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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology(HFCT)

B.TECH IN HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY (HFCT)

The B.Tech in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (HFCT) is a future-focused engineering program designed to develop specialized expertise in hydrogen energy systems, fuel cell technologies and clean mobility applications. Structured on an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, the program integrates strong foundations in electrochemistry, thermodynamics, materials science and power electronics with advanced training in hydrogen production, storage, safety and system integration.

Aligned with global decarbonization goals and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the curriculum covers the complete hydrogen value chain-from green hydrogen generation and fuel cell stack engineering to industrial deployment and mobility applications. Students gain hands-on experience through dedicated laboratories, simulation tools, industrial internships and practice-school immersion.

The program prepares graduates for roles in hydrogen plants, fuel cell system design, clean energy infrastructure, mobility OEMs and energy-intensive industries, contributing to sustainable energy transition and zero-emission engineering solutions.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Target Industry Sectors

  • Hydrogen Production & Green Hydrogen Plants
  • Fuel Cell Manufacturing & System Integration Companies
  • Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical Industries
  • Steel, Fertilizer & Heavy Process Industries (Hydrogen Decarbonization)
  • Hydrogen Storage & Infrastructure Development Firms
  • Mobility OEMs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - FCEVs)
  • Energy PSUs & National Hydrogen Mission Projects
  • EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) Companies
  • Research & Development, Testing & Certification Bodies
  • Clean-Tech Start-ups & Innovation-driven Energy Enterprises

Job Roles

  • Hydrogen Production Engineer (Electrolysis & Reforming Systems)
  • Fuel Cell Systems Engineer (Stack Design & Integration)
  • Green Hydrogen Plant Design Engineer
  • Hydrogen Safety & Risk Assessment Engineer
  • Fuel Cell Testing & Validation Engineer
  • Hydrogen Storage & High-Pressure Systems Engineer
  • Hydrogen Infrastructure & Refueling Engineer
  • Process Simulation & Hydrogen Plant Modeling Engineer
  • Hydrogen Mobility / FCEV Integration Engineer
  • Energy Systems & Decarbonization Consultant
  • Hydrogen Project & Techno-Economic Analyst

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Sem Courses Credits
i English Communication Skills Calculus and Linear Algebra Electrochemistry Electrical & Electronics Engineering System Engineering Engineering Drawing Experienced Learning Project   21
ii Professional Communication Skills Differential Equations and Transform Calculus Engineering Physics Environmental Studies Engineering Mechanics Computer Programming Societal Internship Project   21
iii Network Theory Analog and Digital Electronics Instrumentation and IIoT CAD & System Modeling Computer based Numerical and Statistical Techniques Principles of Management for Engineers Self Development and Behavioral Skills Conceptual Project-I 22
iv Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion Power Electronics Control Systems and Electric Drives Cell and Battery Engineering Engineering Optimization Principles of Economics Self Development and Report Writing Conceptual Project-II 22
Internship - I (4 to 6 Weeks Duration) 2
v Battery Management Systems Thermal Engineering Materials for e-mobility Vehicle Structure Design Elective I HS Elective-I Applicative Project   22
vi Thermal Management Powertrain Open Elective I Open Elective I Project-I HS Elective-II     20
Internship - II (6 to 8 Weeks Duration) 2
vii Vehicle Electronics and software Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS Open Elective II Elective III Elective IV Elective IV Seminar   21
viii Practice School - III (16 Weeks Duration) 12
Total 165

ELECTIVES

  Hydrogen Production & Process Engineering Hydrogen Integration
Elective I Electrolyzer Systems Engineering Fuel Cell Powertrain Engineering
Elective II Hydrogen Plant Design & Simulation Hydrogen Refueling and Safety Systems
Elective III Materials Hydrogen Systems Fuel Cell Thermal & Diagnostic Engineering
Elective IV Decarbonized Hydrogen Production AI Applications in Hydrogen Systems

**Other electives may be included.

Open Elective I Open Elective II HS-I HS-II
Hydrogen Safety Engineering Blue Hydrogen Systems Engineering Professional ethics Technology management
Hydrogen Economics & Policies IoT and Smart Monitoring Systems Organizational Behavior Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    Critical Interpretation of Literature and Cinema  

**Other electives may be included.

KEY FEATURES

Industry-integrated curriculum aligned with NEP-2020 and Outcome-Based Education (OBE).

Progressive experiential learning through Conceptual Projects and Applicative Projects.

Dedicated laboratories and hands-on technical training.

Structured Internships, Paid On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Industry Exposure.

Focus on real-world engineering competencies, innovation and employability.

Industry Experts Visits
Internships
starting CTC of ₹8–10 LPA.
Paid OJT: ₹30K for 4 months in 8th Semester
Summer Training
Industry Visits

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The minimum academic eligibility criteria for admission into the Program shall be as follows:

  • The student must have secured 70% or above aggregate marks in Class XII.
  • The student must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) as core subjects.
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FEE STRUCTURE

Application Fee

₹ 1,500

Admission Fee

₹ 7,000 (One Time)

Tuition Fee

₹ 2,25,000 INR (Annually)

CSAT (CCENTRIC SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST)

Mode Online (CBT)
Duration 120 Minutes
Medium English
Total Marks 200

CSAT STRUCTURE

Section Name of the Test No. of Questions Total Marks Duration (In Minutes)
Section A English Proficiency 5 10×5 = 50 30
Section B Aptitude Assessment 25 25×4 = 100 60
Section C General Awareness 15 15×2 = 30 10
Section D Situation Based Assessment 2 2×10 = 20 20
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