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  • What are the unique features of this Course?
    • In this Program Students will be doing one year course work in Amity and second year dissertation in either D.R.D.O. or Defence Industry.
    • Jointly offered by Amity University and DRDO
    • Major opportunity for minor and major projects in DRDO laboratories, Defence PSUs & Private Industries-Joint supervision and high relevance of project outcome
    • 100% employment assistance
    • Opportunities to learn from eminent professor from Amity University, DRDO scientist and Defence Personnel
    • A unique program to foster interdisciplinary education and research Course aligned to the current and future needs of defence industry.
  • What are the eligibilities criteria for this course?
    • M.TECH (Defence Technology) : B.E. / B. Tech./ AMIE in any stream/ MCA/ M.Sc. (in relevant stream) - (min 60%) and 10+2 -(min 60%)
    • Integrated B.Tech - M.Tech (Defence Technology) 60% in class X & XII and 60% in PCM for Non-sponsored category.
    • Eligibility will be relaxed by 5% for the Sponsored category.
  • Do I need to qualify GATE for this course?
    No. However, in case the student is GATE qualified he/she will be considered as direct admission.
  • What are the future prospects post this Course?
    Amity University will support and create immense provisions for helping the student suitably settle in their career post the Course. The prospects include the following:
    • BE AN ENTREPRENEUR – You can plan to be part of Amity Innovation Incubator and launch a START UP DEFENCE. You will get all the guidance and support. Also, the Govt has earmarked 500 CRORES in the next FIVE YEARS.
    • DRDO Labs & Young Scientists Program /DPSU/Defence Ordnance Factories / Private Industry – Amity will give you all support.
    • Higher studies including Ph D in Def Tech /Space Sciences or any other technical field.
  • Is there a formal placement mechanism in Amity University?
    Amity has Amity Technical Placement Cell wherein a team aggressively pursues with all agencies for securing assignment and jobs to prospective students. THE CAREER PROSPECTS ARE VERY BRIGHT! When you join the Course, the following process will help you settle in your future career:
    • Regular career guidance for the various career options - entrepreneur, family business, Government job, private job or higher studies.
    • Those who opt for entrepreneur /family business will be linked to Amity Innovation Incubator for conceptualizing and working on a Start Up venture. All support will be given by Amity University.
    • Those opting for Government jobs/ DRDO / DPSUs / Ordinance Factories will be given training for UPSC as weekend classes to give them better chances of cracking UPSC.
    • Those aspiring for Private Sector will be trained to meet the aspirations of the Companies both by training in attitude and aptitude to make them job ready.
    • Those wanting to pursue higher studies, will get linked with their prospective Universities through our own Amity Universities abroad / our affiliations and MoUs to guarantee admissions.
    • Amity has a strong Alumni affiliation which will help you whole heartedly and birth you into the super BRAND AMITY. We would plan buddy pairs of volunteer Alumni Mentor with prospective mentee students in each of the above categories, for volunteers.
  • What is the commencement date of the course?
    The academic session for Batch 2024-25 will commence in August 2024 for PG and UG programs.
  • Would we get a chance to visit DRDO Labs, defence industry and Armed Forces units in the Program?
    During the Course the student would be visiting and working in defence establishments, industries including Ordnance Factories DPSUs, Base Workshops and forward field areas of the Armed Forces.
  • Will there be provisions to work on live problems of the Armed Forces?
    Yes, you will be addressing major and minor projects which have direct relevance to the combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces including those on drones, swarm technology, bullet proof materials, AI platforms and many more.
  • Are there provisions for visiting foreign Universities for course work and would this be paid by scholarships in the Program?
    Yes, there will be a lot of opportunity to visit select Universities abroad. Amity University has a large number of global University campuses and affiliations with lead Universities including Purdue, Cranfield and Cornell etc.
  • I am a B Sc Physics Honours (or Maths or Computer Science or IT or AI). Can I seek admission in the Program?
    No, B Sc Physics Honours or any B.Sc is not eligible.
  • Can I work in abroad after doing this course?
    This degree is recognized across the globe. So, you do not have any problem to work anywhere.
  • Is the degree recognized in premium institute like IITs?
    Yes. This is multi-disciplinary course, so, you have various possibilities to work in any stream of engineering/sciences.
  • How is this course different from others engineering courses?

    This is a multi-disciplinary course with specific focus on the defence technologies & challenges in the defence sector. This programme consists of 4 – semesters which are:

    Semester-1 Course covers all specialisations in Defence Technologies and disruptive emerging technologies. Each student would do a minor project in any specialisation of his/her choice.

