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Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power Electronics and Drives) From NIT Delhi, New Delhi

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Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power Electronics and Drives) 
first year fees:  ₹1,83,100
2 YearsFull Time
Yearsyear 1year 2
Total Year Wise fees1.83 Lakhs1.41 Lakhs
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Admission fees₹1500-₹1500-
Tuition fees₹52800₹52800₹52800₹52800
Other fees₹38500₹37500₹17300₹16300

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NIT Delhi, GATE Cutoff 2024

The GATE 2024 round 1 cutoff marks for the Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power Electronics and Drives) at NIT Delhi was 446 for the General category.

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Round 1446
Round 2402
Round 3393
Round 4376

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NIT Delhi Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power Electronics and Drives) Ranking

NIT Delhi Engineering ranking by India Today is 18 out of 31 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 20 out of 35 in India in 2023. NIT Delhi Engineering ranking by Outlook is 25 out of 25 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 24 out of 25 in India in 2023. NIT Delhi Engineering ranking by The Times Of India is 21 out of 175 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 8 out of 200 in India in 2022

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#6th in New Delhi

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#21 out of 175 in India 2024 
#2nd in New Delhi

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Course Description

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives is a 2-year postgraduate course, divided across 4 semesters, which can be pursued both part-time and full-time in the country, much like any other M.Tech. course. The course involves an advanced study of the technology behind switching power supplies, power converters, power inverters, motor drives, and motor soft starters.

The minimum criterion of eligibility for admission to the course is a B.Tech./B.E. degree attained in a relevant discipline, from a recognized university. The course is offered in the country at an average annual fee ranging between INR 2 and 7 Lacs, varying across institutes. Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test and subsequent round of counselling.

Successful postgraduates of the course are lucratively recruited in popular organizations such as L&T, Philips Electronics, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, Honeywell, DRDO, Reliance Infrastructure, HBL Power System, Greenwich Hexen Energy Solution, Synco Lite India, Tata Elxsi, AMU Energy Solution, etc.

Such postgraduates in India are offered an average initial monthly salary ranging between INR 20K and 1 Lakh, depending upon the candidate’s expertise and skillset.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level Postgraduate
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility B.Tech./B. E. degree in a relevant discipline.
Admission Process Based on the round of counseling after qualification of entrance test
Examination Type Semester System
Total Course Fee INR 2 to 7 Lacs
Average Starting Salary INR 3 to 10 Lacs
Top Recruiting Fields/Areas Power Industries, Indian Railways, Defense, Telecommunication Sectors, Automobile Companies, Aviation Industry, Home Appliance and VLSI Design Industry, etc.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: What is it about?

Power Electronics and Drives is an emerging discipline of engineering, which essentially involves concepts and processes of the conversion of power for efficient utilization. Students enrolled to the course are taught on an advanced level about the technology used in energy conversion, switching electrical machines, drives, industrial equipment, power systems, and applications of fast-developing electronics such as electrical machines and power systems.

The course’s curriculum has been designed to impart to eligible students both practical and theoretical knowledge in the various techniques at work in easy-to-use tools for electrical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, thermal, circuit, control, and system design. The program also involves advanced lessons in design, modelling, simulation, and synthesis of power convertor-based systems used for the conversion of electric energy.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: Who should opt?

Ideal candidates for the course would possess:

  • aptitude for, and interest in the field of electronics
  • analytical skills for the development of hardware and software required for power electronics and drives
  • ability to plan and undertake a project individually, and with a team
  • good communication, interpersonal and professional skills
  • basic proficiency in understanding and application of the stream of Power Electronics
  • proficiency in Physics and Mathematics.  

Top Institutes offering M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives

Tabulated below are the location and fee-related details of some of the top institutes in India offering the course.

