DTU M.Tech Power System Control and Automation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The M.Tech in Power System Control and Automation (Part Time) at DTU runs for three years (six semesters). Evening classes are designed for working electrical engineers in the power sector. The programme is offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and culminates in a research-based dissertation on a power systems topic.

Ans. A valid GATE 2026 score in Electrical Engineering (EE paper) is the primary admission criterion. Non-GATE candidates can appear for the DTU M.Tech Admission Test held on 11 July 2026. The merit list is based on GATE score or admission test score combined with qualifying degree marks and work experience.

Ans. The programme covers power system analysis and stability, smart grid technologies, SCADA and distribution management systems, protective relaying, high voltage engineering, power electronics for grid applications, renewable energy integration, and automation of electrical networks. The dissertation allows scholars to work on applied power system problems with faculty guidance.

Ans. A minimum of one year of work experience in a relevant field such as power utilities, electrical contracting, or energy companies is mandatory for part-time mode admission. Candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification. A qualifying B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks is also required.

Ans. Graduates are prepared for roles in power utilities, electricity distribution companies, renewable energy firms, government PSUs such as NTPC and POWERGRID, and SCADA solution providers. The DTU credential enhances prospects for senior engineering, project management, and technical consulting roles in India’s rapidly expanding power and smart grid sector.

Ans. The total academic fee for the three-year part-time programme is INR 3,75,000, with INR 1,25,000 payable each year. The annual fee comprises tuition of INR 61,300, exam fee of INR 15,000, and other charges of INR 48,700. GATE-qualified students receive INR 12,400 per month from AICTE. Hostel is optional and charged separately.