FOUR YEAR B.TECH. COURSES
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Aerospace engineering deals with the science of flying vehicles heavier than air. Aerospace also deals with science to fly in the atmosphere of Earth (aeronautics) and surrounding space (astronautics). Aerospace Engineering mainly deals with four distinct disciplines e.g., Aerodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Flight Mechanics/Space Dynamics and Control, and Propulsion. Aerodynamics is the study of how gases interact with moving bodies. Because the gas that we encounter most is air, aerodynamics is primarily concerned with the forces of drag and lift, which are caused by air passing over and around solid bodies. Aerospace structures differ from other structures due to their high demands for performance and lightweight. Aerospace structures explore the structural and material design of aircraft and spacecraft from the viewpoint of an aerospace engineer. Modern aerospace structures typically require the use of composite materials, advanced multi-functional materials and thin-walled constructions. Flight mechanics are relevant to fixed wing (gliders, aeroplanes) and rotary wing (helicopters) aircraft. The smooth flight of modern airplanes is mainly dependent on automatic control and sophisticated Flight Mechanics models. On the other hand, Space Dynamics deals with the satellite orbital motion and its orientation control. This forms the backbone of modern communication and extra-terrestrial exploration. Propulsion means to push forward or drive an object forward. The term is derived from two Latin words: pro, meaning before or forward; and pellere, meaning to drive. A propulsion system consists of a source of mechanical power, and a propulsor (means of converting this power into propulsive force). A technological system uses an engine or motor as the power source (commonly called a power plant), and wheels and axles, propellers, or a propulsive nozzle to generate the force. Components such as clutches or gearboxes may be needed to connect the motor to axles, wheels, or propellers. In a concise form one can say that the aerospace engineers are concerned with the analysis and design, construction, testing and operation of flight vehicles, including aircraft, helicopter, rockets and spacecraft. The course is based on the fundamentals of aerodynamics, solid mechanics and aircraft structural materials, structural analysis, propulsion, aerospace vehicle design, space dynamics, automatic control and guidance, and development of flight control software.
IIT Kharagpur aerospace department deals with all the above aspects of a flight vehicle. Drones and its control technology, path planning and many other areas of strategic importance are currently being developed by dedicated faculty members. IIT Kharagpur has supported the development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft technologically. Moreover, some classified technologies for aircraft are in the channel of development. In addition, an innovation lab is planned where undergraduate students can develop new technologies. Many other research activities are going on in which students can participate and learn.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations. The M. Tech. program has a common core in the areas of Aerodynamics, Aerospace Technology, Design, Propulsion and Structures. A number of electives are available for specialization in areas related to Aerospace Engineering. Project work of twelve months duration will be in one of the areas of design, analysis and control of modern aircraft, space vehicles, engines and flight machines. Modern experimental facilities are available for project work
AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ENGINEERING
With increase in growth and associated industrial potential, Indian agriculture has now been accorded the status of an industry. The course on Agricultural and Food Engineering aims at producing engineering graduates to meet the requirement of technical manpower in development of farm machines, land and water resources management, agricultural production and processing and preservation of food products. In order to meet the present demand of agricultural and food industries, the course has been suitably modified to include specialized training in design, development, testing and selection of tractors and farm implements, irrigation, drainage and watershed management using Remote Sensing and GIS; information technology, processing of food, fodder and fibre, utilization of biomass, by-products and wastes in the production of biochemicals, fuels, manure and non-conventional energy. The course provides ample flexibility to the students for acquiring expertise in any of the three major areas of specialization, namely, Farm Machinery and Power, Land and Water Resources Engineering, and Food Process Engineering as well as three interdisciplinary areas of Agricultural Biotechnology, Aquaculture Engineering and Agricultural Systems Management.
The department offers five specializations under the Dual Degree programme. A comprehensive coverage of all essential aspects of Agricultural & Food Engineering will be provided in the first three years. A dual degree student has the flexibility to opt for anyone of the following M.Tech. specializations based on his/her own choice and performance at the end of the third year:
(i) Farm Machinery and Power
(ii) Land and Water Resources Engineering
(iii) Food Process Engineering
(iv) Aquacultural Engineering
(v) Agricultural Systems and Management
The course in Farm Machinery and Power aims at developing and disseminating engineering knowledge and skills for the mechanization of farm operations, utilization of farm power and alternative energy resources in sustainable agricultural production and environmental management. It also focuses on design and automation of farm machines and operations for precision agriculture with emphasis on ergonomics, safety and health.
The course in Land and Water Resources Engineering emphasizes on the interaction of land and water systems along with changing climate conditions in agricultural production and imparts knowledge and skills necessary for the proper development and management of land and water resources for agriculture. Students are trained on the fundamentals of surface and subsurface hydrology in general with a focus on sustainable land and water resources planning and management, including conjunctive use of surface and groundwater, management of water logging and Stalinization in canal commands, integrated water resources management as well as climatic and socio-economic impacts on water resources. In-depth knowledge of modern tools and techniques such as Simulation and Optimization Modeling, Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Emerging Soft-Computing Techniques, together with their application to land and water resources (both quantity and quality) management are provided.
The course in Food Process Engineering is a balanced amalgamation of fundamental and applied sciences and engineering aspects of processing of food and perishables. It aims at imparting training to students for meeting the technological demands of various food industries dealing with processing of dairy and food products inclusive of beverages, cereals, pulses, oil seeds, fruits, vegetables, and plantation crops. Advanced knowledge in mechanical, thermal and mass transfer operations along with novel and advanced techniques are given major emphasis in the curricula through incorporation of compulsory and elective subjects like Food Process Modeling, Food Plant and Equipment Design, Food Packaging and Handling, Grain Storage Principles, Non-thermal Preservation of Foods, Instrumentation and Control in Food Industry, Computer Programming, food safety and standards etc.
The course in Aquacultural Engineering aims at imparting knowledge and skills for the development of aquacultural facilities and production of fish by applying the engineering principles and practices to aquaculture. To meet the demand of fisheries and several other organizations dealing with the engineering aspects of aquaculture, the students are trained in fishery biology, open channel hydraulics and coastal engineering, planning and design of aqua cultural farms, aqua cultural facilities and equipment, aquacultural systems analysis, fish processing and fishing crafts and gears.
The course in Agricultural Systems and Management aims at imparting knowledge and technical know-how for augmenting and sustaining agricultural productivity in the perspectives of limiting resources, degrading environment, and increasing demand for agricultural produce by applying the principles and practices of the systems approach to agricultural management. The program has an optimum mix of agricultural science, engineering and management courses with built-in flexibility through a large number of elective subjects.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The B.Tech. in AI course offers a comprehensive education in Artificial Intelligence, covering theoretical, software, systems, and application aspects. It strikes a good balance between fundamental and application-oriented subjects. The core courses provide a robust foundation in both the theory and practice of Artificial Intelligence, complemented by strong laboratory components that enhance the theoretical learning.
The program offers a wide variety of elective courses in areas such as language processing, complex systems and social networks, computer vision, generative and graphical models, information retrieval, and embedded machine learning. These electives cover many recent advances in the field, including Large Language Models and Generative AI, which are highly relevant to a wide range of industries. Additionally, there are electives that explore the impact of AI on various sectors like health, education, and agriculture. As the field of AI progresses rapidly, the courses are continually monitored and updated, with new electives frequently added. This new B.Tech program has been introduced as part of the institute's concerted effort to advance AI education and research.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
This four-year B.Tech course was introduced in 1994, first in IIT system, and is a multi-disciplinary program in engineering of biological systems provides world-class exposure in natural, biological, and engineering sciences including interfacial basics of computational, artificial intelligence and management subjects. First year courses are common as in other engineering disciplines. The course builds competence in scholastic aptitude for fundamental research in wider areas relevant to biological sciences and bioengineering in one hand and provides excellent hands on exposure for career in biotechnology and related industries on the other. The course is highly multidisciplinary one and students can take minor in other core engineering subjects for acquiring expertise to suit their research interest/placement.
The course structure not only provides solid foundation in Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell and Molecular biology, Microbiology and Immunology etc., but also builds expertise in Microbial and Environmental biotechnology, Metabolic and Protein engineering, Computational biology and Bioinformatics, Downstream processing, Process engineering related subjects etc.
The laboratory classes are supported by sophisticated Departmental and Central facilities. The Faculty members are well connected /collaborated globally and pursue advanced research in various cutting-edge topics of biological sciences and bioengineering. The alumni are spread all over the world and are making remarkable contributions.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
This course is an extension of the 4-year B.Tech Programme. The course gives special emphasis on professional subjects, such as Recombinant DNA Technology, Immunotechnology, Biotechnology of Plant Metabolites, Bioseparation, Aspects of biochemical engineering, Bioprocess Plant and Equipment Design, Transgenic Technology, Microbial genomics and Metagenomics, Computational Structural Biology, Systems Biology, etc., in addition to the subjects covered in 4 year B.Tech program. It also includes special laboratory classes in the above areas. The Courses offered in the 5th year instill confidence and competence in areas of recombinant therapeutics, diagnostics, Bio processed food, new generation drug development, development of advanced bioreactors etc. The project work enables hands-on exposure and research planning necessary for a modern bio-industries or related R&D.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Chemical engineers work in diverse fields dealing with fundamental understanding of chemical processes leading to products. The areas may include a plethora of choices from molecular modeling of functional materials, process and product development, cost and quality optimization, computer aided process design and control and intervention of processes through machine learning and expert systems. The conventional courses in chemical engineering provide unique training in transfer operations and reaction engineering leading to efficient management of resources in advanced processes. The budding chemical engineers learn fabrication and design of process plants, petroleum refining and petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, specialty chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals, energy harvesting-conversion-storage and prevention and control of environmental pollution. In addition, the academic structure of the Department incorporates several interdisciplinary areas like AI, sensors, distributed control systems, microfluidics and biosystems, numerical optimization, and material science. The department welcomes students from their second year to become associated with the multitude of ongoing projects in cutting edge research areas to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and be trained.
The thrust areas of the department are 1) Transport processes in Multiphase, multiscale and Structured Fluids, 2) Reaction Engineering and Separation Technology, 3) Materials and Interfacial Science, 4) Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Processes, 5) Clean Technology, 6) Biofuel, Petroleum and Petrochemicals
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations. The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for any of the M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Financial Engineering, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Applications and complete both the degrees in five years. For details of the Petroleum Engineering Program, please see the sub-heading titled as INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section
The major thrust of the dual degree course in Chemical Engineering is to prepare an incumbent for advanced applications in industry, R&D, and academics. The course imparts advanced concepts in specialized areas such as, computer-aided process engineering, intelligent automation and control, advanced separation processes, interfacial science, multiphase systems, biosystem engineering, nanosciences etc. A student with this degree is adequately equipped for taking up challenges in the newer areas in chemical engineering.
