SPPU M.Tech Material Science and Technology: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+ 3.6
Total fees
INR 3.64 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.5 LPA
latest department batch
Cutoff
45
Merit rank, final list 2026
Placement rate
70%
reported batch placed

About SPPU M.Tech Material Science

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Material Science and Technology with 18 seats through the campus admission portal. The course is taught on the Pune campus over four semesters, with lab work and a project. SPPU is a UGC state university with NAAC A+ and a large research campus. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.64 Lakhs, paid by semester, and INR 5.14 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through merit rank after the department process. The General final list closed near rank 45 in 2026. The latest department batch averaged INR 4.5 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 5.14 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.64 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.60 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.60 LakhsINR 90,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 4,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.50 LakhsINR 75,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 3.64 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.14 LakhsFull course

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Admission Dates

The 2027 application form is expected in Apr 2027 and the last date to apply is expected in May 2027. These dates are estimates based on 2026. Keep your degree marksheets and category papers ready before the merit list is published.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
Department selection roundJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and rankJul 2027Tentative
Round 1 counselling and allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Second allotment roundAug 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Department reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Eligibility

You need a B.E. or B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Materials, Production, Metallurgy or an allied branch. You should keep your final-year marksheet ready. If your last result is awaited, the department checks the final proof before admission is locked.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Materials, Production, Metallurgy or allied branch
Marks proofFinal marksheet or passing proof at admission
RouteSPPU campus admission portal and department merit process
Seat typeReservation rules apply as per Maharashtra rules

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Admission Process

The SPPU campus portal takes the form and the department makes the merit list. You then attend counselling, pay the admission fee and report with papers. If you miss reporting, the seat can move to the next student.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formUse the SPPU CCEP portal and choose this course
2. Upload papersGive degree marksheets, category proof and ID
3. Check merit listRead the department list and your merit rank
4. Pay the feePay the admission fee by the last date
5. ReportVisit the department for paper check

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Cutoff

The General seat closed near merit rank 45 and the OBC-NCL seat near rank 60 in 2026. These are final merit list ranks for this course. A lower rank is safer because the small intake leaves few empty seats.

CategoryClosing merit rankRound and year
General45Final list, 2026
OBC-NCL60Final list, 2026
SC75Final list, 2026
ST90Final list, 2026
EWS55Final list, 2026

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Placements

The latest department batch placed 70% of its students at an average of INR 4.5 LPA. The median was INR 4.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 7.5 LPA. Materials, manufacturing and testing firms hire students for lab, quality and research support roles.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.5 LPA, latest department batch
Median payINR 4.2 LPA
Highest offerINR 7.5 LPA
Batch placed70%
RecruitersMaterials, manufacturing and testing firms

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. The state and central schemes need an income paper, and the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Ranking

NAAC grade is A+ and the NIRF University rank is #37. SPPU is a UGC state university. These facts matter because the degree is from the main Pune campus, not an affiliated college.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A+
NIRF University2025#37
UGC2026State university

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Course Structure

Semester 1 covers materials basics and lab methods, while semester 4 ends with the project. You study metals, polymers, composites and testing. The project matters because most students use it for research or a first job.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Materials basics, thermodynamics and lab methods
Semester 2Polymers, ceramics, composites and testing
Semester 3Electives, seminar and advanced lab work
Semester 4Project work and viva

SPPU M.Tech Material Science Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Pune and the hostel is allotted by the university office. Mess and room cost are separate from tuition. Apply early for hostel because department seats are small and rooms are shared across many courses.

ItemDetail
HostelUniversity hostel, subject to room availability
Room allotmentAfter admission and paper check
MessPaid with hostel charges
CampusSPPU main campus at Ganeshkhind, Pune

Should you pick M.Tech Material Science and Technology at SPPU?

This course suits students who like materials labs and want research or quality roles after M.Tech.

Pick it if:
You want materials work: the course sits in the Mechanical and Materials board, so projects stay close to manufacturing and testing.
You want a small batch: the course has 18 seats, so faculty know your project work closely.
You can wait for merit lists: SPPU uses department lists, so keep papers ready before the counselling date.
You want a lower fee: the full fee is INR 3.64 Lakhs, so the ROI tile stays easy to manage.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: most roles fit materials testing, manufacturing support and research labs, not coding jobs.
You need hostel for sure: SPPU hostel rooms depend on university allotment, so admission does not promise a room.
You count on a high package: the average pay is INR 4.5 LPA, so offers stay modest for many students.
You miss paper check: the department can move the seat to the next merit rank after the reporting date.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want materials research and can accept modest pay. If you need a software job, skip it.
M.Tech Material Science and Technology Eligibility▾
Degree needed: B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Materials, Production, Metallurgy or an allied branch.
Marks proof: Bring the final marksheet or passing proof when the department checks papers.
Admission route: Apply through the SPPU campus portal and follow the department merit list.
Category papers: Keep caste, non-creamy layer or EWS proof ready if you claim reservation.
M.Tech Material Science and Technology Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Use the SPPU CCEP portal and choose the Department of Technology course.
Upload papers: Give degree marksheets, category proof and photo ID before the last date.
Check merit: The department publishes the merit rank and calls students for counselling.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the date in the notice or you lose the seat.
Report there: Visit the department with original papers for the final check.

M.Tech Material Science and Technology Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027
Application form opens
Start checking the SPPU campus portal in Apr 2027.
Tentative
May 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected last date to apply is in May 2027; late forms may not be taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Department selection round
The department checks eligible forms and may call students for a selection step.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and rank
Your merit rank decides whether you get called for counselling.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 counselling and allotment
Choose the seat when your name appears in the merit list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Second allotment round
Empty seats are offered to the next students on the merit list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the listed date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Bring original papers and fee receipt to the department.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected to start after reporting is over.

Source: SPPU CCEP admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU M.Tech Material Science and Technology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 90,000 a semester
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 4,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 75,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 3.64 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.14 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 6,137
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
124%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,666
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
88%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Department of Technology fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your merit rank get you in at SPPU?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published merit ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Other State
30 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
31 to 40: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 40: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
ST · Maharashtra
75 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
76 to 90: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 90: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
EWS · Maharashtra
42 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
43 to 55: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 55: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
EWS · Other State
34 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
35 to 46: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 46: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
OBC-NCL · Maharashtra
48 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
49 to 60: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 60: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
OBC-NCL · Other State
38 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
39 to 50: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 50: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
ST · Other State
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
61 to 78: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 78: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
General · Maharashtra
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 45: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 45: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
SC · Other State
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
51 to 65: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 65: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
SC · Maharashtra
62 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
63 to 75: almost there. Later merit movement can still help you.
Worse than 75: not this year. Wait for a later list if seats are empty.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first merit list is the safe number. A later list helps only if students above you leave empty seats.

SPPU M.Tech Material Science and Technology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
SPPU
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.64 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.74 Lakhs

SPPU M.Tech Material Science and Technology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.64 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 1.24 Lakhs less
INR 2.20 Lakhs
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INR 1.74 Lakhs
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INR 64,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 2.14 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.5 LPA
latest department batch
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more
Placement rateshare of batch placed
70%
latest department batch
65%
5 points lower
75%
5 points higher
62%
8 points lower
80%
10 points higher
82%
12 points higher
Closing rankMerit rank, General
45
final list, 2026
38
7 places tougher
60
15 places easier
42
3 places tougher
55
10 places easier
70
25 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
Department of Technology
25
7 more
18
Same seats
30
12 more
20
2 more
22
4 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
124%
on INR 4.5 LPA
167%
43 points higher
236%
112 points higher
218%
94 points higher
193%
69 points higher
400%
276 points higher
In short
Panjab UIET costs less, but SPPU has the easier merit rank for this course. If you want Pune and clear SPPU, take it; keep Panjab UIET as a lower fee backup.
In short
DIAT Pune pays more and charges less, but its defence focus is narrower. If you want materials research with that focus, pick DIAT; otherwise keep SPPU higher.
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COEP Tech has more seats and a lower fee, but the average pay shown here is lower. If SPPU gives you the materials seat first, take it and do not wait too long.
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ICT Mumbai pays more and has a stronger process industry link, but its fee is close to SPPU. If your merit rank clears both, choose by project guide and lab fit.
In short
VNIT Nagpur is cheaper and pays more in this row set, but it is outside Pune. If location matters, SPPU still fits; if pay matters first, prefer VNIT Nagpur.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU M.Tech Material Science and Technology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Material Science at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost materials course on a public university campus. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.64 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4.5 LPA, so the fee can come back in the first working year. Check the project guide list before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my merit rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Be careful. The General closing rank is 45 in the final list, and the course has only 18 seats, so one small change can move the list. Keep this course in your form, but also keep one safer option below it in case the list stops early.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should expect materials testing, manufacturing support, quality and research assistant roles first. The page uses INR 4.5 LPA as average pay and 70% as the placed share. If you want software roles, this course is not the best fit; check the placement role before you join.
Who should take this course at SPPU?▾
Take it if you like lab work, materials testing and research projects. The two-year course has 18 seats, so the batch is small and project work can get close attention. Visit the department page and speak to a guide before paying the fee.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want only coding jobs or a high package right after M.Tech. The average pay used here is INR 4.5 LPA, and the course is built around materials labs and manufacturing work. Pick it only if that work fits your plan.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, it can work well for higher studies. The course has a project semester, and SPPU has a large research campus. Use the first year to choose a guide and a lab topic, because that project is what helps most in a Ph.D. or research job application.
Is Pune the right city for this course?▾
Yes, if you want access to manufacturing, testing labs and materials firms around Pune. The campus is at Ganeshkhind, and the city has many engineering suppliers. Do not count only on city contacts, though; ask the department which companies visited the last batch.
Should I wait a year for a better seat?▾
Wait only if you can improve your profile a lot. The General merit close is 45 and the intake is 18, so a small change may not help. If SPPU allots you the seat and your goal is materials work, joining now is the safer move.
Will the small batch help placements?▾
It can help project attention, but it does not promise a job. The batch has 18 seats, and the placement rate used here is 70%. Use the small class size to build a strong project, because that is what helps in materials roles.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
The fee is easier to handle than many private M.Tech options. The no-hostel fee is INR 3.64 Lakhs, and the ROI tile uses INR 4.5 LPA average pay. If you need a loan, check the EMI in the fee block before you pay.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the SPPU campus admission form and choose the Department of Technology course. The department checks eligibility and publishes merit ranks. If your name appears, pay the fee by the listed date and report with original papers for the final check.
Can I get hostel with this course?▾
Hostel is not automatic. The fee block adds INR 1.50 Lakhs as hostel and mess cost for two years, but rooms depend on university allotment. Apply for hostel as soon as admission is confirmed, and keep a private room backup in Pune.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. Keep your income certificate, caste proof or EWS certificate ready, because missing papers can block the claim.

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