Programme Overview
The Online PG Diploma in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology-CART, IIT Delhi, is an advanced learning experience designed to bridge the skill gap in the booming EV sector.
This electric vehicle technology course offers a deep understanding of EV powertrains, energy storage, power electronics, and charging infrastructure. Delivered by leading experts, it blends theoretical foundations with hands-on learning, enabling professionals to navigate the latest industry trends and technological advancements.
High-impact live online learning and real-world case studies
Engage in three immersive on-campus experiences at IIT Delhi
Industry insights from esteemed IIT Delhi faculty
Peer networking with like-minded professionals
Earn Online PG Diploma upon successful completion
Affiliate Alumni status
Programme Content
Semester - 1
- Introduction to HEV, PHEV, and EV Powertrain
- Fuel cell vehicles
- Comparison between ICE and EV: operating principles, emission control
- Overview of Indian and international regulatory requirements for EV - AIS-048 BoV
- Fundamentals of Vehicle Propulsion
- Electric Propulsion System: drives
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles: series, parallel hybrid powertrains
- Energy Storage for EVs: Battery, ultracapacitors, Fuel cells
- Battery Management System (BMS)
- Chargers and charging infrastructures, Battery swapping stations
- Controllers, sensors, and communication protocols - EV Telematics
- Fundamentals of Regenerative Braking
- Modeling and simulation of EVs
- Design examples for HEV, EVs
Introduction to Electric Vehicles
- Introduction to HEV, PHEV, and EV Powertrain
- Fuel cell vehicles
- Comparison between ICE and EV: operating principles, emission control
- Overview of Indian and international regulatory requirements for EV - AIS-048 BoV
- Fundamentals of Vehicle Propulsion
- Electric Propulsion System: drives
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles: series, parallel hybrid powertrains
- Energy Storage for EVs: Battery, ultracapacitors, Fuel cells
- Battery Management System (BMS)
- Chargers and charging infrastructures, Battery swapping stations
- Controllers, sensors, and communication protocols - EV Telematics
- Fundamentals of Regenerative Braking
- Modeling and simulation of EVs
- Design examples for HEV, EVs
Power Electronics and Drives for Electric Vehicles
- Global overview of Transportation electrification
- Role of Power Electronics and Drives in Transportation Electrification
- Vehicle system dynamics
- Introduction to Electromagnetic Energy Conversion
- Electric drivetrain system
- System design considerations, rating, and sizing of electric drivetrain components
- Machines and drives for traction and EVs: BLDC, PMSM, IM, SRM
- Control of Electric Drives
- Starter-generators in HEV
- Battery Charging
- Bidirectional DC-DC converters
- Control of grid-connected converters
- Architectures, modeling, and simulations of electric drivetrains
- Case study: Railway Traction, Aircraft Power Generation
Computer Aided Analysis of Power Electronics
- Driving cycles for EVs
- Design driving factors
- Vehicle System Modeling
- Real-time controllers: Compilers, linkers, debuggers, Interrupt-based programming
- Different PWM schemes and generation
- Design and simulation of basic converter topologies, drivetrains
- PWM switching and average converter model
- Controller design and stability analysis
- EMI/EMC design considerations in PCB design of power electronics
- Thermal analysis for power electronic components
- Failure analysis techniques: FMEA, ISO 26262, Fault tree analysis
Batteries for Electric Vehicles: Multidisciplinary Perspectives
- Introduction to Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
- Types of Batteries, their working mechanisms, and characteristics
- Applications of Batteries and ultracapacitors in EVs
- Component sizing and simulations
- Comparison between different cell chemistry w.r.t. power, energy, safety, lifespan, performance, cost
- Battery design parameters for EVs
- Battery Architecture, passive components sizing, isolation requirements
- Manufacturing of batteries
- Battery modeling: cell to pack
- Battery pack design issues and failures
- Battery Pack Performance & Safety testing standards
- Battery management systems (BMS)
- Overview of Safety circuits: overvoltage, undervoltage, pre-charge circuit, isolation monitoring, HVIL, MSD, Fuses
- Impact of temperature on batteries
Semester - 2
Automotive Noise and Condition Monitoring
- National EV charging station status
- Charger types, Charging station types
- Connectors and Plug-in Charging technologies
- Charging Protocols & Connectors: CHAdeMO, CCS, GB/T, ChaoJi (upcoming)
- Slow charging, fast charging methods
- CAN-based and PLC-based charging overview
- Thermal management, active and passive equalization
- Overview of EVCC (electric vehicle charging controller)
- Communication between onboard charger, controller, BMS, VCU, and charging station
- Constant current and constant voltage charging during various battery SOC
- Sustainable Charging systems
- Solar Powered Charging stations
- V2H, V2X, Vehicle to Vehicle, Vehicle to Grid
Energy Storage Systems for EVs
- Energy storage systems for electric transportation, smart grid, and renewable energy systems
- Working principles of batteries (various chemistries)
- High power ultra-capacitors and energy-dense fuel cell systems
- Battery energy management techniques
- Ultra-capacitor power management techniques
- Power electronics for energy and power management
- Hybrid energy storage systems and controller development
- Charging and infrastructure design
Minor Project
- Students will select a research topic for the minor project. It is expected that such topics would involve an understanding of basic processes and applications
Total Credit: 24
Disclaimer:
- The total credits will be added in the credit bank as per NEP policy.
