Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering (or Computer Science Engineering) is the branch of engineering which studies elements both from electrical engineering and computer science and applies it to the making and development of computers and computer-based systems.

Computer engineers build computers such as PCs, workstations, and supercomputers. They also build computer-based systems such as those found in cars, planes, appliances, electronics, phones, communication networks, and many other products. Computer engineers typically design not only the hardware, but also much of the software in computer-based systems.

The main tasks of computer engineers involve developing software and firmware for embedded microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, designing analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers also work to carry out research on robotics, which relies heavily on using digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, and sensors.

Making a career in computer science/engineering is challenging but rewarding. It requires the basic skills of Physics and Maths. In recent times computer science and engineering has become one of the most sought after career option for engineering aspirants owing to the excellent employment opportunities in hardware and software industries.
Courses & Eligibility 
An educational career in computer engineering can be started after class 10th. Here the individual is only eligible to pursue Diploma program in computer engineering. After successful completion of the course, he/she can join as a junior engineer in various public and private sector jobs.

The minimum eligibility for doing undergraduate program i.e. BE/BTech in Computer Engineering is + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The selection is generally made on the basis of entrance tests (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.) conducted at both national and state level.

One can also continue his/her study further by joining ME/MTech programs offered by various engineering colleges/universities including the IITs and NITs. A GATE qualification can further make one’s admission process easier.

AMIE Associate Memberships of the Institution of Engineers also offers courses in computer engineering which is equivalent to BE/BTech provided by other institutes/universities.

Those who are interested to study further can join PhD programs offered by various universities and technological institutions situated at various parts of the country. 

Career Prospects 

Computer engineering graduates find job opportunities in a variety of environments in academia, research, industry, government, private, business organizations and so on. They are involved in analyzing problems for solutions, formulating and testing, using advanced communications or multi-media equipment, or working in teams for product development. The software and IT companies are the major employers of computer engineering graduates. They offer the best packages to the young graduates which are unmatched with other branches of engineering profession.

Pay-Package

There has been significant development in software sector in last few years which has opened the door of new opportunities for young computer engineers. The salary of computer engineer depends on the type of employer – public or private. Generally private firms offer excellent salary as compared to government departments. Working experience, qualifications, ability are important factors in determining the pay level. In India, a fresh pass-out from an average engineering college can expect starting monthly salary somewhere between Rs.10, 000 – Rs.25, 000. With having 1-2 years of industrial experience, the salary may go up to Rs. 50, 000 per month and even more or beyond expectations. Freshers from elite technological universities/colleges (IITs and NITs) are offered annual pay package up to 10 lakhs.

Institutes/Universities

Almost all engineering colleges in the country offer BE/BTech program in computer science and engineering. The pioneer institutes are the Indian Institutes of Technology, Birla institute of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) and several other engineering colleges.

Please click on the links given below to get a list of vast number of engineering colleges located in various states and major cities of the country which are providing degree programs in computer science and engineering.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering uses scientific and engineering principles to design and construct the physical and natural built environment, including the structures viz. bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings etc. This is considered to be one of the oldest branches of engineering disciplines.

Civil Engineering is now being studied under several sub-disciplines like environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, urban planning and many more.

A civil engineer can choose from a multitude of career options like designing, supervision and construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, dams, water works, sewage systems, ports etc. The career prospects in this field are enormous owing to the rapid growth of infrastructure facilities in the country.

Courses & Eligibility

An educational career in civil engineering can be started after class 10th. Here the individual is only eligible to pursue Diploma program in civil engineering. After successful completion of the course, he/she can join as a junior engineer in various public and private sector jobs.

The minimum eligibility for doing undergraduate program i.e. BE/BTech in Civil Engineering is + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The selection is generally made on the basis of entrance tests (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.) conducted at both national and state level.

One can also continue his/her study further by joining ME/MTech programs offered by various engineering colleges/universities including the IITs and NITs. A GATE qualification can further make one’s admission process easier.

AMIE Associate Memberships of the Institution of Engineers also offers courses in civil engineering which is equivalent to BE/BTech provided by other institutes/universities.

Career Prospects

There are excellent job opportunities in civil engineering both in public and private sectors. The government departments like public health, irrigation or public works offer ample job opportunities to civil engineering graduates. However, the probability of finding jobs in private sector is more as compared to government sector. A fresh graduate of civil engineering one can also look for jobs in road projects, building work, consultancy firms, quality testing laboratories or housing societies.

