Kores KPMG
L&T Mahindra & Mahindra Mahle-magma Maruti Maruti Suzuki McNALLY Bharat
MECON MuSigma PeeKay Steel Reliance RICO Auto RICO Foundries
SANMAR SRP Steel Strips and Wheels Ltd. TAL Tata Metaliks Tata Motors
TATA RYERSON Tata Sponge Iron ltd. Tata Steel TAYO ROLLS TELCON TRF
TVS Motors VARDHMAN Steels Vedanta Vedica Credit. Volvo XL Dynamics

FAQs

Ques What is the annual intake capacity for the M. Tech program at NIFFT Ranchi?

Ans. The annual intake capacity for the M. Tech program at NIFFT Ranchi is presented below:

M. Tech Discipline Intake Capacity
Environmental Engineering 30
Foundry-Forge Technology 28
Manufacturing Engineering 30
Material Science and Engineering 28

Please note that the maximum number of sponsored seats per discipline of the M. Tech program is 02 only.

Ques. What are the tuition fees of the NIFFT M. Tech program?

Ans. The NIFFT M. Tech fee schedule is presented below:

Fee Particulars Amount
Fees payable at the time of admission INR 5850
Tuition Fee per Semester INR 18000
Miscellaneous Fee per Semester INR 3800
Ranchi University Examination Fee per semester INR 2100

Ques. Is it mandatory for M. Tech students to stay at NIFFT, Ranchi hostel? What are the hostel charges?

Ans. The M. Tech program offered by NIFFT Ranchi is residential in nature. So, it is mandatory for students to stay at the campus accommodations of the institute. NIFFT has four boys’ hostel and one girls’ hostel on campus with facilities for single/double/triple occupancy.

The hostel charges at NIFFT is as given below:

Hostel Fee Particulars Amount
Fee payable at the time of admission INR 2200
Per Semester Hostel Charges INR 4800

Ques. What is the discipline-wise placement statistics for M. Tech graduates at NIFFT Ranchi?

Ans. Discipline-wise placement statistics for M. Tech graduates from the AY 2018 – 19 is as below:

M. Tech Discipline Total Graduates Graduates Placed
Environmental Engineering 15 0
Foundry-Forge Technology 25 11
Manufacturing Engineering 24 2
Material Science and Engineering 18 1

Ques. Is there any scope of extending the duration of the NIFFT M. tech program beyond four semesters?

Ans. Under normal circumstances, M. Tech students are supposed to complete the degree requirement within the four semesters. However, in case the project work remains pending, then with due approval of the project guide, HOD, and the Dean (Academic), a student may be allowed to submit the project report in the subsequent period of six months.

Students must note that they must complete all coursework within five semesters (four semesters and one extended period of six months) and no more than a period of eight semesters to complete the M. Tech program from the date of admission.