M.Tech. in Power System and Automation
The 2-year MTech Power System and Automation programme equips students with essential technical skills and a value-based education, preparing them to meet industry demands. It emphasises core principles and design skills in power systems, enabling graduates to address challenges and excel in the power systems and automation sectors.
Students are exposed to the latest advancements in power systems automation, with a curriculum designed to foster research and problem-solving for contemporary issues. Key topics include Power System Stability, Operation, Control, and Energy Auditing. Additionally, the programme enhances skills in business analytics, industrial safety, and project cost management, offering a holistic approach to professional growth and interdisciplinary learning.
Eligibility
A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Central / State University or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.
Scope of the Programme
Upon completing the programme, students will be proficient in using both hardware equipment and software design tools for power system analysis and automation. They will acquire the ability to address complex design challenges in electrical power engineering, applying advanced techniques to solve real-world problems in the industry.
Graduates will develop the skills to analyse, design, and develop electrical components, apparatus, and systems, enabling them to contribute effectively to the field. With technical expertise, they will present scientific findings at national and international platforms, advancing innovations in electrical power systems.
Key Highlights
Centres of Excellence & Infrastructure
- Autonomous Systems
- Electric Vehicles Lab
- Underwater Vehicles Lab
- Smart Grid Technologies Lab
- Harvard Style Classroom
Research Centre
MURTI Multidisciplinary Research
Research
- High Impact Journal Publications: 416+
- Research & Consultancy Projects: 10+
- Patents: 05
Industry & Academic Collaborations
- DRDO
- Capgemini
- IIT Guwahati
- DronaVyuh Technologies
Venture Development Centre
Offers a mandatory 02-credit venture development course, encouraging students to develop innovative products and services with real business potential.
Syllabus
The curriculum is designed, developed, and delivered as guided by academic leaders from IITs, NITs, and other premier institutions, as well as various IT and electrical core companies.
Specialisation Bundles of Courses offered:
- Information Technology
- Robotics
- Industrial Automation
Career Options
India's ambitious energy transition, with plans to reach 500 GW of non-fossil electricity by 2030, presents vast career opportunities for graduates of M.Tech. Power System and Automation. With 100% FDI allowed in power generation, transmission, and distribution, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals to design, operate, and optimise power systems. Graduates can explore roles as Power Systems Engineers, Grid Operation Specialists, and Energy Analysts in renewable energy projects, smart grid technologies, and power trading.
The increasing focus on renewable energy sources, coupled with the growing electricity generation targets, also opens avenues in research, project management, and consultancy. Professionals will be essential in driving innovations in power system stability, energy auditing, and grid automation, contributing to India's energy goals. With expertise in automation and advanced control systems, graduates can work in both public and private sectors, shaping the future of sustainable energy in India.
(Source: Invest India)
Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in various sectors:
- Service Engineer
- Technical Director
- Software Analyst
- Field Test Engineer
- Senior Sales Manager
- Network Planning Engineer
- Customer Support Engineer
- Electronics and Communications Consultant
- Research & Development Software Engineer
Star Recruiters
School Leadership
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Applied Education
Notable Alumni
Dr . Rajendra Pamula
Professor, Department of CSE
Sri. Mallavarapu Surya Teja
I.A.S
Indrakanti Raghuma
Scientist F
K.Narendra
Vice President
Srinivas Iragavarapu
