NPTI Faridabad Important Dates

Event Date
Last Date for Online Application 16th July 2025
Online GD & PI for CAT/GMAT/CUET/XAT/CMAT/MAT Applicants 18th July 2025
NAT (Online) 20th July 2025
Online GD & PI for NAT Applicants 20th July 2025
Program Commencement July 2025

NPTI Faridabad Courses & NPTI Faridabad Fees 2025

National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Faridabad offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the fields of Engineering and Management. Currently, the institute provides two major programs: a Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) and an MBA in Power Management. Among these, the most sought-after courses are the PG Diploma and the MBA.

For the academic year 2025–2026, the fee structure at NPTI Faridabad ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs and ₹10.13 Lakhs, depending on the course selected.

  • UG Fee (PG Diploma): ₹2.3 Lakhs (total for the full duration)

  • PG Fee (MBA): ₹9.96 Lakhs (total tuition fee)

The hostel fee for students is approximately ₹1.01 Lakhs for the complete duration of stay.

Course-wise Fee Details

NPTI Faridabad Courses & Fee Structure 2025

Course Name Duration Eligibility Fees (Total) Selection Criteria
MBA in Power Management 2 Years Graduate (min 60%) + CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/CUET/NAT ₹9.96 lakh (Tuition only)~₹11.1 lakh (with other charges) Entrance Test + GD/PI
PG Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engg. 1 Year B.E./B.Tech in relevant field ₹2.30 lakh Merit-Based
PG Diploma in Power System Operation 1 Year B.E./B.Tech in relevant field ₹2.30 lakh Merit-Based
PG Diploma in Distribution Systems 1 Year B.E./B.Tech in relevant field ₹2.30 lakh Merit-Based
PG Diploma in Renewable Energy & Grid Systems 1 Year B.E./B.Tech in relevant field ₹2.30 lakh Merit-Based
PG Diploma in Hydro Power Plant Engg. 9 Months B.E./B.Tech in relevant field ₹1.75 lakh Merit-Based
Short Term Certificate Courses 1–7 Days Varies by course Nominal/As per course Merit/Direct Admission
Simulation Training Courses Few Days Engineers/Technicians/Students As per course Direct Registration

Note: Fees may vary slightly depending on the branch, admission type, and specific institute guidelines.

For 2025–2026, the overall fee range at NPTI Faridabad is between ₹2.3 Lakhs and ₹10.13 Lakhs, inclusive of tuition and hostel charges.

National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Faridabad – Admission 2025

Courses Offered

  • MBA in Power Management (2 Years, Full-Time, AICTE Approved)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering (PGDC) (1 Year, Full-Time)

Eligibility Criteria

MBA in Power Management

  • Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA)

  • Minimum 60% marks in 10th and 12th/Diploma

  • Valid score in CAT, GMAT, CUET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or NPTI Admission Test (NAT)

  • Final-year students are also eligible

  • Sponsored candidates need only 60% in graduation (entrance test not mandatory)

PGDC in Power Plant Engineering

  • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering with minimum 60% marks

Important Dates – 2025

Event Date
MBA Online Registration (Open) Till 16 July 2025
PGDC Online Registration (Open) Till 21 July 2025
GD & PI for MBA (CAT/GMAT/CUET/XAT/CMAT/MAT) 18 July 2025
NAT & GD/PI for NAT Applicants 20 July 2025
PGDC Merit List Declaration 25 July 2025
PGDC Counselling & Reporting 29–30 July 2025
MBA Course Commencement July 2025
PGDC Course Commencement 4 August 2025

Application Process

  • Fill out the online application form for the respective program

  • Pay the application fee of ₹500 (including GST) via State Bank Collect

  • Choose the correct payment category (“MBA Application Fee” or “PGDC Application Fee”)

  • Submit the form along with proof of payment

  • Applications without payment will not be accepted

Documents Required

  • Class 10th & 12th/Diploma marksheets

  • Graduation marksheet and certificate (or latest semester result if final-year)

  • Scorecard of applicable entrance exam (or NAT)

  • Sponsorship certificate (if applicable)

  • Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)

  • Passport-size photographs

  • Category/income certificate (if applicable for scholarship/reservation)

NPTI Faridabad Scholarships 2025

NPTI awards a range of merit-based scholarships to support deserving students in its MBA and PG Diploma programs:

Scholarship Category Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount
IIT/NIT Alumni Applicant is an alumnus of IIT or NIT 25% of tuition fee
CAT Score ≥ 80th Percentile Acceptable national test (CAT) score ≥ 80 percentile 15% of tuition fee
Graduation Score ≥ 75% ≥ 75% in bachelor’s degree 10% of tuition fee
10th & 12th ≥ 80% Both 10th & 12th marks ≥ 80% 10% of tuition fee
NPTI Employees / Female / PGDC Belongs to any of these categories 10% of tuition fee

How to Apply & Claim Scholarships

  • Scholarships are awarded automatically based on submitted documents and test scores during the admission process—no separate application required.