NAME OF INSTITUTE CITY AVERAGE FEES
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai INR 50,000 (course)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi INR 59,150 (course)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati INR 51,700 (course)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur INR 33,184 (course)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai INR 50,000 (course)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee INR 59,200 (course)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani INR 2,50,000 (course)
Indian School of Mines University (ISMU) Dhanbad Not Mentioned
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore INR 21,500 (course)
NRI Institute of Technology Guntur INR 28,000 (course)
Adarsh College of Engineering Orissa INR 28,000 (course)
Aravali Institute of Technical Studies Rajasthan INR 70,000 (course)
Babu Banarasidas National Institute of Technology and Management – NITM Lucknow INR 1,40,000 (course)
Bharath University Tamil Nadu INR 1,00,000 (course)
College of Engineering Pune INR 85,000 (course)
GD Goenka University Delhi NCR INR 1,50,000 (course)
Government College of Engineering Maharashtra INR 80,000 (course)
ITM University Gurgaon INR 1,00,000 (course)
National Institute of Technology - NIT Rourkela Orissa INR 91,000 (course)

Eligibility for M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives

As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

  • Graduation (B. Tech/B.E.) in any of EEE, ECE, E&I, Electronics, and Instrumentation, completed from a recognized university
  • A minimum aggregate score of 60% (55% for SC/ST candidates), at the level of graduation.
  • Candidates fulfilling such criteria and awaiting their final year exam’s results are welcome to apply too.
  • In some cases, a minimum of 24 months of work experience, as some institutes prefer candidates with professional skills before pursuing advanced education in the course.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: Admission Process

Admission to the course in India is made on the basis of the candidate’s performance in a relevant State, national, or institute-level written test and/or subsequent rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview and/or performance in a relevant qualifying examination.

Through such stages, candidates’ general aptitude for the course is examined and a merit list is announced based upon it. Students still in the final year of graduation are eligible to appear for the entrance exam, but admission to such candidates is made on provisional basis, and is confirmed only once the graduation results are out.

Candidates are shortlisted based on both academic record and performance in a relevant nation-wide screening test, such as:

  • GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Learning)
  • BITSAT for Birla Institute of Science & Technology
  • GGSIPU Engineering CET Entrance Examination
  • IIIT entrance exam for Indian Institute of Information Technology.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Semester I

Semester II

Optimization Techniques Switched Mode Power Conversions
Power Convertors Power Electronic Drives
Industrial Control Electronics Microcontroller Applications in Power Convertors 
System Theory Power Modules Laboratory
Power Convertors Laboratory Elective 3
Elective 1 Elective 4
Elective 2 Elective 5

Semester III

Semester IV

Project work Project Work
Elective I Elective II
Advanced Power System Analysis Flexible AC Transmission Systems
Analysis and Design of Artificial Neural Networks Computer Networking
Digital Signal Processing and Application Fuzzy Systems
Digital System Design Digital Controllers in Power Electronics Application
Elective III Elective IV
Design of Intelligent Controllers Transient Over Voltages in Power Systems
VLSI Architecture and Design Methodologies Electrical Distribution Systems
Power System operations and Control Stochastic Models and Applications
High Voltage Data Transmission Renewable Power Generation Sources
Elective V
Power System Planning and Reliability -
Advanced Power System Protection -
Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines -
Digital Simulation of Power Electronic Systems -
PWM Convertors and Applications -

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives: Career Prospects

Owing to the Power and Electronics industry’s growing needs in power electronics applications, and in the field of research, employment opportunities for such postgraduates are on the up-and-up with a range of global private sector manufacturers.

Successful postgraduates of the course interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for advanced courses such as Ph.D., M. Phil., or higher research in the subject.

Tabulated below are some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates in private and public sectors, along with the corresponding salaries and basic job duties.

