Engineering programs can be in the form of Polytechnic Diplomas for Engineering, Undergraduate (UG) degree programs, and Postgraduate (PG) degree programs. All of these are technical courses which include the study of both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. In fact, the focus is more on practical learning to get hands-on experience of the practical aspects of technical subjects.

Flexible Timing Engineering programs are the ones for which the classes and other academic activities are held during the evening of weekdays and on weekends and holidays. However, you must not confuse flexible engineering courses with distance engineering courses because the two are not at all the same.

Distance engineering courses are not valid because the Government of India does not allow institutions to offer technical education in distance learning because this mode is not efficient in developing practical skills within students. It is very essential to enhance practical skills of engineering and to be able to put theory into practice which is not possible without actually practicing through laboratories and practical sessions.

However, the government does allow flexible engineering courses for select individuals. The flexible timing engineering courses are offered in hybrid mode which is a good blend of online and on-campus learning. The classes for these flexible engineering courses are usually held during evenings and so they are often termed as flexible timing engineering courses.

The flexible timing engineering programs have been designed under special circumstances. These programs have been specifically crafted for working professionals with experience in their respective engineering industry. Hence, these courses are also called the Engineering for Working Professionals courses including B.Tech for Working Professionals, M.Tech for Working Professionals, and Diploma in Engineering for Working Professionals.

There is a specific criteria that professionals must follow to get admission to engineering for working professionals courses. We will be discussing these eligibility criteria and other important factors like duration, fee, career scope, jobs, etc regarding flexible timing engineering programs.

Key Highlights for Flexible Timing Engineering Courses

• The first and the obvious highlight is that the classes for this program are held either in the evenings or on weekends and holidays.
• The program is only for working professionals with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• The eligibility requirement is different for different levels of course (UG/PG/Diploma) which is discussed in detail further in the blog.
• The course is conducted in a blended mode of online + on-campus learning.
• For online learning, there is a digital platform called the Learning Management System (LMS) where the enrolled candidates can find all course-related academic material like video lectures, study material, e-books, audio material, papers, etc.
• The practical sessions are conducted offline in the laboratories of the university campus. However, the facility of virtual and remote labs with simulations is also available.
• The students are kept engaged in the course and are regularly tested on their knowledge and skills through assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

Approvals & Accreditations for Flexible Timing Engineering Courses

Shri Venkateshwara University (SVU) offers flexible timing engineering courses for working professionals which are totally valid as they are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The degree earned by the students for engineering for working professionals is thus valid across all sectors.

Specializations

Shri Venkateshwara University offers two types of flexible timing engineering courses- B.Tech for Working Professionals and M.Tech for Working Professionals. Following are the specializations offered by the university for these two courses:

Fee Structure

In contrast to the regular engineering courses, the flexible engineering courses namely B.Tech for Working Professionals and M.Tech for Working Professionals are a lot more affordable.

The fee for the B.Tech for Working Professionals program, also known as the B.Tech lateral entry program (3 years duration) is INR 1,25,000/- per year. The fee for M.Tech for Working Professionals is INR 1,00,000 per year.

Duration

The duration differs for both B.Tech and M.Tech for Working Professional courses as one is an undergraduate (UG) and the other a postgraduate (PG) course. For, B.Tech for Working Professionals program, the duration is 3 years instead of the regular 4 years because this is a B.Tech lateral entry program. In the case of the M.Tech for Working Professionals program, the duration is 2.5 years including 5 semesters in total.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for flexible timing engineering courses depends on whether the applicant is pursuing a B.Tech for Working Professionals course or an M.Tech for Working Professionals program. The eligibility criteria for both these courses is as follows:

B.Tech for Working Professionals Program

• Candidates who wish to enrol in the B.Tech lateral entry program must hold a 3-year polytechnic diploma related to their desired specialisation,
• They must also have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a registered company, industry, firm, educational or government autonomous organisation in the same field they intend to pursue.
• The program is designed to meet the needs of professionals who already possess relevant experience and who seek to broaden their skills and knowledge to achieve comprehensive proficiency in industry-relevant domains.

M.Tech for Working Professionals

• To be eligible for the program, applicants should have completed a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline.
• They must also have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a registered workplace within the relevant industry.
• The program is tailored for individuals who already possess relevant expertise and aspire to acquire a comprehensive set of skills in crucial industry-related domains.

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure for flexible engineering courses at Shri Venkateshwara University (SVU) is quite simple as the entire procedure can be completed online. The candidates do not have to visit the campus for any admission-related formalities. Following are the steps for admission to these programs: