MAKAUT M.Tech Renewable Energy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Year 1 Fee	INR 43,400
Year 2 Fee	INR 43,400
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 86,800

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Year 1 Fee

INR 43,400

Year 2 Fee

INR 43,400

Total Fees (2 years)

INR 86,800

MAKAUT M.Tech Renewable Energy Admission 2026

Event	Date

Apply through the MAKAUT portal at makautwb.ac.in with GATE score.

Admission is through GATE score and departmental interview.

Pay the semester fee and submit documents to confirm your seat.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech or BE in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university, with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for consideration. Candidates with a first-class B.Tech and relevant research experience may be considered based on departmental norms.

Admission Process

Submit application online with a valid GATE score and M.Tech research proposal.

Shortlisted candidates attend a departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Seat allocation is based on GATE score and interview performance.

Complete fee payment and certificate verification to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

West Bengal engineers targeting solar, wind, or clean energy sector
GATE-qualified Electrical or Mechanical engineers near Kolkata
Aspirants seeking PSU careers at NTPC, BHEL, or WBSEDCL
Cost-conscious students comfortable with INR 86,800 total fee
Candidates interested in energy policy or MNRE-funded research career

✗ Skip if

Students expecting strong private sector campus placements
Candidates needing IIT-level research infrastructure for energy studies
Engineers outside West Bengal unwilling to relocate to Haringhata
Aspirants without an engineering background in power or energy fields
Students seeking MBA or general management rather than M.Tech research

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
GATE Scholarship (MHRD)	INR 12,400/month	GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship	Up to INR 1,000/month	WB residents below INR 2.5L annual family income

Scholarship

Amount

Eligibility

GATE Scholarship (MHRD)

INR 12,400/month

GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars

Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship

Up to INR 1,000/month

WB residents below INR 2.5L annual family income

MAKAUT M.Tech Renewable Energy FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for merit-based shortlisting. Candidates who are NET-qualified or have sponsored research experience may also be considered at the department’s discretion. Final selection is through a research proposal and departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT?

Ans. A valid GATE score is required for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT and is the primary selection criterion. GATE-qualified candidates are shortlisted for the departmental interview based on their paper score and percentile. Sponsored candidates deputed by government agencies or PSUs may be considered through a separate channel, subject to departmental availability and norms. Non-GATE applicants should contact the department before applying.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year M.Tech Renewable Energy at MAKAUT is INR 86,800, paid as INR 43,400 per year. The fee covers tuition, examination, laboratory access, and statutory university charges. GATE-qualified scholars may receive the MHRD scholarship of INR 12,400 per month. Hostel accommodation is available separately at the Haringhata campus. Fees are paid semester-wise.

Ques. What research areas are available for M.Tech Research at MAKAUT?

Ans. M.Tech Renewable Energy at MAKAUT covers solar photovoltaic and thermal system design, wind turbine aerodynamics and generator systems, biomass and biogas conversion technologies, hydrogen production and fuel cell systems, energy storage including batteries and supercapacitors, smart grid and demand response, energy audit and efficiency analysis, power electronics for renewable integration, and energy policy and economics. Students undertake design and simulation projects and submit a dissertation on a faculty-approved renewable energy research topic.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Tech Research from MAKAUT?

Ans. M.Tech Renewable Energy graduates from MAKAUT can work as solar project engineers, wind energy analysts, energy consultants, smart grid engineers, and energy auditors at renewable energy companies, power utilities, MNRE project developers, and state nodal agencies. PSUs such as NTPC, BHEL, and WBSEDCL recruit renewable energy engineers. Graduates may also pursue PhD research in energy systems or qualify for faculty positions in engineering departments after clearing GATE.

Ques. Are GATE scholarships available for M.Tech Research students at MAKAUT?

Ans. GATE-qualified candidates admitted to M.Tech Research at MAKAUT are eligible for the MHRD Teaching Assistantship scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, subject to satisfactory academic progress and departmental duties. West Bengal domicile students may also apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year. Scholarship applications should be submitted within the annual deadline set by the respective awarding body.

MAKAUT M.Tech Renewable Energy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility