B.Tech in Robotics & Automation
A four-year engineering degree blending mechanical, electronics and AI programming for automated manufacturing.
Description
B.Tech in Robotics & Automation is a four-year engineering degree that blends mechanical engineering, electronics and AI programming to build and operate automated systems and robots. It is designed for the future of automated manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
Students learn robotics fundamentals, kinematics, control systems, sensors and actuators, embedded systems, machine learning for robotics, computer vision, PLC programming and industrial automation. The course includes lab work, robotics projects, hackathons and a final-year capstone.
Graduates work as robotics engineers, automation engineers, control systems engineers, PLC programmers and R&D engineers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics companies and startups. The field is growing rapidly with strong demand for skilled engineers.
Entrance Exams
JEE Main
National Testing Agency (NTA)
National entrance for admission to NITs, IIITs and other engineering colleges offering robotics / mechatronics programmes.
JEE Advanced
IITs (on rotation)
For admission to IITs offering robotics and mechatronics branches.
State CETs (MHT-CET, KCET, WBJEE, etc.)
Respective state authorities
State-level entrance exams for admission to private and government engineering colleges.
Job Roles
Robotics Engineer
Designs, builds and programs robots for manufacturing, service and research applications.
Automation Engineer
Designs and deploys automated production lines and industrial automation systems.
Control Systems Engineer
Builds and tunes control systems for robots and automated machinery.
PLC / SCADA Programmer
Programs PLCs and SCADA systems for industrial automation and manufacturing.
R&D Engineer (Robotics)
Researches and develops new robotics and automation technologies.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Robotics startups and manufacturing firms offer higher starting pay.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Automation and robotics specialists earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Robotics Lead)
Robotics leads and R&D heads at top firms earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- IIT Bombay, IIT Madras (robotics programmes)
- BITS Pilani (robotics & automation specialisation)
- NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal (mechatronics programmes)
- VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai (robotics programmes)
- Private engineering colleges (via JEE / state CET)