MAKAUT M.Tech Renewable Energy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for merit-based shortlisting. Candidates who are NET-qualified or have sponsored research experience may also be considered at the department’s discretion. Final selection is through a research proposal and departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Ans. A valid GATE score is required for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT and is the primary selection criterion. GATE-qualified candidates are shortlisted for the departmental interview based on their paper score and percentile. Sponsored candidates deputed by government agencies or PSUs may be considered through a separate channel, subject to departmental availability and norms. Non-GATE applicants should contact the department before applying.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year M.Tech Renewable Energy at MAKAUT is INR 86,800, paid as INR 43,400 per year. The fee covers tuition, examination, laboratory access, and statutory university charges. GATE-qualified scholars may receive the MHRD scholarship of INR 12,400 per month. Hostel accommodation is available separately at the Haringhata campus. Fees are paid semester-wise.

Ans. M.Tech Renewable Energy at MAKAUT covers solar photovoltaic and thermal system design, wind turbine aerodynamics and generator systems, biomass and biogas conversion technologies, hydrogen production and fuel cell systems, energy storage including batteries and supercapacitors, smart grid and demand response, energy audit and efficiency analysis, power electronics for renewable integration, and energy policy and economics. Students undertake design and simulation projects and submit a dissertation on a faculty-approved renewable energy research topic.

Ans. M.Tech Renewable Energy graduates from MAKAUT can work as solar project engineers, wind energy analysts, energy consultants, smart grid engineers, and energy auditors at renewable energy companies, power utilities, MNRE project developers, and state nodal agencies. PSUs such as NTPC, BHEL, and WBSEDCL recruit renewable energy engineers. Graduates may also pursue PhD research in energy systems or qualify for faculty positions in engineering departments after clearing GATE.

Ans. GATE-qualified candidates admitted to M.Tech Research at MAKAUT are eligible for the MHRD Teaching Assistantship scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, subject to satisfactory academic progress and departmental duties. West Bengal domicile students may also apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year. Scholarship applications should be submitted within the annual deadline set by the respective awarding body.