Master of Electrical Engineering is offered in India as a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering or a Master of Technology (MTech) in Electrical Engineering.

 The main difference between MS in Electrical Engineering and MTech in Electrical Engineering is the former is a thesis-based course focused more on research while the latter is more of a practical and course-based degree.

 This course is a 2-3 year course. 

There are many specializations available for master's degrees in Electrical Engineering in India like -

• Intelligent Power Systems
• Smart Electrical, Networks, and Systems (SENSE)
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Electro-optical Engineering
• Embedded Lighting Systems
• Sustainable and Renewable Energy
• Systems Engineering
• Lighting Design
• Intelligent Power Systems

The tuition fees for this course range from INR 40,000 to INR 3 Lakhs for the entire course. Many private and government colleges in India offer this course.

 Indian nationals and foreign students can study electrical engineering courses in India as long they prove their eligibility via the entrance exams.

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Top Colleges for Masters in Electrical Engineering in India

According to the Rankings made by NIRF, these are the best colleges in India to pursue a master of engineering in electrical engineering in India. 

Master of Electrical Engineering in India: Eligibility Criteria

The admissions process will be as rigorous as the admission process for the master n electrical engineering programs and may include various phases. The admission process and entrance can differ depending on the institutions offering this course to the students. 

• A Bachelor's degree (4 years program) or a Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Allied Engineering and Science disciplines with relevant background in Signal Processing and Communications Engineering, with at least 55% marks
• Two years of Industrial experience in Electrical/Electronics/Software/Allied Engineering disciplines.
• Applicants must appear and bring the minimum cut-off scores in the entrance test for admission. For instance, applicants need to crack the entrance exam to study this course in IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, STIs, etc. To study in the colleges affiliated with Anna University and several other colleges o Tamil Nadu, students must appear and crack the TANCET Entrance Exam.

Some private institutions offer direct admission to students based on their academic merits without any entrance examinations. 

Top Government Colleges for Master of Electrical Engineering in India

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
• Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati
• Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
• Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
• Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad
• Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi

Top Private Master of Electrical Engineering Colleges in India

• MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) Bengauluru
• PES College of Engineering (PESCE), Mandya
• Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru
• St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangalore
• University BDT College of Engineering (BDTCE), Davangere
• New Horizon Educational Institutions (NHEI), Bengaluru
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai

Master of Electrical Engineering Fees in India

This is the range of tuition fees for studying Master of Electrical Engineering in India.

Master of Electrical Engineering in India: Scope

Some top Electrical Engineering Companies which is working in India:

• Bharat Bijlee Ltd
• Opto Circuits India Ltd
• Bajaj Electricals Ltd
• Amber Electrotech Ltd
• ABB
• Polycom Associates

Electrical Engineering jobs and Salaries in India based on PayScale-

Alternatively, you can also go for PhD in Electrical Engineering after completing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering in India. 

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Master of Electrical Engineering in India and Abroad

The following table shows the difference between pursuing an electrical engineering degree in India and Abroad.