B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) at IIT Delhi (IITD)

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) at IIT Delhi (IITD) in Delhi, Delhi is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 65 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹11.87 lakh – ₹14.74 lakh (roughly ₹2.97 lakh a year).

The course is about electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics.

IIT Delhi (IITD) is a public/government institute, founded in 1961. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Delhi (IITD) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

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

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Delhi (IITD) as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation), 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.

IIT Delhi (IITD) accepts Common Admission Test for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Delhi (IITD)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take Common Admission Test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Delhi (IITD) on its website (home.iitd.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 90.01%, an average package of ₹21, a median package of ₹20 lakh and a highest package of ₹41.13 lakh at IIT Delhi (IITD). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹20.5 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.

IIT Delhi (IITD) runs 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics
• B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering
• Discontinued (Jul2024) - Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Discontinued (Sep 2022)- Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
• Discontinued (Jul2024) - Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Discontinued (Jul2024) - Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering
• B.Tech. in Textile Technology
• B.Tech. in Energy Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in electrical machines? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹11.87 lakh – ₹14.74 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Delhi (IITD) compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Delhi?