According to experts, there is a high demand for experienced civil engineers in developed countries. Hundreds of civil engineers migrate from India to Canada, Australia and other countries for better career prospects.

According to an estimate, over 50,000 new jobs in the civil engineering sector are coming up every year across the country in the private sector. The Centre has announced to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in the infrastructure sector in the next few years.

Pay-Package

A fresh graduate in civil engineering can expect a salary between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 per month at the entry level. A diploma holder will get between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000 on an average. After three or four years’ experience on good projects, one can earn up to Rs 30,000 per month. There is no ceiling for the right candidates to progress in this field.

Institutes/Universities

BE/BTech course in Civil engineering is offered by almost all engineering colleges/technological universities including the IITs and NITs. The pioneer institutes are the Indian Institutes of Technology, Birla institute of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) and several other state level engineering colleges. Please click on the links given below to get a list of vast number of engineering colleges located in various states and major cities of the country. 

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering involves the application of physical science (e.g. chemistry and physics), with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms.

A person employed in this field is called a chemical engineer. Chemical engineers find the best possible way to manufacture products. A chemical engineer translates processes developed in the lab into practical applications for the production of products such as plastics, medicines, detergents, and fuels; design plants to maximize productivity and minimize costs.

Chemical engineers find employment opportunities in almost all companies dealing with manufacture of chemicals. Their work also extends to processes in nuclear energy, materials science, food production, the development of new sources of energy, and even medicine. Apart from process and product development and design, chemical engineers also work in areas such as research, environmental studies, market analysis, data processing, sales, and management etc. 
 
Courses & Eligibility 

An individual aspiring for a career in chemical engineering can join BE/B.Tech program after his/her Plus Two Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths. The BE/BTech program is of four years duration. Admission to B.Tech program is made generally through entrance tests.

One can also do Diploma in Chemical engineering which is of three years duration and it gives the status of a junior engineer. The candidate can join this course after completing class X.

There are many engineering schools/ colleges/universities in India including the IITs offering Diploma/ B.Tech/ME/M.Tech courses in Chemical engineering.

The focus of the BE/B.Tech programmes in Chemical Engineering is on Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Polymer Synthesis etc.  

 
Career Prospects 

Chemical engineering provides tremendous job and career opportunities to the young masses. The possibility of a chemical engineer to find job in industries include food, materials, specialty chemicals, plastics, power production, environmental control, waste management and biotechnology etc.

In India there are wide employment opportunities available for chemical engineers both in the public sector as well as the private sector. They can seek jobs in areas such as processing, operations or manufacturing, research and development, design and construction, finance and also in teaching.
 
Pay-Package 
 
Chemical engineers are of great demand in today’s rapidly growing chemical industries throughout the globe. The average salary of a fresh chemical engineering graduate depends on the type of employer – government or private. The starting salary of a B.Tech holder varies somewhere between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 per month excluding other perks and allowances. The Diploma holders get stating salary in the range between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 9,000 per month.

Working experience, qualifications, ability are important factors in determining the pay level. Those who are working in the private sector are paid more than the public sector. Senior engineers with more than five years of working experience can earn anywhere between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000 a month.TOP 
  
Institutes/Universities  

These are the names of few elite institutions in India offering courses in Chemical Engineering. You can also check state-wise list of engineering colleges that may be offering courses in Chemical engineering.

• IITs
• NITs
• Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
• College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakapatnam
• Nirma Institute of Technology (Gujarat University)
• Vellore Engineering College, Vellore
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Annamalai University
• University College of Technology, Osmania University 
• M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• University Department of Chemical Technology 
• University College of Science & Technology, Calcutta University 
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jadavpur University
• Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University 
• Assam Engineering College, Guwahati University

Ceramic Technology Engineering

Ceramic Technology is an emerging branch of Engineering/Technology dealing with the study of the properties, manufacture, design and applications of ceramic materials. The ceramic designers are concerned with designing various types of ceramic wares used in industries, households, institutions, corporate houses and other places. The use of ceramic ware can be for both decorative as well as functional purposes. Ceramic products include table and kitchenware, decorative ware like flower vase, insulators, potters, building materials like tiles, etc. Cement is also considered as one of the ceramic materials.

A ceramic technologist is concerned with study, research and development of the ceramic materials, planning and developing processing systems, designing and construction of plants and machinery along with other engineers, planning and implementation of processing methodologies, designs and development of various applications like glass, porcelain, cement, refractors, insulators, composite materials, enamels, cement etc.

An individual who aspires to make a career in Ceramic Technology is sure to find himself loaded with a wide range of job opportunities. It could be as an entrepreneur or as an employee in a large-scale ceramic ware manufacturing unit, or even in a steel refractory or as a researcher in a lab.  

Courses & Eligibility 

Those who aspire to pursue bachelors program in Ceramic Technology should be 10 +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths with a high percentage of marks. Various engineering colleges offer BE, B Tech in ceramics of four years duration. The admissions are through a written test as for other branches of engineering. 

Those who are interested in further education may go in for M Tech which is of one-and-a-half year duration. Research in the field can lead to a PhD degree.
 
Job Prospects 

The opportunities for someone fresh out of college are vast both in private and public sector. In private sector, individual with a degree in Ceramic Technology can be absorbed in various ceramic ware manufacturing units located at various parts of the country. Generally, two types of workers are engaged in this industry – ceramic technologists and ceramic designers. The ceramic designers use sand and clay for basic ceramic materials while the technologists use the materials produced by complex chemical processes. One can also start his/her own business and become an entrepreneur.

One can also get jobs in Indian Space Research Organization, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Institute for Plasma Research, among others, where there is great need for trained experts in ceramics.
 
Pay-Package 

Salary varies with education and experience of the ceramic engineer, the location, and the type of job. A student who has just graduated can earn anywhere between Rs 25,000 and Rs 40,000 per month.
 
Institutes/Universities 

Here is a list of major institutes that are offering courses in Ceramic Technology :

Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute 
196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata-700032 (India)
Phone : 091-33-2473-3496/69/76/77 2483-8079/82
Fax : 2473-0957 2483 7340/41-43 2483-9245/46/47
Email : liaison@cgcri.res.in
Website : www.cgcri.res.in

College Of Ceramic Technology
Government of West Bengal
73, Abinash Chandra Banerjee Lane,
Kolkata-700010, West Bengal, India
Phone : 23701264,
Fax : 23701264
E-mail : gcect@rediffmail.com
Website : http://www.gcect.ac.in/
Courses Offered : BE/B.Tech in Ceramic Technology

Indian Institute of Ceramics
Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
Kolkata - 700 032, India
Phone : 033-2413-8879
E-mail : info@iiceram.org, iiceram@vsnl.net
Website : http://www.iiceram.org
Courses Offered : Correspondence course in Ceramic equivalent to B.Sc. (Tech)

University College of Science & Technology
Calcutta university, 92, A.P.C. Road,
Kolkata – 700 009
Courses Offered : B.Tech/MTech in Ceramic Technology

Banaras Hindu University
Courses Offered : B.Tech. M.Tech. and Ph.D. Programs in the areas of Ceramic Engineering and Technology

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Courses Offered : B.Tech/MTech in Ceramic Technology

PDA College of Engineering
Aiwan-E-Shahi Area,
Gulbarga- 585102, India
Phone : 08472 - 220172
Fax : 255685
Courses Offered : B.E.in Cement & Ceramic Technology

Anna University
Courses Offered : B.Tech Cement and Ceramics Tech

Allagappa College of Technology
Guindy, Chennai - 600025 20
Courses Offered : B.Tech. - Ceramics 
 

Biotechnology Engineering

Biotechnology is one of the most revolutionary and beneficial scientific advances of the last quarter century. It is an interdisciplinary science including not only biology but also subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and many more. It is also a conglomeration of various combined technologies applied to living cells for production of a particular product or enhancing its quality according to our preferences. Its application varies from agriculture to industry - food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc., all this makes it one of the fastest growing fields. 

Biotechnology combines disciplines like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology and cell biology, which are in turn linked to practical disciplines like chemical engineering, information technology and robotics.

An individual aspiring for career in Biotechnology should have a scientific aptitude and a keen interest in the biological sciences. Some other aspects like problem solving skills, information technology skill, analyzing and interpreting skills are also essential for a successful career in this field. The candidate should be methodical and patient by nature, able to work neatly and accurately and have a flair for laboratory work. The ability to work independently is another important aspect. The knowledge of computers is a must.
 

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering involves design of instruments, devices, and software, to bring together knowledge from many technical sources to develop new procedures or to conduct research needed to solve clinical problems. A biomedical engineer uses the traditional engineering theory and techniques to analyze and solve problems in Biology and medicine providing an over all enhancement of health care.

The course curriculums in Biomedical engineering are clinical engineering, tissue and genetic engineering, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, system physiology, bio-mechanics, bio-materials etc. These methods are applied in medical health treatment.

Students choose the biomedical engineering field to be of service to people, to partake of the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to the complex problems of medical care. The biomedical engineer works with other health care professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians. 
  
Courses & Eligibility 

An individual aspiring for Biomedical Engineering should do Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical Engineering offered at select institutes in the country and abroad. One can also opt for any conventional branches of engineering and after the completion can go for postgraduate course in Biomedical engineering. Alternatively, one can do BE in any of the Engineering branches and go for a postgraduate course in Medical Technology, which is considered equivalent to a postgraduate course in Biomedical Engineering. An individual after completing his/her MBBS degree can also opt for a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering/ Medical Engineering/ Medical Technology.
 
Career Prospects 

Biomedical engineering is one of the tough career options preferred by talented individuals in the field of engineering and medical sciences. There are enormous opportunities in this field.

Biomedical engineers are employed in universities, in industry, in hospitals, in research faculties of educational and medical institutions, in teaching, and in government regulatory agencies. They often serve a coordinating or interfacing function, using their background in both the engineering and medical fields. In industry, they may create designs where an in-depth understanding of living systems and of technology is essential. They may be involved in performance testing of new or proposed products. Government positions often involve product testing and safety as well as establishing safety standards for devices.

In the hospital, the biomedical engineer may provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment, as well as supervising its performance testing and maintenance. They may also build customized devices for special health care or research needs. In research institutions, biomedical engineers supervise laboratories and equipment, and participate in or direct research activities in collaboration with other researchers with such backgrounds as medicine, physiology, and nursing. Some biomedical engineers are technical advisors for marketing departments of companies and some are in management positions.

Some biomedical engineers also have advanced training in other fields. For example, many biomedical engineers also have an M.D. degree, thereby combining an understanding of advanced technology with direct patient care or clinical research which further increases their job prospects. 
 
Pay-Package 

Remuneration of biomedical engineering professionals is quite high. In medical equipment manufacturing companies, you can get anything between Rs.20, 000 and Rs. 30,000 per month in hand apart from other perks and benefits. In research and teaching institutions salaries vary between Rs.18,000-25,000 per month. Private hospitals and clinics pay between Rs.15,000 and Rs.25,000 per month. In government sector, the monthly salary ranges from Rs.16,000 to Rs.22,000 per month.
 
Institutes/Universities 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi  

Course (s) Offered: Postgraduate programs in Biomedical engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Course (s) Offered: M.Tech Biomedical engineering

Banaras Hindu University Institute of Technology
Course (s) Offered: MTech and PhD in Biomedicaal Engineering

Anna University
Chennai-600025, 
Tamil Nadu

Jadavpur University
Course (s) Offered: M.Tech Biomedical engineering (10 seats)

Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Plot No. U-15,
J.V.P.D Scheme,
Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg,
Vile Parle (West),
Mumbai 400 056
Phone: 610 7010 Or 610 7461
Fax: 619 4988
Email: djscoe94@rediffmail.com
Website: http://www.djscoe.org/
Course (s) Offered: B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, 
Karnataka
Phone:2571061 - 2571070
Fax:(0820) 2571071
Website: http://www.manipal.edu
Course (s) Offered : BE in Biomedical Engineering, M. Tech. in Biomedical Engineering

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research
University of Delhi, 
Delhi - 110007, India
Phone: + 91 - 11 - 27666272, 27667151
Fax: + 91 - 11 – 27666248
Course (s) Offered: M. Sc. - Ph.D. Combined Degree Program in Biomedical Sciences, M. Sc. Degree Program in Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. /M. Phil. Program 

Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering or automotive engineering is the branch of engineering which deals with the study as how to design, manufacture and operate automobiles like buses, trucks, cars etc. and also their respective engineering subsystems. This can also be a grouped under vehicle engineering.

