e-Masters in
Composites
Engineer a Better Tomorrow
Application open from 10th October, 2024
Program Starting in May, 2025
e-Masters in Composites
“Engineer a Better Tomorrow”
The e-Masters in Composites program at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, is a significant initiative in the realm of composite materials education. As industries increasingly gravitate towards composites due to their unparalleled performance attributes, the challenge lies in harnessing this potential to foster innovation and sustainability. The Composites program stands out as a transformative and exemplary offering in this context.
Our curriculum has been meticulously developed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in composite materials. We welcome engineers, scientists, and professionals from various fields, including aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy, to create a rich, multidisciplinary environment.
Through a rigorous curriculum, hands-on projects, and collaborations with industry partners, we aim to equip our students with the skills, resources, and innovative mindset necessary to excel in this rapidly evolving field.
IIT Gandhinagar invites applications to e-Masters programme in Composites starting in May 2025.
Selection
Based on academic and professional background and interview.
No GATE required.
IITGN Alumni Membership upon Graduation
Become a part of IIT Gandhinagar’s alumni network and reap the associated benefits
Flexible and Interactive Learning
Designed to accommodate your work commitments
Learn from Industry and domain experts
Mentorship and Placement Support
Access to IITGN placement cell and incubation centre for promising start-ups
Credits Transfer
Waiver of credits for higher education (MTech/PhD) at IIT Gandhinagar.
Programme structure
The e-Masters degree programme structure is as below:
Program Duration: 2 years
Number of Credits: 56 credits
Modules: There are six modules in the program.
Module Duration: Each module lasts for 12-14 weeks.
The course components breakup typically represents:
| Module | Course type and Numbers | Total number of courses | Credits |
| 1 |
1-Foundation 1-Core |
2 | 8 |
| 2 |
1-Foundation 1-Core 1-HSS |
3 | 10 |
| 3 |
2-Core 1-HSS |
3 | 10 |
| 4 | 2-Core | 2 | 8 |
| 5 |
2-Core 1-Project |
3 |
10 |
| 6 |
2-Core 1-Project |
3 | 10 |
| Total | 16 | 56 |
Application Process
- Candidate has to register on the IITGN Postgraduate Admission Portal https://admissions.iitgn.ac.in/pgadmission/login using their email address. After successfully registering, you will receive an auto-generated email to the address you provided. This email will contain your login credentials, such as your username and password.
- All applications must be submitted online. On submission of the application form, the candidate will be redirected to the homepage of the portal, where they can download the form. The applicants are requested to download the form and keep a copy with them.
- A mail to the candidate regarding the details of the application and a link to download the application form is sent after the submission. You NEED NOT send the hard-copy of the application form.
- While applying online you need to upload your resume, Bachelors or Master’s Degree in the relevant domain, 12th mark sheet, Work experience (if any) or any other supporting document.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Nuclear, Automobile, Mechanical, Civil, Naval, Aeronautical, Material Science, Textile, or related disciplines with at least 60% marks (or a 6.0/10 CPI).
- No GATE qualification is required.
Admission Procedure
- Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview and if required, a written test may complement the selection process.
- The final selection of candidates is primarily based on their academic credentials, the results of the written test (if applicable), and their performance in the interview.
- The Institute reserves the right to use its own judgment while determining the candidate’s level of competency based on the available information.
- Interviews will be conducted via online platforms, and specific details regarding the online interview process will be communicated to the candidates at a later time.
Programme fee
Application fee ₹1000 (to be paid during application submission)
Fee structure for candidates opting to complete the program
| Details | Amount (in INR) |
|
Registration Fee To be paid within 2 weeks of the selection. |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Tuition Fee To be paid at the beginning of every module (Will be notified on the website) Module 1: 80,000 |
₹5,60,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹6,80,000 |
Important Dates
Class Start – May, 2025
For further information, you may email us at iitgnx@iitgn.ac.in, admission@iitgn.ac.in.
Contact us + 91 79 2395 2196/97, 7069021574
A meticulously developed curriculum, crafted by the subject matter experts from IIT Gandhinagar to understand the composite materials, encompassing their properties, manufacturing processes, and applications in various industries. This curriculum seamlessly integrates in-depth theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application to nurture expertise effectively.
Introduction to Composite Materials
Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Manufacturing Processes for Composites
Writing
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures
Testing & Design Validation of Composite Materials
Leadership
Advanced Composite Materials
Advanced Composite Analysis: Impact & Crashworthiness
Finite Element Analysis of Composites OR
Process Modelling for Composite Manufacturing
Quality Assurance and Inspection of Composites
Project-I
Tool Design for Composites
Perspectives on the Composites Industry
Project-II
Learning Format
- Live online sessions and self-paced learning sessions
- Engaging in sessions with both academic and Industry experts
- Assessment through multiple quizzes, problem-solving exercises, and viva voce
- Presentations on the assigned case studies.
- Opportunity to meet the experts during IIT Gandhinagar campus visit
Faculty
Ravi Sastri Ayyagari
Program Coordinator (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering)
BTech: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar, 2004
MS: Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008
PhD: Illinois Institute of Technology, 2013
Email: ravi.ayyagari@iitgn.ac.in
About: I am currently an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, a role I have held since September 2023. Previously, I served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from December 2016 to September 2023. My academic career includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University from 2013 to 2015, where I also worked as a Teaching Assistant in 2014. Additionally, I was an Assistant Instructor and Adjunct Faculty at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Earlier in my career, I worked as an Assistant Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services in Chennai from 2004 to 2005.
Research Interests
My research interests focus on Solid mechanics, Constitutive modeling, Computational mechanics and Continuum damage mechanics, and I am committed to advancing knowledge in my field.
Harini Subramanian
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
BE: IIT (BHU) Varanasi, 1998
MS: IIT Madras, 2022
PhD: IIT Madras, 2022
Email: harini.subramanian@iitgn.ac.in
About: I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, a position I have held since July 2023. Additionally, I have been engaged as a Project Associate in Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research at IIT Madras since August 2022. Prior to these roles, I worked as a Modelling and Simulation Engineer at Schlumberger India Technology Pvt Ltd from May 2022 to July 2022.
Research Interests
My research interests encompass advanced materials, modeling techniques, and the application of simulations to address engineering challenges.
Sushobhan Sen
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
BTech: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, 2013
MS: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2015
PhD: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019
Email: sushobhan.sen@iitgn.ac.in
About: I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, a position I have held since December 2022. Before this, I worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh from January 2020 to December 2022. My professional background also includes an internship at ePave LLC, where I gained valuable industry experience during the summer of 2018.
Research Interests
My research focuses on the laboratory and computational analysis of pavements, with an emphasis on using in-situ climate data to incorporate local climatic conditions into design processes. I am particularly interested in evaluating the effects of climate change and extreme events on infrastructure to enhance sustainability and resilience.