Master of Technology in CAD/CAM Courses, Syllabus and Salary

M. Tech in CAD (Computer Aided Design)/ CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) is a 2- year post graduate course with 4 semesters in 2 years. 3 semesters contain theoretical subjects and workshops and the last one requires research/ project work.   

CAD/CAM engineers interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may pursue Ph.D. in the subject upon completion of their course. They are hired in a variety of sectors such as manufacturing, education, R&D in industries, and steel plants, space research institutes, power plants, universities, among others. They are hired in capacities such as Lecturer, Design Engineer, Draft Engineer, R&D Engineer etc.

An approximate entry- level salary of INR 3 lacs per annum is offered to CAD/CAM engineers.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering with minimum 60% in aggregate
Admission Process	Based on counseling after clearing GATE exam or based on the written test.
Course Fee	INR 1.14 Lakh to 2.11 Lakh (full tuition fee).
Average Starting salary	INR 3.0 Lakh
Top Recruiting Companies	PWD, CPWD, Space Research Centre, Educational sector, Power plants, Steel Plants etc.
Job Description	Aerospace designer, Manufacturing Designer, Mechanical designer, Architectural Designer, Civil Engineer, Technician.

Eligibility for M. Tech in CAD/CAM

Candidates having completed B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering are eligible to pursue M. Tech in CAD/CAM. Aspiring candidates need to have scored a minimum aggregate score of 60% in graduation. Additionally, they are required to qualify the GATE exam for pursuing M. Tech from any of the IITs and NITs. For admission to other engineering colleges, aspiring candidates need to clear the college- level entrance exam. The average tuition fee charged in India for pursuing of M. Tech in CAD/CAM ranges between INR 1. 14 and 2.11 lacs p.a.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: What is it About?

CAD/CAM engineering is a specialization in operation, use and application of computer software to create design for a variety of industries. It is aimed at building drafting skills in electronic structures. M. Tech in CAD/CAM imparts, through a holistic curriculum, skills to apply computer and scientific principles to solve problems related to manufacturing.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Who Should Opt?

Candidates interested in learning the discipline at an advanced level with ample knowledge of computer- based tools, techniques and methods employed in product- designing may opt for this program. The course is suited for candidates with potential to develop the product in the R&D section of the industry in a shorter time while gaining a substantial foothold in the market.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Course Duration

M. Tech in CAD/CAM is a 2-year course having 4 semesters with each year divided into 2 semesters. At the end of each semester, performance of candidates is evaluated on the basis of performance in written tests, seminars, assignments and project work.

Top Institutes Offering M. Tech in CAD/CAM

Listed here are some of the top institutes in India offering the course along with their respective locations and fees charged by each.

Name of the Institute	City	Average Full Tuition Fees in INR
Punjab Technical University	Jalandhar	1.4 lakhs
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT)	Tumkur	3 lakhs
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU)	Nagpur	75, 000
Kalasalingam University	Krishanankovil	2.11 lakhs
Baba Institute of Technology and sciences	Vishakapatnam	1.14 lakhs
Sri Indu Institute of engineering and Technology	Telangana	1.14 lakhs
National Institute of Technology	Hamirpur	1.92 lakhs
Noida institute of Engineering and technology	Greater Noida	1.40 lakhs

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Admission Process

Aspiring candidates wishing to take admission to the course at any of the NITs or IITs need to score a good percentile in GATE. Merit list of candidates is prepared on the basis of marks obtained by them in GATE, and accordingly students are admitted to the course.

Entrance Exams for M. Tech in CAD/CAM

Admissions to the course in IITs or NITs are based on candidates’ performance in the nationally conducted GATE. The GATE exam consists of a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks. This exam has multiple choice questions and is a computer- based test. Some questions carry 1 mark while others carry 2 marks. Syllabus of GATE is based on the specialization which the candidate wishes to opt for in M. Tech.

Some colleges give 70% weightage to the GATE scores and 30% weightage to performance in the written test conducted by the concerned college/ university.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Career Prospects

Successful postgraduates of the course are hired in PWD, CPWD, Defense, Power Plants, Agricultural Organizations, Space Research Institutes etc. They are hired in capacities such as Surveyor, Agricultural Designer, Aerospace Designer, Electrical Designer, Mechanical Designer, Manufacturing Designer, Civil Engineer Technician etc.

Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates of the discipline with the corresponding job descriptions and salaries offered.

Job Designation	Job Description	Average Salary in INR
Aerospace Designer	The job of an Aerospace Designer is to develop new design of missiles, aircraft and spacecraft. They amalgamate the components into final design and check the effectiveness of the design and whether any changes are required to be made in the design. They thoroughly test the product for safety issues and defects.	7 to 9 lakhs p.a.
Manufacturing Designer	Manufacturing Designers are skilled in CAD/CAM software form development of new products. They make the required changes in the design as per the requirements of manufacturing systems. They are skilled in CNC programming to help employers in manufacturing and make changes needed in the product design.	4.37 to 5.3 Lakhs p.a.
Mechanical Designer	Mechanical Designers create design mechanical equipment, co- ordinate with engineers and other professionals related to the manufacturing system. They start the project after meeting with the Project Engineer, Production Engineer and customer to know their requirements, based on which they use CAD/CAM software to develop the required models for mechanical equipments.	3.65 to 11.50 Lakhs p.a.
Architectural Designer	An Architectural Designer builds plans with CAD software as per clients’ requirements. They discuss with other building designers to exchange their ideas regarding structural plans. Architectural Designers supervise Junior Engineers working under them in the project for preparation of structural designs. They also make the required changes in design as per the clients’ needs and management needs. Architectural Engineers take care of clients’ concerns regarding design, which may arise during the construction of the project	2.65 to 6.35 lakhs p.a.
Civil Engineer Technician	Civil Engineer Technicians support engineers in estimating the project cost, preparing schedules and planning a given project. They also help engineers in the maintenance of buildings, roads and infrastructure. They also test the construction material and prepare sketches for the project. Before the construction of the project they visit the project sites, meet clients, management and other people related to the project for incorporating their requirements.	3.25 lakhs p.a.

M. Tech in CAD/CAM: Syllabus and Course Structure   

The scheme of assessment for M. Tech in CAD/CAM is given below:

Scheme of Assessment	Weightage (%)
Theory	80
Practical	20

The course is spread over 4 semesters in 2 consecutive years, and a semester- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given here:

Semester	Subjects	Practical Lab and Selective Subjects
I	Advanced CAD Advanced Finite Element Analysis Precision Engineering Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Elective -I Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations Advanced Mechanics of Solids Advanced Mechatronics Elective -II Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials Total Quality Management Stress Analysis and Vibrations	Computer Aided Design Lab Seminar
II	Design of Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Flexible Manufacturing Systems Computer Aided Manufacturing Industrial Robotics Elective –III Production and Operations Management Computational Fluid Dynamics Automation in Manufacturing Elective -IV Design Optimization Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Computer Aided Process Planning	Computer Aided Machining and Robotics Lab Seminar
III	Comprehensive Viva Project Seminar Project work
IV	Project work and Seminar

Aspirants seeking admission to 2-year Full-time M.Tech Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidate should have done graduation and a bachelors degree in Science or Engineering discipline obtained through the 10+2+4 system or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent CGPA of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India.

Entrance Exam:

Candidates must qualify PGECET entrance test