An automobile engineer’s main duty is to design, test and develop vehicles and/or components from concept stage through to production stage. The vehicle after being launched in the market also needs improvement. Then it comes to the duty of the automobile engineer to improve the vehicle in response to customers' feedback.

Automobile engineers further can specialize in the areas such as aerodynamics, alternative fuels, chassis, electronics, emissions, ergonomics, manufacturing, materials, motorsport, power train, rapid prototyping, vehicle and pedestrian safety or supply chain management etc. The responsibility of automobile engineer is always in maintaining the high standard of vehicle by the use of traditional methods and state-of-the-art technology.

In recent times, owing to the rapid growth of automobile industries in the country, the demand for skilled professionals has also been increased considerably. Hence opting for a career in automobile engineering will be interesting as well as rewarding.

Courses & Eligibility

An aspirant of automobile engineering must start his/her academic career in Science at intermediate level i.e. plus two (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). After completion of plus two or class 12th in science stream he/she has to sit for entrance examinations conducted both at national and state level (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.). After qualifying the entrance exam he/she would take up BE/BTech in automobile engineering which is of four years duration.

One can also opt for Diploma program after completion of his/her class 10th. In this case he/she will only be recognized with the status of a junior engineer. However there are very few institutions offering diploma programs in automobile engineering.

One, who still wants to study further after completing BE/BTech, can pursue MTech program offered by Indian Institutes of Technology and few other engineering colleges/universities in the country. For doing M.Tech the candidate needs to qualify the GATE examination.

Individuals with interests in research and development can take up PhD program after his/her post graduation studies.


Career Prospects

With the rapid growth of automobile industry in India, the demand for qualified and skilled automobile engineers has also been increased in recent times. The overall reason is due to the increasing demand for vehicle.

The possibility of an automobile engineer to find job is maximum in automobile manufacturing industries. Apart from it one can find jobs in service station, private transport companies and Defense Services. Self-employment is also possible in setting up automobile garages or maintenance of workshops. Job opportunities are well in India as well as in foreign countries including the Middle East. In Middle East the pay scales are good and opportunities are many.

One who is still having the desire to continue his/her educational career can also continue by joining MTech and PhD programs. In this case he/she could become a researcher or scientist and further help in the development of the field. One can also join as part time or full time lecturer or professor in engineering colleges/universities in India and abroad.

Pay-Package

The average starting monthly salary of a fresh graduate of automobile engineering ranges between Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000. The trend will increase with increase in experience and skills. Freshers from elite technological institutions including IITs, NITs, and BITS are offered very high pay package owing to their academic excellence and skills. After having three or four years of industrial experience, one can a expect salary up to Rs 40,000 per month. There is no limitation for the right candidates to progress in this field.

Institutes/Universities

There are few institutions in India offering courses in automobile engineering. The demand is more as compared to the production. BE/BTech course in automobile engineering is offered by elite technological universities including the IITs and NITs. Other pioneer institutes are Birla institute of Technology, Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) and several other state level engineering colleges.

Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering or automotive engineering is the branch of engineering which deals with the study as how to design, manufacture and operate automobiles like buses, trucks, cars etc. and also their respective engineering subsystems. This can also be a grouped under vehicle engineering.

An automobile engineer’s main duty is to design, test and develop vehicles and/or components from concept stage through to production stage. The vehicle after being launched in the market also needs improvement. Then it comes to the duty of the automobile engineer to improve the vehicle in response to customers' feedback.

Automobile engineers further can specialize in the areas such as aerodynamics, alternative fuels, chassis, electronics, emissions, ergonomics, manufacturing, materials, motorsport, power train, rapid prototyping, vehicle and pedestrian safety or supply chain management etc. The responsibility of automobile engineer is always in maintaining the high standard of vehicle by the use of traditional methods and state-of-the-art technology.

In recent times, owing to the rapid growth of automobile industries in the country, the demand for skilled professionals has also been increased considerably. Hence opting for a career in automobile engineering will be interesting as well as rewarding.

Courses & Eligibility

An aspirant of automobile engineering must start his/her academic career in Science at intermediate level i.e. plus two (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). After completion of plus two or class 12th in science stream he/she has to sit for entrance examinations conducted both at national and state level (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.). After qualifying the entrance exam he/she would take up BE/BTech in automobile engineering which is of four years duration.