Note: The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for an interdisciplinary dual degree at the end of first year. The options for M.Tech part of Dual Degree are Petroleum Engineering, Financial Engineering, and Engineering Entrepreneurship, alongside B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering, where both the degrees are to be completed in five years. For details of Petroleum Engineering Program, please see the sub-heading titled as INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
A civil engineer is concerned with planning, analysis, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of facilities such as buildings, highways and railways, airports, waterways and canals, dams and power houses, water treatment and waste water disposal systems, environmental quality control, docks and harbours, bridges and tunnels. A civil engineer is also required to deal with critical problems of today such as disaster mitigation and management, constructing offshore structures for oil production, flood forecasting and flood control, traffic congestion, transportation planning, use of non-conventional energy resources, for example, wind, tides, waves, etc. The breadth and diversity of the civil engineering profession make it particularly attractive. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and software development for various civil engineering facilities have become integral parts of civil engineering profession.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
The following specializations are available at Dual Degree level. The students will be able to exercise options for specialization after completing sixth semester. By then, they will have a better perspective of the specializations and will be in a position to make a right choice depending on their performance and preference of the subjects.
Environmental Engineering and Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
The programme is well designed to specialize a civil engineering graduate in any of the above areas through experimental and theoretical knowledge including applications of computer aided design. Past experience shows that the students who have an in-depth knowledge are more capable and confident to take up the challenging assignments of a specialized professional civil engineer.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer science and Engineering involves the study of software, hardware, and theoretical aspects of computing, along with the study of the application of engineering concepts, techniques, and methods to systems engineering.
The B.Tech. course provides a well-rounded Computer Science education with theory, hardware, software, systems and application aspects. The core courses provide a solid foundation in the theory and practice of computer science. There is a good balance of core courses covering theoretical aspects of Computer Science as well as important courses in algorithms, computer software, hardware and systems. Most core courses have very strong laboratory components that supplement the theory components. In addition to the core courses, a wide variety of elective courses are offered in different areas such as algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptography and security, VLSI design and embedded systems, formal methods etc. The courses are continually updated and new electives are added frequently.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
The dual degree course is a combined B.Tech. and M.Tech. program. It provides a well-rounded Computer Science education with theory, hardware, software, systems and application aspects. The core courses provide a solid foundation in the theory and practice of computer science. There is a good balance of core courses covering theoretical aspects of Computer Science as well as important courses in algorithms, computer software, hardware and systems. Most core courses have very strong laboratory components that supplement the theory components. A large number of elective courses in different areas of Computer Science are available to the students such as algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptography and security, VLSI design and embedded systems, formal methods etc. The courses are continually updated and new electives are added frequently.
There is no fixed stream of specialization, and the students have the flexibility to choose elective courses enabling them to specialize in one or more subareas.
The dual degree course provides to the students a strong foundation on different aspects of Computer Science and Engineering and enables them to explore issues in Research and Development in depth, through specialized elective courses and a year-long final project. This provides opportunity to the students to develop specific professional goals. Both B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees are given in Computer Science and Engineering at the end of five years.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
This B.Tech. degree programme relates to the broad disciplines of Electrical Sciences and Technologies. Apart from providing solid fundamentals in signals and systems modelling and analysis, electrical and electronic circuits, measurements and machines, this course also builds expertise in major application areas such as Control Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics and Machine Drives, Instrumentation and Integrated Electronics, Signal Processing and Machine Learning as well as computer hardware, software, and programming. The course structure provides significant opportunities to specialise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Communication Systems, Integrated Circuits, VLSI, MEMS, Instrumentation, sensors, Fractional order devices, Industrial Automation, Renewable Energy Systems, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Robotics, Electric Vehicles, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship etc. There are opportunities to work with industry and national and international R&D organisations.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
This integrated dual degree program offers both the B.Tech. (Hons) and the M.Tech. degree in the chosen specialization on successful completion after 10 semesters. The academic curriculum is the same as that of the 4-year B.Tech. (Hons) programme in Electrical Engineering for the first six semesters. From the 7th semester, the students begin to undertake postgraduate level courses in their respective areas of specializations, namely, Machine Drives and Power Electronics, Power and Energy Systems, Control Systems Engineering or Instrumentation and Integrated Electronics, Signal Processing and Machine Learning. Considerable flexibility exists in specialising in areas of interest by choosing electives. There is a substantial research-oriented M.Tech. project work for two semesters which can be done jointly with other departments in interdisciplinary areas as well as with other industrial and R&D organisations.
ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
The course is a judicious combination of core subjects and professional electives. The core subjects provide a sound foundation in areas like electronic devices, circuits, control, signals and networks, computers and communications, and electromagnetics. The foundation is strengthened by depth subjects in microelectronics, microwaves, communication, computers, digital signal processing, etc. The breadth subjects in Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Management, etc. widen the scope of the course. The course lays considerable emphasis on the laboratory classes. The course accommodates students' special interests through professional elective subjects in the areas of microelectronics and VLSI engineering, visual information processing and embedded systems, telecommunication systems engineering, RF and microwave engineering, Fibre Optics and light-wave engineering. New elective subjects are added from time to time to cater to the future technological needs. The curriculum also includes industrial training. The curriculum makes a balance between excellent industrial prospects as well as higher studies in any branch of electronics and communication engineering.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
The dual degree programme provides a sound foundation in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering through its B.Tech. curriculum, and it also offers M.Tech. degree in any of the specializations pursued by the department. Currently, the department pursues
Microelectronics and VLSI Design;
Telecommunication System Engineering;
RF and Microwave Engineering;
Visual Information Processing and Embedded Systems
as the M.Tech specializations. The students are required to undergo the core theory courses and the corresponding laboratory courses pertaining to the specialization and opt for a prescribed number of elective subjects in the various emerging areas of their choice. The students are also required to complete an M.Tech dissertation in the firth year. The degree programme is designed to prepare a student to undertake research, development, teaching, or any other specialized professional career.
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Industrial engineering (IE) is “concerned with the design, installation, and improvement of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment, and energy by drawing upon specialized knowledge and skills in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems”. Industrial engineering is providing all kinds of analytical skills and educational training to analyse, solve and optimise the complex real world problem encountered in different sectors of our economy. Manufacturing, Logistics, financial and insurance, health care and many other service sectors_ employ industrial engineers to address their problem and enhance their efficacy, productivity, and market share. All modern tools and techniques such as optimization, simulation, stochastic modelling, system dynamic, statistical modelling, and computational intelligence are covered in wider details to capture real world problems and solve them. Linear and non-linear interactions observed during development of decision support model through analytical tools are interfaced with modern information and communication tools (ICT) to simplify the implementation of decision making process for the benefit of industry in particular and society in general. Although, traditionally the stream is closely associated to manufacturing for improving the products and processes, the state-of-the-art of industrial & systems engineering discipline encompasses fields of study such as: production and product system design, systems engineering, product development, logistics and supply chain management, quality control and engineering, ergonomics/human factors/ safety engineering, e-commerce and e-business, and technology management.
The department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at IIT Kharagpur has the distinct credential to be the first department of its kind in India. The Department has continually restructured itself to cater to the needs of the Indian Industries. The department takes pride in having a highly dedicated, student-friendly group of faculty members with constantly updating international academic support base. The department runs number of research and consultancy projects in collaboration with government agencies such as DST, CSIR, MHRD, DRDO; and industries such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, etc. The students can participate in these projects and get real world experience before placement and have high quality publications which help in getting admitted to reputed international universities.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
In this integrated programme first four years are similar to the B.Tech programme in Industrial Engineering (4170: INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING). Thereafter, the students are exposed to the integrative concepts of Industrial Engineering and Management by selecting electives from a list of advanced courses on logistics and supply chain management, production planning and control, systems modelling and analysis, intelligent manufacturing, financial engineering, facility layout and design, service operations management, human factors, safety and risk management, applied multivariate statistical modelling, e-business, and various cross department elective courses on artificial intelligence, machine learning to mention a few. The important part of this programme is one-year long project work that typically involves design and optimization of a real-life industrial system. It has been observed over the years that, the additional elective subjects and the extensive training during the project work, not only increase the employability of these students but also increase their chance of getting admitted to top ranked universities around the world.
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
This B.Tech. degree programme pertains to sciences and technologies related to Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Signal Processing, as well as major application areas for these. Apart from providing solid fundamentals in signals and systems modelling and analysis, electrical and electronic circuits and measurements, sensors, data communication, this course also builds expertise in major application areas such as process control systems, instrumentation systems, digital signal and image processing, as well as computer hardware, software and programming. The course structure provides significant opportunities to specialize in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications, Communication Systems, VLSI and MEMS Integrated Circuits, Industrial Automation, Biomedical and Healthcare Systems, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Optoelectronics, Robotics, Electric Vehicles, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship etc. There are opportunities to work with industry and national and international R&D organisations.
MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
The Manufacturing Science and Engineering Programme is designed to create a specialised breed of engineers-cum-managers, who are expected to evolve, build and manage with global outlook, a new class of physically distributed enterprises. The programme first builds a solid background of manufacturing systems and processes, with exposure to basic courses in engineering design and thermal sciences. It covers subjects like CAD, CAM, AI, CIM, Robotics, etc. The students are also exposed to state-of-the-art developments in micro-mechanical systems and intelligent systems driven by continuous innovation in product and process technologies. The programme, with its fine blend of advanced manufacturing technologies and broad-based IT and management skills, is ideal for students who wish to take up challenging careers in engineering, management and innovative system entrepreneurship.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
This dual degree programme is offered jointly by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. The programme prepares the students to implement modern concepts of industrial and systems engineering in manufacturing and service organizations. Initially, the programme provides an in-depth background in the area of Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering with exposure to basic courses in Engineering Design and Thermal Sciences. Thereafter, the students are exposed to the tools and techniques of Industrial & Systems Engineering. The programme focuses on the efficient design and operation of production systems, and includes subjects in the areas of work systems design, production planning and inventory control, supply chain management, software engineering/e-business, financial management and accounting, quality engineering, project management, advanced decision modeling, simulation and related elective courses. During the course of study, the students need to carry out project work for one full year that should ideally involve design and optimization of a real-life industrial problem.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, operation and maintenance of machines and their components, mechanisms, machine tools, manufacturing systems and processes, components of thermal power systems including internal combustion engines and turbo machinery, solar energy, heat transfer, air-conditioning, refrigeration and industrial engineering including production planning and control. The students of mechanical engineering have an opportunity to study both the fundamentals and applied aspects of these areas.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
The Dual Degree courses of the Department are designed to develop manpower with basic background in Mechanical Engineering with specialized knowledge in any of the major specific areas of Mechanical Engineering. Accordingly, the Department offers three
Dual Degree programmes which are as follows:
Mechanical Engineering with M.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering
This programme essentially covers the relevant topics like CAD, CAM, Robotics, Mechatronics, Flexible Manufacturing, to provide awareness of the state-ofthe-art and future trends in manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering with M.Tech. in Thermal Science Engineering
In this course the students are given an opportunity to specialize in one or more areas of thermal engineering with special emphasis on computational fluid dynamics, simulation, modelling and optimisation of complex thermal systems.
Mechanical Engineering with M.Tech. in Mechanical Systems Design
The course encompasses all the basic subjects of Mechanical engineering and specialized subjects on solid mechanics, machine vibrations, design optimisation, needed to become an efficient professional in the specialization of mechanical system design. Some of the subject areas are vibration and noise control, modelling and simulation of dynamics systems, dynamics & control of robots, machine tools & other complex mechanical systems, dynamics & control of smart structures, composite materials, machinery fault diagnosis and signal processing, mechatronics, rotor dynamics.
Note: The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for M.Tech Dual Degree in Petroleum Engineering. For details please see the sub-heading titled as INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Advances in technology depend on the availability of high performance materials. The field of engineering materials has expanded enormously in the recent past and has encompassed a variety of materials such as ceramics, polymers, electrical and magnetic materials, semiconductors, glasses and composites, along with the traditionally important metals and alloys for various functional and structural applications. Critical selection of such materials for advanced engineering applications in various technology areas such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and thermal/hydel/nuclear power industries, as well as energy storage and electronic communications, is of utmost importance. B.Tech. programme encompassing metallurgical engineering and materials science/engineering have been designed to train engineering graduates, who would be highly competent in meeting the emerging needs of India in advanced materials as well as in conventional metallurgical engineering. Comprehensive programmes of studies allow the student to grasp the fundamentals of metal extraction, as well as processing to obtain near net shapes, selection, structural and mechanical characterization, as well ability of engineering materials to resist degradation in extreme environments. A wide variety of electives available during the third and fourth years of study give an opportunity to the student to concentrate in an area of his/her choice.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
It is a five-year programme with the first three and half years of studies common with the B.Tech. programme. Major emphasis of the remaining period will be on education in advanced areas through specialization courses and research. The student has the option to specialize, through a large number of postgraduate electives, in the fields of design and development of advanced materials for structural and functional applications, Process modeling and simulation, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Phase transformation in materials, Deformation and fracture behaviour of materials, Particulate technology, Solidification processing and foundry technology, Extractive metallurgy, Environmental degradation of materials, and Surface Engineering.
MINING ENGINEERING
Mining Engineering, a 4-year B.Tech. programme is concerned with the production of minerals and coal. The field of study exposes the students to aspects of surveying, planning, design, construction, mineral excavation, transportation, maintenance, safety, and management of mines. Courses in the first two years provide the students with essentials of science, basic engineering, computing, and information technology. In the subsequent years, a group of core and elective subjects including methods of mining, geomechanics, numerical methods, environmental engineering, industrial management, computer-aided mine planning, remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) are taught to keep pace with the latest developments in mining technology and to meet the present demands of the industry.
Note: The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for M.Tech. Dual Degree in Petroleum Engineering. For details please see the sub-heading titled as NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
This five-year dual degree course as offered lays greater emphasis on acquiring deeper knowledge, widens the scope of understanding of interdisciplinary subjects such as economics, management and advanced treatment of undergraduate subjects and on design and problem solving using computational techniques. The students would be able to enjoy wider choice of electives. The extensive project work provides opportunity for the students to analyze, to synthesize, and to creatively apply fundamental engineering principles to new problems and make useful and original contributions to this branch of engineering.
The dual degree programme has a multi-faceted orientation with blend of core mining engineering subjects, professional courses and allied courses relevant to the mining engineers in present global scenario. The mining engineers are concerned with mine planning, design, exploitation and processing of ore/coal. Salient course structure gives coverage on the fundamentals of basic science and engineering, mining geology, mine surveying, mine development, mine ventilation, rock mechanics, underground and surface coal & metal mining methods, environmental management, mining methods, mining machinery, mineral processing and other allied subjects. This course will be followed by PG seminar and research-based dissertation work.
Considering the importance of occupational health and safety, The Department of Mining Engineering also has introduced a Dual Degree course in Mining Safety Engineering. First of its kind in India, this course prepares the students with in-depth knowledge and hands on training in various aspects of the present and emerging fields of Safety Engineering and Disaster management.
In addition to the core courses on Safety Systems in Engineering, Rescue and Disaster Management, Legislation and Environmental Laws, this course provides opportunity to the students to acquire knowledge in emerging fields such as Human Factors Engineering, Geo-Technical Earthquake Engineering, Reliability and Quality Engineering, Application of Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence, Injury Epidemiology and Natural Hazards Mitigation.