  • To claim relevant scholarships, ensure the following documents are submitted along with your application:

    • CAT scorecard or NAT result (if applicable)

    • Academic transcripts (10th, 12th, graduation)

    • Proof of IIT/NIT alumni status (if applicable)

    • Sponsorship or employee details (for NPTI employees)

    • Gender declaration (for female candidates)

Strategic Tips

  • Combine criteria: If you qualify under multiple categories (e.g., a female IIT grad with CAT ≥ 80th percentile), scholarships are additive (e.g., 25 % + 15 % + 10 %)—so you could secure up to 50% tuition waiver.

  • Ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

  • Check official admission letters/counseling notifications to see your finalised scholarship amount.

NPTI Faridabad Placement Report 2024

The 2024 placement season for the MBA (Power Management) program at NPTI Faridabad concluded with outstanding results, showcasing strong industry connections and competitive compensation packages across core sectors like power, energy, consulting, and infrastructure.

Placement Highlights 2024

Placement Parameter Details
Placement Rate 100%
Highest Salary Package ₹19.50 LPA
Average Salary Package ₹13.00 LPA
Median Salary Package ₹10.00 LPA (approx.)
No. of Companies Visited 50+
Placement Season December 2024

Top Recruiters

Sector Companies
Power & Energy Tata Power, Adani Group, Vedanta, NTPC, ABB
Consulting Deloitte, EY, KPMG
IT & Analytics Infosys, Wipro, TCS
Infrastructure CRISIL, Thermax, Emerson
Engineering Services L&T, BHEL, Siemens

Summary

  • The 2024 placement drive reinforced NPTI Faridabad’s position as a premier institute for Power Management education.

  • Most roles offered were in energy consulting, project management, operations, data analytics, and regulatory affairs.

  • The institute’s focus on industry-relevant curriculum, combined with technical simulations and internships, contributed to high placement success.

NPTI Faridabad Campus Facilities

The Institutes of NPTI are well equipped with Hi-Tech infrastructural facilities for conducting different courses on technical as well as management subjects covering the needs of Thermal, Hydro, Transmission & Distribution Systems, and Energy related fields of the Indian Power and allied Energy sectors. National Power Training Institute has 500 MW Thermal Plant Control Room at Faridabad Institute and 210 MW Thermal Plant Control Room at Nagpur Institute for imparting specialised skills to operation personnel across the country. Also a 430 MW (2x143 MW Gas Turbine and 1 x 144 MW Steam Turbines), Full Scope Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Replica Simulator has been commissioned at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad. A High fidelity Load Dispatch Operation Simulator for the National Grid has been installed at PSTI, Bengaluru. 250 MW Power Plant Control Room Simulator has also been commissioned at its Nangal Institute.

Library

The Institutes have modern libraries having large collection of books and video cassettes on Power Station Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Control & Instrumentation, Electronics, Computers, Management, and Information Technology etc. The Institutes subscribe to a variety of Indian and foreign periodicals and journals for keeping in tune with the latest developments in Engineering & Technology.

Computer Labs

Computer labs having access to the Internet are available at all the Institutes. Students are encouraged to use these facilities extensively during and after the class-room sessions to enhance and update their Computer skills for continual up gradation of power sector related information. Besides, all the officers have been provided with Computers together with Internet facility and connected in LAN for sharing of Data and file systems to gradually progress towards a Hi-Tech IT driven paperless office.

Laboratories and Workshops

The Institutes have built well equipped laboratories and workshops with wide ranging facilities for imparting training to Technicians, Operators and Engineers in various aspects of Power Stations. Some of the areas where expertise has been built are:

  • Control and Instrumentation Lab, with facilities for testing, calibration and repairs of different types of process control instruments.
  • Maintenance Workshops for Valves, Bearings & Shaft Alignment, Pumps, Motors etc.
  • Electrical Labs, with facilities for testing of relays, electrical equipments, insulating oils etc. along with repairs as per requirement.

Training Simulators & Other Training Aids

NPTI Faridabad has equipped itself with a 500 MW & 430 MW CCGT Training Simulator at Corporate Office, Faridabad and a high-quality, high-fidelity, real-time, full-scope DDC/VPC/CRT-Keyboard based 210 MW Training Simulators (2 No.) at its Regional Institutes at New Delhi Nagpur.

Audio Visual Aids

All the Institutes are well equipped with Audio Visual aids which are required for efficient running of training programs. Latest computer compatible projection systems have been added in the existing slide projectors, overhead projectors, video cassette recorders, recording decks, personal computers, slide synchronised packages for various lessons in operation and maintenance of power stations. All the institutes are equipped with Video Conferencing Facility.

Models

All the Institutes have good number of working and non-working models relating to various main systems and equipments of Thermal, Hydro and Power System for demonstrations in diversified areas of training.

Sports facilities

All NPTI institutes boast well-equipped hostels for trainees and students, along with separate accommodations for female residents, guest houses, gymnasiums, recreation centers, playgrounds, and other amenities. Furthermore, each institute features auditoriums and conference halls suitable for hosting conferences, seminars, and workshops. Additionally, National Power Training Institute units provide staff quarters for their employees.

