National Power Training Institute Nagpur PG Diploma Thermal Power Plant Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for non-sponsored candidates is INR 2,71,400, which includes a base course fee of INR 2,30,000 plus 18% GST. Girls students receive a 10% concession on the base course fee. Sponsored candidates pay INR 3,60,000 plus 18% GST, totalling INR 4,24,800. A non-refundable registration fee of INR 500 is also payable at the time of application via State Bank Collect.

Ans. No. Admission is entirely merit-based. NPTI prepares a merit list from the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying B.Tech or B.E. degree. Shortlisted candidates are offered seats through online or telephonic counselling. There is no written entrance test. Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree and in Class 10 and Class 12 are mandatory for eligibility.

Ans. Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, C&I (Control and Instrumentation), or Power Engineering and related branches are eligible. A minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying degree is required along with at least 60% in Class 10 and Class 12. There is no upper age limit. Both fresh graduates and experienced professionals may apply.

Ans. The programme covers power plant familiarisation, thermal power plant operation and control, performance efficiency improvement, power plant maintenance, erection and commissioning, load dispatch, and power sector regulations. Industrial and field training at actual power plants forms part of the curriculum. The two-semester structure blends classroom sessions with hands-on exposure in operating power stations.

Ans. Graduates are prepared for operations and maintenance roles in thermal power stations, power sector public sector undertakings, and allied industries. NPTI maintains close linkages with state and central power utilities for placement of trained engineers. Sponsored candidates, however, are not eligible for campus placement assistance provided through the institute’s industry connections.

Ans. Yes. Both non-sponsored and sponsored candidates may apply. Non-sponsored candidates pay INR 2,71,400 (including GST) while sponsored candidates pay INR 4,24,800. The admission criteria and merit process are identical for both categories. Sponsored candidates are seated separately in the batch and are not eligible for campus recruitment support through NPTI’s power utility linkages.