The multi-disciplinary nature of the course enables the students to undertake their project work and vocation in various mining, oil and natural gas industries, and national and international organizations with which the Department is interacting through sponsored research and academic collaborations.
OCEAN ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Ocean Engineering in its broadest sense is concerned with all engineering systems operated in the ocean environment. This includes systems for exploration and exploitation of the vast oceanic resources such as offshore oil and gas, sea bed minerals, renewable energy, biological resources like marine and sea food, etc. Ocean Engineering also involves systems that utilize the ocean for transportation and recreational purpose such as ships and marine crafts, submarine and underwater vehicles, recreational crafts, floating resorts, etc. Yet another important component of Ocean Engineering is related to protection of coastlines, simulation of marine hazards and its mitigation through engineering solutions. In short, any system that uses the ocean space and operates in the marine environment falls under the purview of an Ocean Engineer. Naval Architecture which is a specialized and important branch of Ocean Engineering deals primarily with design aspects of ocean transportation systems such as ships and underwater vehicles. Due to its historic importance, Naval Architecture stands out as a separate entity, and a Naval Architect is primarily engaged in the process of ship design in the widest sense of the word “design”. Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture encompasses subjects such as Ship Stability, Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Manoeuvring, Marine Hydrodynamics, Water Wave Mechanics, design of marine structures, structural mechanics of marine structures, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Marine Construction and Welding, Coastal Engineering, Physical & Dynamical Oceanography, Port & Harbour Engineering etc.
The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study as per senate approved regulations.
In the five years of the M. Tech. dual degree course, the student can specialize in any of the broad areas of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture through project and specialized courses. The prolonged period of project work provides an opportunity to the student to gain expertise in one of these broad areas.
Employment opportunities for graduates of our department exist in Offshore Industry, Shipbuilding and Ship Repair yards, Ship Management Companies, Shipping companies, Marine Classification Societies, government regulatory bodies dealing with marine systems, Navy and Coast Guard, Coastal Engineering companies, Naval Defence R&D, Environmental Protection Agencies for coastal protection, Marine Engineering Officer (with additional mandatory training after graduation), etc. Being multidisciplinary in nature, students from this program generally receive a broad engineering background, and this helps finding employment in other allied engineering fields as well including IT industry and Management.
FIVE-YEAR B. ARCH. COURSE
ARCHITECTURE
Architect is a professional who designs buildings and built environments, landscapes interiors, and acts as the leading coordinator for the entire construction project from conception to completion. Architecture is the “art and science of building” and an Architect’s education needs to be a perfect balance between art, science and technology. As an architecture student, one is encouraged to develop one’s creative talents and artistic skills, as well as hone one’s analytical aptitude for social and cultural awareness, research in various domains, building science and technological innovation. The role and importance of an architect in society has been acknowledged since time immemorial, and assumes special significance in today’s world where buildings and spaces serve complex and diverse functions and need expert monitoring and coordination. Further, through the rigorous, but enjoyable learning through the B. Arch course, a well-rounded personality with good communication skills and human values is facilitated. Architectural education equips a student with basic design and visual arts skills, as well as a thorough knowledge of building materials, methods of construction, structural principles and innovations and other related technological aspects of building (like air conditioning, acoustics, illumination and intelligent systems). The student is also exposed to hard-core construction issues such as construction project management, professional practices, specification, estimation and arbitration. There is a strong emphasis on practical training, whereby the student works as a professional apprentice in an established architectural firm for almost the entire ninth semester. The final semester consists of a complete real-life architectural project handled single-handedly by the student which is a true simulation of entire scope of works, responsibilities and liabilities of a practicing architect. On completion of five years of education, the Council of Architecture (India) offers a professional license to the architect for independent practice in the profession.
The professional opportunities for a graduate architect are diverse. Apart from the option of independent practice or expert consultancy, an architect may gain employment in professional consulting or construction firms, private, public or government organizations, as well as pursue higher research, industrial or teaching careers. The avenues of higher studies and research open to a graduate architect are also wide ranging. The related research areas include Masters in Architecture, Urban design, Interior design, Landscape design, Industrial and Product design, City and regional planning, Transportation planning, Environmental planning, Heritage and conservation studies, Sociological aspects of human-built environment interface, Infrastructure design, Digital art and Visual communication, and Computer applications including design software programming, decision support systems and artificial intelligence.
Candidates desirous of joining the B. Arch. course will be required to qualify in an Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT-2024), as mentioned in the Information Brochure and JEE (Advanced) 2024 website.
