B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar: overview

Combine B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with an M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives to gain expertise in the design and control of power systems, electrical drives, and energy-efficient technologies.

What you study in B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics. Typical first jobs: electrical engineer in power, manufacturing, electric-vehicle or utility companies.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIT Bhubaneswar for the current semester-wise plan.

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives fees at IIT Bhubaneswar

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Bhubaneswar as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹11.26 lakh – ₹14.02 lakh
Tuition fee₹8 lakh – ₹10 lakh
Hostel fee₹2.2 lakh – ₹2.75 lakh
Approximate cost per year₹2.25 lakh

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Bhubaneswar before you pay anything.

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives eligibility

Requirement Details
Minimum Academic Qualification Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Be within the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective qualifying examinations.
Minimum Marks - General Category: Minimum 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 65% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Entrance Exams Qualified in JEE Main to be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.

How to get admission to B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar

Here is the usual route in:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to IIT Bhubaneswar on its website (www.iitbbs.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives placements at IIT Bhubaneswar

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of - BTech: 84.60%- MTech: 74.60%- Dual Degree: 66%, an average package of ₹22.6 lakh, a median package of ₹16.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹64 lakh at IIT Bhubaneswar. 235 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives specifically, the average salary on record is ₹15 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Tech specialisations at IIT Bhubaneswar

IIT Bhubaneswar runs 16 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar?

The total fee on record for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS) is ₹11.26 lakh – ₹14.02 lakh, about ₹2.25 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar?

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS) is a 5-year full-time postgraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives at IIT Bhubaneswar?

IIT Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS) has 14 seats in B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives each year.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives?

You usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. Admission is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at IIT Bhubaneswar?

In 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar recorded a placement rate of - BTech: 84.60%- MTech: 74.60%- Dual Degree: 66%, an average package of ₹22.6 lakh and a highest package of ₹64 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does IIT Bhubaneswar offer?

Besides B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives, IIT Bhubaneswar offers B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering + M.Tech. in Manufacturing Engineering, B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering + M.Tech. in Thermal Science and Engineering and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and 7 more.

Is IIT Bhubaneswar a government or private college?

IIT Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS) is a public/government institute, founded in 2008, located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.