M.Tech. Power System Engineering

Last Updated on July 29, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Hi readers! In this post, we will deal with a Master of Technology program that is related to Electrical Engineering. Here, we will have an in-depth analysis of M.Tech. in Power System Engineering.

  Power System Engineering comes under the umbrella of Electrical Engineering. It is an ideal PG course for Electrical Engineering graduates.   M.Tech. stands for Master of Technology. It is a Master’s Degree course.   Technically, M.Tech. is a PG level course. PG stands for Postgraduate. Graduates who have completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree course are eligible to pursue PG level programs.   Since this is an M.Tech. program, one must possess relevant B.E./B.Tech. Degree or an equivalent qualification, in order to be considered eligible for application.   Though it is an ideal PG course for Electrical Engineers, candidates hailing from other relevant branches such as – Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Power Engineering etc may also apply for admission.   Here is an overview of the course –

• Name of the course: M.Tech. in Power System Engineering
• Type of course: Master of Technology
• Field: Electrical Engineering
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility: Completed relevant B.E./B.Tech. course or equivalent qualification

What’s Power System Engineering all about? What’s it like to specialize in this field? What’s the scope and potential associated with this domain? Will I get a good job after completing this M.Tech. program?   You will find answers to these questions in the next section.

Power System Engineering

In simple terms, Power System is a network that consists of generation, distribution and transmission system. Power System forms an integral part of Electrical Engineering.   How’s electricity generated? After generating it, how is it transmitted to the customer/end user? Power system plays a huge role in the above mentioned activities.   Power system is a network that deals with aspects such as – generation of electricity, its distribution and transmission. In order to carry out the above mentioned tasks, it utilizes equipment, components and infrastructure such as –

• Power Plant
• Substation
• Transformers
• Transmission Cables
• Conductors
• Circuit Breakers
• Generators
• And more…

Power System Engineering deals with the above mentioned aspects. This branch of electrical engineering deals with the design, development, installation, maintenance and operation of above mentioned equipment, infrastructure and components.   Power plant can be said to be the starting point of a power system. A power plant generates electricity through various means (diesel, coal, water, solar energy, wind energy etc).   Once electricity is generated, it is prepared for transmission (using step-up or step-down transformers). Electricity is transmitted to various substations through network of transmission cable.   Substation plays the crucial role in transmitting electricity to the end user (your home). Substation transfers electricity to the distribution transformer. The distribution transformer steps-down the power so that it can be transmitted safely to end users.   The whole process may sound easy and fun. But to carry out these tasks, one must deal with complex equipment, complex networks and numerous components. One must possess specialized knowledge about Power System.   This is when a course like M.Tech. in Power System Engineering comes handy! This program is known to churn out skilled Power System professionals each year. Such professionals are capable of designing, developing, maintaining and operating such systems.   Come, let us take a closer look at the course details. In the next section, you will find details such as – duration, eligibility criteria, colleges, fees and syllabus.

Course Details

Type of course

It is a Master of Technology course. Technically, it is a PG level course.

Duration

The academic program is 2 years long. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is six months long. The entire academic program consists of four semesters.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – Completed relevant B.E./B.Tech. program OR Equivalent qualification.   Minimum aggregate marks criteria may also apply. If yes, it could be anywhere around 45-55% aggregate marks.

Colleges

There are two types of Engineering Colleges offering this course in India –

• Government Engineering Colleges
• Self Financed Engineering Colleges

Government Colleges can further be classified into two types – State Govt Colleges and Central Govt Colleges. Government Colleges are known to charge lower fees than their Self Financed counterparts.   Some of the popular colleges are –

• IITs
• NITs
• Nirma University
• BITS

Fees

Tuition fees charged for the program may vary from one College to another. It depends upon the following factors –

• Type of College (Govt or SF)
• Rating and reputation of the College
• Scholarship status of the student

On an average, tuition fees could be anywhere between 80-150K INR per semester. Government Colleges are known to charge relatively lower fees that their Self Financed counterparts.

Admission Process

Reputed institutes rely on merit based admission process. Such institutes make use of relevant entrance test to select deserving candidates. Some institutes are also known to conduct their own qualifying test in order to select deserving candidates.

Syllabus

Here are some of the important subjects present in the curriculum –

• Power Quality
• Power Systems
• Operation and Analysis
• Power System Protection
• Dynamics and Control
• Signal Processing
• Power Electronics
• Energy Transmission
• Energy Storage
• Electrical Distribution System

Career Prospects

Electrical Engineering is known as an evergreen branch of Engineering. It means that this field generated ample amount of job opportunities each year. Since Power System Engineering is a part of Electrical Engineering, this domain is also supposed to generate decent amount of job opportunities.

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  After completing this course, one will have access to different types of jobs such as – Government jobs and Private sector jobs.   Some of the prime Government sector recruiters are –

• State Electricity Boards
• Energy Boards
• Government Operated Power Plants
• BHEL
• Power Grid
• Indian Railway

Some of the popular private sector recruiters are –

• Energy Transmission Firms
• Equipment Manufacturing Firms
• Consultancies

Salary

Starting salary depends upon different factors. Some such notable factors are –

• Job location
• Profile of the employer
• His/her academic performance
• His/her skills and aptitude
• Job profile

On an average, starting salary could be anywhere between 40-80K INR per month. In case of Government job, the salary will be based on designated pay scale and grade.