M.Tech.

Work Integrated
Learning Programmes

Environmental
Engineering

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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”.

The emergence of ISO standards for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) furthers these new
concepts, including a requirement to evaluate the impacts of facility operations on the environment. In
order to have sustainable development, today’s environmental engineer should be equipped to face
unforeseen challenges regarding environmental issues that come in their way on day-to-day basis. In
view of this, it is very important for an environmental engineer to keep abreast with scientific and
technological developments in the domain of environmental engineering.

M.Tech. Environmental Engineering is designed for working professionals to help enhance knowledge
and build expertise in the area of Environmental Management Systems with special emphasis on
proactive measures to minimise the pollution at the source and reactive measures to control the pollution
with best available technologies.

M.Tech. Environmental Engineering is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS
Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is suited to the learning needs of professionals employed in government,
semi-government organisations/ departments, such as PWD, sewerage infrastructure
development corporation, municipal corporations and administrations, sea ports, industrial
development corporation, urban development authorities, rural development authorities, pollution
control boards, waste management authorities, water resources, and Ministry of Drinking Water
and Sanitation.

Professional working with other organisations such as NGOs, private industries, etc. should also
consider applying to the programme.

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What are the Highlights
of the Programme?

M.Tech. Environmental Engineering for working professionals is

approved by UGC, and can be pursued along with your job.

The programme is of four semesters, with online classes conducted mostly on

weekends or after business hours. You can pursue the programme without any
career break.

Contact-less and safe Online exams facility.

Lectures are delivered by BITS Pilani faculty members and experienced industry
professionals.

Comprehensive programme covering Wastewater Systems, Solid Waste Management,

Waste Treatment Plants, Environmental Remote Sensing, Environmental Systems
Modelling, Applied Transport Phenomena, Air Pollution Control Technologies,
Environmental Statistics and more.

The dissertation in the final semester enables students to apply concepts and
techniques learnt during the course work to solve current environmental problems.

The programme uses a Continuous Evaluation System that assesses the learners over
convenient and regular intervals. Such a system provides timely and frequent feedback
and helps busy working professionals to stay on course with the programme.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will become members of an

elite & global community of the BITS Pilani Alumni.

Option to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest.

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What are the programme
objectives?
Environmental engineers manage and evaluate sustainable solutions for the
economy, society and the environment. This program provides engineering
graduates with advanced knowledge of the principles underpinning sustainable
development and the opportunity to gain skills in environmental management. The
programme aims to:

Provide working professionals with a platform to enhance knowledge and broaden

vision in the all- important area of Environmental Engineering.

Train working professionals in Environmental Engineering with special emphasis on

environmental laws and regulations, waste and water management, 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.

What are the student learning outcomes?

Upon successful completion of the progrmame, participants will be able to:

 Apply basic scientific and engineering principles at disciplinary and multi-disciplinary levels
to address day-to-day problems in environmental engineering.

 Understand and design environmental systems in terms of processes and equipment.

 Analyse and interpret data, in the areas of air, water and solid waste management.

 Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for best practices in
environmental engineering.

 Plan, design, implement, monitor and enforce environmental management systems.

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Learning methodology

Attend online lectures over weekends

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 Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 will begin in Jan 2022. The
class schedule will be announced within 1 week of completion of the admission process.

The online lectures are conducted usually over the weekends for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If
you miss a lecture, you can also easily access the recorded lecture on the internet.

Digital learning
Learners can access engaging learning materials at their own pace and convenience, which includes
recorded lectures from the BITS Pilani faculty members, course handouts and recorded lab content.

Experiential learning

The programme emphasises on experiential learning that allows learners to apply concepts learnt in the
classroom, in simulated and real work situations.

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

Case studies and assignments

Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both discussed and used as problem-solving
exercises during the programme

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 Dissertation/Project work
Dissertation work in the fourth 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 demonstrate the concepts learnt
during their course work while solving the environmental problems

Continuous assessment

Continuous Assessment includes graded Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester exam, and Comprehensive

Exam. Online Exams facility available.

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Online exams option
Examinations Mode Options applicable for students admitted in
Batch starting in Jan 2022.
Semester 1, 2 and 3 have Mid-semester Examinations and Comprehensive Examinations for
each of the course. These examinations are mostly scheduled over weekends. During these
semesters, In addition to the mid-semester and comprehensive examinations, there will also
be quizzes/assignments conducted online as per course plan which the students need to
participate. In the Semester 4 (Final Semester), Student will be doing a dissertation (project
work) as per Institution’s guidelines.

Two Options on Mode of Examinations during Semester 1, 2 & 3:

Institution offers a choice between taking the examination online or taking them at a designated examination
centre. The student will choose one of the option depending on his or her own preference and
circumstances. Both options are explained below:

Online Examinations:
Students choosing this option can take the examinations online from any location e.g. office or home.
To take an online examination, student must possess a laptop or desktop with a web cam, a smart
phone and good internet connectivity. As per the examination schedule, the student is expected to
login to the institution’s online examination platform and take the examinations in compliance with
institution’s defined guidelines and rules announced before the examinations. For full details about
hardware, software and connectivity requirements to take online examination, click here

Examinations at Designated Examination Centers:

Examinations at Designated Examination Centers: Students choosing this option will need to
appear in person for taking the examinations at institution’s designated examination centers.
These designated examination centers are at the following locations: Bangalore, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi NCR, Pilani and Kolkata. In addition to these location,
Institution also has a designated examination center at Dubai.
Please note that offering of examinations at designated examination centers is subject to
institution’s assessment of the safety conditions as per prevailing pandemic conditions and also
subject to a required minimum number of students preferring this option. The institution may
choose to not offer this option, if as per its own assessment the safety situation due to pandemic
conditions is not conducive to conduct examinations at designated examination centers or if as per
its assessment, adequate no of students have not preferred for this option. In circumstances as
explained, Institute will then conduct the examinations only in the online mode.

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 Important:
The option of taking Online Exams for Semester 1, 2 & 3 will remain available for
normal duration of the programme. However, in case a student chooses to take a break in
the programme, the options on the mode of examination available will be as prevailing at the
time the student resumes the programme. Also, if a student has backlog course/s to successfully
complete and due to which he/she needs to register in additional semester/s over and above the normal
duration of the programmes, the options on the mode of examination available will be as prevailing at the
time when student registers for an additional semester.

Mode of Evaluation for Semester 4 (Final Semester):

During Semester 4, students will be required to register for a full semester Dissertation (Project work). Each
submission required for Dissertation as per institution’s guidelines can be made ONLINE on a BITS Pilani’s
approved and managed online assessment platform.

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What is the Eligibility Criteria?
Applicants must fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria:
To apply, candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
 Applicants must be employed 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, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering,
with at least 60% aggregate marks
 Applicants must have adequate preparation in Mathematics at the 10+2 or Graduation level
 Applicants must have a minimum of one year of work experience in domains related to Environmental
Science/Engineering or allied areas

Fee Structure
The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during the
academic year 2021-22.

Application Fees Admission Fees

Semester Fees
(one time) (one time)
(per semester)

`1,500 `16,500 `57,750

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
Special interest rate for BITS Pilani WILP applicants
Option to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest.

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 Programme Curriculum
Participants need to take at least 12 courses towards coursework and complete one
Project/ Dissertation. The coursework requirement for the programme would consist
of a set of core courses and electives. Core courses are compulsory for all
participants, while electives can be chosen based on individual learning preferences.

First Semester - ( 1 Year ) First Semester - ( 2 Year )

Environmental Chemistry Applied Transport Phenomena
Environmental Management Systems Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods
Elective 1 Elective 6
Elective 2 Elective 7

Second Semester - ( 1 Year ) Second Semester - ( 2 Year )

Environmental Biotechnology Dissertation
Elective 3
Elective 4
Elective 5

Electives
Physico – Chemical Treatment Principles & Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS
Design for Wastewater Systems Environmental Systems Modelling
Biological Treatment Principles & Design for Air Pollution Control Technologies
Wastewater Systems
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Statistics
Environmental Process Engineering
Energy Generation and Management in Waste
Treatment Plants Environmental Impact and Risk 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
Click here to visit the BITS Pilani Online Application Center. 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 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 the bottom of the form.

Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - 'Download Application PDF Copy’. This will download a pdf copy of
the application form on your computer.

Now, click on Step 3 - 'Pay Application Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Net banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.

Take a printout of the downloaded Application Form and note down the Application Form Number that appear
on the top-right corner of the first page. This Application Form Number should be referred in all future
correspondence with BITS Pilani.

In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the Employer
Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and stamped by your
organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.

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 HR/ other authorised organisational
representative. Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the
HR using the format available through this link.

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:
Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the
academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme.

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 How to apply
Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from
the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a
candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required
qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same employing organization as that of the
candidate, a supporting document giving justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s
employer.

Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with
B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent. Candidates applying to
M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with:

• B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience
OR
• M.E./ M.S./M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent

 Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded Application Form, is a Checklist of Enclosures/ Attachments.

• Make photocopies of the documents mentioned in this Checklist

• Applicants are required to self-attest all academic mark sheets and certificates

 Finally, click on Step 4 - 'Upload & Submit All Required Documents’. This will allow you to upload
one-by-one the printed Application Form, Mentor Consent Form, Employer Consent Form, and all
mandatory supporting documents and complete the application process. Acceptable file formats for
uploading these documents are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP and .JPEG.

 Upon receipt of your Application Form and all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will scrutinise them for
completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

 Admission Cell will intimate selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of application
with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online
Application Centre.

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 Work Integrated
Learning Programmes

UGC Approval
BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed
to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. The Work Integrated Learning Programmes
(WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational offerings for working
professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes offered at the BITSPilani
Campuses and are comparable to our regular programmes both in terms of
unit/credit requirements as well as academic rigour. In addition, it capitalises and
further builds on practical experience of students through high degree of integration,
which results not only in upgradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling, and
productivity increase. The programme may lead to award of degree, diploma, and
certificate in science, technology/engineering, management, and humanities and
social sciences.

On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its 548th

Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS Pilani’s Work
Integrated Learning programmes.

www.bits-pilani.ac.in

Call:+91-80-48767777

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