M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives
JOB PROFILE JOB DESCRIPTION AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Power Electronics Design Engineer To support the design, fabrication, and testing of existing and new designs, demonstrate hands-on development and improvement of prototypes and products, and to lead or participate in cross-functional teams to ensure a continuous, consistent improvement of methods, processes, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. INR 3 to 7 Lacs
Researcher To work with team members to identify project goals, research methods, variables, and other test parameters, and to choose how to collect data and offer recommendations on evaluating a given project. INR 2.5 to 8 Lacs
Engineering Executive To interact with the management, marketing, and production staff for discussing the specifications and procedures of the ongoing project. The Executive Engineer is the first point of contact for all the other Engineers and Assistant Engineers. INR 4 to 7.5 Lacs
Lecturer To teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas allocated and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department, and to supervise or assist with supervision of, undergraduate, taught graduate (Master’s) or research graduate (M.Phil./Ph.D.) students. INR 2 to 6 Lacs
Scientist Responsible for designing, examining, and analyzing information collected from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments, and trials. INR 2.5 to 10 Lacs
Assistant Engineer To determine engineering requirements by conducting inspections and analytical tests, analyze and synthesize data, maintain control charts, determine root causes, and prepare bid specifications. INR 2 to 6 Lacs
Power Electronics Engineer To develop and validate power electronics for high power battery charges, create test procedures to verify hardware designs, develop and test power electronic circuits, digital logic, microcomputer, and analog circuits, and to ensure that products satisfy UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE, EU, and EN requirements. INR 3.5 to 8 Lacs
Senior Management Staff To supervise junior-level staff, including Executive Assistants and Secretaries, coordinate the efforts of these parties in effectively running the executive office, train staffers on internal processes and systems, and to ensure that all necessary functions are appropriately covered and executed. INR 4 to 10 Lacs

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should have passed BE/B.Tech in relavent stream from a recognized University

Course Details

At the PG level, the institute offers two-year master degree programs in 6 different fields of engineering.

Course Specializations Intake
M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering 15
Computer Science and Engineering (Analytics) 15
Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM)  15
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) 15
Electronics and Communication Engineering (VLSI) 15
Applied Sciences (Smart Materials and Technology) 15

NIT Delhi admits students to its postgraduate programmes on the basis of marks obtained by them in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering-GATE and through CCMT Counseling. The intake of students to these postgraduate programmes is 15 each.

Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 2 Years
No. of Specializations 6
Mode of Application Online
Application Fee CCMT: INR 2500/- (INR 2000/- For SC/ST/PwD)
Basic Eligibility Criteria B.Tech. with 60% marks
Basic Selection Criteria Merit based on GATE Score, followed by CCMT Counselling
Counselling Centralized Counselling for MTech/MArch/MPlan (CCMT)

NIT Delhi M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates having passed B.Tech in relevant streams, from any recognized University or its equivalent, with 60% aggregate in all semesters (55% marks in aggregate for SC/ ST/ Others).
  • Candidates appearing in their final exams are also eligible to apply provided they have to submit their provisional mark sheet with no backlog papers.
  • Admissions are made on all India basis, with reservations as per Government of India norms.
  • The admission is based on a valid GATE score, through the CCMT counselling.

NIT Delhi M.Tech Selection Criteria

  • Admission will be granted on the basis of the GATE score.
  • After the declaration of GATE results, the students can log in to the CCMT website in order to apply for the counseling process with respect to their scores.
  • Candidates have to fill the college choices from the given institutions for M.Tech programs in order of their priority.
  • Candidates are offered admission based on their GATE score, and reservation.
  • If allotted any seat, candidates need to pay Seat Acceptance fees INR 30,000/- for General candidates, and INR 10,000/- for reserved candidates.
  • After this, the candidates must collect the allotment order, and aspirants have to report to the college and get enrolled before the last date.

NIT Delhi GATE 2019 Cutoff

Program Opening and Closing Rank (Round 3)
ECE 611-569
CSE (Analytics) 674-644
ME (CAD/CAM)  718-596
EEE (Power Electronics and Drives) 749-654
ECE (VLSI) 688-630

How to Apply for M.Tech.?

Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech at NIT Delhi can do so by following the steps given below:

  • Candidates must visit the college website for the detailed admission process and fee structure.
  • Visit the GATE website, and read all the instructions.
  • Register yourself, enter the mandatory details, upload the relevant documents (if any), complete the application form, pay the application fee, and submit.
  • Download the admit card, and appear for the examination.
  • After the declaration of results, visit the CCMT website.
  • Register and fill-in the required details, pay the counselling fee.
  • Appear for the counselling, and select your preferred college and course.
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