The Kotak School of Sustainability (KSS) offers a dynamic portfolio of academic programs designed to equip professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the skills to address pressing sustainability challenges. From the M.Tech in Sustainable Energy Engineering and E-Masters programs to short-term executive courses and AICTE-approved QIP programs, KSS blends rigorous academics with real-world problem solving. Learners engage with leading faculty, cutting-edge laboratories, and live industry and government projects, gaining expertise in clean energy, climate science, sustainable urban systems, and environmental management. Our programs foster interdisciplinary thinking, innovation, and leadership—preparing graduates to drive transformative change in communities, industries, and policy.
PG Programmes in Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE)
The academic programme of the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering aims at a paradigm shift in education; by imparting sector-based knowledge, wherein concepts of several core disciplines are blended to provide an appropriate skill-set to its students.
The Department offers following academic programmes:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
Master of Science by Research M.S.(R)
B.Tech. - M.Tech. Dual degree (for B.Tech students in other departments)
Information for Prospective Students
Department invites applications from motivated applicants for admissions into its graduate programmes.
Students from diverese backgrounds like Electrical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Chemical Engg., Materials Science & Engg., Chemistry, Physics and other allied engineering and science disciplines can apply.
Students with B.Tech. (/B.E.), M.Tech. (/M.E.), M.S.(R) & M.Sc degree can apply. Equivalent degrees will also be considered.
The eMasters program by IIT Kanpur is a prestigious, flexible postgraduate degree designed for working professionals aiming to accelerate their careers without leaving their jobs. Delivered by IIT Kanpur’s world-class faculty, it combines academic rigour with real-world relevance across future-focused domains like data science, cybersecurity, climate finance, AI, public policy, and more. With a fully online format, modular structure, and bi-annual admissions, eMasters offers unmatched flexibility. Graduates become part of the IIT Kanpur alumni network, gaining lifelong access to a vibrant ecosystem of professionals, events, mentorship, and global opportunities Whether you're looking to upskill, pivot roles, or deepen domain expertise, Online Masters degree empowers you to transform your career — without putting it on hold.
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) was launched by the Government of India in 1970. Since its inception the programme has been endeavouring to improve the quality of technical education in the country. The main objective of the programme is to upgrade the expertise and capabilities of teachers of the AICTE approved degree-level engineering institutions.
The programme is now being implemented and monitored by the National QIP Coordination Committee (NQCC), funded by AICTE (A Statutory Body of the Government of India).
Through its Curriculum Development Cell, this programme has also been involved in making efforts to upgrade the teaching curricula and enhance the knowledge of teachers of various engineering colleges/ institutions.
There are nine major QIP centres (IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and IIT (BHU) Varanasi) in the country.
