M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

COURSE DESCRIPTION

M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering or Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering is a postgraduate Mechanical Engineering course. It is a two years specialisation program that deals with the study of mechanics, statics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis used in designing, development, construction, production, installation, operation and maintenance of tools, machines and various other mechanical equipment such as automobiles, trucks, airplanes, trains, space vehicles, lathes, milling machines, grinders, large steam and gas turbines, components of thermal power stations, internal combustion engines, jet engines, air conditioning and heating machines, refrigerators etc. In short, this degree course mainly focuses on the study of the application of the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices. The M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) programs in India are usually structured as an Engineering Research degree and being offered on large scale by most of the engineering institutes. M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) course is broad in nature covering all major areas of design, thermal and production engineering. Many elective subjects are made available to students in order to enable them to specialize in any of the three major fields viz. design, thermal and production engineering.

M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing an M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) degree is qualifying B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent examination.
• Alternatively, a candidate who has passed in the Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (AMIE) examination with appropriate specialisation in Mechanical Engineering is also considered eligible for admission to M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) degree course.
• Generally, the admission is done through Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Score Merit List.

M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Course Suitability

• They should be able to plan and prioritise, capable of careful attention to detail, exercising good judgement and accepting responsibility.
• One should have the ability to solve problems using both logic and creative/innovative approaches.
• They should be numerate and highly computer literate, with excellent analytical skills.
• Those who have planned on becoming teacher and lecturer after having passed the Master degree programme can go for it.

How is M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Course Beneficial?

• M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) degree can be applied in all other fields of engineering and so demand for a Mechanical Engineer is high compared to other engineers of different fields, so it serves as an all-purpose engineering degree.
• It is to be noted that out of the millions of engineers employed by companies, 30% of them are mechanical engineers.
• M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) degree holders can always look for a career in related occupations such as aerospace engineer, aeronautical engineer, automotive engineer, architect, a nuclear engineer, tool designer, and many other occupations.
• The new developing fields of biotechnology, materials science and nanotechnology will open various new job areas for Mechanical Engineers.
• In few of the western countries, mechanical engineering is the second highest paid profession after medicine.

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