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M. Tech. Power Electronics and Drives course was introduced by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore and Bangalore in 2003. Internship opportunities are available in core industries. A well-equipped laboratory to facilitate the research needs of graduate students includes experimental laboratory with three phase IGBT based inverter, FPGA and PWM card, PLC training kit, Dspace ACE training kit, NI-DAQ ,TMS kits and computer lab with softwares like MATLAB, OrCAD , Lab VIEW, ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, Xilinx, MultiSim, etc. Alumni of the course are placed in ABB, Robert Bosch, L&T, etc. Students publish research papers in scopus indexed journals or conferences as a part of their course. Many students received best paper awards in various conferences for their research papers.

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M. Tech. Power Electronics and Drives course was introduced by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore and Bangalore in 2003. Internship opportunities are available in core industries. A well-equipped laboratory to facilitate the research needs of graduate students includes experimental laboratory with three phase IGBT based inverter, FPGA and PWM card, PLC training kit, Dspace ACE training kit, NI-DAQ ,TMS kits and computer lab with softwares like MATLAB, OrCAD , Lab VIEW, ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, Xilinx, MultiSim, etc. Alumni of the course are placed in ABB, Robert Bosch, L&T, etc. Students publish research papers in scopus indexed journals or conferences as a part of their course. Many students received best paper awards in various conferences for their research papers.

Curriculum

Semester I
Course Code   Type   Course     L T P     Cr  
21PE601        FC Power Converters I 2 0 2      3
21PE602       F C Modelling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 1  0      4
21PE603        SC Electric Drive Systems 3 1 0      4
21PE604        FC Digital Signal Processing Techniques 3 0 2      4
21RM610        SC Research Methodology 2 0 0      2
21PE681        SC Power Electronic Systems Simulation Lab 0 0 2      1
21HU601       HU Amrita Values Program*   P/F
21HU602       HU Career Competency I*   P/F
 Credits 19

* Non-Credit Course

Semester II
Course Code   Type     Course   L T P     Cr  
21PE611        FC Power Converters II 3 0 2 4
21PE612        SC Advanced Electric Drives 3 0 2 4
21PE613        SC Embedded Controllers for Power Electronics 3 0 2 4
21PE614        FC Advanced Control Theory 4 0 0 4
        E Elective I 3
21LIV602*         E Elective II/Live-in-Labs 3
21HU603 Career Competency II 0  0  2 1
Credits    23
Semester III
Course Code   Type           Course     L T P   Cr  
21PE798        P  Dissertation I 1o
Credits   1o
Semester IV
Course Code   Type Course  L T P Cr
21PE799         P  Dissertation II 16
 Credits 16

Total Credits: 68

Foundation Core
Course Code Course   L T P   Cr  
21PE601 Power Converters I 3 0 2 4
21PE611 Power Converters II 3 0 2 4
21PE604 Digital Signal Processing Techniques 3 0 2 4
21PE602 Modelling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 1  0 4
21PE614 Advanced Control Theory 4 0 0 4
Subject Core
Course Code Course   L T P      Cr  
21PE603 Electric Drive Systems 3 1 0 4
21PE681 Power Electronic Systems Simulation Lab 0 0 2 1
21PE612 Advanced Electric Drives 3 0 2 4
21PE613 Embedded Controllers for Power Electronics 3 0 2 4
21RM610 Research Methodology 2 0 0 2
Open Electives
Course Code Course L T P Cr
21PE631 Modulation Techniques for Power Electronic systems 3 0 0 3
21PE632 Electric Vehicles and Architectures 3 0 0 3
21PE633 Electrical Machine Analysis Using FEM 3 0 0 3
21PE634 Modelling and Control of Power Converters 3 0 0 3
21PE635 Electric Power Quality Improvement 3 0 0 3
21PE636 FACTS and HVDC 3 0 0 3
21PE637 Special Power Converters 3 0 0 3
21PE638 Advanced Signal Processing 3 0 0 3
21PE639 FPGA Based Power Converter Control 3 0 0 3
21PE640 Microgrids and its Control 3 0 0 3
21PE641 Smart Grid 2 0 2 3
21PE642 Renewable Energy Technologies 3 0 0 3
21PE643 Programmable Logic Controllers 2 0 2 3
21PE644 Digital Control Systems 3 0 0 3
21PE645 Adaptive Control Systems 3 0 0 3
21PE646 Power System Operation, Control and Stability 3 0 0 3
21PE647 Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility 2 0 2 3
21MA604 Optimization Theory 3 0 0 3
21PE648 Power System Modelling 2 0 2 3
21PE649 Design for Reliability 3 0 0 3
21PE650 Distributed Generation 3 0 0 3
21PE651 Power System Dynamics and Control 3 0 0 3
21PE652 Energy Conservation and Management 3 0 0 3
Project Work
Course Code   Course  Cr
21PE798    Dissertation 10
21PE799    Dissertation 16
Eligibility

