The Energy Department offers B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes with specialisations in Renewable Energy and Nuclear Energy. Students benefit from a distinctive model that combines study in India with international internships or partner-university experiences.
Emphasising sustainability and advanced energy systems, the department prepares graduates to address global energy challenges through innovation, research, and industry engagement.
Key Features & Advantages
Dual specialisation allowing students to focus on either renewable or nuclear energy depending on their interests and career goals.
Global exposure through study abroad programmes and international internships, enhancing practical and cross-cultural competence.
Strong research emphasis: energy systems, sustainability, and evolving technologies form core pillars.
Mission & Vision
To foster expertise and leadership in energy engineering that balances innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. The department is dedicated to training engineers and researchers who can address the energy needs of the present and design the energy systems of the future — whether in renewables, nuclear energy, or hybrid systems.
Programmes Offered
B.Tech in Energy Engineering: This program is designed to create the energy professionals of the future. The students will get a comon course for the first two years and they can specialize in Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy or in Power Systems in their last two years. In the final year they can go for a year abroad study program or go for a 6 months exhange or internship abroad.
M.Tech in Renewable Energy : The first year is based at GD Goenka; the second year includes study abroad for a year or a 6-month international/industrial internship.
M.Tech in Nuclear Energy The First year is based at GD Goenka; the second year includes study abroad for a year or a 6-month international/industrial internship.
Ph.D in Energy Engineering Designed for students aiming for advanced research, development, or academic careers. Coursework covers core areas such as energy systems, renewable energy, and nuclear energy, culminating in a doctoral thesis.
Career & Job Opportunities
Graduates of the Energy Department are highly sought after across multiple sectors:
Renewable Energy Companies: Careers in solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, and green hydrogen firms as design engineers, project managers, or sustainability consultants.
Nuclear Industry: Opportunities in nuclear power plants, reactor safety analysis, nuclear regulatory agencies, and advanced nuclear technology development.
Power & Utilities: Roles in transmission and distribution companies, smart grid operations, and energy efficiency management.
Research & Development: Positions in energy research institutes, think tanks, and global labs focusing on next-generation energy solutions.
Government & Policy: Advisory and technical roles in ministries of power, energy security, and climate change.
Global Opportunities: Thanks to the international internships and partnerships, graduates are well positioned for careers with multinational energy corporations and global sustainability organisations.
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