Electrical Engineering
Center of Excellence in Electrical Machines, Power Transmission, Smart Switchgear & Solar Photovoltaics
Course Summary: Electrical Engineering
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and affiliated to West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD).
Rotating Machines & Industrial Drives
Operational mastery of AC/DC motors, alternators, transformers, and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) industrial automation.
Power Systems & Substation Protection
High-voltage transmission line parameters, switchgear, numerical relays, circuit breaker testing, and substation design.
Solar Photovoltaics & Power Electronics
Design of grid-connected and off-grid solar PV installations, DC-DC buck/boost converters, inverters, and battery storage.
Department Academic & Laboratory Narrative
The Department of Electrical Engineering at NHIT Durgapur shapes dynamic technical professionals equipped for the modern electrified world. From massive high-voltage transmission lines and regional substation switchgear to renewable solar microgrids and automated industrial variable frequency drives, our training balances theory with rigorous shop-floor practice. In our 7 specialized laboratories, students wire live transformer banks, configure numerical protection relays, calibrate solar charge controllers, and program PLCs for industrial drive systems.
WBSCTVESD Prescribed 6-Semester Curriculum
Full modular semester breakdown prescribed by the West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development.
Semester 1
WBSCTVESD- Engineering Mathematics-I
- Applied Physics
- Applied Chemistry
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Communication Skills in English
Semester 2
WBSCTVESD- Engineering Mathematics-II
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Electrical Circuits & Networks
- Engineering Drawing
- Basic Workshop Practice
Semester 3
WBSCTVESD- Electrical Machines-I (DC Machines & Transformers)
- Electrical & Electronic Measurement
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Power Generation Economics
- Circuit Analysis Lab
Semester 4
WBSCTVESD- Electrical Machines-II (AC Machines)
- Transmission & Distribution of Electric Power
- Power Electronics
- Microcontroller & Applications
- Electrical Simulation Lab
Semester 5
WBSCTVESD- Switchgear & Protection
- Industrial Drives & Control
- Solar PV & Renewable Energy Systems
- Illumination Engineering
- Project Stage-I
Semester 6
WBSCTVESD- Substation & Energy Auditing
- Industrial Management & Smart Grid
- Elective Subject
- Major Project Stage-II & Defense
- Comprehensive Viva Voce
Our Faculties (10)
Experienced engineering educators, licensed technical instructors, and researchers guiding students across laboratory practice and theory.
Sudeshna Mukherjee
Rajib Sukul
Rahul Ghosh
Malancha Ghosh
Souvik Pramanik
Prabhat Kumar Ghosh
Shatarupa Mullick Dey
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Chandra Sarkar
Priyam Dey
Departmental Events & Industrial Exposures
Technical symposiums, industrial field tours, hackathons, and certified technology workshops expanding students' engineering horizons.
Industrial Technical Visit to WBSETCL 132kV / 33kV Substation
On-site study of 50MVA power transformers, SF6 gas circuit breakers, protective numerical relay suites, and automated busbar arrangements.
Solar Photovoltaic Grid Integration & Storage Masterclass
Practical wiring and optimization of MPPT solar charge controllers, rooftop PV string configurations, and grid-tied net-metering systems.
Industrial Automation & PLC / SCADA Programming Bootcamp
Hands-on ladder logic programming using Siemens S7-1200 PLCs and HMI interfacing for automated motor drive sequences.
Showcase Projects & Technical Innovation
Real engineering prototypes, automation rigs, software systems, and sustainable models designed and fabricated by NHIT scholars.
Microcontroller-Based Smart Overcurrent & Earth Fault Relay
Fast-response numerical protective relay prototype simulating instantaneous and inverse-time overcurrent trip curves for feeder line protection.
Hybrid Solar-Grid Inverter with Automated MPPT Tracking
High-efficiency renewable power system maintaining battery state-of-charge while maximizing PV panel energy extraction under partial shading.
Automated 3-Phase Induction Motor Direction & Speed Controller
Heavy industrial motor starter rig demonstrating smooth deceleration, dynamic DC injection braking, and automated sequence reversal.
Alumni & Topper Testimonials
Hear from NHIT graduates thriving across premier multinational industries and leading state government engineering institutions.
“Working on coupled motor-generator sets and live switchgear panels in NHIT electrical labs made my transition into Tata Power substation operations completely natural.”
Sayan Chakraborty
“NHIT gives tremendous focus to electrical machines and power systems. The conceptual clarity I gained here paved the way for my top-15 JELET state ranking.”
Riya Bhattacharya
“The solar technology lab and VFD drive practicals at NHIT distinguish its students from everyone else. Strongly recommend NHIT Electrical!”
Amitava Roy
“The safety standards, busbar calculations, and relay wiring learned at NHIT are in exact accordance with modern industrial norms.”
Anup Mondal
Career Options & Job Prospects
Extensive career pathways spanning core industrial technical roles, government & PSU technical examinations, and higher technical education.
Power, Plant & Automation Roles
Hands-on operational and installation responsibilities in core manufacturing and power sectors. Campus recruiting partners include Daikin India and CMS IT Services — 14 recruiters in recent T&P records (2020–23).
- Electrical Site Engineer & Commissioning Specialist
- Substation & Switchgear Maintenance Engineer
- Industrial Drives & PLC/SCADA Automation Engineer
- Rooftop Solar PV Installation & Energy Auditor
- Power Plant Operator (Thermal / Hydel / Captive)
- Building Electrification & HT/LT Panel Fabricator
PSU & State Power Utilities
Vast state and central power generation and distribution corporation opportunities.
- WBSEDCL & WBSETCL — Junior Engineer (Electrical)
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID / PGCIL)
- Indian Railways (RRB-JE Electrical) & Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL Durgapur & IISCO Burnpur)
- NTPC, DVC (Damodar Valley Corp) & NHPC Power Stations
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) & Coal India (CIL)
B.Tech Lateral Entry (JELET Pathway)
Direct 2nd Year entry into prestigious B.Tech Electrical / Power Engineering degrees.
- Jadavpur University (Power & Electrical Engineering)
- Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC EE)
- Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC)
- Heritage Institute of Technology & Narula Institute
- Pathways to Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle (EV) & Renewable energy research
Key Campus Recruiting Partners
🎯 82–88% Career Placement & JELET Rate
Department FAQs & Admissions Guide
Official answers regarding admissions, laboratory training, council affiliation, lateral entry, placements, and campus amenities.
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