24 monthsProgramme duration
50,000 INRTuition Fee/year
01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
Aug-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MTech
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Computer Aided Design of Structures is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to provide advanced knowledge in structural engineering with a focus on modern computer-aided analysis, design, and optimization of civil engineering structures. The programme equips students with the skills required to design safe, sustainable, and efficient structures using advanced computational tools and engineering principles.
The curriculum covers specialized subjects such as Advanced Structural Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structure Design, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Bridge Engineering, Computer-Aided Structural Design, Structural Reliability, and Project Management. Students gain practical experience through laboratory work, software-based structural modelling, seminars, industry-oriented projects, and a research dissertation.
Graduates of the programme are prepared for careers as Structural Design Engineers, CAD Engineers, Structural Consultants, Bridge Engineers, Project Engineers, Research Engineers, and Academicians in consulting firms, construction industries, infrastructure organizations, government agencies, and research institutions. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies and advanced research in structural engineering and computer-aided design.
Programme overview
Degree
MTech
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Computer Aided Design of Structures is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to provide advanced knowledge in structural engineering with a focus on modern computer-aided analysis, design, and optimization of civil engineering structures. The programme equips students with the skills required to design safe, sustainable, and efficient structures using advanced computational tools and engineering principles.
The curriculum covers specialized subjects such as Advanced Structural Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structure Design, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Bridge Engineering, Computer-Aided Structural Design, Structural Reliability, and Project Management. Students gain practical experience through laboratory work, software-based structural modelling, seminars, industry-oriented projects, and a research dissertation.
Graduates of the programme are prepared for careers as Structural Design Engineers, CAD Engineers, Structural Consultants, Bridge Engineers, Project Engineers, Research Engineers, and Academicians in consulting firms, construction industries, infrastructure organizations, government agencies, and research institutions. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies and advanced research in structural engineering and computer-aided design.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements – M.Tech.
Admission to the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programme shall be governed by the regulations of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), the Government of Karnataka, and the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
Candidates seeking admission must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Possess a B.E./B.Tech. degree in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology from a recognized university.
- Obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (45% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates of Karnataka, as per Government norms).
- Candidates with a valid GATE score are given preference for admission. Non-GATE candidates may also be admitted as per the admission policy of the Government of Karnataka, KEA, and VTU, subject to seat availability.
- Candidates must satisfy the course-wise eligibility requirements prescribed by VTU for the respective M.Tech. specialization.
- Candidates possessing qualifications from universities outside Karnataka or from foreign universities shall produce the necessary Eligibility/Equivalence Certificate as prescribed by VTU before admission.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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