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M.Tech.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
With the emergence of mega-cities, and the
complex issues related to their hyper-growth
mere adherence to dated environmental laws and
regulations does not suffice any longer. The world
over, governments and the public now expect the
modern organisation to now become more
environmentally-responsible and consider
concepts such as “Sustainability” and “Life cycle
analysis”.
WHO SHOULD
The emergence of ISO standards for
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
APPLY?
furthers these new concepts, including a
requirement to evaluate the impacts of facility The programme is suited to the learning needs of
operations on the environment. In order to have professionals employed in government,
sustainable development, today’s environmental semi-government organisations/ departments,
engineer should be equipped to face unforeseen such as PWD, sewerage infrastructure
challenges regarding environmental issues that development corporation, municipal corporations
come in their way on day-to-day basis. In view of and administrations, sea ports, industrial
this, it is very important for an environmental development corporation, urban development
engineer to keep abreast with scientific and authorities, rural development authorities,
technological developments in the domain of pollution control boards, waste management
environmental engineering. authorities, water resources, and Ministry of
Drinking Water and Sanitation.
M.Tech. Environmental Engineering is designed
for working professionals to help enhance Professional working with other organisations
knowledge and build expertise in the area of such as NGOs, private industries, etc. should also
Environmental Management Systems with special consider applying to the programme.
emphasis on proactive measures to minimise the
pollution at the source and reactive measures to
control the pollution with best available
technologies.

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WHAT
ARE THE MAIN
HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE PROGRAMME?
 Learn without a career break with live  The programme uses a Continuous
online classes, conducted mostly on Evaluation System that assesses the
weekends or after-business hours learners over convenient and regular
intervals. Such a system provides timely
 Lectures are delivered by BITS Pilani
and frequent feedback and helps busy
faculty members and experienced industry
working professionals to stay on course
professionals
with the programme
 Comprehensive programme covering
 Participants who successfully complete
Wastewater Systems, Solid Waste
the programme will become members of
Management, Waste Treatment Plants,
an elite & global community of the BITS
Environmental Remote Sensing,
Pilani Alumni
Environmental Systems Modelling, Applied
Transport Phenomena, Air Pollution  Learning Continuity Assurance facility -
Control Technologies, Environmental that allows participants to take a break
Statistics and more without losing the semester fee paid by
them (Refer to the programme brochure
 The dissertation in the final semester
for details)
enables students to apply concepts and
techniques learnt during the course work  Option to submit fee using easy-EMI
to solve current environmental problems with 0% interest. Enrol with only INR
7,428 in the first month

Classes are conducted by a pool of faculty members comprising of academicians from BITS Pilani, and guest faculty who are experienced industry professionals.'

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WHAT ARE THE
PROGRAMME
OBJECTIVES?
Environmental engineers manage and The programme aims to:
evaluate sustainable solutions for the  Provide working professionals with a
economy, society and the environment. platform to enhance knowledge and
This program provides engineering broaden vision in the all- important area of
graduates with advanced knowledge of Environmental Engineering
the principles underpinning sustainable  Train working professionals in
development and the opportunity to Environmental Engineering with special
gain skills in environmental manage- emphasis on environmental laws and
regulations, waste and water management,
ment. air pollution control, environmental safety,
impact assessment studies, etc.
 Train working professionals to integrate the
knowledge gained with professional
practice, enabling career growth and
personal development

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WHAT
ARE THE
LEARNING
OUTCOMES?
Upon successful completion of the  Analyse and interpret data, in the areas of
progrmame, participants will be able to: air, water and solid waste management
 Use the techniques, skills, and modern
 Apply basic scientific and engineering
engineering tools necessary for best
principles at disciplinary and
practices in environmental engineering
multi-disciplinary levels to address
day-to-day problems in environmental  Plan, design, implement, monitor and
engineering enforce environmental management
systems
 Understand and design environmental
systems in terms of processes and
equipment

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WHAT
IS THE
EDUCATION ATTEND ONLINE LECTURES
DELIVERY OVER WEEKENDS
METHODOLOGY? Lectures are conducted live via online classes.
These lectures can be attended via the internet
using a computer from any location. These
online classrooms offer similar levels of
interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS
Pilani campus.
Classes for students admitted during the
period of May-June 2020 will begin in July
2020. The class schedule will be announced
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING within 1 week of completion of the admission
The programme emphasises on experiential process.
learning that allows learners to apply concepts The online lectures are conducted usually over
learnt in the classroom, in simulated and real the weekends for a total of 7-8 hours per
work situations. week. If you miss a lecture, you can also easily
access the recorded lecture on the internet.
Simulations and Lab Exercises: Virtual
laboratory exercises enables learners to use
software’s/modeling tools to carry out
simulations to obtain the result of a particular
experiment. Such exercises provide an
approximate version of the real-world
experiment.
DIGITAL LEARNING
Case Studies and Assignments: Carefully
chosen real-world cases & assignments are Learners can access engaging learning
both discussed and used as problem-solving materials at their own pace and convenience,
exercises during the programme. which includes recorded lectures from the
BITS Pilani faculty members, course handouts
Dissertation: Dissertation work in the fourth
and recorded lab content.
semester offers an opportunity for learners to
address environmental problems related to
either their own organisation or society, by
applying knowledge gained during the
programme. They are expected to demon-
strate the concepts learnt during their course
work while solving the environmental
problems.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment includes graded
assignments or quizzes, mid-semester exams,
and comprehensive exams.

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WHAT IS THE
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA?
Applicants must fulfill the following
minimum eligibility criteria: FEE STRUCTURE
To apply, candidates must possess one of the The following fees schedule is applicable for
following qualifications: candidates seeking new admission during the
• Applicants must be employed academic year 2020-21.
professionals holding B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc./
Integrated First Degree of BITS or its
equivalent in relevant disciplines such as
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Biology, Microbiology,
Application Fees
(one time) :INR 1,500
Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering,
with at least 60% aggregate marks Admission Fees
(one time) :INR 16,500
• Applicants must have adequate
preparation in Mathematics at the 10+2 or Semester Fees
Graduation level (per semester) :INR 55,000
• Applicants must have a minimum of one
year of work experience in domains related
to Environmental Science/Engineering or
allied areas

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 0% EASY-EMI OPTION
Instant EMI option with 0% interest is now available
that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and
convenient way.
• Instant online approval in seconds
• No Credit Cards/ CIBIL score required
• Easy & Secure online process using Aadhaar and
PAN number
• Anyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can
apply a break and avail the benefit of Learning
• Special interest rate for BITS Pilani WILP applicants Continuity Assurance facility, the
• Pay fee in easy installments of INR 12,870 p.m. for student will need to submit an
the First Semester, and only INR 8,800 p.m. for application to the institution along with
subsequent Semesters
documentary proof to support the
Click here to learn more about easy-EMI option with
0% interest reason for taking the break. The
authorised officer of the institution will
decide if the reason for break in the

LEARNING application and the supporting proof is

appropriate and is valid to grant the

CONTINUITY break. Those who are granted the break

will be allowed to register in the

ASSURANCE semester again when it is offered in the

future. Registering in the semester again
after break is subject to availability of
For students taking new admission in
the programme and semester schedules
First Semester 2020, Institution will offer
prevailing at the time of registration. The
a Learning Continuity Assurance facility.
decision to grant the break with
This is meant for students who face an
Learning Continuity assurance will rest
unresolvable professional or medical
with the authorised officer of the
situation during the semester 1 & 2 of
institution. The facility to allow a break is
their respective programme and wish to
also available in subsequent semesters
take a break during the semester and
(Semester 3 onwards), but in this case a
also register again in the same semester
student would need to pay the semester
in future. Learning continuity Assurance
fee again to register and continue in the
will enable such student to take a break
semester.
without losing the semester fee paid by
them during Semester 1 and Semester 2
of their respective programme. To take

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SEMESTER-WISE
CURRICULUM

First Semester - ( 1 Year )

● Environmental Chemistry
● Environmental Management Systems
● Elective 1
● Elective 2

First Semester - ( 2 Year ) Electives

● Applied Transport Phenomena ● Physico – Chemical Treatment Principles
● Environmental Sampling and Analytical & Design for Wastewater Systems
Methods ● Biological Treatment Principles & Design
● Elective 6 for Wastewater Systems
● Elective 7 ● Environmental Statistics
Second Semester - ( 1 Year ) ● Energy Generation and Management in
Waste Treatment Plants
● Environmental Biotechnology
● Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS
● Elective 3
● Elective 4 ● Environmental Systems Modelling
● Elective 5 ● Air Pollution Control Technologies
● Solid Waste Management
● Environmental Process Engineering
Second Semester - ( 2 Year )
● Environmental Impact and Risk
● Dissertation Assessment

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
Students' choice will be taken as one of the factors while deciding on the Electives offered. However, Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the Institute.

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HOW
TO APPLY
 Create your login at the Application Center
by entering your unique Email id and
create a password of your choice. Once
your login has been created, you can
anytime access the online Application
Center using your email id and password.
 Once your login has been created, you can
anytime access the online Application
Center using your email ID and password.
Once you have logged in, you will see a
screen showing 4 essential steps to be
completed to apply for the programme of
your choice
 Begin by clicking on Step 1 - ‘Fill/ Edit and
Submit Application Form’. This will enable
you to select the programme of your
choice. After you have chosen your
programme, you will be asked to fill your
details in an online form. You must fill all
details and press ‘Submit’ button given at  In the printout of the downloaded
the bottom of the form Application Form, you will notice on page
 Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - no. 3 a section called the Employer
'Download Application PDF Copy’. This will Consent Form. Complete the Employer
download a pdf copy of the application Consent Form. This form needs to be
form on your computer signed and stamped by your organisation’s
HR or any other authorised signatory of the
 Now, click on Step 3 - 'Pay Application company
Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Net banking/
Debit Card/ Credit Card Important: In view of work-from-home
policies mandated by many organisations, a
 Take a printout of the downloaded few candidates may not be able to get the
Application Form and note down the physical forms signed by their HR/ other
Application Form Number that appear on authorised organisational representative.
the top-right corner of the first page. This Such candidates may instead request an
Application Form Number should be email approval to be sent to their official
referred in all future correspondence with email ID by the HR using the format
BITS Pilani available through this link.

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  Further on page no. 4 of the printed
Application Form is a section called
the Mentor Consent Form. The
Mentor Consent Form needs to be
signed by the Mentor.
Important: In view of work-from-home
policies mandated by many
organisations, a few candidates may
not be able to get the physical forms
signed by their Mentor. Such
candidates may instead request an
email approval to be sent to their
official email ID by the Mentor using
the format available through this link.

WHO IS A MENTOR:  Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded

Application Form, is a Checklist of
Candidates applying to Work Integrated
Enclosures/ Attachments.
Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor,
who will monitor the academic progress of the a. Make photocopies of the documents
candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for mentioned in this Checklist
successful completion of the programme.
b. Applicants are required to self-attest all
Candidates should ideally choose the immediate academic mark sheets and certificates
supervisor or another senior person from the
same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is  Finally, click on Step 4 - 'Upload & Submit
not available in the same organisation, a All Required Documents’. This will allow
candidate could approach a senior person in you to upload one-by-one the printed
another organisation who has the required Application Form, Mentor Consent Form,
qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is Employer Consent Form, and all
not from the same employing organization as
mandatory supporting documents and
that of the candidate, a supporting document
giving justification for the same should be
complete the application process.
provided by the candidate’s employer. Acceptable file formats for uploading these
documents are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP
Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes and .JPEG.
should choose a Mentor who is an employed
professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./  Upon receipt of your Application Form and
A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell
equivalent. Candidates applying to M.Tech., will scrutinise them for completeness,
M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil programme should choose a accuracy and eligibility.
Mentor who is an employed professional with:
 Admission Cell will intimate selected
a. B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. etc. candidates by email within two weeks of
and with a minimum of five years of relevant submission of application with all
work experience supporting documents. The selection
OR status can also be checked by logging in
b. M.E./ M.S./ to the Online Application Centre.
M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of
BITS or equivalent

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 DISCLAIMER
Ever since it was declared as a Deemed to be University in of work integration of the education is achieved, and thus the
1964, BITS Pilani has been offering higher education WILP are very distinct in philosophy and pedagogy from
programmes in science and technology, and has earned an open, distance learning programmes. Though it is incorrect
enviable reputation for its innovations in this sphere. The and improper, at times the WILP are compared to ODL
Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani programmes. Accordingly, it has been our constant
constitutes a unique set of educational offerings for working endeavor to engage with the regulator, and provide all
professionals. These programmes, which BITS began to necessary information about these programmes.
offer in 1979, have, over the years, evolved along the lines
envisaged in the National Policy on Education, 1986. The WILP have been well received, and accepted by
industry, because of the high quality of the programmes in
The WILP are rigorous higher education programmes in terms of the curriculum and the instruction, and also
technology areas, designed keeping the evolving needs of because of the high degree of work integration, which results
industry in view, and meant for working professionals in their not only in up gradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling,
respective domains. The very intent is to deliver the and productivity increase.
education at the workplace, in order that the greatest degree

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