Admissions

Duration : Two years

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech. or B.E.  (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Electrical Engineering), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering), B.Tech. (Electronics and Media Technology), B.Tech. (Electronics and Nanotechnology), B.Tech. (Electronics and Telecom Engineering), B.Tech. or B.E.  (Electronics Engineering) , B.Tech. (Energy Engineering), B.Tech. (Energy Technology), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Instrumentation and Control Engineering), B.Tech.  or B.E. (Instrumentation Engineering), B.Tech. or B.E.  (Mechatronics Engineering), B.Tech. (Power Engineering), B.Tech. (Power System Engineering), B.E. (Power Electronics), M.Sc. in Electronics, M.Sc. in Electronics & Communication, M.Sc. in Electronics and Instrumentation, M.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunications

Eligibility

Academics

This course aims at training graduate engineers in the field of Power Electronics, with the state of the art techniques in system-level modeling analysis, design and integration of motor drives, renewable energy technologies, smart grids and electric vehicles.

The major objectives of the M.Tech. programme in Power Electronics are to equip the students with adequate knowledge and skills in Power Electronics and to prepare them for the following career options:

  • Research programmes in Power Electronics, Electric Drives, Renewable energy technologies and related areas
  • Employment in R & D organizations related to power electronics, drives and sustainable technologies
  • Pursue doctoral research work in-house and various other premier R & D institutions
  • Work in power electronic circuit design and fabrication industries
  • Faculty positions in reputed institutions

 

Program Overview

Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s)
  • PEO1:To prepare graduates to acquire high quality technical competence in Power electronics and its allied application areas so that they are employable in innovative Power Electronic and Drives Industries and/or in research and consultancy.
  • PEO2: To transform studentsto be industry ready by providing advanced techniques and experimentations on modelling, design and performance analysis on thrust areas of power electronics and unleash new research directions and discoveries.
  • PEO3:To prepare graduates to practice professionalism, maintain ethics in all their research and professional accomplishments and provide opportunity to participate in team work and develop effective communication skills.
Program Outcomes (POs)
  • PO1: An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve practical problems
  • PO2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document
  • PO3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program
  • PSO1: To develop models and analyse power electronic systems using modern engineering and computational tools.
  • PSO2: To Formulate Methodology for Decision Making Upon Investigations Into Power Electronic and Drives Research Problems
  • PSO3: To develop prudence in project management, technical documentation meeting publication standards and communication skills.
Thrust Areas in Research
  • Power quality
    • STATCOM and Hybrid FACTS controllers
    • Low speed estimation and control of AC motor drives
    • Wireless power transfer
    • Hybrid electric vehicles
    • Controlled power supplies design using power converters
    • Hybrid energy systems ( Wind & Solar integration)
    • Battery management
    • Microgrid management and Smart grids
    • Control & coordination of aerial robots
MTech Program Fee 2022 (Per Semester)

Projects

Women Empowerment through Skill...
Women Empowerment through Skill…

Rural women are often a marginalized group when it comes to bringing in a sustainable income for the family. They are often overlooked when it…

Energy Management on Smart Grid...
Energy Management on Smart Grid…

In the conventional power supply scenario, the electric power feeders in different areas are…

Development and Prototyping of ICT ...
Development and Prototyping of ICT …

The consortium project aims to design and develop a bidirectional EVSE for residential and public charging stations…

Development & Prototyping of ICT enabled...
Development & Prototyping of ICT enabled…

Design of a bidirectional charger with adaptive CC/CV mode having net metering and bi-directional communication…

An Intelligent Controller Based Shunt Hybrid Filter...
An Intelligent Controller Based Shunt Hybrid Filter…

The project titled “An Intelligent Controller Based Shunt Hybrid Filter for Harmonic Reduction in Adjustable speed drives” is funded by DST…

Energy Saver for induction motor...
Energy Saver for induction motor…

The project titled “Energy Saver for induction motor” is funded by DRDO. : Dr. Isha T. B., Professor…

Energy Management on Smart Grid using
Energy Management on Smart Grid using

A laboratory scale micro grid hardware simulator was designed and fabricated for demonstration…

ATrans-Care
ATrans-Care

Active Traffic Management by Automatic Road Incidents Monitoring and Reactive Signaling…

FAQs

What are the best private universities in India offering M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives?

