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IIT Guwahati Opens Hybrid MTech in Flood and Water Resources Management

Participants pursue online modules with on-campus laboratory sessions under a no-GATE admission system granting certificates, diplomas or degrees at different stages

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This programme will be offered by the Department of Civil Engineering and will be conducted in a hybrid mode

Overview

  • Applications are open through July 31 and will be assessed via a written test or interview
  • The two-year programme begins on August 18 with live online classes, laboratory sessions at the IIT Guwahati campus and on-campus final exams
  • Multi-entry and multi-exit pathways allow participants to leave with a postgraduate certificate after four courses, a diploma after seven courses, an MSc (Engineering) after two semesters or the full MTech after completing a capstone project
  • Candidates must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in civil, agricultural engineering or a related field with at least 60% marks and one year of professional experience in the water resources sector
  • Under a FREMAA–World Bank supported initiative, Assam will nominate 20 engineers each year to strengthen regional flood management capacity