One can also opt for Diploma program after completion of his/her class 10th. In this case he/she will only be recognized with the status of a junior engineer. However there are very few institutions offering diploma programs in automobile engineering.

One, who still wants to study further after completing BE/BTech, can pursue MTech program offered by Indian Institutes of Technology and few other engineering colleges/universities in the country. For doing M.Tech the candidate needs to qualify the GATE examination.

Individuals with interests in research and development can take up PhD program after his/her post graduation studies.

Career Prospects

With the rapid growth of automobile industry in India, the demand for qualified and skilled automobile engineers has also been increased in recent times. The overall reason is due to the increasing demand for vehicle.

The possibility of an automobile engineer to find job is maximum in automobile manufacturing industries. Apart from it one can find jobs in service station, private transport companies and Defense Services. Self-employment is also possible in setting up automobile garages or maintenance of workshops. Job opportunities are well in India as well as in foreign countries including the Middle East. In Middle East the pay scales are good and opportunities are many.

One who is still having the desire to continue his/her educational career can also continue by joining MTech and PhD programs. In this case he/she could become a researcher or scientist and further help in the development of the field. One can also join as part time or full time lecturer or professor in engineering colleges/universities in India and abroad.

Pay-Package

The average starting monthly salary of a fresh graduate of automobile engineering ranges between Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000. The trend will increase with increase in experience and skills. Freshers from elite technological institutions including IITs, NITs, and BITS are offered very high pay package owing to their academic excellence and skills. After having three or four years of industrial experience, one can a expect salary up to Rs 40,000 per month. There is no limitation for the right candidates to progress in this field.

Institutes/Universities

There are few institutions in India offering courses in automobile engineering. The demand is more as compared to the production. BE/BTech course in automobile engineering is offered by elite technological universities including the IITs and NITs. Other pioneer institutes are Birla institute of Technology, Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) and several other state level engineering colleges.

Architecture

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. An Architect has to keep feasibility, cost to the builder as well as the functional and aesthetic aspects in mind. While planning a structural design, the architect has to weave interplay of space, volume, texture, light, shadow or abstract elements to achieve pleasing aesthetics. In this way architecture is different from applied science or engineering, which concentrate more on the functional aspects of the structure. In other words one can say that Architect embraces both utilitarian as well as aesthetic aspects. As urbanism is booming so are the job opportunities in architecture.  

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering is one of the frontier branches of engineering dealing with the study of the principles and technology to design, manufacture and maintain highly sophisticated products such as aircraft, missiles and space satellites. The branch also specializes in the evolution and research of commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spaceships etc. Eternal vigilance and mathematical precision happen to be the two watch words for this academic discipline.

The specializations in aeronautical engineering includes the areas like structural design, navigational guidance and control systems, instrumentation and communication or production methods or it can be in a particular product such as military aircrafts, passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc. The qualified professionals may work in areas like design, development, and maintenance as well as in the managerial and teaching posts in institutes. The demand for aeronautical engineers in airlines, aircraft manufacturing units, air turbine production plants is generally high.

Individuals aspiring for this field should be highly talented, self-motivated, excellent team players, innovative and lateral thinkers. They should also have the capacity for highly technical and analytical thinking.

Courses & Eligibility

In India several technological universities including the IITs offer courses in aeronautical engineering both at undergraduate and post-graduate level. The basic eligibility criteria for BE / B.Tech program is 10+2 Sc (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths) or equivalent examination with a fairly high percentage of marks in the aggregate. One must pass the qualifying exam i.e. IIT JEE for admission into Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

For M.Tech program in aeronautical engineering one should have completed degree in (BE/BTech) aeronautical engineering or any other equivalent branches of engineering. 

Job Prospects

Jobs are available with aircraft-manufacturing units. In the Indian context, the defence service and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) happen to be two major employment providers. Moreover, the aeronautical engineers often get employment in organizations such as Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd, Defense Research and Development Laboratories, National Aeronautical Lab, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department and other places.

Pay-Package

The average start up salary in this field ranges from 1.5 lakh to 3.0 lakh per annum. The salary depends on academic excellence and skill set of individuals. The gross salary of a skilled and experienced aeronautical engineer varies between Rs 40,000-1.25 lakh per month.

The Increment or hike in salary is relative to the employer, current position and one’s performance. Generally in government sector the salary hike is not much. But, in a private sector you may be offered better positions through which salary may be higher.

