M.E. (Met. & Mats.) in Welding Technology — L&T & MSU Baroda Admissions 2026-28 | Full Details, Eligibility, Stipend
Looking for a postgraduate engineering course that guarantees industry exposure, a monthly stipend, and a job offer at the end of it? The M.E. in Welding Technology, a joint initiative of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, might be exactly what you need. This article covers everything you need to know — eligibility, sponsorship benefits, fees, important dates, and how to apply for the 2026–2028 batch.
About the Program
Since 2006, L&T and The M.S. University of Baroda have run this unique industry–academia initiative to build a pipeline of skilled welding technologists for India's manufacturing and heavy engineering sector. The course is offered under the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, MSU Baroda.
It is a full-time, two-year postgraduate program structured as follows:
- Year 1: Classroom learning at MSU combined with weekly industrial visits to L&T's manufacturing facilities for hands-on, practical demonstrations.
- Year 2: A dedicated project or dissertation on emerging welding technologies and trends, carried out at L&T or another sponsoring industry.
Roughly 15 seats are offered per batch, of which 12 seats are sponsored directly by L&T, with the rest open to sponsorship by other leading welding industries.
Why Choose This Course?
Unlike a typical M.E./M.Tech program, this course is designed around real industry needs from day one. Students don't just learn welding theory — they get embedded in an actual manufacturing environment, work on live industrial problems, and graduate with a guaranteed pathway into employment. For mechanical, metallurgical, production, or mechatronics engineering graduates looking to specialize in welding and join India's core engineering sector, this is a rare combination of academic rigor and assured career outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Basic Admission Eligibility
- Minimum 50% aggregate in B.E./B.Tech (45% for reserved category candidates)
- Eligible branches: Metallurgical, Mechanical, Production, or Mechatronics Engineering
Sponsorship Eligibility (for stipend & job offer)
- A minimum of 65% aggregate in each of 10th, 12th/Diploma, and B.E./B.Tech
- Not more than 2 ATKTs/backlogs across the Diploma/B.E./B.Tech program (note: any subject appearing in the first attempt and not cleared is counted as a backlog)
- Candidate must be an Indian national born on or after 1 July 2001
- 12th completed within 2 years, OR Diploma completed within 3 years (post 10th)
- B.E./B.Tech completed in 4 years (post 12th), OR 3 years (post Diploma)
- GATE qualification is NOT mandatory
- Candidates must clear the L&T Written Test, Interview, and Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Sponsorship Benefits
This is what truly sets the program apart from a regular postgraduate degree:
- Monthly Stipend — ₹12,500 per month for L&T-sponsored candidates (may vary for candidates sponsored by other industries)
- Fee Reimbursement — Full MSU tuition and examination fees are reimbursed by the sponsoring industry
- Guaranteed Job Offer — Successful candidates are placed as a Post Graduate Engineer Trainee upon completion of the program
Number of Sponsored Seats
- L&T: 12 candidates
- Other industries: Additional seats may be sponsored by other leading welding companies
Admission Timeline 2026
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 April 2026 | Brochure release on the ACPC website |
| 10 April – 10 July 2026 | Application submission window |
| 17–18 July 2026 | Written test and interview at MSU |
| 18 July 2026 | Declaration of selected candidates |
| 27 July 2026 | Commencement of classes |
Candidates interested in applying should keep these dates in mind, as the application window closes on 10 July 2026.
How to Apply
Applications are processed through the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). Detailed information, the application form, and the official brochure are available on the ACPC and MSU Baroda websites.
Contact Information
MSU Contact
- Dr. B.J. Chauhan, Head & Director, M.E. (Welding Technology) Course — head-metallurgy@msubaroda.ac.in
- Dr. Sunil D. Kahar, Asst. Professor & Deputy Director — sunil.d.kahar-metallurgy@msubaroda.ac.in
ACPC Contact Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), L.D. College of Engineering Campus, Ahmedabad – 380015 Phone: 079-2676 6000 Email: mtechedit.acpc@gmail.com Website: acpc.gujarat.gov.in
Quick Queries: 9574659036 / 9687201435
More Information: www.msubaroda.ac.in | acpc.gujarat.gov.in/me-mpharm-courses
Final Thoughts
If you're a mechanical, metallurgical, production, or mechatronics engineering graduate looking for a postgraduate program that combines rigorous academics with real industrial training, a stipend, fee reimbursement, and a guaranteed job offer, the M.E. (Met. & Mats.) — Welding Technology program at MSU Baroda in partnership with L&T deserves serious consideration. With limited seats and a defined application window, interested candidates should start preparing their documents and apply well before the 10 July 2026 deadline.
Disclaimer: This blog post is based on the official admission brochure for the 2026–2028 batch. Candidates are advised to verify all details, dates, and eligibility criteria on the official ACPC and MSU Baroda websites before applying, as information is subject to change.