Conference Hall

Each institute is equipped with video conferencing facilities to facilitate communication among different officers within the organsation.

Hostels

At the NPTI Complex in Faridabad, there are well-appointed accommodations available in the Executive Hostel and Trainee Hostel, offering lodging and boarding for approximately 550 trainees. Additionally, a separate hostel is provided for female trainees, with a capacity to accommodate 25 residents.

Corporate Film

A 22-minute corporate film highlighting the education and training offered by various institutes, along with other achievements of National Power Training Institute, has been produced. This film also features NPTI's diverse clientele, including both Indian and international organisations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and other stakeholders.

Models

Two new models showcasing 'Hot Line Maintenance' and a '500 MW Training Simulator' were commissioned and prominently displayed at the India International Trade Fair in 2011. These exhibits garnered significant appreciation from all visitors in attendance.

Sports facilities

Facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports and games, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, and caroms, have been established, with students and trainees encouraged to make use of them. Additionally, a comprehensive gym has been established for trainees' use. Yoga sessions are regularly conducted to promote physical and mental well-being among students, aiding in stress reduction.

Centre for Advanced Management and Power Studies (CAMPS)

National Power Training Institute has inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Management and Power Studies (CAMPS) at its Corporate Office in Faridabad, dedicated to serving the senior ranks of the Power Sector. Within CAMPS, a two-year MBA program in Power Management is currently underway. Additionally, CAMPS provides a range of specialised programs, seminars, and workshops covering cutting-edge technologies, managerial strategies, regulatory matters, and other pertinent topics tailored for senior professionals in the Power and related Energy Sectors.

Centre for Excellence in GIS & Remote Sensing

A Center of Excellence specialising in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been established within the NPTI Complex in Faridabad through a technical partnership with M/s. CES Technologies Private Limited, a firm specialising in IT consultancy and GIS-enabled services. This center serves as a focal point for disseminating geospatial knowledge to the wider community through education, training, research, and consulting services. It addresses the growing demand for GIS by focusing on the development of essential technologies and tailored solutions. Moreover, the center fosters collaboration between industry and academia to undertake projects aligned with industry needs. In its initial phase, NPTI introduced a One-year Post Graduate Diploma Program in GIS & RS in 2007-08, aimed at providing comprehensive knowledge of GIS & RS concepts to engineering and geoscience graduates aspiring to pursue careers in GIS and related fields.

NPTI Faridabad FAQs

Q1. What is NPTI Faridabad?

A: National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Faridabad is a government-owned apex training institute under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It specialises in training and human resource development in the power and energy sector.

Q2. When was NPTI Faridabad established?

A: NPTI was established in the year 1965.

Q3. What is the campus size of NPTI Faridabad?

A: The campus is spread across 15 acres in Sector 33, Faridabad, Haryana.

Q4. Which courses are offered at NPTI Faridabad?

A: NPTI offers:

  • MBA in Power Management (2 Years, AICTE approved)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering (PGDC) (1 Year)

Q5. What is the eligibility for MBA in Power Management?

A: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks, and a valid score in CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/CUET or NPTI Admission Test (NAT).

Q6. What is the eligibility for PGDC?

A: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power, or Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks.

Q7. How can I apply for admission?

A: Applications are submitted online along with a registration fee payment via SBI Collect. Admission is based on merit and entrance test scores.

Q8. What is the fee structure for MBA and PGDC?

A:

  • MBA: ₹8.00 – ₹9.96 Lakhs (total tuition fee)

  • PGDC: ₹2.3 Lakhs (for the full duration)

  • Hostel Fee: ₹1.01 Lakhs (approx.)

Q9. Are scholarships available?

A: Yes, merit-based scholarships are available for:

  • IIT/NIT alumni (25% waiver)

  • CAT score ≥ 80 percentile (15% waiver)

  • Female candidates, NPTI employees, or PGDC alumni (10% waiver)

  • Graduation ≥ 75% and 10th/12th ≥ 80% also get fee waivers

Q10. How are the placements at NPTI Faridabad?

A: The institute had 100% placement in 2024.

  • Highest Package: ₹19.50 LPA

  • Average Package: ₹13.00 LPA
    Top recruiters include Tata Power, Adani, Vedanta, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and ABB.

Q11. What facilities are available at NPTI Faridabad?

A: The campus offers:

  • Hostel (separate for boys and girls)

  • Library

  • Thermal and Load Dispatch Simulators

  • Classrooms with smart boards

  • Computer labs

  • Sports grounds

  • Wi-Fi, Canteen, Medical aid, Guest house

Q12. Is NPTI Faridabad recognised by AICTE?

A: Yes, all its programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Q13. What is NAT?

A: NAT is the NPTI Admission Test, conducted for candidates who do not have a valid score in other national-level exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

Q14. Is there any reservation policy?

A: Yes, reservation is provided as per Government of India norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD).