◆ Department 1 — Electrical Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in
Post Graduate Diploma in
Electrical System Design
Master HT/LT power distribution, fault analysis, cable sizing, earthing design, lighting calculations, and drawing production — all to NBC 2016 and IEC standards — taught by practising electrical design engineers working on live projects.
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Duration6 Months
FormatOnline / Blended
EligibilityB.E. / B.Tech / Diploma — Elec
Projects Required2 live projects
CertificateKVRM Certified
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🎯 On completing this diploma you will be able to: Independently prepare electrical design calculations, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, protection studies, and earthing layouts — the complete deliverable set that electrical design consultancies and EPC contractors hire for from day one.
Full Curriculum Module-by-Module Syllabus
MODULE 01
Electrical Fundamentals & Codes
Weeks 1–2
- Review of AC theory — voltage, current, power, power factor
- Indian Electricity Rules (IER) — key clauses for designers
- National Building Code 2016 — electrical provisions
- IS codes applicable to building electrical systems
- IEC standards — overview and application
- Fire authority requirements — electrical compliance
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — key references
- IEEE guidelines — overview for design engineers
MODULE 02
Electrical Equipment & Components
Weeks 3–4
- Transformers — types, rating, selection criteria
- HT switchgear — VCBs, RMUs, ring main units
- LT switchboards, MCCs, DBs — configuration and design
- Circuit protection devices — MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, fuses
- Busbars and bus ducts — rating and design
- HT/LT cables and wires — types and selection
- Capacitor banks — power factor correction
- Control devices — contactors, relays, motor starters
- UPS / Inverter systems — types and selection
- Measuring devices — metering and instrumentation
MODULE 03
Load Estimation & Demand Calculations
Weeks 5–6
- Load categories — lighting, utility, HVAC, PHE, firefighting, lifts
- Connected load and maximum demand calculation
- Diversity and demand factors — application
- Transformer sizing calculation
- DG set sizing calculation
- UPS and inverter sizing
- Battery bank sizing
- Capacitor sizing for power factor correction
- Load schedule preparation
- Single line diagram — power distribution concept
MODULE 04
Cable Sizing & Distribution Design
Weeks 7–9
- Cable sizing — current carrying capacity method
- Voltage drop calculation — IS 732
- Short circuit withstand check for cables
- Cable tray, trunking, conduit — sizing and routing
- Underground cable routing and protection
- HT cable design — joints and terminations
- Power distribution layout drawings
- Cable schedule preparation
- Feeder design — substation to main switchboards
- Sub-distribution design — MCC to final DBs
MODULE 05
Protection & Fault Analysis
Weeks 10–13
- Short circuit analysis — symmetrical and asymmetrical faults
- Fault level calculation — IEC 60909 method
- Load flow study — manual and software-assisted methods
- Short circuit calculation — manual method and verification
- Arc flash study — IEEE 1584 method
- HT-line safety and protection system design
- Overcurrent and earth fault protection
- Differential and distance protection — principles
- Protection relay settings — calculation and specification
- AutoCAD — protection drawing preparation and documentation
MODULE 06
Earthing & Lightning Protection
Weeks 14–15
- Earthing fundamentals — IS 3043
- Earthing system types — TN-S, TN-C-S, TT
- Earth electrode sizing — plate, rod, strip types
- Earthing calculation — soil resistivity analysis
- Earthing layout drawing preparation
- Lightning protection fundamentals — IS 2309
- Risk assessment method — IEC 62305
- Lightning protection system design
- Surge protection devices (SPDs) — selection and placement
- Bonding requirements for electrical systems
MODULE 07
Lighting Design — DIALux
Weeks 16–17
- Lighting fundamentals — luminous flux, illuminance, CRI
- Lux level requirements — NBC 2016 / IS 3646
- Interior lighting design — offices, hospitals, warehouses
- Exterior lighting design — roads, facades, car parks
- Emergency lighting — types and placement requirements
- DIALux — room modelling and lux calculation
- Luminaire selection and specification
- Energy efficient lighting — LED design principles
- Lighting control systems — DALI, occupancy
- Lighting layout drawing preparation
MODULE 08
Emergency Power Systems
Week 18
- Diesel generator sets — sizing, selection, specification
- DG control panel and AMF scheme design
- UPS systems — types, topology, sizing calculations
- Battery banks — sizing, types, installation requirements
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) — design and sequencing
- Essential and non-essential load segregation
- Emergency power distribution layout drawing
- Standby system testing and commissioning procedures
MODULE 09
Drawing Production — AutoCAD
Weeks 19–21
- AutoCAD — electrical drawing production standards
- Power layout drawing — cable routes, tray, equipment
- Lighting layout drawing — luminaire placement, circuits
- Earthing layout drawing — electrode, conductor routing
- Panel schedules and riser diagrams — AutoCAD production
- Single line diagram preparation in AutoCAD
- Drawing numbering, revision control, title blocks
- Specification writing and schedule preparation
- BOQ preparation from drawing package
- As-built drawing requirements and process
MODULE 10
Live Project Work & Career Preparation
Weeks 22–24
- Project 1 — complete electrical design: commercial building
- Project 2 — industrial electrical system design
- Calculation report preparation to consultancy standard
- Drawing package compilation — all layouts and schedules
- Design review and structured faculty feedback
- CV review — electrical design engineer profile
- Interview preparation — technical and HR rounds
- Industry roles, responsibilities and career pathways
Programme Structure Phase-by-Phase Schedule
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–6
Foundations & Equipment Knowledge
Codes and standards, electrical components, equipment selection, and load estimation. You build the theoretical base that all design work rests on — including transformer sizing, DG sets, and load schedules.
Phase 2 · Weeks 7–13
Cable Design & Protection Studies
Cable sizing, distribution layout, fault level calculations, arc flash studies, HT-line safety, and protection system design. The core analytical deliverables of an electrical design engineer — all produced using manual methods and AutoCAD documentation.
Phase 3 · Weeks 14–21
Specialist Systems & Drawing Production
Earthing design (IS 3043), lightning protection, lighting design using DIALux, emergency power systems, and complete drawing package production in AutoCAD — all layouts, schedules, and specifications produced to professional consultancy standard.
Phase 4 · Weeks 22–24
Live Projects & Career Placement
Two complete project deliverables — one commercial, one industrial. CV preparation, interview coaching, and direct referrals into KVRM’s electrical design employer network. You graduate with a portfolio, not just a certificate.
Tools You Will Master Software Covered in Depth
DIALux
Professional lighting calculation software used by electrical consultancies globally. You will perform interior and exterior lighting studies, produce lux level reports, and specify luminaires for commercial and industrial spaces to IS 3646 and NBC 2016 requirements.
Interior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Lux Reports
Emergency Lighting
AutoCAD
The primary tool for electrical drawing production throughout this course. You will produce power layouts, lighting layouts, earthing plans, SLDs, panel schedules, and riser diagrams — all to the professional drawing office standards used on live KVRM projects.
Power Layouts
Lighting Layouts
SLD
Earthing Plans
Panel Schedules
Your Instructor Faculty for This Course
Ram Kumar
Lead Faculty — Electrical System Design · 14+ Years Industry Experience · 500+ Students Trained
B.E. Electrical Engineering · M.Tech Power System · MBA Finance & Operation · IGBC AP . Designs HT/LT distribution systems, protection studies, and earthing systems for hospitals, commercial towers, and industrial facilities at KVRM daily. Every session is built around live project drawings and calculation reports — not textbook examples. Students work on actual design files from completed KVRM projects.
DIALux
AutoCAD
NBC 2016
IS Codes
IEC Standards
Graduate Outcomes What Our Students Say
I joined as a fresh B.Tech graduate with no industry experience. Within three months of completing the diploma I had an offer as an Electrical Design Engineer at a consultancy in Noida. The protection study and cable sizing training was exactly what the interview tested — I was able to work through a design problem on the spot with confidence.
Electrical Engineering Graduate — Batch 2023
Now working as Electrical Design Engineer, MEP Consultancy, Delhi NCR
I was a site electrical supervisor for six years before doing this diploma. The design knowledge completely changed how I think about projects — I now understand why decisions are made, not just how to execute them. I now lead the electrical design team at my company. The DIALux lighting module opened an area I had never worked in before.
Working Professional — Batch 2022
Now working as Senior Electrical Design Engineer, EPC Contractor
Common Questions Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior design experience to join?
No. The diploma is designed for both fresh graduates (B.E./B.Tech/Diploma — Electrical) and working site professionals. The first two modules build the technical foundation before moving into design calculations and software work.
Is AutoCAD software required for this course?
Yes, AutoCAD is the primary drawing production tool throughout the course. Student licences are available through Autodesk’s education programme. We guide all students through installation and setup at the start of the drawing production modules. For online students, screen-share sessions allow you to follow along with the instructor on live drawing exercises.
Can I do this course while working full-time?
Yes. The blended and online formats are designed specifically for working professionals. Sessions are scheduled around working hours and all live sessions are recorded for review at your own pace. The 24-week duration allows a manageable study workload alongside employment.
What does the placement support include?
Placement support includes a tailored CV review for electrical design roles, technical and HR interview preparation, and direct referrals to electrical design consultancies and EPC contractors within KVRM’s active project network. We do not guarantee placement but actively work to connect capable graduates with real opportunities.
What is the KVRM certificate recognised for?
The KVRM diploma certificate is a professional skills credential from a practising engineering consultancy — not a government or university qualification. It demonstrates to employers that you have been trained to industry working standard by engineers who design real projects daily. This practical credibility is what makes it valued by hiring managers.
What kinds of jobs can I apply for after completing this diploma?
Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical System Designer, MEP Design Engineer (Electrical), Protection Engineer — with MEP consultancies, EPC contractors, building services firms, industrial engineering companies, data centre developers, and healthcare infrastructure firms across India and in the Gulf (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman).