M.Tech in Environmental Engineering
Specialised expertise to address critical ecological challenges in water resource management, pollution control, waste management and sustainable infrastructure.
Solving ecological challenges
The M.Tech. programme in Environmental Engineering equips engineers with specialized expertise to address critical ecological challenges in water resource management, pollution control, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure. Its interdisciplinary curriculum integrates environmental biotechnology, regulatory frameworks, and clean technologies to align with global sustainability standards and industrial expectations.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Treatment processes and technologies for clean water and effluent management.
Air Quality & Atmospheric Modelling
Monitoring and modelling of air pollution and atmospheric processes.
Environmental Fluid Mechanics & Hydrology
Fluid flow and hydrological processes in environmental systems.
Environmental Health, Risk & Remediation
Assessment and remediation of environmental health and contamination risks.
Water & Wastewater Technology
Focuses on advanced water treatment processes, industrial effluent management, biological treatment systems and resource recovery technologies.
Pollution Control & Remediation
Covers air quality monitoring and mitigation, hazardous waste management, and modern techniques for soil and groundwater remediation.
Sustainability & Impact Assessment
Teaches Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), climate change adaptation strategies and circular economy practices.
Applied Research & Field Analytics
Combines analytical laboratory training, field sampling, computational modeling and industry-focused research projects for consulting, regulatory and R&D careers.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should review the current KIIT admission rules before applying.
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Candidates who have completed or are appearing for the final semester of the B.Tech. programme in Civil Engineering, with a CGPA of 6 or a similar percentage.
What the programme prepares you to do
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Provide solutions to civil engineering problems and allied areas involving structural design, construction, geotechnical, environmental and water resources issues.
Reinforce their knowledge through higher educational programs and life-long learning, adapt to rapid changes in technology, and perceive the limitation and impact of engineering solutions in social, legal, environmental, economical and multidisciplinary contexts.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, professional and ethical responsibilities, and awareness of cultural and social issues in their role as a leader, team member and an individual driven by universal human values.
Engineering knowledge
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis
Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles.
Design/development of solutions
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and system components or processes with appropriate consideration for public health, safety and the environment.
Conduct investigations
Use research-based knowledge and methods including design of experiments, data analysis and synthesis to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools with an understanding of their limitations.
The engineer and society
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and responsibilities.
Environment and sustainability
Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and the need for sustainable development.
Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
Individual and team
Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multidisciplinary settings.
Communication
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities, comprehend and write reports, and give clear presentations and instructions.
Project management and finance
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering and management principles and apply them to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning
Recognise the need for and engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Select and utilise sustainable, low-cost alternate materials contributing to environment-friendly construction practices.
Understand and adopt methodologies and actions for a sustainable environment.
Understand and develop strategies for sustainable water resources in the context of climate change.
Laboratories
Purpose-built environments support learning from structural testing and geotechnics to surveying, transportation and environmental engineering.