Course Overview

Nano Technology Engineering is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the manipulation of materials at the atomic and molecular scale. It combines principles of physics, chemistry, and engineering to develop innovative solutions in electronics, medicine, energy, and materials science, offering cutting-edge career opportunities.

Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

1. Semester 1:

• Mathematics-I

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Introduction to Nanotechnology

• Engineering Mechanics

• Environmental Science

• Communication Skills

2. Semester 2:

• Mathematics-II

• Thermodynamics

• Engineering Drawing and Graphics

• Programming in C/C++

• Basic Electronics Engineering

• Materials Science

3. Semester 3:

• Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)

• Quantum Mechanics

• Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization

• Solid-State Physics

• Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials

• Thermodynamics of Nanomaterials

4. Semester 4:

• Nanofabrication Techniques

• Nanoelectronics

• Nanobiotechnology

• Surface Science and Engineering

• Instrumentation and Measurements for Nanotechnology

• Elective I (e.g., Nanomedicine, Molecular Electronics)

5. Semester 5:

• Nanophotonics

• Nanoscale Modeling and Simulation

• Nanocomposites

• Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering

• Elective II (e.g., Energy Harvesting using Nanotechnology, Nanocatalysis)

• Minor Project

6. Semester 6:

• Nanotechnology in Energy and Environment

• Advanced Materials for Nanotechnology

• Biomedical Nanotechnology

• Elective III (e.g., Nanoelectronics Devices, Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery)

• Internship/Industrial Training

7. Semester 7:

• Nanosensors and Actuators

• Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Engineering

• Nanofabrication of Semiconductors

• Elective IV (e.g., Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene, Advanced Nanomaterials)

• Major Project – Phase I

8. Semester 8:

• Nanotechnology in Industrial Applications

• Advances in Nanotechnology

• Seminar

• Major Project – Phase II

Average Fees:
INR 2 - 5 Lakhs per year

Exams to Attend:

• JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

• JEE Advanced

• State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)

• Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)

Top 10 Institutions for Nanotechnology Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

4. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

5. Amity University, Noida

6. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

7. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

9. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore

10. SASTRA University, Thanjavur

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Nanotechnology Engineering:

1. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

2. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus

3. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

4. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

5. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

6. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

7. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

8. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

9. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

10. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam