Master in Automotive Technology and Management
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Duration24 Months
Full -Time Residential Programme| 4 Semesters, each 16 weeks
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EligibilityB.E./B.Tech
with minimum 60% marks in 10th, 12th & Graduation
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FormatOn Campus
NAMTECH, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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Application Starts24th November 2025
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Commencement DateAugust 2026
About the Programme
The Master in Automotive Technology and Management is a two-year residential programme, designed to cultivate industry-ready techno managers who can make an immediate impact in Automotive Engineering, Technology and Management domains.
The curriculum is being developed with the support of CAAR (Centre for Advanced Automotive Research) at IIT Madras and leading automotive industry experts. The laboratories are being built in collaboration with Automotive research and testing institutes.
NAMTECH is also building up an experience centre and mini factories to provide hands-on experience in battery manufacturing and vehicle manufacturing. The students will have immersion programmes in various automotive test agencies, as well as 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler manufacturing companies and their vendors.
With a strong focus on industry collaboration, emerging technologies and experiential learning, the programme equips students and professionals for leadership roles in Automotive Design and Manufacturing.
Why Master in Automotive Technology and Management?
With more than 350 million vehicles on Indian roads and over 25 million vehicles manufactured every year, pursuing a Master in Automotive Technology and Management equips students with the knowledge and skills to become industry-ready and employable in techno- managerial positions across the automotive and allied industries, or to become entrepreneurs. It is a career accelerator that prepares you for global leadership in Automotive Technology.
Future-Ready Techno
Managerial Programme
Where manufacturing meets engineering and management - powered by AI, IoT, automation, robotics and sustainability for next-gen careers
National Immersion
Initiative
NAMTECH students will have the opportunities for immersion in various automotive test agencies and 2 & 4-wheeler manufacturing companies and their vendors.
Career Outcomes &
Placement Support
100% placement for the foundation batch with top recruiters like 2, 3 & 4- wheelers, OEMs and component manufacturers.
MIT Yo-Yo Experience & New Product Development
Build strong foundations in New Product Development (NPD) through hands-on learning inspired by MIT’s 2.008N Design & Manufacturing.
Smart Mini Factories
Students will get a chance to work in mini factories for BIW & Vehicle Assembly and also Battery Assembly to make a lasting impact.
Industry Co-Designed Curriculum
programmes built and delivered with academia & industry leaders to enhance the employability and entrepreneurship.
Learn from Automotive Experts
Faculty includes professors from IITs and senior professionals from the automotive and allied industries.
Power of Partnerships
Collaborations with global universities and industry giants like CAAR group at IIT Madras, and leading 2, 3, 4-wheeler manufacturing companies and components manufacturers.
Scholarships and Financial Support
Merit-based scholarships and flexible loan options from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank & HDFC Credila to ensure financial accessibility.
Programme Overview
The curriculum is systematically structured over four semesters, begins with a strong foundation in Semester 1 and progresses to advanced concepts in Semesters 2 and 3.
Upon completion of the first year, students will undergo a summer internship. The program culminates in a hands-on Capstone Project in industry during Semester 4. Throughout the programme, meta-skills are intentionally taught and integrated to support holistic academic and professional growth.
- Automotive Engineering Systems (including Engine)
- Automotive Materials and Manufacturing
- Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Automotive Fuels and Emission
- Operational Excellence through Lean Principles
- Financial Analysis and Management
- Communication & Leadership Skills
- Design for Manufacturing – 1
- Design for Manufacturing – 2
- Smart Automotive Manufacturing and Mini Factory
- Project Management and Product Lifecycle Management
- Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Elective – 1
- New Product Development
- AI and Data
- Modelling and Simulation of Manufacturing System
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
- ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles
- Automotive Cybersecurity (including Functional Safety)
- Automotive Testing and Certification (Including Engine Test, Crash, Photometry & EMC)
- Vehicle Dynamics and Design
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Industry Internship / Capstone Project (B)
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Industry-Readiness
Hands-on training in Experience Centre & Mini Factories and MIT’s 2.008N Yo-Yo Class ensures industry readiness in Automotive sector.
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Exponential Career Growth & Placement
Students completing this PG programme will witness exponential career growth and secure top managerial roles with leading 2, 3, 4-wheeler manufacturing companies and components manufacturers.
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Leadership in Industry
Industry collaborations, flipped classrooms and emerging tech exposure prepare students for leadership roles in Automotive Engineering and Management.
1. Candidate with B.E./B.Tech. with minimum 60% marks in 12th, 10th and graduation or equivalent CGPA from a recognized Indian university or institute. (No active backlog)
2. A score in CAT/ XAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE is preferred.
3. Open school students are not eligible.
Eligible Engineering Branches:
| Components | Course Fee | FY 26–27 | SY 27–28 |
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| Tuition (Inclusive of 18% GST) | ₹10,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Residence (Inclusive of 5% GST) | ₹3,20,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
One-time Payments
- Admissions / Seat Blocking Fee: The candidate is required to pay ₹1,00,000/- as acceptance of the offer and to confirm admission within the stipulated time mentioned in the LOI, subject to the availability of seats in the application cycle.
- The amount of ₹1,00,000/- shall be adjusted against the Security Deposit (refundable) of ₹25,000/- and the first instalment of the payable Tuition Fee of ₹75,000/-.
- The refundable Security Deposit of ₹25,000/-, included in the Seat Blocking Fee, will be refunded at the time of graduation from NAMTECH or adjusted against any outstanding dues of the student, or at the time of withdrawal from the programme.
Scholarships
Scholarship of up to 100% on tuition fees are awarded based on academic performance, interview, and family income. Please note that seats are limited, and the final decision rests with the admissions & scholarships committee.
- Open for Indian students only
- Loan amount of up to INR 20 Lakhs for higher studies to cover all educational expenses like tuition fees, hostel and living expensest
- 100% income tax benefit for interest paid under Section 80E of IT Act
- Tuition Fee covered upto 100%
- Hostel Fee covered upto 100%
- Loan Amount upto 100% of cost of education
- Maximum 15 years option available
- Processing FEE 1% + gst
- Rate of Interest to student 11% onwards
- Loan Disbursement To the University (as mentioned on the admission letter)
- Tax benefit on interest paid under Sec-80(E)
- Collateral-free loan option available
- No prepayment/foreclosure charges
- Collateral-free loan option available
- Tax benefit on interest paid under Sec-80(E)
- Rate of Interest Secured loans at 10% Unsecured loans at 10.50% (floating interest rate linked to REPO rate)
- Loan Amount 95% of the total cost; 100% funding option available.
- Processing Fees Applicable as per Axis Bank’s norms 6 Repayment Type
- Simple Interest during moratorium period option available 7 Moratorium Period* Course Period + 6months (optional) 8 Repayment Tenure*
- Maximum 15 years option available
- Loan Disbursement To the University (as mentioned on the admission letter)
- Insurance Max Life Insurance
Students Learning Journey
Empowering Careers with Global Opportunities
Our students are recruited by the best companies in the world.
Your Launchpad to An International Opportunity
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Exclusive 1+1 Pathway Program: Seamless Progression from NAMTECH’s iPMP in Smart Manufacturing to PNW’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
We partner with the best
Learn from Expert Faculty with
Global Perspectives and Deep Domain Expertise
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1 The Master in Automotive Technology and Management programme is ideal for?
2 Is this Programme suitable for working professionals?
3 Is this programme suitable for candidates from non-automotive backgrounds?
4 What practical skills will I gain from this programme?
5 How quickly can I apply the skills learned to my current or future job?
6 Does the Programme include hands-on learning opportunities?
7 How does the Programme incorporate emerging technologies?
8 How does the Programme prepare me for industry demands?
9 What career opportunities can I expect after completing the Master?
10 Will this Programme make me job-ready for India’s automotive goals?
Yes. The curriculum is aligned with global automotive industry trends, helping you build the skills needed to thrive in the evolving automotive ecosystem.
Upstream
- Mining
- Steel
- Metals (primary and fabricated)
- Fuel
- Plastics, rubber, glass
- Electronics
- Software
Core automotive
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
- Passenger Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
- Two-wheelers
- Three-wheelers
- Component manufacturers
Downstream
- Finance and insurance
- After-market (Service, auto parts)
- Used car market
- Car hires and rentals
- Fuel supply
- Advertising
- Transportation
- Warehousing
11 How is the Programme’s industry focus maintained?
12 Is the Master in Automotive Technology and Management at NAMTECH similar to other Programmes in India?
13 What kind of mentorship and industry exposure does the Programme offer?
14 Are there global learning opportunities available?
15 What support is available for financing the Programme?
