M.Tech Defence Technology at MIT

Manipal

Engineer the Future of National Defence and Strategic Systems

The M.Tech in Defence Technology at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, is a two‑year full‑time postgraduate program that prepares you for advanced roles in defense system design and development.

You gain structured exposure to aerospace systems, warfare platforms, radar and communication systems, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Developed with defense‑sector inputs, the program combines engineering fundamentals with applied learning to support careers in strategic research and defense technology development.

Program Highlights

Defense‑Focused Curriculum: The program is centered exclusively on military and strategic engineering applications.

Collaboration with Defence Agencies: The curriculum is developed with inputs from organisations such as DRDO, Armed Forces units, and defence industries.

Hands‑On Defence Projects: You work on live projects, internships, and capstone work linked to defence labs and industries.

Exposure to Emerging Technologies: Training includes AI‑enabled systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, and advanced communication technologies used in modern warfare.

Strategic National Relevance: The program aligns with initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in defence manufacturing and research.

Lab Work

Train through specialised systems and warfare simulation laboratories, aerospace systems labs, and defence‑oriented experimental setups, including select laboratory sessions conducted at premier DRDO facilities.

Industry Projects

Undertake industry‑sponsored or defence‑lab‑linked projects focused on areas such as UAV development, control systems, system integration, and defence platform design.

Internships

Mandatory internship or industry project, typically during the later semesters, with defence laboratories, aerospace organisations, or accredited defence technology firms.

Lab Work

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

MET/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Merit List

Merit list based on MET score or PGCUET score.

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete BE/BTech in the relevant branch from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

If you have qualified GATE under the General Category you will be given weightage.

You must either appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)/ PGCUET 2026 and get the required cut off.

*PGCUET scores will be considered only for:

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Technology)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics & Drives)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Defense‑Focused Curriculum: The program is centered exclusively on military and strategic engineering applications.

Collaboration with Defence Agencies: The curriculum is developed with inputs from organisations such as DRDO, Armed Forces units, and defence industries.

Hands‑On Defence Projects: You work on live projects, internships, and capstone work linked to defence labs and industries.

Exposure to Emerging Technologies: Training includes AI‑enabled systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, and advanced communication technologies used in modern warfare.

Strategic National Relevance: The program aligns with initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in defence manufacturing and research.

Lab Work

Industry Projects

Undertake industry‑sponsored or defence‑lab‑linked projects focused on areas such as UAV development, control systems, system integration, and defence platform design.

Internships

Mandatory internship or industry project, typically during the later semesters, with defence laboratories, aerospace organisations, or accredited defence technology firms.

Lab Work

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Apply core engineering principles to the design and analysis of defence systems and platforms.

Develop and evaluate complex systems such as missiles, combat vehicles, UAVs, and surveillance networks.

Use modern simulation tools for systems engineering, control, and performance analysis.

Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, autonomous systems, and secure communications into defence applications.

Contribute to independent or collaborative research addressing strategic national security needs.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

MET/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Merit List

Merit list based on MET score or PGCUET score.

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Merit List

Merit list based on MET score or PGCUET score.

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete BE/BTech in the relevant branch from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

If you have qualified GATE under the General Category you will be given weightage.

You must either appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)/ PGCUET 2026 and get the required cut off.

*PGCUET scores will be considered only for:

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Technology)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics & Drives)

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 3,66,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 5,700

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

M.Tech Defence Technology at MIT

Engineer the Future of National Defence and Strategic Systems

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 3,66,000

USD 5,700

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 3,66,000

USD 5,700