1. B. Tech. (Power Engineering)
Salient Features of AICTE approved
Courses Offered by
NPTI Institutes
B. Tech. (Power Engineering)
Durgapur
National Power Training Institute An ISO 9001 : 2000 & ISO : 2004 Organization (Ministry of Power, Govt. of India) Sector-33, Faridabad , Haryana (website:

2. ABOUT NPTI
National Power Training Institute (NPTI), an ISO 9001 & ISO organization, under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India is a National Apex body for Training and Human Resources Development in Power Sector with its Corporate Office at Faridabad. NPTI had been providing its dedicated service for more than four decades. NPTI operates on an all India basis through its nine Institutes in different zones of the country as per details below:- Northern Region: 1. NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad 2. NPTI (Northern Region), Badarpur, New Delhi 3. NPTI (Hydro Power Training Centre), Nangal

3. Southern Region:
4. NPTI (Power System Training Institute), Bengaluru
5. NPTI (Hot Line Training Centre), Bengaluru
6. NPTI (Southern Region), Neyveli
Eastern & North Eastern Region:
7. NPTI (Eastern Region), Durgapur
8. NPTI (North Eastern Region), Guwahati
Western Region:
9. NPTI (Western Region), Nagpur 
NPTI conducts following industry-interfaced academic programs with the objective to create a pool of committed and competent professionals equipped with appropriate technical skills to steer the Indian Power Sector.

4. VISION
NPTI cherishes a vision of value orientation and value addition to national and transnational power and energy sectors through training and human resources development endeavouring to energize people who energize the nations

5. MISSION
Emerge as global leaders in enhancing human and organizational excellence in Power and Energy Sectors by blending frontier Technologies with Management to facilitate HRD interventions that are instrumental in providing reliable, safe, economic and clean power

6. OBJECTIVES Primary objectives:
To function as a National Organization for training in the field of -
(a) Operation and Maintenance of Power Stations; and
(b) All other aspects of Electrical Energy Systems including Transmission, Sub-Transmission and Distribution.
To act as an apex body for initiating and coordinating training programs in the Power Sector of the country.
To establish and run Training Institutes for Engineers, Operators, Technicians and other personnel of the Power Sector.
Subsidiary objectives:
To identify and assess the training needs of the Power Sector in the country.
To coordinate the training activities of the various Utilities with those of other Technical Training Institutions and supplement it with the training programs of its own Institutes.

7. OBJECTIVES
To establish standard norms regarding qualifications and training for personnel of various levels.
To serve as a National Certification Authority for the purpose of Certification of Competence and/or participation to ensure availability of properly trained personnel to man the Electricity Supply Industry.
To initiate, conduct and coordinate the research and development studies in the field of Operation, Maintenance and Management of Power Generation and Transmission Systems and to prepare and conduct specialized training programs thereof.
To establish, maintain and manage laboratories, workshops, experimental transmission lines, sub-stations and other facilities required in pursuance of its objectives.
To collect information and maintain documentation in the field of electricity generation and distribution.
To collect, prepare, edit, print and publish material, papers, periodicals or reports in furtherance of the objectives of the Society.
To organize seminars and workshops.
To enter into agreement with any enterprise or institution or person and provide funds to them for specific training programs, demonstrations, assignments, preparation of training material or technical guidance.

8. AICTE APPROVED COURSES NUMBER OF BATHCES GRADU
NPTI REGION
DURA
TION
YEAR OF ESTAB
LISH
MENT
NUMBER OF BATHCES GRADU
ATED
MBA
(Power Management )
Corporate Office, Faridabad
2 Years
2002
Nine (9)
B.Tech.
(Power Engineering )
Northern Region - Badarpur, New Delhi
4 Years
2001
Eight (8)
Eastern Region - Durgapur
Seven (7)
B.E.
Western Region –
Nagpur

9. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Eligibility
He / She should have passed the 10+2 (WBCHSE or equivalent Board) examination with English, Chemistry, Maths and Physics with at least 45 % marks. In case of Lateral Entry, he/she should have passed Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engg from any approved Polytechnic college with at least 50% marks.
Selection Criteria
He / She has to qualify in the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination or AIEEE of the year of admission. For lateral entry admission, the student should have qualified JELET Entrance Examination.

10. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Admission Rank
Sl.
No.
Category
2009
2010
2011
Starting Rank
Closing Rank 1.
General
1213
2999
1610
3109
1851
3514 2.
SC/ST
540
718
514
1117
670
1371 3.
AIEEE
29241
37869
28300
35943
30346
32220 4.
TFW*
Not started
805
2295
* TFW- Tuition fee Waiver Scheme

11. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata) Fee Structure ( in Rs)
Tuition Fee (per semester) : 36000
University Dev. Fee (one time) : 2200 (to be paid to the university)
Admission Fee (one time) : 4000
Caution Deposit (refundable) : 5000
Hostel Rent (per semester) : 7500
Examination Fee (per semester) : 1000 (to be paid to the university)
5. University Registration Fee (one time) : 400 (to be paid to the university)
6. Prospectus : 500

12. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Program Structure:
Four Year Full time course divided into 8 semesters.
The Curriculum is designed to impart General Engineering and Power Sector specific subjects approx. in the ratio of 40:60.
In the first and second year of the course, students are offered subjects common to other streams of Engineering.
In the third and fourth year, the students take compulsory specialized courses in the area of Power Engineering.
In addition to this, they have to opt for electives covering various specific courses related to Power Engineering.

13. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester 1:
Theory
Engineering Mathematics-I
Engineering Chemistry
English Language & Communication
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering-I
Engineering Mechanics
Practical
Engineering Chemistry Lab
Engineering Graphics Lab
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering Lab
English Language Communication Lab

14. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester-2
Theory
Basic Computation & Principles of Computer Programming
Physics-I
Mathematics-II
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering-II
Engineering Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
Practical
Physics –I Lab
Workshop Practical
Basic Computing Lab
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering-II Lab

15. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester 3
Theory
Numerical Methods
Mathematics-3
Strength of Materials
Engineering Materials.
Applied Thermodynamics
Electric Circuit Theory
Practical
Numerical Methods Lab
Electric Circuit Theory Lab
Engineering Materials Lab
Strength of Materials Lab

16. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester-4
Theory
Values & Ethics in Profession
Physics-II
Basic Environmental Engineering & Biology
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines
Electrical & Electronic Measurement
Practical
Physics -II Lab
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines Lab
Electrical & Electronic Measurement Lab

17. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester-5
Theory
Economics for Engineers
Electrical Machines
3. Heat Transfer
4. Nuclear & Advance Power Generation Technology
Hydro & Renewable Power Generation
Elective-I
a. Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
b. Microprocessor & Digital Electronics
Practical
1. Electrical Machines Lab
2. Heat Transfer Lab
3. Refrigeration lab
4. Microprocessor & Digital Electronics Lab

18. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester-6
Theory
1. Principles of Management
2. Steam Generator & its Auxiliaries
3. Steam Turbine & its Auxiliaries
Electrical Equipment in Power Generation, Transmission
and Distribution
IC Engines and Gas Turbines
Elective-II
a. Theory of Machines
b. Power Electronics
Practical
Combustion Lab
Sessional
Study of Power Plant & T&D Schemes
Seminar (on any topic relevant to Power System)

19. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester 7
Theory
1. Thermal Power Plant Operation and Management
2. Control & Instrumentation
3. Electrical Protection System
4. Power System Operation
5. Elective-III
a. Workshop Technology
b. Electric Drives
Practical
1. Electrical Protection Lab
2. Control & Instrumentation Lab
Sessional
Industrial Training (after 6th semester) Evaluation
Project-I (on any topic relevant to the Power Engineering)

20. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Semester-8
Theory
1. Energy conservation and Energy Audit
2. Elective-IV
a. Tribology & Condition Based Maintenance
b. High Voltage Engineering
3. Elective –V
a. Design of Mechanical Equipments
  b. Design of Electrical Equipments
Sessional
1.Project-II
2. Seminar (on any topic relevant to Power system)
3. Viva-Voce

21. Course Profile
The four year course of B.Tech (Power Engineering ) constitutes Class Room Lectures, Laboratory Sessions, Seminars, Group Discussions, Presentations, Assignments, Summer Vocational Training, Power Plant Scheme Tracing etc.
Assessment
Internal Assessment by Faculty :30 Marks
Class Test :15 Marks (Best of 2 Tests)
Quiz / Assignment :10 Marks
Attendance (75% Compulsory) :05 Marks
External Exam. conducted by University : 70 Marks

22. Infrastructural Facilities
The institute has its own campus spread over 9.5 acres
04 Number AC Class Rooms Complete with LCD Projection Systems supported by Audio System
04 Number non-AC classrooms
One Board Room
100 Seater AC Seminar Hall
60 Seater AC Conference Hall
Separate Hostels for boys and girls
Sports facilities such as Badminton, Basket Ball, Volley Ball and Table Tennis etc.
Fully equipped Gymnasium with Coach (Separate Gymnasium for ladies)

23. OTHER ACTIVITIES Industrial Visits Visits to Thermal Power Plants
Visits to Hydro electric Power Plants
Visits to Load Despatch Centers
Visits to Sub Stations
Visits to allied industries
Cultural Activities
Fresher's Day Celebrations
Cricket, Volleyball, Football tournaments.
Technical Fest
Cultural Fest

24. Campus Placement – 5th Batch (2006-10)
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Campus Placement – 5th Batch ( )
S. No.
Name of Company 1
VEDANTA 8
PCBL 2
THERMAX 9
JINDAL STAINLESS STEEL 3
ESL (BOKARO) 10
IMFA 4
ESSAR POWER 11
LAN CO 5
ADANI POWER 12
CESC 6
AMBUJA CEMENT 13
ADHUNIC POWER 7
AVITECH ENERCON 14
WARTSILA
Highest Package offered : Rs. 3.5 lacs
Average Package : Rs. 2.5 lacs
Min. Package : Rs. 1.5 lacs

25. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata) Campus Placement – 6th Batch ( )
S.No.
Name of Company
S. No. 1
PCBL 9
ALSTOM 2
THERMAX 10
AMBUJA CEMENT 3
JSL 11
SIDCL 4
ACC 12
WATSILA 5
TATA POWER 13
ESSAR POWER 6
JAI BALAJI 14
ADANI POWER 7
EMERSON POWER 15
USHA MARTIN 8
LANCO POWER 16
ARYAN POWER
Highest Package offered : Rs.4.5 Lacs
Average Package : Rs.3.0 Lacs
Min. Package : Rs.1.5 Lacs

26. Campus Placement – 7th Batch (2008-12)
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Campus Placement – 7th Batch ( )
S. No.
Name of Company 1
DCPL 6
ADANI POWER 2
THERMAX 7
WARTSILA 3
ALSTOM 8
BALCO 4
PCBL 9
EMERSON POWER 5
HINDALCO 10
ABHIJIT POWER
Highest Package offered : Rs.4.5 lacs
Average Package till : Rs.3.10 lacs
Min Package : Rs.1.8 lacs

27. Students Placement Package Details
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Students Placement Package Details
Year of passing
Maximum
Rs. In lakhs
Minimum
Rs.In lakhs
Average
 2010
5th batch
( )   
3.5
1.5
2.5
 2011
6th batch
( )
4.5
 1.5
3.0
 2012
7th batch
( )
 1.8
3.10

28. % age of Students Placed
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Placement Record
Year of Passing
Total No. of Students
No. of Students Placed
% age of Students Placed
 2010
5th batch ( ) 64 62 97
 2011
6th batch ( ) 63 59 94
 2012
7th batch ( ) 60 32 53

29. Library Books Details:
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Library Books Details:
Library Facilities:
Programme
Titles
Volumes
International Journals
National Journals
E-Journals
Power Engineering
6170
9228 03 16 01
Working Hrs.
E-Journals Subscription
Area in sqm
Reading Room Capacity
9.30 am to 6.00 pm
J-Gate
180 75

30. B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Computer Lab:
Number of PC’s 60
Legal System Software
Window XP Operating System
Window 7 Operating System
Windows Vista
Legal Application Software
MS Office
Adobe Photo Shop
Flash
Visual Studio
Auto CAD
Mi-Power
ORELL Language software
Matlab 7.0
Internet Bandwidth
BSNL-2 Mbps
NKN-20 Mbps

31. Name of In-house Faculty
B.TECH. (POWER ENGINEERING) NPTI-ER, DURGAPUR (Affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata)
Name of In-house Faculty
Designation
Qualifications
Mr. M.R. Chaubey
Principal Director
B.E. ( Mechanical Engg)
Mr. S.K. Bose
Director
A.M.I..E, M.Tech, MBA
Mr. V. Kumar
Deputy Director
M. Tech. (C&I)
Mr. S.K.Srivastava
B.Tech. (Electrical Engg), MBA
Mr. D. Pandit
B.E. ( Mechanical)
Mr. C. Bhattacharya
M.Tech. ( Mechanical)

32. Ms. A. Indira
Assistant Director
M.Tech. (Industrial Electrical Systems)
Mr. Sanjay Kumar
B.E. (Mechanical Engg)
Mr. A. Pathak
M.Tech. (Mechanical Engg)
Ms. Sudipta Das
Contract Faculty
M.Sc, M.Phil. In Radiological Physics
Dr. Sukalpa Dey
PhD (Chemistry)
Mr. Nilanjan Tewari
M.Tech.(Industrial Electrical Systems)
Mrs. R. Sen
M.Tech. ( C&I)
Ms. S. Chakravarty
M.A. (English)
Ms. Atasi Ghosal
M.Sc. (Maths)

33. Visiting Faculty Dr. B.K.Sinha Ex- Director, CMERI B.E. M.Tech, Ph.D.
Mr. N.N.Basu
M.Tech. (Mech. Engg)
Mr. B.K.Khan
M.Tech. ( Mech Engg)
Mr. L.K.Mallik
M.Tech ( Mech Engg)
Mr. T. Bandopadhyay
Ex- Chief Engineer, FCI
B.E. ( C&I)
Mr. P.K. Ghosal
SCE (Retd), DPL
Mr. Binod Roy
M . Com

34. Visiting Faculty Mr. G.K.Pal Visiting Faculty M.Tech. (Mech. Engg)
Mr. K.C.Saha
B.E (Mech. Engg)
Ms. Saheli Mazumdar
B.Tech.
Mrs. Paramita Ghosh
M.Tech . (Computer Science)