FOUR-YEAR BS (Hons.) COURSES
APPLIED GEOLOGY
Core courses in Applied Geology enable students to develop expertise in the study of minerals, rocks, ores and fossils. Students are imparted laboratory and field training under this program. Apart from disseminating information, emphasis is given to acquisition of basic tools for quantification of earth processes. Modern courses on geochemical thermodynamics, crust-mantle interaction, rock deformation, mountain building processes, global climate change, basin analysis, low-temperature Geochemistry, water-rock interaction, Isotope Geology and mineralogical spectroscopy have been formulated to expose students to frontier areas of research. These fundamental courses serve as the bases for a number of applied courses, such as Engineering Geology and Groundwater Geology, which combine theory with stimulating laboratory components. Rigorous training on techniques and tools for exploration of earth resources is also imparted through exposure to courses such as on Remote Sensing & GIS, Environmental Geology and Micropaleontology, that have immediate industrial and environmental importance. Teaching in Applied Geology is supported by excellent computational and laboratory facilities. The curricula of B.S. in Applied Geology provide the opportunity of specializing in the field of interest by choosing appropriate courses in the fourth and final years. Students have the opportunity to get acquainted with modern research methodologies while working for their dissertation during the last two semesters. Exposure to industry and R&D activities are provided through the summer internship training. Students graduating with Applied Geology degrees get excellent job opportunity in Cement, Oil and Natural Gas, Mining and Construction companies, and in various Research Laboratories. Our graduates also excel in higher studies, with many being well placed in R&D sectors and Universities in India and abroad (e.g. US, UK and other developed countries).
Note: The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for an M.Tech. Dual Degree in Petroleum Engineering. For details, please see the sub-heading titled as INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section
*** "Those who would like to earn an MS degree would be given an option to do so at the end of 5th Semester of the 4-yr BS programme."
CHEMISTRY
This programme prepares the students for a future career in chemical sciences in academia/industry by providing them with an in-depth education and practice in chemistry in addition to the appropriate exposure in mathematics, physics, biosciences, computers and engineering sciences. Except a few courses, the curriculum for the first year spanning two semesters is common to all the students irrespective of their branches of study. In this programme the students are exposed to the frontline research topics in interdisciplinary areas, which include materials science, environmental science, biochemistry, and biological chemistry, in addition to the fundamental and basic courses. The curriculum, through course work and appropriate exposure to chemical research, helps to nurture original and imaginative thinking and provides opportunities for careers of an interdisciplinary nature. Opportunities for our students exists in industries manufacturing textiles, petroleum products, rubber and rubber-like materials, plastics, agricultural products, papers, pharmaceutical, food, fertilizers, paints and even in cosmetic and other aromatic product manufacturing industries. After Ph.D. the students can enter the R&D laboratories of the above-mentioned industry houses. All industries manufacturing chemicals employ professionals with a background in chemistry. A large number of the alumni of the department are placed in highly reputed academic institutions and modern industry houses all over the globe. Some of the alumni are also successful entrepreneurs.
*Those who would like to earn an MS degree in Chemistry would be given an option to do so at the end of 5th semester of the “4-year BS programme."
**Students of other disciplines who would like to earn a Double Major in Chemistry will be given an option to do so after joining the BS/B.Tech. program.
***The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for an M.Tech. degree in (i) Petroleum Engineering, (ii) Financial Engineering, and (iii) Engineering Entrepreneurship, or an MS degree in AI. For details, please see the sub-heading titled as INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM (IDDP) at the end of this section.
ECONOMICS
IIT Kharagpur offers an excellent opportunity for exceptionally bright students to get admitted to a four-year BS program in Economics, a unique program in the IIT system. The students desirous of pursuing higher studies can subsequently opt for MS in Economics with an extra year of studies to receive the BS plus MS* degree. This holistic program is being offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, which has a multidisciplinary character, with the involvement of sister Departments like Mathematics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Vinod Gupta School of Management, and Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship. The common program in the first two semesters would make the students develop verbal and quantitative abilities with a rigorous scientific approach. After that, students get a thorough and intense exposure to economic theory, analytical tools, mathematical models, and applied econometric and data analytic techniques with adequate emphasis on understanding the interpretations of the results along with their socioeconomic implications. The curriculum gives particular emphasis on quantitative techniques and their applications in the areas of business analysis, finance, banking, and public policy. Lab practices, projects, industrial training, and seminars supplement the theory classes. The courses would succeed in establishing a synergy between technology and economics to understand real-world situations more accurately and intensely.
Through a suitable choice of professional electives, students can specialize in quantitative and financial economics with provisions for super specialization in certain chosen fields under the streams. At the same time, ambitious and hardworking students can earn a Minor in areas like Mathematics and Computing, Industrial and Systems Engineering, etc., and Micro-Specializations in diverse areas. In the increasingly globalized world, the new breed of economists specially trained for problem-solving will be in high demand in industry, institutions of higher learning, and research, both at home and abroad.
" * " Those who would like to earn an MS degree would be allowed to do so at the end of the 5th Semester of the 4-yr BS program."
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
Geophysics is a branch of Earth Science that deals with the delineation of the Earth’s subsurface structure. The primary objective of Geophysics is to explore the inaccessible interior of the Earth, for understanding its anatomy on the basis of bulk physical properties (e.g. density, magnetic susceptibility, elastic, visco-elastic, electrical conductivity, natural radioactive radiation etc). Propagation of elastic waves through the Earth’s interior enables geophysicists to visualize the Earth from the surface to its centre. Various geophysical methods are based on fundamental physical principles such as Newton’s law of gravitation, Coulomb’s law of forces between magnetic poles, Snell’s law, Ohm’s law and natural disintegration (α, β, γ radiation) of radioactive substances. Geophysicists perform different experiments in the field, and extract different physical properties of the underlying rocks related to exploration for oil and gas, minerals, groundwater, subsurface pollution etc. All these require sophisticated instrumentation, rigorous application of mathematical techniques and knowledge of state-of-the-art computer programming and applications.