Institutes/Universities

List of top institutes in India offering Diploma/BTech/MTech in Aeronautical Engineering 
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai 
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
4. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Madras Institute of Technology
MIT Campus, Anna University,
Chromepet, Chennai 600 044
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone (Dean) : (91) 44 22232403 22235046(R)
Website : http://www.mitindia.edu/

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University)
Sector -12, Chandigarh- 160012
Phone : 2746074, 2753051
Fax : 0172-2745175
Website : http://pec.ac.in/

Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
Registered & Administrative Office
P.B.No. 1306, 40, GST Road,
St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai (Madras)-600 016, India
Phone: 91 - 44 - 2234 1389 / 2234 2508 / 2234 0968/ 2234 0980
Fax: 91 - 44 - 2234 2170
E-Mail:hetc@vsnl.com

Nehru College of Aeronautics & Applied Science
451-D, Palakkad main road,
Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore - 641 008 Tamilnadu
Phone: (0422) 2251148, 2252562, 2252402
Fax: 2251147
Website: http://nehrucolleges.org.in/

School of Aviation Science and Technology
Delhi Flying Club,
New Delhi

Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering & Information Technology
140/6, Near Warje Chowk, NDA Road,
Warje Malwadi, Pune-411052
Telefax: (020) 25292151 / 4197 / 4347
Mobile: 98220 13633 / 98225 98836
Email: enquiry@iiaeit.org
Website : http://www.iiaeit.org/

Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
179, Kalidas Road
Dehradun, Uttaranchal, 248001
Phone: 91-135-2742121
Fax: 91-135-2742121

Institute of Aviation Technology
1265, Sector 6, 
Bahadurgarh -- 124507, (Haryana)

VSM Aerospace
Chelekere Village (Near Kammanahalli),
Bangalore - 560008 (Karnataka)

Hindustan Electronics Academy
61, Cambridge Road, P.B.No.806, Ulsoor,
Bangalore - 560008 (Karnataka)

SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(SVIT).
Vasad - 388306,Gujarat,INDIA.
Phones: +91 2692 274766 , 274540 , 274489.
Fax : +91 2692 274540
E-mail : svit_vasadgen@rediffmail.com
Website:http://www.svitindia.com

Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering, like all other branches of engineering uses scientific principles and technology to solve problems relating to sustainable agricultural production. Agricultural Engineers may perform tasks such as planning, supervising and managing the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood and water control systems, perform environmental impact assessments and interpret research results and implement relevant practices. 

Agricultural engineers also specialize in other aspects like power system and machinery design; structures and environmental science; and food and bioprocess engineering. They discover the ways to conserve soil and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products.

For making a bright career in agricultural engineering one should have enough logic and practical thinking ability for inventiveness and innovation. The career is interesting, challenging as well as rewarding.

Courses & Eligibility

A candidate aspiring for career in agricultural engineering must complete his/her +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology. Most agricultural institutes/universities conduct entrance examination for admission to BE/BTech program in agricultural engineering. Some may consider the marks obtained in + 2 qualifying examination for selection.

For doing ME/M.Tech programs in agricultural engineering one should have completed BE/B.Tech in the same discipline. For this purpose, one needs to qualify the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination. 

Career Prospects

There are excellent career opportunities in Agricultural sector for engineering graduates in India. The profession is now far from the traditional perception of the people towards agriculture. Agricultural engineering graduates have ample options in their hand. Apart from joining manufacturing industries they can also opt for water resource management, forestry, mining and rehabilitation, food processing, peri-urban and rural development, machine development and many more. Agricultural engineers can also work in NGOs under various schemes and projects.

They are now working as specialists in private consultancies, large corporations, government and non-government organisations, and some have become engineering managers of large farms or estates.

Sectors where agricultural engineers find employment :

Public Sector : 
• Department of Agriculture (State as well as central government) 
• Development organizations 
• Universities/Institutions/Labs
Private Sector : 
• Agricultural co-operatives 
• Manufacturers of agricultural equipment 
• Fertiliser and irrigation companies 
• Farming companies 
• Industry service organisations such as the sugar industry 
• NGOs

Pay-Package

Remuneration of agricultural engineers is not less than engineers of other branches. A fresh graduate of agricultural engineering can expect a salary of between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 per month at the entry level. After three or four years’ experience on good projects, one can earn up to Rs 30,000 per month. There is no limitation for the right candidates to progress in this field.

