Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Transportation Engineering - Oriental University

About Course

MTech in Transportation Engineering is a postgraduate degree in civil engineering. Transport engineering is the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of facilities for all types of transport to ensure that people and goods are safe, fast, convenient, practical, economical and environmentally friendly ).

The Master of Technology in Transportation Engineering program lasts two years on average, but varies from institution to institution and may be offered part-time by some. The Master of Technology in Transportation Engineering course consists of four semesters plus two electives. The Master of Technology in Transportation Engineering degree is an important career path that opens up diverse employment opportunities for candidates upon successful completion.

Course Highlights

Particulars	Values
Course Name	M.Tech in Transportation Engineering
Course Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Course Duration	2 Years
Examination Type	Semester Based
Eligibility Criteria	B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university with minimum 50 aggregate
Admission Process	Merit-based or entrance test followed by counselling
Specialization	Transportation Engineering
Types of Courses	Full time, Online, Distance Learning
Internship	Yes
Entrance Exams	GATE,TANCET,AP PGECET,GPAT,IPU CET
Course Fee	INR
Average Annual Salary	INR
Top Recruiting Companies	Independent Consultancy Services, Road Projects, Academic Institutes, Real Estate Departments, Military Services, Railways Projects etc.
Job Profiles	Transportation Design Engineer, Civil Transportation Designer, Transportation Executive, Senior Transportation Modeler, Technical Program Manager, Transportation Technician, Manager

Why Study M.Tech in Transportation Engineering?

You should consider studying M.Tech Transportation Engineering for the following benefits:

•        M.tech in Transportation Engineering course provides the candidate with a good foundation for higher education programs in relevant subjects such as research work.

•        Upon completion of this course, students may enroll in private institutes and, after passing the NET exam, may enroll permanently in colleges/universities.

•        Earning the M.Tech degree in Transportation Engineering not only provides the student with a solid understanding of engineering, but also excellent supervisory and managerial skills.

•        Since there will always be a need to erect new buildings, civil engineers will always be needed for their construction and for the maintenance and repair of existing buildings and structures. Therefore, the demand for a civil engineer is endless.

·      •MTech Transportation Engineering graduates can work as site managers, operations managers or planners.

•        Holders of the M.Tech in Transportation Engineering can also carry out research and teaching activities in public and private departments and institutes. They may also act as independent consultants.

Types of M.Tech in Transportation Engineering

DISTANCE/ONLINE LEARNING

Distance education is becoming a popular educational medium of the new era. Distance education or online education gives you a head start to apply UG and PG according to your qualifications and also can do industry related jobs at the same time. Distance education plans are also affordable and save you time by not having to attend regular distance education courses.

FULL TIME EDUCATION

The MTech Transportation Engineering is a two-year postgraduate course in Civil Engineering, which is divided into four semesters plus two electives. The aim of this course is to teach both the engineering and the business aspects of transport systems with a special focus on road transportation.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Tech Transportation Engineering eligibility criteria are very simple, although they may vary from institution to institution. The mandatory criteria are listed below:

•        BE/B.Tech graduate from a recognized university in the relevant field.

•        The candidate must have completed at least 55% of the degree (special regulation for candidates with reservations).

•        Candidates in their final year or who have not yet taken the exam may also enroll in the course.

Admission Process

Admission for college or university can be done in two ways. First, applicants need to visit the official website of the college they are interested in and start the application process by providing their name, email address, phone number, the course they are interested in, etc. Secondly, the eligible applicants need to visit the college or university for offline registration and complete the application form by attaching the required documents.

Skills Required for MTech in Transportation Engineering

An M.Tech student must have many skills to pass the course. Students learn them not only through college courses, but also through life experiences. Some of these skills are listed below:

1.Analytical skills

2.Attention to Detail

3.Ability to Interpret Data

4.Problem-solving skills

5.Logical reasoning

6.Cooperation

7.Communication skills

8.Quantitative skills

9.Creativity

Entrance Exams for MTech in Transportation Engineering

For admission to the M.Tech Transportation Engineering course, an entrance exam must be passed. The M.Tech Transportation Engineering entrance exam is conducted at national and university level. These entrance exams help colleges decide which students to admit to study. Some of the common checks that are performed are listed below:

1.     GATE

2.     SRMJEE

3.     WBJEE

4.     AP PGECET

5.       TS PGECET

Fee Structure

M.Tech Transportation Engineering's fee structure for top colleges and universities is based on reputation and popularity in academia and extracurricular activities. M.Tech in Transportation Engineering tuition fees may vary due to the distribution of university infrastructure areas in rural and metropolitan cities.

Mentioned below is the list of various colleges and universities M.Tech in Transportation Engineering colleges in India fees:

Name of College	Average Annual Fees
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	INR 4.6 LPA
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	INR 5.7 LPA
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	INR 4.2 LPA
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	INR 3.2 LPA
Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi	INR 1.2 LPA

Selection Process

After your application has been accepted, depending on the university, there will be a final group discussion or a personal interview before your admission to M.tech Transportation Engineering is confirmed.

