Passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/ Mechatronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering or related fields. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in the qualifying examination, as per AICTE APH 2024-25 norms.
The M. Tech. in Automotive Technology, offered in collaboration with Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Bangalore, equips students with expertise in modern vehicle systems, embedded software, and intelligent electronics. The curriculumcovers ECU fundamentals, automotive operating systems, communication protocols, ADAS, AI/ML applications, functional safety (ISO 26262), and cybersecurity (ISO 21434).
Practical labs in multi-ECU integration, automotive networking, and simulation/validation ensure hands-on industry exposure. This program blends mechanical engineering fundamentalswith cutting-edgeelectronics, software, and AI applications in the automotive domain. The post graduates are prepared to contribute to innovations in smart vehicles, sustainable mobility, and software-defined automotive systems, making them highly relevant to the global automotive industry.
Programme Overview
Course Curriculum
01Applied Mathematics for Automotive Systems - MAT4013
02Automotive Systems and Vehicle Architecture - MEC5018
03Embedded Systems and Automotive Software - ECE4501
04Automotive Electronics and ECU Fundamentals - ECE4502
05Software Engineering Practices for Automotive Systems - ECE4503
06Japanese Language – I - XXXXXXX
01Automotive Operating Systems and RTOS Concepts - ECE4504
02Discipline Elective – I - ECEXXXX
03Discipline Elective – II - ECEXXXX
04Embedded Software Integration Lab - ECE4550
05Automotive Networking Lab - ECE4551
06Open Elective – I - XXXXXXX
07Japanese Language – II - XXXXXXX
01Autonomous Driving Systems - ECE4505
02AI and Machine Learning for Automotive Applications - ECE4506
03Discipline Elective – III - ECEXXXX
04Discipline Elective – IV - ECEXXXX
05Discipline Elective – V - ECEXXXX
06Open Elective – II - XXXXXXX
07Japanese Language – III - XXXXXXX
01Dissertation - PIP8500
Programme Educational Objectives
PEO-1: Establish themselves as successful automotive engineers committed to ethical and sustainable practices.
PEO-2: Become competent professionals in vehicle embedded systems design, electric mobility, and intelligent transport systems.
PEO-3: Engage in lifelong learning to adapt to evolving automotive technologies and societal needs.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
On successful completion of the Program, the students shall be able to:
PO1. Analyse, manage and supervise engineering systems and processes with the aid of appropriate advanced tools.
PO2. Design a system and process within constraints of health, safety, security, economics, and manufacturability to meet desired needs.
PO3. Carry out research in the respective discipline and publish the findings.
PO4. Effectively communicate and transfer the knowledge/skill to stakeholders.
PO5. Realise the impact of engineering solutions in a contemporary, global, economic, environmental, and societal context for sustainable development.
Programme Specific Outcomes
PSO-1: Demonstrate proficiency in designing and analysing automotive systems including ECU architectures, real-time operating systems, EVs, and autonomous vehicles.
PSO-2: Solve complex engineering problems integrating AI/ML, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity principles in mobility, safety, and sustainability.
PSO-3: Collaborate with industry to execute impactful projects in vehicle dynamics and intelligent transportation systems to advance automotive research and development.