M.Tech in Transportation Engineering
A two-year postgraduate programme preparing engineers for industry, government and research roles in transportation systems.
M.Tech in transportation engineering overview
The programme combines transport planning, traffic engineering and pavement design with systems modelling and data-driven analysis. Students work with real mobility problems, specialised software and laboratory exercises aligned with industry and public-sector needs. Students experience:
Transport planning and traffic operations
Learning urban transport planning, traffic engineering and geometric design, with focus on safety, efficiency and network performance.
Pavements and highway materials
Hands-on work in testing, characterisation and design of pavements to support durable road infrastructure.
Simulation and data-driven analysis
Laboratory and software-based practice in highway design, transport systems planning, simulation and analysis of real mobility data.
Industry-linked projects and research
Internship and research thesis in the second year, applying classroom learning to live transportation and mobility challenges.
Programme details
Academic structure
Our academic structure is designed to establish robust foundations, followed by increasing specialization in later years.
- Credit structure: Total of 64 credits
- Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters
- Coursework is covered in Semesters 1 and 2, with project, seminars, internship and thesis across Semesters 3 and 4.
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Transportation Planning | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Traffic Engineering and Management | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Highway Materials, Testing, and Characterization | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Geometric Design of Transportation Facilities | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Programming and Algorithms in TE | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Effective Writing and Oral Communication | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pavement Design and Management | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Optimization Models and Methods in Transportation Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Transportation Software Laboratory | 0-0-6 | 3 |
| Transportation Data Analysis | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Engineering Elective – I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Engineering Elective – II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Engineering Elective – III | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Elective – IV | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Industry Seminars | 0-0-0 | 0 |
| Industry Internship | 0-0-0 | 0 |
| Thesis – I | 0-0-24 | 8 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis – II | 0-0-36 | 12 |
Eligibility:
To be considered for the M.Tech programmes at Mahindra University:
Indian category & PIO / NRI
- Minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent in a full-time degree from a recognised university
- Final-semester candidates may apply
Academic background requirement
- B.E. / B.Tech in relevant disciplines such as Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computer Science or related areas
- A valid GATE score is required for GATE-based admission consideration
Application process
- Submit the online application via the Mahindra University admissions portal
- Upload academic transcripts and required documents
- Participate in interview or interaction rounds, as applicable
Fee structure (per annum):
| Admission route | Academic fees | Hostel charges | Caution deposit* |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE | ₹1,00,000 | Free boarding and lodging through Teaching Assistantship | ₹20,000 |
| Non-GATE | ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,10,000 | ₹20,000 |
*Refundable at the end of study or graduation. Hostel stay is mandatory for B.Tech students. Fees are subject to revision each year.
Stipend
- For GATE-qualified students: Each GATE-qualified and admitted student is offered a Teaching Assistantship, which includes a stipend of ₹18,000 per month along with free boarding and lodging.
- For non-GATE students: Based on performance in the M.Tech admission test and interview, a limited number of Teaching Assistantships may be awarded on the recommendation of the University PG Admissions Committee.
- Scholarships and financial aid: Merit-based and need-based scholarships may be available. Details and eligibility criteria are provided in the admission notification or brochure.
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FAQs
It builds capability in planning, traffic operations, pavements and systems analysis, preparing graduates for roles in consulting, public agencies and research.
Students work in laboratories and software-based sessions covering materials testing, highway design, simulation and transportation data analysis.
Yes. Courses and electives introduce intelligent transportation systems, data-driven planning and sustainable mobility concepts.
Yes. The second year includes an industry internship and a research thesis often based on live projects or real datasets.
Graduates pursue roles as transportation or traffic engineers, highway and pavement specialists, mobility analysts or researchers, with the option to progress to doctoral studies.