Sr. SDM, Amazon Code Whisperer
Rajanala Hari Hara Kumar
Software Developer
Eswara N V Geratayya
Director
Sunitha Chirla
Applications Technical Analyst
Rama Krishna Addanki
Senior Solution Architect
Viswa Teju Colluru
CEO and Founder
Kalyan Nallaparaju
Associate Director
Eswar Sunil Kumar
VP & Head of India Operations
Prashant Ganji
Senior Scientist - Downstream Process Development
Aravind kshatri
Senior Scientist
Dr. Sushmitha Sundar
Head (Life Sciences) RICH,
Rajesh Chitta
Senior Technology Manager
T.Srinivasan
Registrar
Dr K D D Srikanth
Adjunct faculty
Lakshmi Prasad
Deputy Manager
Nirmal Kumar
Manager
Gangadhar
Deputy Manager
Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi
Assistant Professor , Construction Management
M.Praveen Kumar
IES
KNV Siva Kumar
Assistant Vice President
Dhiraj Varma
Entrepreneur, Director - Technical & Operations
Niranjan Reddy Renati
Grad Year: 2002, Vice President / Country Head at Olam Group, Thailand
Sindhura Polasana Palli
Grad Year: 2002, Sr. Director - Marketing - Keurig Dr Pepper
Maurya Chandra Pydah
Grad Year: 2004, Associate Director at Greenko Group
Krishna Devareyalu Lavu
Grad Year: 2004, MP - TDP, Andhra Pradesh, India
Adarsh Atluri
Grad Year: 2006, Director - Harmony Ventures, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Srinivasa Raju Namburi
Grad Year: 2006, CEO & Co-founder - BridgeThings Hyderabad, India
Amaranath Dabbara
Grad Year: 1990, Group Software Engineering Manager - Qualtrics, Seattle , USA Greater Seattle Area
Bharath Satti
Grad Year: 1999, Chief Architect, Director R&D - Plymouth Rock Assurance, Greater Boston
Narasimha Bhogavalli
Grad Year: 1990, Director - Tekdynamics Inc, Irving, United States
Vaibhav Sisinty
Grad Year: 2015, CEO - Growth School, Bengaluru, India
Mr. G Srinivasa Rao,
Vice President
Mr. B Raghu Kiran
IRS
Prof. G Sasibhushana
Professor
Mr. D Ashok
Senior Physical Design Engineer
Mr. Murali P
VP Engineering - VLSI
Ms. B V Srilekha
Analog Design Engineer
Dr. Edwin Vijay Kumar
AGM
Dr K V Srinivas
Scientist C
Narasimha Eswara Sarma Munukutla
SCADA Specialist/Principal Engineer
Dr K Narendra Swaroop
Senior Program Manager- Quality
A. Venkata Ramana
Director - Embedded Software
Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar
EX. MLA, VIZAG SOUTH
TLN Sharma
Designation: Software Group Manager Current Organisation: Schaeffler AG, USA
Vijay Rudra Raju
Associate Director Ericcson
B.SREENIVASA REDDY
Scientist H ADA-DRDO, Bengaluru
B.Raghu Kiran
IRS, Joint Commissioner, GST-Hyderabad
Shekhar Movva
Founder and CEO
Dr. Vidya kumari
Associate Professor
Mr. Anand Stanley
President
Smt. V. Shanti
Scientist-F
Prof. P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy
Former Vice Chancellor
Mr. Partha Datta
Head, Engineering, Design
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
M.Tech. Power System and Automation
1st Year
₹1,21,800
2nd Year
₹1,27,800
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.
Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.
- Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
- Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
- Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)
Need-Based Scholarships
- To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 12.00 LPA.
- The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
| Scholarship % | Upgraded Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 75% | 100% |
| 60% | 75% |
| 40% | 60% |
| 25% | 40% |
| 15% | 25% |
Scholarships For Accommodation
- In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
- Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
| Year | Scholarship % | GAT 2025 Score | GATE 2025 Respective Test Score * | AP / TS PGECET | CUET (PG) 2025 Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 141 - 200 | 900 – 1000 | 1-10 | >=285 |
| 75 | 131 - 140 | 800 - 899 | 11 - 25 | 275 - 284 | |
| 60 | 121 - 130 | 700 - 799 | 26 - 100 | 250 - 274 | |
| 40 | 111 - 120 | 600 - 699 | 101- 200 | 225 - 249 | |
| 25 | 101 - 110 | 500 - 599 | 201 - 300 | 200 - 224 | |
| 15 | 86 - 100 | 400 - 499 | 301 - 500 | 180 - 199 |
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
*To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must qualify in GATE 2025
