Online PG Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies
Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering
Admissions Open for Online PG Programs!Last date: 2nd December 2025 (Online Entrance Test-Exempted Candidates Only). [Click here to apply.]
Please check here to know whether you are exempted.
Special Inaugural batch (Admission cycle Jan 2026) Program Fee Refund Policy [Click for details]
Application fee: ₹15000/- Refundable: ₹10000 (if admission is not offered by IITK).
About the Program
This academically rigorous Online Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) programme is tailored for engineers and professionals aspiring to acquire in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art renewable energy technologies. Developed by eminent faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, the curriculum is designed to equip participants to actively contribute to India's and the global community's transition toward a sustainable energy future.
Eligibility Criteria
For eligibility criteria related queries, please contact us.
Institute Level Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
Applicants may qualify via:
- A valid score above department-stated cut-off in approved national-level exams as applicable to the program discipline (GATE),
- OR via IIT Kanpur’s online proctored entrance test. [syllabus]
Department Level Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical, Electrical, Energy, Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant branches.
- OR M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics (with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the undergraduate level).
- Selection through interview.
Exceptions for IITK Online Entrance Test
- Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department.
- Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cutoff.
- Candidates nominated or sponsored by government/defense/other recognized organizations.
Fee Structure
| Program Fee (₹) | ₹1,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Trimester Fee (₹) | ₹25,000 |
| Minimum Course Credits | 72 Credits |
| Course Fees / Credit | ₹5,000 per credit * |
| Evaluation Fee / Credit | ₹400 |
| Total Fee (₹)*** | ₹5,63,800 |
| Application Fee | ₹15,000 (₹10,000 refunded if admission not offered) |
| Continuation Fee | ₹5,000 per inactive trimester |
- 25% concession on Program and Course fees for candidates sponsored/nominated by the Government/PSUs/ Defence Organizations.
- 15% concession on Program and Course fees for corporate bulk-sponsored/nominated candidates (5 or more candidates in a year).
- 40% concession on Program and Course/Tuition Fees for IITK Alumni.
* Course fee per credit may vary for interdisciplinary courses.
** ₹50,000 of the Program Fee must be paid to confirm registration.
*** The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
| Program Fee (USD) | $1,250 |
|---|---|
| Trimester Fee (USD) | $315 |
| Minimum Course Credits | 72 Credits |
| Course Fees / Credit | $65 per credit * |
| Evaluation Fee / Credit | $5 |
| Total Fee (USD)*** | $7,235 (approx.) |
| Application Fee | $200 (non-refundable) |
| Continuation Fee | $65 per inactive trimester |
- 25% concession on Program and Course fees for candidates sponsored/nominated by the Government/PSUs/ Defence Organizations.
- 15% concession on Program and Course fees for corporate bulk-sponsored/nominated candidates (5 or more candidates in a year).
- 40% concession on Program and Course/Tuition Fees for IITK Alumni.
* Course fee per credit may vary: Engineering $45–$65; Science $35–$60.
** A part of Program Fee ($600) must be deposited to confirm registration.
*** The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
| IIT Kanpur has facilitated loan options for Online PGP students through three banks — SBI, ICICI, and HDFC. | |
|---|---|
| Bank | Loan Related Documents |
| State Bank of India (SBI) | Click Here |
| HDFC Bank | Click Here |
| ICICI Bank | Click Here |
Note:
- The loan agreement is strictly between the student and the respective bank, with no financial liability or involvement of IIT Kanpur in any manner.
- Detailed information on the loan schemes and contact details for each bank are available in the links provided above.
- For any queries or assistance, students are requested to contact the respective bank directly.