Course Comparison

Two of the common degrees evaluated in Master’s Program for Engineering are MTech Transportation Engineering and M.Tech in Civil Engineering on the basis of a few parameters:

Parameters	MTech in Transportation Engineering	MTech in Civil Engineering
Course Name	Master of Technology in Transportation Engineering	MTech in Civil Engineering
Course Overview	The goal of this course is to provide both engineering and management aspects of transportation systems with emphasis on road transportation.	This is basically a general course which is particularly related to the construction activities and maintenance of the same.
Course Duration	2 Years	2 Years
Course Level	Post Graduate (PG)	Post Graduate (PG)
Eligibility Criteria	BE/BTech from a recognized university	BE/BTech from a recognized university
Admission Process	Merit-based or entrance test followed by counselling	Entrance-Based followed by Group Discussion and Interview
Career Prospect	Transportation Design Engineer, Civil Transportation Designer, Transportation Executive, Senior Transportation Modeler, Transportation Modeler, Lecturer/Professor etc.	Civil Engineer, Plant Manager, Process Engineer etc.
Average Annual Salary	INR 4 Lakhs to 13 Lakhs	INR 4 Lakhs to 13 Lakhs

Top Colleges of MTech in Transportation Engineering

Listed below are some of the top MTech in Transportation Engineering College in India which offer the course:

Name of College	Average Annual Fee (INR)	Location
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	INR 2,11,847	Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	INR 52,900	Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	INR 32,000	Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi	INR 36,815	Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar	INR 2,33,884	Bhubaneswar

Jobs and Placements in MTech in Transportation Engineering

With transportation growing rapidly in the country, there is a growing demand for a traffic engineer and the skills that come with it. There are many offers with many job opportunities, managerial positions in state-owned companies.

PRIVATE JOBS

Private companies employ and provide the scope of the M.Tech in Transportation Engineering to graduate candidates within their companies for an available post-interview position, testing their ability to work responsibly as a professional employee.

Top private companies and positions with salary options for M.Tech Transportation Engineering are listed in the table below:

Top Private Companies	Job Designation	Salary
Synapse HR Solutions	Civil Engineer - Structural Design	INR 15 LPA
Seven Consultancy	Structural Design Engineer	INR 12 LPA
DGS Technical Services PVT ltd	Jr. Engineer Design	INR 15 LPA

GOVERNMENT JOBS

The range of M.Tech Transportation Engineering Government Jobs in India for Postgraduate Studies is available in various fields so interested graduates can apply online or through the usual offline methods for the form. Public sector pay is set with various incentives and facilities in the form of government housing etc.

The table below lists the top M.Tech Transportation Engineering public sector jobs along with their job titles and salary options.:

Top Government Companies	Job Designation	Salary
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Senior Civil Engineer	INR10 LPA
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission	Project Engineer	INR 8 LPA
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata	Senior Civil Engineer	INR10 LPA

ABROAD JOBS

M.Tech Transportation Engineering job openings for contenders looking to work abroad provides ample jobs for M.Tech Transportation Engineering contenders with all advanced research and practice equipment, a reasonable salary for the job, and opportunities to live in a healthy environment.

Top International Recruiting Companies who hire MTech in Transportation Engineering graduates are:

·     HCL

·     Google

·     Wipro

·     Tech Mahindra

·     IBM

·     Microsoft

·     Mphasis

·     HP Inc

Job Profiles

Some of the famous expert avenues open to successful graduates of the M.Tech in Transportation Engineer degree are indexed underneath with the corresponding salaries provided for the respective positions. 

Job Profiles	Job Description	Average Salary in INR
Transportation Modeler	Transportation Modeler is responsible for preparing transportation planning assignments including micro-simulation, travel demand forecasting, transportation system management, corridor studies, and traffic operations.	INR 5,00,000
Transport Manager	The obligation of a delivery supervisor is to directing, coordinating, planning, and overseeing the obligations and the operations inside the business enterprise which includes transportation activities.	INR 11,00,000
Civil Transportation Designer	Civil Transportation Designers plan, design, operate, and preserve green and secure transportation systems. These engineers expand the plans for the transportation structures or the structures' parts.	INR 5,90,000
Technical Program Manager	Technical application managers force the execution of product improvement standards withinside the IT industry. Their responsibilities consist of contributing technical understanding to product improvement, coordinating the improvement of latest technology with IT engineers, and making sure well timed product delivery.	INR 10,70,000
Transportation Technician	Transportation Technicians carry out a lot of technical obligations associated with site visitors and roadway traits on State highways; set up site visitors tracking devices; carry out minor upkeep on visitors manage and tracking equipment, and assemble and hold special statistics and information.	INR 4,45,000

Scope for M.Tech in Transportation Engineering

M.Tech Transportation Engineering has many future prospects. It has many areas in work, higher education and research.

•        After completing the M.Tech Transportation Engineering course, you can enter a research program such as the M.Tech.Phil has a PhD in a field related to civil engineering.

•        Graduates of MTech Transportation Engineering can also take the NET exams and pursue a career as a teacher or lecturer in colleges and universities.

•        Industries such as construction, real estate projects, building construction, road building, bridge building are long-running projects that always offer new fields of work and career opportunities for graduates of the M. Tech Transportation Engineering.

•        After completing your doctoral studies in the field of transport engineering, you can start a scientific career by continuing your research in this field.

•        There are several areas in the private and public sectors where an M.Tech Transportation Engineering graduate can find work.

M.Tech in Transportation Engineering: Career Prospects

M.Tech VLSI Design Job Scope As digitization progresses rapidly in the country, new and experienced post-graduate candidates can find job opportunities in public and private sector companies, with various job opportunities in M.Tech VLSI Design.