AnnouncementsWho is eligible for a Master’s in Robotics and Automation in India?
In India, a master’s in robotics and automation is generally open to B.E./B.Tech graduates from engineering branches related to mechanics, electronics or computing. For the NAMTECH Master Program in Robotics Engineering and Management, you need a B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% (or 6.0/10 CGPA) in 10th, 12th and graduation, and no active backlogs. Open school students are not eligible. Graduates who meet these criteria can study robotics at NAMTECH through the NAMTECH School of Robotics.
Can mechanical engineering graduates pursue a master’s in robotics?
Yes. Mechanical engineering is one of the most common routes into robotics, because kinematics, dynamics, machine design and manufacturing are the foundation of robot hardware. Mechanical engineering is an eligible branch for NAMTECH’s robotics program, which adds the programming, AI and control skills mechanical graduates may not have covered in their degree.
Can computer science graduates study robotics and automation?
Yes. Computer science graduates bring the programming, algorithms and AI skills that modern robots depend on. Computer Science and Information Technology are both eligible branches at NAMTECH. The program adds the physical side, such as robot kinematics, components and integration, and includes design and manufacturing exposure through MIT’s 2.008 course.
Is a robotics degree required to apply for a master’s in robotics?
No. If you are planning on studying robotics engineering in India at master’s level, you do not need a robotics degree. Most programs accept graduates from several engineering branches, not just robotics. NAMTECH accepts Mechanical, Computer Science, IT, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Robotics, Industrial, Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering graduates, and says the program is ideal for engineers from non-robotics backgrounds.
What minimum academic marks are required for robotics admission?
Requirements vary for each robotics engineering course in India, but 60% is a common benchmark. For NAMTECH’s Master Program in Robotics Engineering and Management, candidates need at least 60% marks in 10th, 12th and graduation, or a minimum CGPA of 6.0 out of 10, with no active backlog.
Are entrance examination scores required for a robotics master’s program?
It depends on the institute. Many programs use GATE, while others accept a wider set of tests. At NAMTECH, a score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE is preferred but not mandatory. Selection is based on your application, a Statement of Purpose and an interview.
Can electrical and electronics engineers build careers in robotics?
Yes. Robots depend on motors, drives, sensors, power electronics, embedded systems and control, which are core electrical and electronics skills. Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, and Instrumentation & Control Engineering are all eligible branches at NAMTECH, and graduates from these branches are well suited to robot integration, controls and automation roles.
Is work experience necessary for admission to a robotics master’s program?
No, work experience is usually not mandatory. At NAMTECH, fresh graduates can apply, and work experience in manufacturing and allied domains is encouraged. Engineers with a few years of industry experience often find the combined engineering and management curriculum useful for moving into automation leadership roles.
Can final-year B.Tech students apply for a robotics program?
Yes, at many institutes. NAMTECH accepts B.E./B.Tech students who are in their eighth semester, as well as graduates who completed their degree within the last five years. Final-year applicants must still meet the 60% marks (or 6.0 CGPA) requirement and have no active backlogs.
Which engineering branches provide the best foundation for robotics?
Mechanical, electrical/electronics and computer science each cover one pillar of robotics: hardware, control and electronics, and software and AI. Mechatronics and instrumentation combine these. No single branch is best; what matters is filling the gaps. A good master’s program, like NAMTECH’s, is designed to bring students from different branches up to speed across all three.
02 November, 2026
