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Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida provides a 2 years Master Degree course in Engineering stream, i.e, M.Tech for engineering graduates. The course is offered as a full-time regular course in a minimum of 2 specializations. M.Tech course of CDAC is AICTE approved and is offered under the affiliation of GGSIPU, Delhi. The course is provided with an aim to enrich students with advanced knowledge in one or more areas of Computer Science and Information Technology.

  • The two-year M.Tech program is divided into 4 semesters.
  • The basic eligibility required to apply for M.Tech is a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in relevant disciplines.
  • The selection of candidates to the M.Tech course is based on the university level or national level entrance exam scores.
  • The application process generally begins in the month of May-June every year. CET exam is also conducted during this period only.
  • Seats are reserved as per the university or GOI norms.

CDAC Noida M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in the M.Tech program of CDAC, Noida must satisfy the below-mentioned criteria to be eligible for the course:

  • BE/ B.Tech degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Candidates with MCA and M.Sc. degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Electronics are also eligible to apply for the course.
  • Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks in aggregate in their last qualifying examinations.
  • Candidates should appear for and qualify in either the national level GATE entrance exam or GGSIPU CET entrance exam conducted by GGSIPU itself.

CDAC Noida M.Tech Admission Guidelines

CDAC, Noida provides admissions to M.Tech course on the basis of candidate’s performance in the qualifying examinations of their respective degree and merit in the entrance exam. Candidates who satisfy the above criteria will only be eligible for further admission rounds.

  • The normal seats are provided to the candidates on the basis of their valid GATE scores.
  • A written Common Entrance Test is conducted for Non-GATE candidates generally in the month of May-June.
  • If seats remain vacant even after admitting the students through GATE performance, then the students to the remaining vacant seats are admitted on the basis of their CET rank. However, candidates must have secured a minimum set of eligible marks in their degree examinations.
  • A total of 50 seats are available for the M.Tech program with 25 each in the respective two specializations.
  • 85% of the total seats are reserved for candidates of the Delhi region only.
  • Merit lists of both GATE and CET qualified candidates are published on the official website of IPU.
  • Candidates whose name appears in the merit list will be required to appear for the counselling rounds on the prescribed date and venue.
  • Students are also required to pay the total course fee through DD at the time of counselling.

How to Apply?

Candidates are first required to secure valid marks in the entrance exam and then fill the application form at the institute website. Below mentioned are the steps to be followed:

  1. Visit the official website of CDAC, Noida.
  2. Navigate to the link provided for the online application.
  3. Click on the link. A new window with the application form will appear.
  4. Fill in the required academic and personal details such as name, parentage, entrance marks, the merit of last qualifying examinations, etc correctly.
  5. Submit the application form.
  6. Proceed to pay the application fee online via credit card/ debit card or net banking.
  7. Retain the hard copy of the same for future reference

Read more: CDAC Noida Admission

CDAC Noida M.Tech Course Details

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida provides admissions to the M.Tech program in below mentioned two specializations:

  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Information Technology

Course Structure: M.Tech course at CDAC is spread across two academic years which is further divided into 4 semesters. Each academic year comprises two semesters namely, even and odd semesters. The course work also includes project work. Guest lectures are also encouraged which are delivered by IT professionals, seniors of various industries of relevance, and other eminent persons. Seminars on various IT themes, workshops, conferences, case studies, live projects with industry, guest lectures, and professionals from the industry are a part of the course curriculum. 

Assessments and Evaluation: Evaluation of each semester of the course is done on the basis of the following:

  1. Internal Assessments
  2. End Semester Examinations

Various tests, surprise quizzes, home assignments, laboratory work, industry projects, presentations, etc also contribute to the course evaluation system.

Credits: M.Tech at CDAC is a credit-based course. Each subject of each semester carries a minimum of at least 4 credits. More details are mentioned below:

  • The first semester comprises a total of 25 credits including electives, practical, and viva voce.
  • The subjects of the second semester comprise a total of 60 credits and practical and viva-voce comprise 25 credits in total.
  • Subjects of the third semester carry 56 credits and practical and viva-voce carry 28 credits.
  • The dissertation of the fourth semester alone carries 24 credits whereas the seminar and progress report comprises 4 credits.

Subjects of M.Tech in CSE: The subject details of M.Tech CSE are tabulated below:

