M. Tech in highway engineering for working professionals
An advanced postgraduate programme designed to develop specialised expertise in highway engineering while enabling professionals to continue working.
Programme overview
The M.Tech in highway engineering for working professionals equips practicing engineers with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in highway materials, traffic engineering, geometric design, pavement analysis and related domains. The weekend-based structure allows candidates to pursue higher education without pausing their careers, blending coursework with a dissertation project over four semesters.
Balanced specialist curriculum
Covering highway materials, traffic engineering, geometric design, ground improvement and advanced field testing.
Weekend-friendly schedule
tailored to professionals who wish to study alongside full-time employment.
Hands-on laboratory exposure
through material testing and software-based field testing labs that support applied learning.
Capstone-style research project
enabling students to apply theory to real-world engineering challenges.
Programme details
Programme objectives
- To impart comprehensive knowledge on the elements of transportation to meet current and future challenges.
- To prepare for working in an interdisciplinary environment with advanced technologies to solve complex transportation problems
- To inculcate social responsibility, reflective learning, and professional ethics throughout their careers.
Programme specific objectives
- Apply fundamental knowledge of highway for planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sustainable infrastructure
- Utilize modern equipment and software to progress a career in academics, industry, and research in the field of highway
- Exhibit leadership qualities with an ethical attitude and ability to engage in lifelong learning
Civil engineering laboratory
The labs of the civil engineering department play a pivotal role that provide hands-on learning in shaping future engineers. The state-of-the-art laboratories allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. The department boasts of various dedicated labs having up to date and top-notch laboratory infrastructure. Design studio lab with a facility of AR/VR integration, Highway materials lab, GeoPave research lab, transportation system engineering lab, structural health monitoring lab, geotechnical engineering lab, concrete and advanced concrete lab, surveying lab are some of the labs set up at the University.
Apart from conventional labs, it also features specialized facilities like the materials hub for sustainable alternatives, the iMaS lab for intelligent mobility and transportation systems, and the ecosphere lab, which focuses on developing nature-based solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Other key labs include InfraVision (for BIM and Digital Twin technologies), GEMS (for geospatial surveying), NDT Lab, and the crafting lab. Collectively, these laboratories equip students with physical and digital tools from field sensors and drone systems to advanced simulation software to confidently tackle real-world challenges in infrastructure development, sustainable resource management, and resilient urban planning.
Eligibility, schedule, & duration
Eligibility
- Applicants must be employed professionals holding B. Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks.
- Applicants must have a minimum of one year of work experience after the completion of the degree.
Duration
- Two Years
Schedule:
Our programmes are scheduled for weekends, allowing the working professionals to maintain their job while working towards a master’s degree.
Fee structure
The fee for Mahindra University’s civil engineering weekend PG programmes for working professionals is Rs. 2,00,000 per annum.
Admission structure
Curriculum
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Materials, Testing & Characterization | Pavement Analysis & Design | Elective – III | Project Phase – II |
| Traffic Engineering | Urban Transportation Planning / PMS | Elective – IV | |
| Geometric Design | Ground Improvement Techniques & Geosynthetics | Project Phase – I | |
| Elective – I | Elective – II | ||
| Material Testing Lab | Advanced Materials & Field Testing / Software Lab |
FAQs
Engineers and professionals working in highway, transportation or infrastructure sectors who want specialised academic training without interrupting their careers.
Yes. The weekly schedule is structured to accommodate professionals with employers’ support.
Core laboratory sessions in material testing and advanced field testing support applied understanding.
Yes. A dissertation project spans two semesters and culminates in a documented research output.
Electives provide flexibility and are offered based on academic approval to complement core learning.