Curriculum Template
Faculty & Instructors
Dr. Prabodh Bajpai
Research Interest:
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Turbulence Modelling, Solar Thermal Sub-System Design
View Profile
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Turbulence Modelling, Solar Thermal Sub-System Design
Dr. Laltu Chandra
Research Interest: Renewable Energy Systems, Power System Restructuring, Electricity Markets, Power System Control and Analysis
View Profile
Dr. Ashoke De
Research Interest: High Speed Flows and Aeroacoustics, Fluid Structure Interaction, Multiphase Modelling, Turbulence Modelling, Energy Harvesting Systems
View Profile
Dr. Ashish Garg
Research Interest: Solar Photovoltaics, Recycling, Materials and Devices, Decarbonisation
View Profile
Dr. Arunabh Meshram
Research Interest:
Recovery of Valuable Products, Industrial Waste Management, Electronic Waste Recycling
View Profile
Recovery of Valuable Products, Industrial Waste Management, Electronic Waste Recycling
Dr. Sayan Kar
Research Interest:
Research Expertise: Carbon Capture, CO2 Utilization, Energy Materials
View Profile
Research Expertise: Carbon Capture, CO2 Utilization, Energy Materials
Dr. Amarendra Edpuganti
Research Interest:
Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cell Applications, Renewable Energy Integration
View Profile
Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cell Applications, Renewable Energy Integration
Mr. Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi
Research Interest:
Renewable Energy, Environmental Governance, Economic Policy, Sustainability
View Profile
Renewable Energy, Environmental Governance, Economic Policy, Sustainability
Dr. Soumyabrata Roy
Research Interest:
Carbon Capture and Utilization, Functional Materials, Processes & Circularity
View Profile
Carbon Capture and Utilization, Functional Materials, Processes & Circularity
Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta
Research Interest:
Wastewater Remediation, Desalination, Perovskite Solar Cells, Carbon Capture & Utilization, Green Ammonia, Energy Storage Based on Na-Ion Batteries
View Profile
Wastewater Remediation, Desalination, Perovskite Solar Cells, Carbon Capture & Utilization, Green Ammonia, Energy Storage Based on Na-Ion Batteries
Dr. Shikhar Misra
Research Interest:
Ceramic Nanocomposites for Microelectronics, Optics, and Energy Applications, Machine learning for Materials Database Mining & Structural Refining
View Profile
Ceramic Nanocomposites for Microelectronics, Optics, and Energy Applications, Machine learning for Materials Database Mining & Structural Refining
Dr. Lalit M. Pant
Research Interest:
Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Numerical Modelling, Porous Media Transport, Green Hydrogen
View Profile
Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Numerical Modelling, Porous Media Transport, Green Hydrogen
Dr. Sheo Shankar Rai
Research Interest:
Sustainable Resource Development, Digital Mining, Critical Minerals for Energy, Impact Assessment, Mining Policy
View Profile
Sustainable Resource Development, Digital Mining, Critical Minerals for Energy, Impact Assessment, Mining Policy
Dr. Ankush Sharma
Research Interest:
Power Systems, Renewable Integration, Smart Grids, IT in Power Systems, Wide Area Monitoring, Energy Markets
View Profile
Power Systems, Renewable Integration, Smart Grids, IT in Power Systems, Wide Area Monitoring, Energy Markets
Dr. Vivek Verma
Research Interest:
E-Waste Material Recovery/Recycling, Sustainable Battery Materials
View Profile
E-Waste Material Recovery/Recycling, Sustainable Battery Materials
Dr. Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath
Research Interest:
Renewable Energy Integration, Microgrids, EV-Grid Interaction, ML Applications to Power Systems
View Profile
Renewable Energy Integration, Microgrids, EV-Grid Interaction, ML Applications to Power Systems
Dr. Srinivas K. Yadavalli
Research Interest:
Halide Perovskites, Solar Cells, Multi-Junction Photoelectrodes for Green Hydrogen, Photovoltaic Recycling
View Profile
Halide Perovskites, Solar Cells, Multi-Junction Photoelectrodes for Green Hydrogen, Photovoltaic Recycling
Dr. Sudarshan Nrayanan
Research Interest:
Energy Storage Devices, Thin Films for Energy Conversion, Building Integrated Photovoltaics
View Profile
Energy Storage Devices, Thin Films for Energy Conversion, Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Research Interest:
Renewable Energy Policy, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Resource Governance
View Profile
Renewable Energy Policy, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Resource Governance
Core
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
SEE906E
Hydrogen Energy Systems: Fundamentals, Applications, and Manufacturing
- Prerequisite: None
- Syllabus
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
SEE911E
Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Systems: Extraction, Processing, and Recycling
- Prerequisite: None
- Syllabus