Delhi Technological University launches new courses with multiple entry-exit options

The MTech by research programme has been launched to further the research activities of the institute. Unlike the regular MTech programmes with three course-work semesters and one dissertation etc, the MTech by research programme will comprise of two-third research and one-third will be course-work. The admission to the programme will be by the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Through this new MTech programme, students would be able to undertake PhD more efficiently or decide whether they should opt for a PhD or not.

“With MTech by research, the chances of getting placed in consultancies and research organisations will improve. Also, there are less chances for these people to shift from technology to management domains,” said Prateek Sharma, VC, DTU.

He further said the syllabus of the new courses is in line with the aspects of the National Education Policy (NEP) and followed the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) guideline for four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP).

The syllabus of the new programmes comprises sections including on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, data science, machine learning, cyber security, disaster management and clean and green energy.

The new programmes are being offered in the already existing departments and therefore the need to appoint faculty is not arising now. “The already existing faculties will impart the classes of the new courses. With time, if we see a requirement arise, we will start the recruitment process,” he added.

The university also plans to set up institutions in other places as well. “Many alumni who are in the Middle East are indicating and sharing some interests that they can help us have a centre there,” the VC said. However, he added, this is in the initial stages.

DTU is planning to reach out to industries to support labs and centres. “We have also collaborated with industry partners like Samsung,” the Vice Chancellor said. The university aims to provide R&D to the industries and build a symbiotic relationship with the industries.

DTU has opened five centres of excellence and research — centre of excellence in energy transition, centre of executive education, centre of excellence for use of drone technology, centre of excellence in disaster risk reduction and centre for community development and research.