Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Thermal Engineering Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering is a 2- year postgraduate course divided into 4 semesters, each lasting a period of 6 months.

The course involves real-time applications of fluid flow and heat transfer in Thermal Energy Systems, Cryogenic Engineering and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning etc.

The average fee charged in India for the course ranges between INR 3 and 6 Lacs, depending upon the institute offering the course.

Average annual entry- level salary offered to Thermal Engineers in the country ranges between INR 3 to 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field, and the institute of graduation.

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Successful postgraduates of the course are hired in capacities such as Mechanical Engineer, Researcher, Maintenance Engineer, among others.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: Course Highlights

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

Eligibility for M.Tech in Thermal Engineering

Candidates having qualified 10+2 from a recognized educational Board with Physics, Chemistry & Math as main subjects and a Bachelor’s degree (B.E./ B. Tech) in any of Mechanical, Automobile, and Aeronautical engineering, or equivalent discipline, with a minimum aggregate score of 55% are eligible to apply for the course. This percentage criterion, however, may vary across institutes.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: Admission Process

Eligible students upon clearing the 10+2 qualification in Physics, Chemistry and Maths with the minimum eligible score, are needed to qualify a relevant national- level entrance exam such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced or other State- level exams. Based on performance in such tests, and in rounds of group discussion and personal interview, students are admitted to the course.

Upon clearing the JEE Advanced, students are admitted to IITs and upon clearing the JEE Main exam, they are admitted to other State- level engineering colleges. The exam pattern of almost all the entrance exams held for admission to engineering colleges is similar, with the 3 main sections included, viz. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Most institutes accept GATE scores and many of them conduct their own entrance tests, based on performance in which, candidates are selected.

Some institutes also allow candidates who are in the final year of graduation to apply for admission to the course on provisional basis.

Top Institutes Offering M. Tech in Thermal Engineering

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in India. Also mentioned are the corresponding locations and the average fees charged by each.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: What is it About?

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering is a postgraduate course involving- on an advanced level- concepts of energy efficiency, renewable energy & environmental preservation, and their entwinement with classical energy technologies and recently discovered technologies.

Enrolled candidates are trained in design, development and simulation and to explore new areas in Thermal Energy Systems and allied sciences.

The first two semesters of the course involve theoretical subjects & laboratory sessions, while the third semester is about theory & project work and the fourth semester focusses fully on project work.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: Who Should Opt?

Candidates with interest in the specialties of Engineering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer are ideally suited for the course. Ideal candidates would be proficient in the natural sciences & mathematics.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: Career Prospects

M. Tech in Thermal Engineering is fast evolving both in India and abroad, owing to the rapidly growing automobile industry.

Some of the organizations that hire successful postgraduates of the course are TATA Motors Ltd, Hyundai Motors Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Maruti Suzuki Motors Ltd, Ashok Leyland, Hindustan Motors, TCS Ltd., Vestas and Visteon, among others.

Postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing a Ph. D in the subject.

Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates of the discipline with the corresponding job descriptions and salaries offered.

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering: Syllabus and Course Description

Semester- wise, students of the course in India study the following as part of their course curriculum:

Candidates qualified in GATE 2024/GATE 2023/GATE 2022 and satisfying anyone of the following is eligible to apply :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech.) or in an appropriate area from educational institutions approved by AICTE/ Government.
• Master’s degree in Science/Computer Application or equivalent in the appropriate area.
• IIT Graduate/Graduating from IITs with B.Tech. Degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) (CGPA of 7.5 for SC/ST/PD candidates) can apply without GATE score.

The fee mentioned above includes the following hostel fees:

• Hostel Development Fund: Rs 2,000
• Hostel Seat Rent : Rs 3,000
• Fan, Electricity and water charges: Rs 2,300
• Students Amenities: Rs 2,000

Fee for M.Tech Sponsored : Rs. 56,450