Minor Degree Programme (B.E.)
Supercharge your engineering career with dual-domain expertise. Earn 18–20 extra credits in AI/ML, Robotics, EV, or Solar Technologies alongside your primary B.E. Major.
Earned across Sem 5 to Sem 8
Official GTU degree endorsement
No active backlogs up to Sem 4
Emerging technological domains
Emerging Minor Tracks at GTU-ITR
Students choose their minor track at the commencement of the 5th semester. Each track spans four progressive courses and practical mini-projects.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Foundations of Python for data science, supervised & unsupervised machine learning, deep neural networks, and computer vision applied to domain-specific engineering problems.
- Python for Applied Machine Learning
- Supervised & Unsupervised Learning
- Deep Learning & Computer Vision
- AI Capstone Project in Core Engineering
Cyber Security & Information Defense
Vulnerability assessment, network defense, penetration testing, cryptography, and ethical hacking protocols safeguarding critical cyber-physical systems.
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Network Penetration Testing & VAPT
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- Cybersecurity Capstone / Audit Project
Electric Vehicles & Smart Mobility
EV powertrain architecture, battery management systems (BMS), electric motor selection, regenerative braking, and smart charging station integration.
- EV Architecture & Dynamics
- Battery Chemistries & BMS Design
- Electric Motors & Inverter Control for EVs
- EV Fleet Charging & Smart Grid Interaction
Renewable Energy & Solar Technologies
Photovoltaic panel modeling, solar thermal collectors, net-metering, inverter design, and national green hydrogen policies supported by on-campus Solar Institute.
- Solar Radiation & Photovoltaic Technologies
- Solar Thermal Systems & Energy Storage
- Grid Integration of Renewable Sources
- Green Energy Audit & Plant Feasibility
Industrial Robotics & Automation
6-Axis articulated robot kinematics, PLC-SCADA programming, pneumatics/hydraulics, and digital twin manufacturing using Siemens NX & Mechatronics suites.
- Industrial Robotics Kinematics & Path Planning
- PLC, SCADA & Industrial Bus Protocols
- Digital Twin Simulation with Siemens NX
- Robotic Cell Integration Capstone
Smart Cities & Infrastructure Management
Building Information Modeling (BIM), IoT sensors for municipal utilities, intelligent traffic control, and sustainable waste/water recycling management.
- Smart City Master Planning & GIS
- BIM (Building Information Modeling) with Revit
- IoT Sensors for Urban Infrastructure
- Sustainable Infrastructure Capstone