Master of Technology [M.Tech] (CAD/ CAM) Course Admission, Eligibility, Fees 2024-2025

M.Tech. CAD (Computer Aided Design)/ CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) is a 2- year post graduate course with 4 semesters in 2 years. 3 semesters contain theoretical subjects and workshops and the last one requires research/ project work.

Top Institutes offering M.Tech. CAD/ CAM are:

VNIT, Nagpur
NIT, New Delhi
VIT, Vellore
BVP, College of Engineering, Pune
Hindustan University of Technology and Science

CAD/CAM engineers interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may pursue Ph.D. in the subject upon completion of their course. They are hired in a variety of sectors such as manufacturing, education, R&D in industries, and steel plants, space research institutes, power plants, universities, among others. They are hired in capacities such as Lecturer, Design Engineer, Draft Engineer, R&D Engineer etc.

An approximate entry- level salary of INR 3 lacs per annum is offered to CAD/CAM engineers.

Top Colleges for Master of Technology [M.Tech] (CAD/ CAM)

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering with minimum 60% in aggregate
Admission Process	Based on counselling after clearing GATE exam or based on the written test.
Course Fee	INR 1.14 to 2.11 Lacs (full tuition fee).
Average Starting salary	INR 3.0 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	PWD, CPWD, Space Research Centre, Educational sector, Power plants, Steel Plants etc.
Job Description	Aerospace designer, Manufacturing Designer, Mechanical designer, Architectural Designer, Civil Engineer, Technician.

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: What is it About?

CAD/CAM engineering is a specialization in operation, use and application of computer software to create design for a variety of industries. It is aimed at building drafting skills in electronic structures. M. Tech in CAD/CAM imparts, through a holistic curriculum, skills to apply computer and scientific principles to solve problems related to manufacturing.

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Who Should Opt?

Candidates interested in learning the discipline at an advanced level with ample knowledge of computer- based tools, techniques and methods employed in product- designing may opt for this program. The course is suited for candidates with potential to develop the product in the R&D section of the industry in a shorter time while gaining a substantial foothold in the market.

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Course Duration

M.Tech. CAD/CAM is a 2-year course having 4 semesters with each year divided into 2 semesters. At the end of each semester, performance of candidates is evaluated on the basis of performance in written tests, seminars, assignments and project work.

Top Institutes Offering M.Tech. CAD/CAM

Listed here are some of the top institutes in India offering the course along with their respective locations and fees charged by each.

Name of the Institute	City	Average Full Tuition Fees in INR
Punjab Technical University	Jalandhar	1.4 lakhs
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT)	Tumkur	3 lakhs
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU)	Nagpur	75, 000
Kalasalingam University	Krishanankovil	2.11 lakhs
Baba Institute of Technology and sciences	Vishakapatnam	1.14 lakhs
Sri Indu Institute of engineering and Technology	Telangana	1.14 lakhs
National Institute of Technology	Hamirpur	1.92 lakhs
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology	Greater Noida	1.40 lakhs

Eligibility for M.Tech. CAD/CAM

Candidates having completed B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering are eligible to pursue M.Tech. CAD/CAM. Aspiring candidates need to have scored a minimum aggregate score of 60% in graduation.

Additionally, they are required to qualify the GATE exam for pursuing M. Tech from any of the IITs and NITs. For admission to other engineering colleges, aspiring candidates need to clear the college- level entrance exam. The average tuition fee charged in India for pursuing of M. Tech in CAD/CAM ranges between INR 1. 14 and 2.11 lacs p.a.

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Admission Process

Aspiring candidates wishing to take admission to the course at any of the NITs or IITs need to score a good percentile in GATE. Merit list of candidates is prepared on the basis of marks obtained by them in GATE, and, accordingly, students are admitted to M.Tech. CAD/CAM course.

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Entrance Exams for M.Tech. CAD/CAM

Admissions to the course in IITs or NITs are based on candidates’ performance in the nationally conducted GATE. The GATE exam consists of a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks. This exam has multiple choice questions and is a computer- based test. Some questions carry 1 mark while others carry 2 marks. Syllabus of GATE is based on the specialization which the candidate wishes to opt for in M. Tech.

Some colleges give 70% weightage to the GATE scores and 30% weightage to performance in the written test conducted by the concerned college/ university.

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Syllabus and Course Structure

The scheme of assessment for M.Tech. CAD/CAM is given below:

Scheme of Assessment	Weightage (%)
Theory	80
Practical	20

The course is spread over 4 semesters in 2 consecutive years, and a semester- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given here:

Semester I	Semester II
Advanced CAD	Design of Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems
Advanced Finite Element Analysis	Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Precision Engineering	Computer Aided Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly	Industrial Robotics
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations	Production and Operations Management
Advanced Mechanics of Solids	Computational Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Mechatronics	Automation in Manufacturing
Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials	Design Optimization
Total Quality Management	Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Stress Analysis and Vibrations	Computer Aided Process Planning
Semester III	Semester IV
Comprehensive Viva	Project work and Seminar
Project Seminar	-
Project work	-

M.Tech. CAD/CAM: Career Prospects

Successful postgraduates of the course are hired in PWD, CPWD, Defense, Power Plants, Agricultural Organizations, Space Research Institutes etc. They are hired in capacities such as Surveyor, Agricultural Designer, Aerospace Designer, Electrical Designer, Mechanical Designer, Manufacturing Designer, Civil Engineer Technician etc.

Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates of the discipline with the corresponding job descriptions and salaries offered.

Job Designation	Job Description	Average Salary in INR
Aerospace Designer	The job of an Aerospace Designer is to develop new design of missiles, aircraft and spacecraft. They amalgamate the components into final design and check the effectiveness of the design and whether any changes are required to be made in the design. They thoroughly test the product for safety issues and defects.	7 to 9 lakhs p.a.
Manufacturing Designer	Manufacturing Designers are skilled in CAD/CAM software form development of new products. They make the required changes in the design as per the requirements of manufacturing systems. They are skilled in CNC programming to help employers in manufacturing and make changes needed in the product design.	4.37 to 5.3 Lakhs p.a.
Mechanical Designer	Mechanical Designers create design mechanical equipment, co- ordinate with engineers and other professionals related to the manufacturing system. They start the project after meeting with the Project Engineer, Production Engineer and customer to know their requirements, based on which they use CAD/CAM software to develop the required models for mechanical equipments.	3.65 to 11.50 Lakhs p.a.
Architectural Designer	An Architectural Designer builds plans with CAD software as per clients’ requirements. They discuss with other building designers to exchange their ideas regarding structural plans. Architectural Designers supervise Junior Engineers working under them in the project for preparation of structural designs. They also make the required changes in design as per the clients’ needs and management needs. Architectural Engineers take care of clients’ concerns regarding design, which may arise during the construction of the project	2.65 to 6.35 lakhs p.a.
Civil Engineer Technician	Civil Engineer Technicians support engineers in estimating the project cost, preparing schedules and planning a given project. They also help engineers in the maintenance of buildings, roads and infrastructure. They also test the construction material and prepare sketches for the project. Before the construction of the project they visit the project sites, meet clients, management and other people related to the project for incorporating their requirements.	3.25 lakhs p.a.