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Automobile Engineering, is a Post Graduate degree awarded after completion of 2 years full time course leading to the award of Master of Technology. The advanced program curriculum of automobile engineering offers sophisticated courses such as internal combustion engine, automobile systems design, vehicle dynamics, automobile transmission systems, automobile electronics, noise and vibration control, automobile fuels and energy systems, hybrid electric vehicles, automobile aerodynamics and so on. The teaching process is carried out through lectures, laboratory work, projects, seminars, research work, and practical classes, etc. The program can be completed within 4 semesters, each being comprised of 6 months.
The entrance examinations that are accepted for the purposes of admissions in the M.Tech Automobile Engineering program include GATE, GRE, or other examinations conducted by prestigious institutes like IITs. Several colleges also admit students based on performance in the qualifying UG degree or diploma. As for the minimum criteria for the post, applicants must possess at least a B.Tech/B.The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in E. in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or allied engineering branches with a good academic record. Having worked experience also would help one gain an entry into those institutes of higher learning.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
| Specialization | Automobile Engineering |
| Duration | Typically 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field with a minimum percentage (varies by institution) |
| Top Colleges (Government) | IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur), NITs, IISc Bangalore, PEC University of Technology |
| Top Colleges (Private) | VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Manipal University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Entrance Exam | GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) (most common), University-specific entrance exams (possible) |
1. Certification of Bachelors degree in automobile engineering/mechanical engineering/or any other related stream with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
2. Valid GATE score. For the admission to MTech Automobile Engineering, GATE qualification is compulsory or required in most of the colleges.
3. Some colleges may also take into account the performance in entrance tests carried out at state or at the national levels.
4. For sponsored candidate, candidates should hold a bachelors degree in engineering plus one year post graduate experience. It is also important to note that experience requirements may differ depending on the college in question.
| Stage | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech degree (55-60%+) |
| Entrance Exams | GATE/University-specific tests (optional but advantageous) |
| Application | Online portal or centralized platforms |
| Documents | Transcripts, scores, references, photographs |
| Selection Process | Merit-based + Counselling |
| College | Average CTC (INR lakhs p.a.) |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) | 12-15 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) | 10-12 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) | 9-11 |
| National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT Trichy) | 7-9 |
| National Institute of Technology, Surat (NIT Surat) | 6-8 |