Semester Course Code Paper Credits
Semester 1 MECS-601 Advanced-Data Structures 4
MECS-603 Advanced Software Engineering 4
MECS-605 Advances in Data & Computer Communications 4
Electives (any two)
MECS-607 Advanced Computer Architecture 4
MECS-609 Enterprise Computing using JAVA 4
MECS-611 Computational Techniques using MATLAB 4
MEEC-613 Mathematical Statistics 4
MECS-613 Advanced Operating Systems 4
Practical/ Viva Voce
MECS-651 Lab-1 1
MECS-653 Lab-2 1
MECS-655 Lab-3 1
MECS-657* Term Paper - I 2
Semester 2 Theory Paper
MECS-602 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 4
MECS-604 Advanced Database Management System 4
MECS-606 Advanced Algorithm Analysis & Design 4
Electives (Choose any Two)
MEEC-618 ESD Using ARM microcontroller 4
MEEC-604 Advanced Signal Processing 4
MECS-608 Software Requirement & Estimation 4
MECS-610 Network Programming 4
MECS-612 Soft Computing 4
MEEC-612 Cellular & Mobile Communication 4
MECS-614 Modeling & Simulation 4
MECS-616 Software Metrics 4
MEIT-604 Advanced Software Project Management 4
MECS- 620 Distributed Computing 4
MECS-624 Advanced Computer Graphics 4
MESP-612 Digital Image Processing 4
Practical/ Viva Voce
MECS-652 Lab-4 1
MECS-654 Lab-5 1
MECS-656 Lab-6 1
MECS-658* Term Paper II 2
Total 25
Semester 3 Theory Papers
MECS-701 Algorithm for VLSI Physical Design Automation 4
MECS-703 VLSI Test and Testability 4
Electives (Choose any Three)
MEEC-707 Analog-Mixed Signal design 4
MECS-705 HW /SW Co-design 4
MECS-707 Designing with FPGA 4
MECS-709 Digital Image Processing 4
MECS-711 MEMS / IC Integration 4
MECS-713 Network on Chip 4
MECS-715 CMOS RF Design 4
MECS-717 Rapid Prototyping Design 4
MECS-719 Circuits Interconnection and Packaging for VLSI 4
MECS-721 ESD and RTOS 4
MEEC-705 Embedded Systems & RTOS 4
MEIT-703 Information Theory & Coding 4
Practical/ Viva Voce
MECS-751 Lab-7 1
MECS-753 Lab-8 1
MECS-755* Term Paper-III 2
MECS-757 Minor Project 4
Total 28
Semester 4 MECS-752 Dissertation 24
MECS-754* Seminar & Progress Report 4
MECS-756* Term Paper-IV 2

Read More: CDAC Noida M.Tech CSE Syllabus

CDAC Noida M.Tech Placements

The institute provides placement opportunities by inviting companies for the Common Campus Placement Program. The placement procedure comprises interviews with various companies. Nearly 90% of the students get placed every year in top recruiting companies every year. Industrial training is also encouraged and students are assigned the projects on a full-time basis as per course requirement, in their 4th semester. The highest annual package offered ranges up to INR 6.2 LPA. The top recruiting companies visiting the campus every year are mentioned below:

TCS CSC Cadence Honeywell
Infosys Tech Mahindra Sapient Corporation HCL Infosystem
Wipro Reliance Infocomm HCL Technologies Birlasoft
Satyam L&T Infotech NIIT Technologies Nagarro
Accenture Patni Bharti Telesoft RSystem
IFS Solutions Nuclear software Perot Systems TSI Safenet Infotech
Sopra Group India Xansa, Ericsson Intel CMC

Read moreCDAC Noida Placement

CDAC Noida M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What facilities are provided by CDAC Noida to M.Tech students?

Ans. The institute provides a number of infrastructural and academic facilities for Engineering graduates. Some of them are:

  • Laboratory Facilities: The state of art laboratory equipped with the latest systems and tools. All the systems are connected through LAN and have internet access available. Other than this lab setup, students have access to specialized labs such as NLP, Design lab, etc. 
  • Classrooms: Classrooms are equipped with Audio-visual equipment and computers for demonstration of concepts and conducting the classes.
  • Library: The Library has a collection of over 21161 publications which include books, bound volumes of journals, thesis/dissertations, rare books, reports, government documents. The Library has a subscription of 74 periodicals/ journals. EEE and ACM online access to Journals and Conference Proceedings are also available inside the institute.

Ques. Does CDAC Noida provide accommodation to M.Tech students?

Ans. The institute has its own hostel inside the campus at B-30, Sector 62, Noida. There are two separate but interconnected wings for boys and girls each having 50 twin sharing spacious rooms with an air-conditioned dining hall and other modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for the students. 

Ques. Are there any scholarships provided by CDAC Noida for M.Tech students?

Ans. Yes, there are scholarships available for M.Tech students. GATE qualified candidates will get AICTE scholarships, subject to the terms and conditions provided by AICTE in terms of attendance and other criteria. From GATE qualified students, who are getting scholarships, teaching assistants can be asked to conduct labs, help an instructor in grading, and other course-related tasks as per AICTE norms.

Ques. What is the revised M.Tech course fee at CDAC Noida?

Ans. The fee structure of M.Tech at CDAC, Noida is mentioned below:

  • M.Tech CSE: INR 1,22,000 - (INR 1,10,000 + INR 12,000)
  • M.Tech IT: INR 1,22,000 - (INR 1,10,000 + INR 12,000)

Ques. What is the highest salary package offered to M.Tech students at CDAC Noida? Which companies recruit most of the students?

Ans. The institute provides placement opportunities to students. The salary package to students depends on the type of company recruiting. The top recruiting companies include:

  • Infosys
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Sapient Corporation
  • HCL Infosystem
  • Wipro
  • Reliance Infocomm
  • HCL Technologies
  • Birlasoft