How good is Manipal University for an MTech in industrial automation and robotics?

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Chandan Saxena · Accepted Answer

Manipal University is pretty well-regarded, especially among private colleges in India. India Today usually puts it in the top 15, and NIRF ranked its engineering programs 45th in India. If you're thinking about the MTech in Industrial Automation and Robotics, it's a 2-year program. The first year is mostly academics, with six subjects and two labs each semester, plus a seminar.

Academics

There are 30 seats available, and the total tuition is around ₹4 lakhs. The first year is all about the theory, while the second year is more hands-on with projects and internships. You'll need to do an internship of at least 8 months focused on Mechatronics. Expect two internal tests (50 marks each) and one external exam (50 marks). Project work counts for 20 marks in the internal assessments.

Placements

Manipal says most students get placed in the companies where they intern. They also bring in other companies for placements. They claim to have 100% placement rates, with 60% of students getting paid internships. Salary packages usually range from ₹4 LPA to ₹8 LPA. Companies like Philips, TCS, L&T, ABB, and Yaskawa recruit from here.

Eligibility Criteria

To get in, you'll need to take the Manipal University exam (MET) or the GATE exam. Scoring 50% in either of these should qualify you for a seat. You also need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.

Infrastructure

The labs for Industrial Automation and Robotics are top-notch, with all the latest equipment. The campus has Wi-Fi, and the classrooms and libraries are well-maintained. There’s also an innovation center for research.

Overall, the course curriculum is designed to meet industry demands, so you should be pretty well-prepared for your career.

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