M.Tech in Systems Engineering

Academic structure

Systems engineering is an engineering discipline that integrates and harmonises the various stages of a product’s lifecycle. It has been widely applied in industries such as aerospace, automotive, chemicals, electronics and advanced manufacturing to enable structured and efficient product development. By coordinating multiple subsystems concurrently, systems engineering reduces development time and cost while improving overall system performance.

The M.Tech in Systems Engineering is designed for students interested in advanced study and research in this interdisciplinary field. The programme focuses on the integration of engineering, systems thinking and lifecycle management, enabling students to understand how complex systems are designed, implemented, managed and evolved.

Students gain exposure to areas such as:

• System architecture, design and integration
• Lifecycle management and system sustainability
• Evolutionary computation and operations research (OR)
• Multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO)
• Data analytics and artificial intelligence
• System reliability engineering
• Energy and distribution management systems

The programme consists of more than 60 credits across four semesters. Approximately two-thirds of the credits are devoted to coursework, while the remaining credits are allocated to project work and research. Students undertake original research and complete a dissertation, with the potential to publish their work in academic journals.

The programme is flexible, allowing students to specialise in specific areas through elective courses and research projects. A design project in the first two semesters further strengthens practical and analytical skills.

Eligibility

• B.E./B.Tech. in any engineering discipline, or
• M.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics with first division or a minimum of 60% marks.
• Desirable: Candidates with an M.Sc. background are encouraged to have 1–2 years of industry experience.

Admission process

Route 1 – GATE-qualified candidates
Shortlisted applicants with a valid GATE score and a percentile above 90% will be invited for a selection 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.

Programme outcomes

Graduates of the programme will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and components of systems engineering.
• Conceptualise, design, integrate and validate complex engineering systems.
• Model and simulate complex system architectures.
• Apply systems thinking and system dynamics to engineering challenges.
• Manage and execute systems engineering projects effectively.

Graduates are also eligible to pursue the Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification offered by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).

Courses

The curriculum includes courses across major areas such as:

• Systems engineering principles
• Systems modelling and simulation
• Multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO)
• System reliability and integration
• Systems engineering management

Elective courses enable specialisation in areas such as aerospace, automotive systems, renewable energy, control engineering, software systems and project management.

Potential career roles

Graduates may pursue careers in sectors such as:

• Telecommunications
• Aerospace and defence
• Automotive and transportation
• Renewable energy
• Healthcare systems
• Manufacturing and robotics

Opportunities are also available in software and technology companies working on complex engineering systems and digital infrastructure. engineering, software systems and project management.