Degree | Masters |
Full Form | Master of Technology in Power System Engineering |
Duration | Course Duration of Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power System Engineering) is 2 Years. |
Age | No specific age limit |
Minimum Percentage | 50-60% |
Subjects Required | B.Tech / BE / MCA / M.Sc / Other equivalent degrees |
Average Fees Incurred | INR 2 - INR 5 L per annum |
Similar Options of Study | M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering), M.Tech (Automobile Engineering), M.Tech (Electrical Engineering) etc. |
Average Salary Offered | INR 6.60 L per annum |
Employment Roles | Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Project Manager, Technical Director, Service Engineer |
Placement Opportunities | Fluor Corporation, BHEL, BSNL, HAL, Indian Railways, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Thermal Power Plants, State Wise Electricity Boards |
Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Power System Engineering is a postgraduate Power System Engineering course.
The duration of Master of Technology in Power System Engineering is generally two years but it may vary from institute to institute.
The syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters.
Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Delhi
Arya Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata
ME in Power System Engineering is for graduates in the electrical field, who want to jumpstart their career in power or energy systems.
The job outlook for electrical engineers has always been bright and this course adds an additional value to your engineering degree, thus helping you reach the higher echelons much faster.
Employment opportunities get a tremendous boost by doing this course.
Power system engineering is about the generation of electrical power, its transmission, distribution and final utilisation by electrical equipment connected to the system.
It is a study about motors, generators, transformers and other electrical devices.
The course deals with the fundamentals of electrical power system engineering.
The electrical power system includes:
Power generation
Electrical power transmission
Electrical distribution
Control & protection
Electrical switchgear
Electrical power transformers
Control & relays
Transmission substation
Distribution substation
Switchyard equipment
The M.Tech Power System Engineering syllabus offers topics such as :
Power systems analysis in the steady state and under transient conditions
System stability
Protection and control
Transmission and distribution system
Design and apparatus
Power system operations and planning
These graduates are eligible to pursue careers in power engineering and also to opt for Ph.D to get a deeper understanding of the field.
It provides in-depth knowledge into the field like electrical drives and solid-state power converters, etc. with particular emphasis on computer controls.
Senior Sales Manager
Network Planning Engineer
Customer Support Engineer
Software Analyst
Electronics and Communications Consultant
Research & Development Software Engineer
This course prepares the candidate to become professionals dealing with electrical power systems and its utility systems.
One can pursue careers in the education field after completing B.Ed and NET.
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Name of the College
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1 |
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
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2 |
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
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3 |
Vikrant Institute of Technology and Management, Gwalior
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4 |
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata
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5 |
Arya Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur
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6 |
Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Delhi
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7 |
Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Kharagpur
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8 |
National Institute of Technology, [NIT] Thiruchirapalli
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The applicants should have a degree in relevant discipline with minimum 50-60% marks.
Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct entrance examination for admission to the degree course.
The program is designed to educate a new type of engineering workforce which is currently in high demand.
It is suitable to provide an education that is directly applicable to a career in industry and is suitable for a new or recent graduate, as well as experienced professionals who want to receive the necessary retraining to change careers.
It is also a great retraining tool for experienced engineers or those who may not have a formal background in power systems.
The admission procedure varies from institute to institute as some of the institutes intake students on the basis of marks scored in their bachelor's.
There are colleges which give admission on the basis of GATE exam scores.
Some of the colleges conduct their own entrance exam to filter the students intake into the course.