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is one of the top private universities in India offering a 2-year M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives at its Coimbatore and Bengaluru campuses. 

This multi-campus, prestigious academic institution offers multi-disciplinary, research-intensive courses across Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences, including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioural Sciences. 

Amrita has emerged as the seventh-best university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023 and is accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade by NAAC.

With more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses, Amrita campuses imbibe value-based education to a vibrant student population of over 24,000, helmed by 1700+ strong faculty.

One of the top institutions for higher learning, Amrita has established 180+ collaborations with the top 500 world-ranked universities and is the first choice for corporate conglomerates in India and abroad for campus recruitment. 

What are Power Electronics and Drives?

Power Electronics and Drives is a specialized field of electrical engineering that deals with converting, controlling, and manipulating electrical power using electronic devices. It involves studying and designing power electronic converters, inverters, rectifiers, motor drives, and control systems. Power electronics and drives are crucial in various applications, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.

What are the career prospects for M.Tech graduates specializing in Power Electronics and Drives?

M.Tech graduates specializing in Power Electronics and Drives have diverse career opportunities in power generation and distribution, electric vehicles, renewable energy, aerospace, robotics, and industrial automation. They can work as power electronics engineers, control systems engineers, motor drive specialists, research and development engineers, and technical consultants. The demand for skilled professionals in this field proliferates with the increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.

What essential skills are needed to excel in Power Electronics and Drives engineering?

To excel in Power Electronics and Drives engineering, M.Tech students should have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, particularly in circuits and electronics. They should possess knowledge of semiconductor devices, power electronic converters, control theory, digital signal processing, and electric machines. Additionally, skills in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation are valuable for design and analysis.

What are some typical applications of Power Electronics and Drives?

Power Electronics and Drives find applications in a wide range of industries and systems, including:

  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs) for motor speed control in industrial processes and electric vehicles.
  • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide backup power during outages.
  • Renewable energy systems include solar inverters, wind turbine converters, and battery energy storage systems.
  • Electric traction systems for trains, trams, and electric vehicles.
  • Power factor correction (PFC) systems are used to improve the efficiency of electrical power distribution networks.
  • Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) convert and regulate electrical power in electronic devices and appliances.
What resources or courses are recommended to prepare for an M.Tech program in Power Electronics and Drives?

Several resources and courses are available to prepare for an M.Tech program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Power Electronics and Drives. 

Practical experience: Hands-on experience with power electronic converters, motor drives, and simulation software can be gained through laboratory experiments, internships, and research projects.

Books: “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design” by Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, and William P. Robbins, “Power Electronics Handbook” by Muhammad H. Rashid, and “Control of Electrical Drives” by Werner Leonhard.

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World University Rankings 2019

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BRICS Rankings 2020

801–1000th

World University Rankings 2019

168th

BRICS University Rankings 2020

7th

India University Rankings 2023

15th

Overall Rankings 2023
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Student Testimonials

Mr. Sivakumar S
Application Engineer, OPAL-RT

Amrita provided me with a unique opportunity to engage in a comprehensive one-year course on-campus, followed by an enriching project experience in Politechnico de Milano, Italy during the second year. This two-part structure is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills through rigorous coursework in a supportive campus environment, followed by an immersive project-based learning experience in an international setting.

Sriram S
Electrical Design Engineer, ADT Solar

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers a dynamic learning experience, beginning with a solid academic foundation for courses in-campus for a year and with an exciting opportunity to immerse in project work at a prestigious University of New Mexico, US during the second year. By combining theoretical learning with practical application in diverse cultural contexts, Amrita aims to equip students with the global perspectives, cross-cultural communication skills, and real-world experience necessary for success in today’s interconnected world.

Dr. Prajof P
Assistant Professor, NIT Surathkal

As a graduate of 2009 and post-graduate of 2011, coupled with my tenure as an Assistant Professor from 2011 to 2013 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, I attribute a significant portion of my career development to this esteemed university/institution. The robust academic curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in technical skills, and the nurturing environment facilitated my personal growth. The picturesque campus, the camaraderie shared with fellow students, and the guidance from inspiring faculty members remain etched in my mind. Amrita’s emphasis on innovation and ethical values prepares students to become not just successful engineers, but well-rounded individuals. I highly recommend this university to anyone seeking a transformative educational experience.

Harini V
Graduate from the 2017-2019 M.Tech Power Electronics batch, is currently pursuing PhD in IISc Bangalore.

My time at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, was the first time I observed nature and science in harmony. It broadened my thinking, helped me to start thinking deeply and gave me irreplaceable experiences with my peers, friends and others.

Arjun T. M.

 “When I decided to join for M.Tech, many colleges were in my mind and after some deep thought process, I decided to join in Amrita. Right now, at this moment, I completely realize that, it was the best decision. I’m pursuing my M.Tech course here at Amrita with a big smile and a great sense of accomplishment. While joining for masters, I had two major things in my mind. First one – To get in- depth knowledge in my domain or the subject and Secondly, to get a good placement in a core company. In Amrita, these two are provided at its best. Due to Covid Pandemic, our first two semester classes were online mode, but the quality and efficiency of those virtual classes were marvelous. Here in Amrita, We are getting high class training in major hurdles of a placement program such as Interview skills, Aptitude, Group Discussion and Resume building. Our CIR departments contacts are so vast such that all reputed core companies are coming here for placement. Getting a good placement from campus is really a big achievement since the competition is very high at outside market. We can chase our dreams and fulfil them here at Amrita with great satisfaction”

Arya Asok

Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham is a place where one can explore their knowledge and enhance one’s personality. The campus and its environment presented me with various opportunity for my intellectual as well as the personal growth. The proficient faculties have played a significant role in molding me and have kept me motivated throughout the course. The whole syllabus incorporates novel and revolutionary technologies in additional to conventional concepts. The college laboratories are well equipped that are available to students even post working hours. The course work present hands on experience in various subjects. Also, the wide opportunities and support the placement cell provide is undoubtedly the best I will highly recommended this program for those who are really passionate in pursuing a career in power electronics.

Medha Janardanan Thennat

 “Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham takes the best efforts to make each and every student independent and self made. I feel extremely privileged because I could also be a part of this training and get internship in ABB Global Industries and Services Private Limited. I could achieve this with the help of the best faculties who nourished us with all the possible knowledge to crack the technical interview with ease. There is another wing called the CIR department which trains us to crack the preliminary aptitude exam and also helps us to create a resume with all necessary details to make it presentable in front of the interview panel. I could make myself confident by attending the mock interviews and group discussions carried out during the placement drive programs. All these trainings have helped me to crack the interview and get internship. I take immense pride in being a student of Amrita School of Engineering. Coimbatore campus, as they provide us all the coaching to achieve our dream”.

Janani Sunil
Analog Devices

My M.Tech course at Amrita has been a remarkable one. The guidance and support provided by the professors have helped me progress through every single step in the course. The course structure and the syllabus have been framed with relatable laboratory sessions and term projects for every subject which bolstered confidence in attending interviews. I was emboldened to work on heterogeneous domains during my project term, which provided a newer insight into the recent challenges in power electronics. When I look back, I realize that the knowledge that I have gained during the program has been a major element in achieving my goal of working with my dream company. Apart from the academic activities, the department enthusiastically encourages the students to involve in technical events and competitions conducted by industries, along with valuable mentoring by professors. These two years went by in a flash. It has been a priceless period of exhilarating research, astounding growth, and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.

Chaithanya S
MTech – Power Electronics & Drives (2019-2021), Nokia

Amrita provides an excellent platform for students to learn and grow. After joining amrita my perspective towards learning have changed a lot. The spread of syllabus is good, giving equal emphasis on theory and laboratory experiments. The lab facilities are excellent which helped me in gaining the practical experience of the things that we learnt in classes. Here we have well qualified faculties with great passion to teach and guide us in every steps. Amrita provide explicit trainings on verbal, quantitative and soft skills right from the first semester which benefited me lot during the placement process. Joining Amrita for masters was one of the best decision in my life and I am proud to be a part of this prestigious institution.

Abirami M
M. Tech. Power Electronics 2021-23, BOSCH

Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham is a place where you can delve deeply into your mental scope and the environment is there to aid you with the best. The intellectual faculties in action are very strong and keep you motivated. The syllabus incorporates some innovative ideas and keeps you on your toes all the time. The laboratories are well equipped and are available to students all the time. The programming involving different subjects is well designed and post the course work, the students would have the scope to develop practical skills in their field.

