Course Overview
The B.Sc. in Renewable Energy equips students with the skills to design, implement, and manage sustainable energy systems. Topics include solar, wind, and hydro energy, energy efficiency, and policy. The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and research.
Course Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Average Fees:
The average fee for B.Sc. in Renewable Energy in India ranges between INR 50,000 to 1.5 Lakh per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Institution-specific entrance exams (some colleges have their own exams).
State and national-level exams like Common Entrance Test (CET) or Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) where applicable.
Syllabus - Semester Wise:
Semester 1:
Basic Electrical Engineering
Energy Sources and Conversion
Fundamentals of Physics
Basic Chemistry
Environmental Science
Mathematics for Engineers
Semester 2:
Renewable Energy Resources I (Solar Energy)
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Techniques
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Physics of Energy Devices
Chemistry of Energy Materials
Computational Methods and Data Analysis
Semester 3:
Renewable Energy Resources II (Wind, Hydro, Biomass)
Solar Photovoltaics Technology
Energy Economics and Policy
Instrumentation and Control Systems for Energy Systems
Advanced Mathematics
Microcontrollers and Microprocessors in Energy Systems
Semester 4:
Energy Storage Systems
Wind Energy Technology
Biomass Conversion Technologies
Energy Management and Auditing
Environmental Impact Assessment
Project Work I: Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems
Semester 5:
Advanced Solar Technology (Solar Thermal and Concentrated Solar Power)
Hydropower Technologies
Geothermal Energy
Energy Policy and Regulations
Smart Grid Technology
Energy Systems Simulation and Modeling
Semester 6:
Advanced Wind Energy Systems
Marine and Tidal Energy Technologies
Hybrid Energy Systems
Energy Entrepreneurship and Business Models
Energy Project Development and Finance
Final Year Project and Dissertation
Top 10 Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
Amity University, Noida
TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Kottayam
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT), Angamaly