M.Tech in Smart Grid & Energy Storage Technologies
A two-year postgraduate programme focused on smart grids, renewable integration and advanced energy storage for modern power systems.
Programme overview
The programme prepares engineers to work with intelligent power networks that integrate renewables, storage and digital control for reliable and sustainable energy delivery. Students experience:
Smart grid fundamentals
Learning modern grid architectures, monitoring, control and communication for intelligent power systems.
Renewable integration and storage
Understanding how solar, wind and distributed generation are integrated, and how energy storage improves reliability and flexibility.
Power system analysis and resilience
Working with realistic grid data and tools to study power flow, stability, protection and network performance.
Research and industry exposure
Project-based learning, internships and interdisciplinary work linked to evolving energy and utility practices.
Programme details
About the programme
The M.Tech in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems is designed for students who wish to build careers in the broad domain of power electronics, electric drives and renewable energy technologies. These technologies are widely used across industrial, commercial and automotive sectors. The programme also emphasises developments in the renewable energy sector, particularly in the context of future smart grids and sustainable energy systems.
The programme offers flexibility for students to specialise in specific areas through elective courses and research projects. A design project is incorporated in the first two semesters to strengthen practical and analytical skills.
The programme spans four semesters and requires more than 60 credits for completion. Approximately two-thirds of the credits are devoted to coursework, while the remaining credits are allocated to research and project work. Students undertake original research and submit a master’s thesis based on their findings.
Courses
The curriculum covers three major domains:
Power electronics
Courses focus on the design, implementation and control of power converters, including emerging technologies based on wide-bandgap semiconductor devices.
Electric drives
Courses examine electric drive systems, including their working principles, modelling, design and high-performance control. Topics include developments such as sensorless speed and position control, AI-assisted drive systems and advanced motor-drive topologies.
Renewable energy systems
Courses explore renewable energy resources, power conversion and grid integration. Students study microgrids in both standalone and grid-connected modes, including their design and control strategies.
Elective courses enable students to explore emerging areas such as the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in power and energy systems.
Industry collaboration
Curriculum development
The programme curriculum is developed in consultation with industry partners to ensure alignment with evolving industry needs. Industry professionals may contribute to the delivery of selected core and elective courses.
Live projects and internships
Students may work on live industry projects during coursework and thesis work, strengthening real-world problem-solving skills. The final year may also include internships with companies in power electronics, electric vehicles, automation and renewable energy sectors.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent grade.
- Candidates appearing for their final semester examination in the current year are also eligible to apply.
Admission process
Route 1 – GATE-qualified candidates
Applicants with a valid GATE score and a percentile above 90% will be invited for an interview.
Route 2 – Non-GATE candidates
Applicants without a valid GATE score, or with a percentile below 90%, must appear for a written examination, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
FAQs
It focuses on smart grids and energy storage, which are central to renewable integration and modern power systems.
Students work on issues such as renewable variability, storage placement, grid stability and system resilience.
Together they enable cleaner, more flexible and reliable electricity networks.
A fully residential, research-oriented setting with strong interdisciplinary and industry engagement.
Yes. The thesis and advanced coursework provide a strong foundation for doctoral study.