Sreelakshmi Dileep
HAVELLS

Amrita School of Engineering is a complete place where knowledge, personal development as well as interest can be explored. College environment provides us with various opportunity for my personal as well as in my intellectual growth. The faculties are really supportive and proficient who play a significant role in molding us and will always kept us motivated throughout the course. The term paper projects we do help to acquire more practical knowledge about each core subjects. The opportunities and support placement cell provide is the best. I genuinely recommend Amrita Campus to anyone and also this program

Aboo Faris R
TATA ELXSI

Amrita School of Engineering is a complete place where knowledge, personal development as well as interest can be explored. The college environment provides us with various opportunities for personal as well as in my intellectual growth. The faculties are supportive and proficient and play a significant role in molding us and will always keep us motivated throughout the course. The term paper projects we do help to acquire more practical knowledge about each core subject. The opportunities and support placement cells provide is the best. I genuinely recommend Amrita Campus to anyone and also this program

Barath Narayanan
Infineon

Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham is a place where one can explore their knowledge and enhance one’s personality. The campus and its environment presented me with various opportunity for my intellectual and personal growth. The proficient faculties have played a significant role in molding me and have kept me motivated throughout the course. The syllabus incorporates novel and revolutionary technologies in additional to conventional concepts. The campus laboratories are well equipped with state of the art devices and are available to students even post working hours. The course work present hands on experience in various subjects. The program is highly recommended for those who are passionate in pursuing a career in power electronics.

Gokulnath J
TATA Motors Ltd

 “Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham is a place where one can explore their knowledge and enhance one’s personality. The campus and its environment presented me with various opportunity for my intellectual as well as the personal growth. The proficient faculties have played a significant role in molding me and have kept me motivated throughout the course. The whole syllabus incorporates novel and revolutionary technologies in additional to conventional concepts. The college laboratories are well equipped that are available to students even post working hours. The course work present hands on experience in various subjects. Also, the wide opportunities and support the placement cell provide is undoubtedly the best I will highly recommended this program for those who are really passionate in pursuing a career in power electronics.”

Swathika S
Continental

It gives me utmost pleaure to say with pride that I have completed my post-graduation from Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita University. The relationship between faculties and students is very cordial, which gave me an opportunity to excel in my area of interest. The two years I spent here were splendid and has helped me to grow better professionally & personally. I would like to thank all the faculties and staff for making me a “Better Person

Chervu Sowmya
Volvo

My personal Feedback

  • Very supportive and helpful faculty
  • A more closer step to practical based approach Applying theory in projects
    • Explore in every subject in curriculum
    • Great research infrastructure
    • Practical approach-Hands on
    • Helpful in interviews
  • CIR for additional trainings required – Internships/Placements
  • Library with a wide range of books, study area

My humble gratitude to the institution, all the faculty, staff who had helped in this journey and constantly improving my knowledge and supporting me

Akhiya Sanal
GE

I did both my B.Tech and M.Tech at Amrita. 6 years, I learned a lot from Professors, fellow students and even the workers, the good culture imbibed in them. The green lusty campus have always driven the good spirit in me. The facilities are impeccable and the support from everyone has made me grow as a better person.

Rahul Balachandran
Project Trainee, Bosch

I feel that Amrita, true to its illustrious history and cultural heritage, delivers on its promise of providing a rich, intellectually stimulating world- class engineering education. I can vouch from my undergraduate and graduate experience at this university for the fact that the exposure you get from Amrita helps you evolve from being an individual to a professional. Everyday during classroom discussions with leading academicians, it creates something that we fondly call the “Aha” moment.

Keerthy P.
Engineer at L&T ECC

Amrita has given the stage for a beautiful transition from just acquiring knowledge to being intelligent. It has aptly encapsulated the serenity of nature with the hustle of a university. It has created a beautiful learning experience with state of the art laboratories and erudite professors. My heartfelt thanks to the University for giving me the capability to fly.

VijayaRaghavan S.
(BTech EEE – 2007-11; MTech Power Electronics – 2015-17) Control Design Engineer – FACTS, ABB GISPL, Chennai

I have done both my UG and PG at Amrita School of Engineering – Coimbatore campus. The lab sessions were very tough and demanding that I learnt my basics from these lab sessions. I was also given a free hand to try mini projects on my own and the professors and lab assistants were equally encouraging. Added advantages being the serene campus and friendly behaviour of the professors, I am very happy that I chose Amrita for my professional studies.

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