Greenko School of Sustainability

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Admissions

At the Greenko School of Sustainability, we offer a unique and comprehensive curriculum that focuses on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Our experienced faculty members are experts in their fields and provide hands-on learning experiences to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the world. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future by applying to study at the Greenko School of Sustainability today!

Doctoral
Program

Doctoral students in Greeko are currently investigating the significance of sustainable engineering in effectively tackling worldwide environmental issues such as climate change and resource depletion. Additionally, there is ongoing research and investigation into the incorporation of renewable energy technologies within the framework of sustainable engineering practices.

Master's
Program

Greenko School of Sustainability's Master's program offers students a comprehensive curriculum in sustainable development, renewable energy, and resource management, as well as hands-on projects and internships in real-world settings. Students in the Master's program gains practical experience through field trips and industry collaborations, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world environmental challenges.

Undergraduate
Program

Greenko School of Sustainability at IIT Hyderabad does not currently offer a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies, but plans to do so in the future to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Why Study Here?

Studying with Greenko School of Sustainability at IIT Hyderabad offers numerous advantages. Firstly, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of sustainability, ensuring students gain a well-rounded understanding of the subject. Additionally, the school boasts experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields, providing students with valuable insights and guidance throughout their academic journey.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), established in 2008, is a top-tier Indian institute known for its engineering excellence. It was ranked 581-590 globally by QS World University Rankings 2023 and 249 in Asia in 2023. In 2023, IIT Hyderabad was ranked 8 among engineering institutes in India and 14 overall.

The Greenko School of Sustainability

The Greenko School of Sustainability is established in 2022. Though young, the school created an environment that is more sustainable co-working spaces and avenues for interactions and interdisciplinary research. Through Research, Education, Training and Skilling, the school is envisioning accelerate solutions for effective Net Zero and Sustainable Energy and Industrial Transition.

Build a Career Here

The Greenko School of Sustainability at IIT Hyderabad offers a comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary research in Engineering and Technology, combining academic and practical knowledge.

Technology - Driven

The degree programs specially designed to promote the technical and social scientific knowledge, understanding, skills, values, and ethics required to accommodate resilience and sustainability worldwide.

Doctoral Program

The Greenko School is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic students who are interested in working on the school's identified interdisciplinary thrust areas.

Research thrust areas of the school

Climate Change Mitigation
Energy Transition & Industrial Transformation
Circular Economy
AI & Space Technology
Green Chemistry
Industrial Ecology.

The Greenko School of Sustainability at IIT Hyderabad offers an innovative doctoral program in sustainability, equipping aspiring scholars with the expertise to advance environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

Sustainable Engineering

Download Brochure Courses and Curriculam List of provisionally selected
candidates for the
Ph.D program

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Arch/M.Des in any discipline aligned with the research thrust areas of the school.
The candidate should have cleared national eligibility tests UGC NET/GATE/CEED/CSIR.
Candidates with B.Tech from IITs, NITs and other Centrally Funded Institutes are eligible for direct PhD admission if their CGPA is above 8.0.

External Direct PhD Students: At least 2 years of relevant experience with NOC can be eligible for admission as External Direct PhD. Further, they will be treated as ‘External Students’ and will be eligible for 12 credits of course requirements as applicable for ‘External Students’. All such external direct PhD students are to be awarded Ph.D. without M Tech degree.

The Greenko School of Sustainability provides a highly competitive fellowships for those who wish to go an extra mile to pursue doctoral studies on Sustainable Engineering.
The school offers about six fellowships per year with a fellowship of INR 75,000 per month with a contingency grant of INR 2,00,000 per annum.
Successful fellows will get an opportunity to work in cutting-edge research undertaken by the faculty of the school.
The fellowship is available for four years.

List of selected candidates will be released after the selection. Selected applicants will be communicated through emails. The list will also be made available on school webpage. The applicants should ensure the accuracy of the email address provided and check their emails regularly for updates

Selection will be based on written test/interview.

HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted online Create a login on IITH webpage at: http://www.iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/
For more info, visit : http://www.iith.ac.in/

Download Brochure

Master's Program

The Greenko School of Sustainability at IIT Hyderabad offers a pioneering Master's program focused on sustainability, preparing future leaders to drive environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

List of provisionally selected
candidates for
the Self-Sponsor M. Tech Program

Sustainable Engineering

Energy Science and Technology

E-Waste Resource Engineering & Management

Sustainable Engineering (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria are permitted to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in the following subjects: Architecture and Planning (AR), Biotechnology (BT), Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (CH), Chemistry (CY), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Environmental Science and Engineering (ES), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Physics (PH), Metallurgical Engineering (MT) , Engineering Science (XE) .
The submission of a GATE score is a mandatory.
The selection of candidates will be conducted in accordance with the online COAP process.

MoE scholarship will be available for GATE qualified selected candidates.
The school also supports ten additional fellowships for which GATE qualification is compulsory.

The selected applicants will be notified via email. The list will also be posted on the department's website, and candidates should regularly check their email for updates. For the selection process, the COAP guidelines will be adhered to.

HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted online
Create a login on IITH webpage at: https://www.iith.ac.in/academics/post-graduate/
For more info, visit : http://www.iith.ac.in/

Download Brochure

Energy Science and Technology (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

B.Tech./B.E. in BT/ Chemical/ Civil/ EE/ MSME/M.Sc. with CY/PH with a valid GATE Score
GATE Disciplines: AE/BT/CH/CE/CY/ EC /EE/ IN/ ME/MN/MT/PE/PH/PI/XE-C/XE-E/XE-F/XE-H/XLP
GATE qualification is waived for industry-sponsored candidates with a minimum of two years of experience or for IIT undergraduates with a minimum CGPA of 8.0.

MoE scholarship will be available for GATE qualified selected candidates.

Eligible Candidates may register and apply through COAP portal. Department may conduct a written exam and/or an interview. Reservations as per the MoE, GoI norms will be applicable.

HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted online Create a login on IITH webpage at: http://https://www.iith.ac.in/academics/post-graduate/
For more info, visit : http://www.iith.ac.in/

E-Waste Resource Engineering & Management (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

The M.Tech program in E-waste Resource Engineering and Management spans a duration of two years, with admissions being facilitated through three distinct modes.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Engineering Physics, Minerals Engineering, or related fields, along with a GATE qualification, or those who have obtained a Master's degree in Physics or Chemistry with a NET/GATE qualification, are eligible to apply. The GATE subjects that are applicable include: The abbreviations CE, CH, CY, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PH, PI, X
Candidates sponsored by the industry, who possess a minimum of two years of experience, or IIT undergraduates with a minimum CGPA of 8.0, are exempted from the requirement of NET/GATE qualification. Alternatively, this option is available for individuals who are funding their own candidacy.

MoE scholarship will be available for GATE qualified selected candidates.

Eligible Candidates may register and apply through COAP portal. Department may conduct a written exam and/or an interview. Reservations as per the MoE, GoI norms will be applicable.

HOW TO APPLY ?
Applications are accepted online Create a login on IITH webpage at: http://https://www.iith.ac.in/academics/post-graduate/
For more info, visit : http://www.iith.ac.in/

Undergraduate Program

The Greenko School of Sustainability is offering a MINOR in Sustainable Engineering as an Undergraduate Program from AY 2026. The program is designed to impart basic understanding of Sustainability and provide exposure to cutting-edge sustainable technologies.

Details of Minor Program

Students shall complete 12 credits from various baseket of courses
Minimum 5 credits of core course
Maximum 7 credits of elective courses

Minor Program in

Sustainable Engineering

Courses and Curriculam

Current Offers

Program	Admit Term	Application Deadline	Degree Type	Requirement
Sustainable Engineering	Fall/Spring	Description	Doctoral Program	GATE
Sustainable Engineering	Fall/Spring	Description	Masters Program	GATE
E-Waste resources Engineering and Management	Fall/Spring	Description	Masters Program	GATE
Energy Science and Mangement	Fall/Spring	Description	Masters Program	GATE

Any Queries?

Contact us

M. Tech. and Ph. D students' academic issues are addressed by the Department Post Graduate Committee (DPGC).

The Department Undergraduate Committee (DUGC) addresses any academic issues pertaining to B.Tech. students.

Dr. Niranjan Ghaisas

DPGC Convener

dpgc[at]gss.iith.ac.in

Dr. Ashok Kamaraj

Coordinator, M.Tech in E-Waste Res. Engg. & Management

ashokk[at]msme.iith.ac.in

Dr. Sai Santosh Kumar Raavi

DUGC Convener

dugc[at]gss.iith.ac.in

Dr.Venkata Rao Kotagiri

Coordinator, M.Tech in Sustainable Engineering

kvrao@chy.iith.ac.in

Dr. Sireesh Saride

Chairperson

chair[at]gss.iith.ac.in

Dr. Atul Deshpande

Coordinator, M.Tech in Energy Science & Technology

narendra[at]chy.iith.ac.in

Admissions

Doctoral Program

Master's Program

UndergraduateProgram

Why Study H​ere?

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

The Greenko School of Sustainability

Build a Career Here

Technology - Driven

Doctoral Program

Research thrust areas of the school

Sustainable Engineering

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

Master's Program

Sustainable Engineering

Energy Science and Technology

E-Waste Resource Engineering & Management

Sustainable Engineering (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

Energy Science and Technology (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

E-Waste Resource Engineering & Management (M.Tech)

Admission Procedure

Eligibilty

Undergraduate Program

Details of Minor Program

Minor Program in

Sustainable Engineering

Current Offers

Any Queries?

Contact us

Dr. Niranjan Ghaisas

DPGC Convener

Dr. Ashok Kamaraj

Coordinator, M.Tech in E-Waste Res. Engg. & Management

Dr. Sai Santosh Kumar Raavi

DUGC Convener

Dr.Venkata Rao ​Kotagiri

Coordinator, M.Tech in Sustainable Engineering

Dr. Sireesh Saride

Chairperson

Dr. Atul Deshpande

Coordinator, M.Tech in Energy Science & Technology

Doctoral
Program

Master's
Program

Undergraduate
Program

Why Study Here?

Dr.Venkata Rao Kotagiri