The Institute is offering four AICTE approved, two year (four semester) Post Graduate Programmes in Manufacturing Technology, Multimedia & Software Systems, Mechatronics Engineering and Structural Engineering, leading to M.Tech Degree of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, formaly West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)). The Programme on Manufacturing Technology started in the academic year 2002-03 and both the programmes on Multimedia & Software Systems and Mechatronics Engineering have started in the academic year 2005-06. However, the programme on Structural Engineering have started from 2011-12. All the first three programmes initially had an intake capacity of 18 students. As a result of implementation of OBC reservation, this number has been increased to 28 seats from the academic year 2008-09. However, the programme on Structural Engineering has been continuing with an intake capacity of 09 seats. To view the details of the individual M.Tech. Programmes, please click on the appropriate links given beside.

Rationale
The present economic and foreign policy adopted by the Govt. of India has created a great opportunity in software industry and, in turn, produced a very high demand of qualified software professionals to cater to the needs of National and International markets. As a consequence of this, both industries and academia are facing the shortage of qualified software professionals. Present situation has encouraged NITTTRs to offer best possible courses in the area of Multimedia & Software Systems so as to produce industry professionals and teachers who, in turn, will contribute maximum under the changed environment.

The emergence of computers with high speed processors, fast internal buses, high resolution graphic display, large optical memories have provided the ability to capture, store and process high quality audio and video and embed them at different suitable places to make the final software product more and more attractive and effective. As a result, design and development of software has now become more a team effort rather than individual expertise and intelligence. Moreover, cohesiveness amongst the team members for maintaining the time target, cost optimization, standardization, documentation, testing, quality control etc., has become imperative components to meet the national and international challenges. New generation of manpower with appropriate knowledge and skill sets are thus required to be developed for this purpose.

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NITTTR, Kolkata has felt this need of developing specialized manpower and started to offer a Post Graduate Programme (M. Tech) in the area of Multimedia & Software Systems since 2005, where state-of-the-art technology in the areas of Multimedia and Software Engineering are being covered in depth to cater to the present and near future requirements of the Industry. Moreover, passouts of this programme will be considered as the next-generation University/Engineering College teachers and researchers who, in turn, will work as the change agents for decades to come. This postgraduate programme in Multimedia and Software Systems attempts to integrate various aspects of multimedia technologies as well as software development processes so that the passouts can deliver the present requirements of Industry and Academia and can bring about a new height of excellence in future.

Course Duration
The M.Tech course is a 2-year 4 semester full-time course. The first two semesters will cover theory and practical classes, while last two semesters will be for dissertation work.

Course Objective
After successful completion of this M.Tech. Programme in Multimedia and Software Systems, students will be able to:

• Design complex software systems
• Develop complex software using DBMS
• Develop software using Object Oriented Technology
• Acquire, use and share knowledge using KMS
• Design and develop multimedia software including learning management system
• Assure quality, reliability in the design and development process of software
• Manage a complex software project
  

Eligibility, No. of Seats & Admissions Criteria
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent from recognized University in the area of Computer Science & Engineering, IT, Electronics, Electrical or equivalent. Presently there will be total 28 seats, out of which 10 seats will be under General Category, 5 seats for Sponsored Candidates from Polytechnic/Engineering College/ Industry and 6 seats will be reserved for SC/ ST, 7 seats for OBC. Under General and SC/ST/OBC Category, preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates with 55% marks in their engineering examination. Sponsored candidates must have a minimum of one year full-time work experience and 55% marks in their engineering examination.

Selection Process
All eligible applicants (GATE qualified or non-GATE) will have to appear at the written test/interview to be conducted for the purpose. Fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee for call for interview.

Attendance & Evaluation Method
Attendance, Examinations and Evaluations will be as per WBUT Examination Rules.

Rationale
Mechatronics is a design philosophy which encourages engineers to integrate precision mechanical engineering, digital and analog electronics, control theory and computer engineering in the design of 'intelligent' products, systems and processes rather than engineering each set or requirements separately. The advantages of the Mechatronics approach to design are shorter design cycles, lower costs, and elegant solutions to design problems that cannot easily be solved by staying within the bounds of the traditional engineering disciplines.
Mechatronics engineers have excellent employment prospects as the demand for qualified professionals with multidisciplinary skills combining knowledge of mechanical and electronic systems has increased in recent years. Professional Mechatronics engineers are typically found in positions where they are responsible for integrated computer controlled mechanical and electrical systems such as those found in the manufacturing, mining, automation and processing industries.

Course Duration
This is a full time regular 2-year, 4 semesters M.Tech course in Mechatronics Engineering. The course is approved by AICTE and the degree is awarded by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, formaly West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)).

Eligibility, No. of Seats & Admissions Criteria
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution in the area of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Presently there are total 28 seats, out of which 10 seats for General Category, 5 seats for Sponsored Candidates from Polytechnic/Engineering College/Industry, 6 seats for SC/ST and 7 seats for OBC. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. Sponsored candidates must have a minimum of one year full-time work experience and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

Rationale
Engineering & Technology is basically production of goods and services for the benefit of mankind. Manufacturing is production with the help of machines. Manufacturing Technology includes the study of different manufacturing processes and management of production systems.
Recognising the need for providing qualified manpower in the fast changing field of Manufacturing Technology, NITTTR, Kolkata decided to offer an industry oriented Post-Graduate Degree programme in the area of Manufacturing Technology. The proposed course is recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. AICTE duly approved the course to be started from the academic year, 2002-2003. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, formaly West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)), Kolkata, after satisfying themselves about the course curriculum and facilities available with NITTTR, Kolkata has affiliated this M.Tech Degree course to be conducted by NITTTR, Kolkata. The M.Tech Degree will be awarded by WBUT. The first batch of M.Tech students were admitted to 2002-03 session.

The pass out students got profitable employment in industries and public sectors like TELCO, BHEL, NTPC, Bharat Elelectronics, PDCL, DPL, various engg. colleges etc. Further some of them completed/pursuing research work in esteem institutions like IISc, Bangalore; I.I.T, Kharagpur etc.

Course Duration
The M.Tech course is a 2-year 4-semester full-time course. The first two semesters will cover theory and practical classes, while last two semesters will be for dissertation work.

Eligibility, Number of Seats & Admission Criteria
Engineering Graduates (holding B.E., B.Tech etc.) or equivalent (AMIE) in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/ Industrial Engineering and Technology will be eligible for admission. Presently there are total 28 seats, out of which 10 seats will be under General Category, 5 seats for Sponsored Candidates from Polytechnic/ Engineering College/Industry, 6 seats will be reserved for SC/ST, and 7 seats will be reserved for OBCcandidates. Under General, SC/ST and OBC Category, preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. Sponsored candidates must have a minimum of one year fulltime work experience and 55% marks in their engineering examination.

Rationale
The department of Civil Engineering has identified the field of Structural Engineering as specialization keeping in view that structural engineering is a major component of Civil Engineering. Increased activities in the infrastructure development in the country require personnel with specialization in structural engineering. This course will be very useful to fresh graduate engineers as well as practising engineers for up grading their technical skills to keep pace with the rapid advancement in the field of structural engineering.

Course Duration
This is a full time regular 2-year, 4 semesters M. Tech course in Structural Engineering. The course is approved by AICTE and the degree is awarded by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, formaly West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)).

Eligibility, No. of Seats & Admissions Criteria
Engineering Graduates (B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent) from a recognized University/Institution in Civil Engineering, presently there are total 9 seats, out of which 4 seats for General Category, 1 seat for Sponsored candidate from Polytechnic/Engineering College/Industry, 1 seat each for SC/ST and 2 seats for OBC. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. Sponsored candidates must have a minimum of one year full-time work experience and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.