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Compare M.Phil and MOT: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
M.Phil graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 5.8 L vs ₹ 4.5 L for MOT).
MOT is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 2.1 L vs ₹ 4.3 L for M.Phil). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.7 L.
One year of average salary for MOT covers about 2.1× its average fees, compared with 1.3× for M.Phil.
M.Phil admits via XAT, TANCET; MOT admits via IPU CET.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
MOT leads on lower average fees (₹ 2.1 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.1×). M.Phil has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 5.8 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.5 L - ₹ 9.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.3 L - ₹ 14.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.8 K - ₹ 8.5 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.5 L
Median Salary
₹ 4.8 L - ₹ 11.8 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.0 L - ₹ 3.3 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.Phil, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: XAT, TANCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MOT, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: IPU CET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Phil shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,50,000 – ₹9,00,000) than MOT (₹4,50,000).
MOT has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,00,000 – ₹3,30,000) than M.Phil (₹1,750 – ₹8,54,000).
The most common duration shown is 1 year for M.Phil and 2 years for MOT.