The Department of Geology and Geophysics offers a 4-year B.S. Program in Exploration Geophysics, with an optional 1-year M.S. course. This program covers fundamental courses on Solid Earth Geophysics, Geophysical field theory and various exploration techniques with special emphasis on mathematical and computational tools. Gravity, Magnetic, Seismic, Electrical, Electromagnetic, Well logging and Radiometric methods of exploration are covered in detail. Earthquake Seismology, Seismic Tomography, Geophysical Signal Processing, Geophysical inversion/optimization are integral parts of the program. Students of Exploration Geophysics undergo rigorous field training that involves use of various equipment for acquisition of data in the field. State-of-the-art equipment in
Geophysics include 48-channel Reflection, Refraction and Engineering seismograph, Broad Band Seismograph, Strong Motion Accelarograph, Gravimeter, Magnetometer, Resistivity meter, VLF, VLFR and magnetotelluric EM equipments and Radiation measurement equipment. A global Seismological Observatory has also been commissioned in the department.
Apart from the fundamental courses on Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics students also undergo in-depth training in relevant geological subjects that ultimately makes them complete Geophysicists. Curricula are very flexible, and students can choose to study advanced mathematics, electronics, computers and management courses as breadth subjects. Students get an opportunity to be acquainted with modern research methodologies while working for their dissertations during the last two semesters. Exposure to industries and R&D activities are provided through summer training.
Graduates get job opportunities in both Government and Private organizations in the Oil and Natural Gas, and Mining sectors, and Research Laboratories. Our graduates excel in higher studies abroad, and most of them are well placed in R&D sectors and Universities in the US, UK and other developed countries
Note: The Institute may permit a limited number of students from this branch to opt for M.Tech Dual Degree in Petroleum Engineering. For details, please see the sub-heading titled as NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM at the end of this section.
*** "Those who would like to earn an MS degree would be given an option to do so at the end of 5th Semester of the 4-yr BS programme."
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
The BS-MS course in Mathematics and Computing is designed to provide strong foundation in both Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science. It gives exposure to basic courses such as Real Analysis, Functional Analysis, Complex Analysis, Topology, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Database Systems, Algorithms, Optimization and Stochastic Process. It also provides several advanced courses like Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Parallel Algorithms, Big data analysis, Statistical Reliability, Computational Fluid Mechanics, Cryptography, Finite Elements Method and Optimization Methods in Finance. Some of the subjects are supported by computer labs.
Students on completing this course are offered lucrative placements in superlative finance/ business/ software companies as design/ development engineers/research consultants. Several students also get scholarships abroad to pursue MS/Ph.D. in frontline areas of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science and are able to build their career in academia and R&D sectors.
*** "Those who would like to earn an MS degree would be given an option to do so at the end of 5th Semester of the 4-yr BS programme."
PHYSICS
This course is designed to produce students capable of pursuing advanced studies in theoretical and experimental physics as well as handling problems related to applications of physics in engineering, technology, industry and medicine. This is achieved by making use of a well-balanced course structure consisting of undergraduate core courses in basic sciences, engineering sciences, technical arts, and workshop practice. The first year of this programme has a common curriculum followed in the institute where students are required to study courses in computer science, electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering, humanities and social sciences, etc. The second and third year are devoted for building up the basic formalisms in Physics with mainly core courses in theory and experiments with few electives. The fourth year mainly consist of elective courses and compulsory projects related to current problems in experimental and theoretical physics with a few core components for theory and development of laboratory skills.
*** "Those who would like to earn an MS degree would be given an option to do so at the end of 5th Semester of the 4-yr BS programme."
INTERDISPLINARY DUAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Candidates opting for the courses: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Geology, Exploration Geophysics, etc. have the opportunity to pursue M.Tech Dual Degree in PETROLEUM ENGINEERING along with the B.Tech./B.S. degree in parent department.
India is the 4th largest consumer and importer of oil and natural gas yet has a significant shortfall in domestic production. Acute shortfall of manpower/quality expertise in new and advanced areas of Exploration & Production (E&P) is predicted for years to come. The program is aimed at developing technical and transdisciplinary competencies needed by engineers and scientists to hit the road running and succeed in the oil and gas industry. The Dual Degree program will have two verticals. (1) Petroleum Production (PP) vertical: 4-Year B. Tech. (Chemical/Mechanical/ Mining Engineering) - M. Tech. (Petroleum Engineering) (2) Petroleum Exploration (PE) vertical: 4-Year B.S. (Geology/Geophysics) - M.Tech. (Petroleum Engineering). A student opting for dual degree programme will be allocated one of the verticals based on his/her background (B.Tech./B.S.) choice and cumulative grade point average at the end of first year.
In addition to core courses in Chemical/Mechanical/Mining/Geosciences/Petroleum engineering and transdisciplinary courses from Humanities, Law and Management schools, the curriculum will include customized courses jointly offered by engineers and scientists from the industry and faculty members from IIT and renowned petroleum schools abroad during summer winter schools. The program offers electives to develop skill in energy transition related courses and also laboratory exposure. The program will have industry-immersive internship starting at the early years and will build up in to a project experience and master’s theses that are relevant to the sponsoring company. The uniqueness of the program will be to offer the flexibility to students to opt for depth courses either relevant to oil industry or in transdisciplinary areas so that it generates future leaders in industry, research, finance or public policy in the energy sector.