Translational Engineering is a branch of engineering research aimed at translating or converting research outcomes in engineering into products/services/processes or projects that directly benefit the society.  It aims to apply multiple engineering approaches to solve some societal challenges. This highly interdisciplinary program leverages expertise from a variety of different disciplines and collaborate with experts and researchers to translate research into practice that ultimately promise to make an impact on the lives of the people.The pedagogy of TPLC focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such that young engineers respond to uncertain situations, acquires adaptiveness in multicultural global environments, and the ability to innovatively leverage the opportunities with fast changing technologies. TPLC endeavours to mould students in such a way that they are able to operate effectively in an environment of change and are active participants in all the sectors of the economy. It also works towards bringing a transformational change in the skill sets of engineers in Government Departments.

Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre [TPLC]

Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre (TPLC) at Government Engineering College Barton Hill Thiruvananthapuram, India, is working with a motto “Transforming Professionals to Transform the Nation”. It is a promising research centre, which imparts interdisciplinary research skills, responsible engineering strategies, timeless leadership activities, self-awareness and integral education programs, visiting scholar programs. This centre is supported by prestigious institutions spread over India and abroad. To expose the students to the challenges of the real world, a mandatory internship program spanning minimum of six weeks (one and a half month), as envisaged in the curriculum of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University is facilitated by Technical University, Delft, Netherlands, Regen Power Australia, AIMST University in Malaysia, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Indore, IIT Palghat, Sree Chitra Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Loyola College Trivandrum and Integrated Rural Technology Centre [IRTC], Mundur. A memorandum of understanding between IIT Madras and TPLC has been signed on academic and research activities on the following categories.

3. Number of seats, Age limit

(a) The total number of seats for the programme is 18. Out of the 18 seats, 8 seats are reserved for sponsored candidates from Government sector/Industry/NGO. In case of any seat lying vacant due to the absence of sponsored candidates, it will be converted to non-sponsored category.
(b) For sponsored candidates from Government departments the maximum age limit is 44 years. However, this age limit does not apply to the non-sponsored and self-funded candidates from Government sector/Industry/NGO.

• Academic and Research collaboration in the areas of mutual interest.
• Exchange of academic information, scholarly information, materials and publications.
• Exchange of students and faculty.
• Sponsorship of cooperative seminars, workshops and other academic meetings

M.Tech. Translational Engineering

1. General

The duration of the M.Tech. Translational Engineering degree Programme is two academic years spanning four semesters. A student who successfully completes the programme will be awarded M.Tech.degree in Translational Engineering by the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

2. Eligibility

(a) The candidates applying for admission to M.Tech. Translational Engineering programme should possess B.Tech. or any equivalent degree in any Engineering discipline from a University approved by AICTE. If the degree is from a University outside India, certificate of equivalency issued by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is mandatory.
(b)The candidate should have a minimum CGPA which is equivalent to 60% aggregate marks. For SC/ST candidates a pass in the Engineering degree course is sufficient. For SEBC/OEC candidates, a minimum CGPA equivalent to 55%* aggregate marks in the Engineering degree examination is mandatory. (*as prescribed by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University)
(c) Candidates who have passed AMIE/AMIETE examination and satisfying the condition of a minimum mark of 55% for section B in AMIE/AMIETE examinations are also eligible for admission to M.Tech. Translational Engineering.(Relaxation if any as prescribed by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University).
(d) Candidates who have appeared for the final semester examination can also apply, provided he/she has passed all the subjects up to and including the 6 th semester exam. Confirmation of admission of such candidates shall be subject to the production of qualifying degree satisfying clauses (a) to (c) as applicable on or before October 31, 2024.

• Sponsored candidates from the Government Departments can apply for the programme through proper channel.
• The sponsored candidates, if they fail to qualify within the period specified in APJAKTU ordinance/regulations, the entire expense incurred by Govt. for them should be refunded to the concerned department. Within 6 months after qualification, they have to present a demo of a project before their Department Head as to how the knowledge they have acquired can be applied in their department/agency in an Engineering project. They have to execute a bond to this effect before admission to this course.

3. Number of seats, Age limit, and Reservation of seats

(a) The total number of seats for the programme is 18. Out of the 18 seats, 8 seats are reserved for sponsored candidates from Government sector/Industry/NGO. In case of any seat lying vacant due to the absence of sponsored candidates, it will be converted to non-sponsored category.
(b) For sponsored candidates from Government departments the maximum age limit is 44 years. However, this age limit does not apply to the non-sponsored and self-funded candidates from Government sector/Industry/NGO.
(c) Reservation (As per norms followed by Directorate of Technical Education)

4. Fees

The tuition fee for the Programme is Rs.45,000/- per semester for all categories (Additional fee like university fee, PTA fund, revenue, etc. are applicable as per common norms of other M.Tech. programmes in the college).

5. Internships

For students undergoing Internships partial financial support will be provided as per the stipulated TPLC Internship guidelines.

6. Admission

For sponsored candidates, it is mandatory that they must submit a two-page proposal of an issue or a problem in their department or any social problems for which they will carry out the research and bring up the solution at the end of the course.

7. Liquidated Damages

As per norms followed by Directorate of Technical Education

8. Additional Requirements of M.Tech. Translational Engineering

(a) Departmental/Teaching Assistance for 6 hours/week for all students including sponsored candidates.
(b) Transformative programmes: Minimum two numbers for all students.
(c) Industrial visits: Maximum 5 days for the entire course.
(d) Socially responsible activities- Each student has to attend a mandatory socially relevant camp for minimum 5 days duration outside their home station involving in socially responsible activities and 5 days socially responsible activities in Trivandrum.
(e) A minimum of six weeks mandatory internship at a reputed national/International Institute, reputed industries and startups supported by Government Engineering College Barton Hill. This is facilitated to expose the students to real-time projects and different working cultures and social problems, thereby moulding them into socially responsible professionals. Students will be sent for internships based on the assessment and approval of the TPLC institutional level committee.
(f) Three MOOC course as per curriculum.
(g) A compulsory on the job training will be facilitated under a Governmental/Non- Governmental Organisation/Industry spanning 3 months named the “Social Butterfly Programme”, to address the ongoing and emerging global challenges and collective transformation of individuals through a technological, economical and cultural restructuring framework, after the final University exams.

9. Scholarships/Awards

(a) GATE Stipend for GATE qualified candidates
(b) Partial financial support for internships based on performance evaluation
(c) Best project award
(d) Best outgoing student award
(e) Merit scholarship as per TPLC guidelines for one student not availing any other scholarship.