- The Programme Curriculum is subject to change based on inputs from the institute and experts.
- Each course will have two or three evaluations, along with other evaluation components such as quizzes, presentations, and more.
Admission Fee & Financing
Easy EMI Options Available*
*Payment of fees should be submitted in the IIT Delhi CEP account only and the receipt will be issued by the IIT Delhi CEP account for your records.
*Loan Options is a service offered by Jaro Education. IIT Delhi is not responsible for the same.
Complete Payment
Participants can make one-time payment easily using options such as:
Disclaimer:
- Programme Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Re-appearing in the exam is allowed up to 3 attempts by paying the re-examination fee for each attempt in each course.
Affiliate Alumni Status:
- All students must pay a one-time, non-refundable, mandatory affiliate alumni membership fee of INR 10,000/- plus applicable taxes at the time of admission, which will be charged over and above the programme fee.
- The Affiliate Alumni, with prior approval from the Alumni and Endowment Office, are allowed to visit the IIT Delhi campus as per the Institute visitor’s policy.
- The fees mentioned above are exclusive of GST. *GST will be charged extra on these components; at present, it is @18%.
Admission Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any Electrical Science discipline with a minimum of first-class.
- Diploma in any Electrical Science discipline with a minimum of first-class and at least 3 years of experience.
- Prescreening: All the applications are evaluated against eligibility criteria, including 3+ years of experience and a Diploma in Electrical Sciences.
- Selection: Admission is merit-based, determined through a holistic assessment of the candidate’s application.
Note: For borderline cases or applications requiring further clarity, personalized consultations may be conducted to ensure fair and informed decisions.
Know The Programme Coordinators
Dr. Santanu Kumar Misra
Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Dr. Bijaya K. Panigrahi
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Founder & Former Head, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Deepak Kumar
Professor & Head, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Saurabh Saxena
Assistant Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Saptarshi Basak
Assistant Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Krishna Raj R
Assistant Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Husain Kanchwala
Assistant Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. S. Fatima
Assistant Professor, CART, IIT Delhi
Prof. Mandeep Singh Rana
Assistant Professor (Grade-II), IIT Delhi
Explore Diploma Specimen Criteria Details
- Complete all the course requirements successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from IIT Delhi.
- The above Online PG Diploma is for illustrative purposes only, and the format of the certificate may be changed at the discretion of IIT Delhi.
- The organising department of this programme is the Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART), IIT Delhi.
- Online PG Diploma will be issued separately by the organizing department.
Online PG Diploma in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology
Programme by CART, IIT Delhi
The Online PG Diploma in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology, offered by IIT Delhi, focuses on the electrical aspects of EVs, including motors, powertrains, chargers, and batteries. The programme covers power electronics, advanced energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Learners will also explore condition monitoring, IoT, and machine learning for automotive diagnostics. With a hands-on approach, the curriculum prepares students for the challenges of designing and operating electric vehicles. Learners pursuing this online electric vehicle course will be able to gain the skills to contribute to the evolving electric mobility sector and lead innovation in sustainable transportation solutions.
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