    Semester – 2 Detailed coverage of all technologies in chosen Specialisation and elective Courses.   Semester – 3 & 4 Major Project / dissertation in DRDO Labs / Defence industry

  • Will the basic concept of individual engineering be taught during the Course?
    Yes. This is a unique designed course to provide interdisciplinary skill to make the students industry ready. Thus, it caters all need of individual engineer from different background.
  • Is this programme available in all Amity Campuses?
    This programme is presently available in Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) and Amity University, Manesar, Haryana (AUH).
  • How DRDO is related to this programme?
    The course has been jointly designed by DRDO & AICTE. Faculties will comprise experienced Amity Faculty, retired and serving DRDO scientists & subject matter experts both serving and retired Defence Officers. In addition, students would be visiting and doing their major projects with /in DRDO Labs and defence industry. 
  • What is the need for M Tech in defence?
    So far the engineering education in the country does not have M.Tech courses adapted to impart knowledge related to defence and security applications. The M Tech in defence technology courses has been designed to produce Postgraduates who will have the necessary theoretical & experimental knowledge, skill and aptitude in various defence technologies areas and pursue them to carry out R&D in defence.
  • What are the objectives of programme?
    The main objective is to develop human resources who have the necessary theoretical & experimental knowledge, skill and aptitude in defence technologies and systems and can get recruited in the various defence laboratories, defence public sector & private industries, ordnance factories and other similar sectors of the economy at national and international level.
  • What are the placement opportunities?
    There are multiple options for the students starting from DRDO Labs, Defence manufacturing industries such as DPSUs - BEL, HAL, BHEL etc, Corporatized Ordnance Factories & Private Defence Industry Bharat Forge, L&T Mahindra, Tata, Alpha Design etc.  In addition, the student can also opt for multinationals such as Lockheed Martin, Apollo Microsystems etc. One can also establish Defence "Start-up" which is the need of the hour.
  • What is the process of application?
    • Initially student has to register (kindly visit the link) https://portal.amity.edu/OnlineformBeta/onlineforms/BasicInformation
    • Student needs to fill these details to get registered
      • Basic Details
      • Program/Campus
      • Payment
      • Personal Details
      • Education Details
      • Other Information
      • Extra-Curricular
      • Upload Documents
      • Finish
    • After registration, amity microsite login details will be provided. Aspirant is required to login with the details provided and can select the dated of interview.
    • Based on the recommendation of the interview board, admission may be offered to selected candidates.
    • A link will be provided to deposit the fee for semester, which is Rs. 84000.00 per semester.
  • When is the last date for applying?
    The last date for applying for the course will be July 31, 2024.
  • What are the facilities available?
    Amity University has state of art infrastructural facility for teaching and research. In addition, some of the high-end experiments will also be conducted in collaboration with DRDO.
  • Where can I do my internship/ dissertation work?
    There are multiple options for the students starting from DRDO Labs, Defence industries and PSUs. The same will be finalized in consultation with DRDO experts and Amity faculty keeping in mind aspects such as interest areas, lab requirements.
  • Is there any field visit?
    Yes, the programme will include industrial visit.
  • How do I establish a start up in Defence sector?
    Amity has established DST sponsored Amity Innovation Incubator as well as Amity Center for Entrepreurship development which supports the student in establishing a start-up from Ideation to commercialization. Amity Innovation and Design Centre has been established to address important innovation and design challenges in all area of engineering & technology and facilitate students and faculty innovate and prototype their design while DST sponsored technology enabling center funds the development of products/technologies.
  • Can I do this program on a part time mode?
    No. The programme is currently offered in full time mode only.
  • If I am already registered for another M.Tech program in Amity, can I now switch over to this new program ? If so, what is the process?
    There is provision to switch over in this new program if you have registered in MTech Program in our university. For this, you can contact the admission department.
  • Is there any special quota or reservation for Defence officers or members of their family?
    The admission department should be informed about such categories. However, the candidate should clear the eligibility criteria.
  • Is there any age relaxation for admission? What is the age limit?
    No age limit has been set for the course.
  • Is there good library facilities available?
    Amity has one of the best libraries in NCR, the libraries at Amity are more like Integrated Knowledge Resource Centres that are stocked with over 2 lac books in total; periodicals, references, national and international journals, covering all aspects of academic studies and research materials. Amity Library has over 17,000 online journals. Some of the online resources Amity students have access to are Ebsco Host, UGC-Infonet, INDEST-AICTE, IS1 and Delnet. It spread over 56,000 Sq. ft. and extended for 4 floors.
  • How will Amity help in my placement once I complete the program successfully?
    Amity has a very strong and dedicated placement and Industry Interaction cell at Domain and University level. Amity has created Corporate Resource Centre (CRC)/ Industry Interaction Cell (IIC) and Amity Technical Placement Cell (ATPC) which generates opportunities through promoting the institution, getting the right companies for placement, creating processes to improve industry footfall.
  • What are the other value-added courses I can undertake along with main program?
    Amity will be offering electives in the programme including behavioral science, foreign business language, AI, Robotics etc. to enhance the skills of the student.
  • What is the minimum attendance required?
    75%
  • Is there any exit and re-entry provision in this program as per the new NEP 2020 policy?
    No, we currently don’t offer exit and re-entry provision. However, the same can be availed once NEP rules are implemented at university level.
  • Can I do Ph.D in Amity after I complete Master’s program?
    Yes, the course will open multiple avenues including Ph.D from Amity.