Institutes/Universities

India has as many as 43 agricultural universities under the status of central, state and deemed universities. These universities offer regular full time programs in agricultural engineering both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Apart from these universities few other universities and technological institutions like the IITs also offer programs in agricultural engineering.

Here is a list of agricultural universities in various states which are offering BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech programs in agricultural engineering. 

1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 
2. Ch. Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Hisar, Haryana 
3. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 
4. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences And Technology, Srinagar 
5. Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana - Punjab 
6. Maharana Pratap University of Agrilcuture & Technology, Udaipur 
7. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner 
8. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agricluture & Technology, Distt Udham Singh Nagar Uttaranchal 
9. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar Hyderabad - 500 030 Andhra Pradesh 
10. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 
11. Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai 
12. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka 
13. Kerala Agricultural Univesity, Kerala 
14. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu 
15. Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar 
16. West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences 
17. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Orissa 
18. Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal 
19. Gujarat Agricultural Uiversity, Gujarat 
20. Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Seminary Hills Nagpur Maharashtra 
21. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Distt. Ahmednagar Maharashtra 
22. Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani Maharashtra 
23. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh 
24. Birsa Agricultural University, Jharkhand 
25. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Raipur, Madhya Pradesh 
26. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishi Nagar Adhartal, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 
27. Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Uttar Pradesh 
28. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttar Pradesh 
29. Assam Agricultural University 
30. Central Agricultural University, Manipur 

Engineering

The ethos of Engineering is not new to the Indian subcontinent. The Rustless Wonder- the Iron Pillar at Delhi, in the memory of Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya, is testimony to the advances made in metallurgy some 2000 years back. But yes the study of engineering was confined to few and the scope of engineering was certainly limited. 

But with the onset of development fuelled by science and technology and the growth of service sector Engineering as a career has attracted the student fraternity of the country in a big way. 

If you are not a "genius” hard-work can help you attain your goal. To be an Engineer One should excel in problem solving and if one does not, should try to do so. Because Engineers spend much of their time in solving problems. Enrich your problem solving know-how by practicing Math, Physics and Chemistry numerical as much as possible.

• HOW to be an Engineer
• WHY Engineering as a stream 
• Engineering related Career Options (Branches of Engineering)
• Governing Body - AICTE
• List of Institutions
• Cutt-Off Marks of ACPC-2008

Engineering related Career Options

A large number of students take the Engineering Entrance Examination but few are aware of the various career options that engineering as a profession offers. For the sake of apprising students of the same has compiled a list of various engineering options having a great deal of potential

› Agricultural Engineering

› Aeronautical Engineering

› Architecture

› Automobile Engineering

› Biomedical Engineering

› Biotechnology

› Ceramic Technology

› Chemical Engineers

› Civil Engineering

› Computer Engineering

› Environmental Engineering

› Electrical Engineering

› Electronics Engineering

› Genetic Engineering

› Industrial & Production Engineering

› Instrumentation Engineering

› Marine Engineering

› Mechanical Engineering

› Metallurgical Engineering

› Mining Engineering

› Petroleum Engineering

› Plastic Technology

› Polymer Engineering

› Rubber Technology

› Space Technology

› Textile Industry

Governing Body

All India Council for Technical Education is an Apex statutory body established by the Act of Parliament (Act 52 of 1987). The council is in to monitoring the National institutes of technologies, the state engineering colleges, regional engineering colleges and other private institutes imparting technical and management education. The council has been entrusted with the mandate to carry out the following activities. 

• Grant approval for establishment of new technical institutions
• Monitor courses/intake in the field of technical and management education
• Monitor the planning & development of technical education system in the country
• Promotion of qualitative improvements & quantitative growth of technical education
• Regulation of norms and standards in the technical institutes

WHY Engineering as a stream

Any act of yours, bringing tangible change in the society, would undoubtedly bring a sense of satisfaction and feeling of pride. What if, besides the quotient of satisfaction and feeling of pride you also earn a handsome amount and reputation in the society?

A career in the field of engineering provides just that.

Engineering is amongst the few professions where creativity and ingenuity knows no bounds. Moreover if you are the one among those who look for challenging opportunities than probably, engineering is the most ideal profession to opt for. As an aerospace engineer you have the chance of developing cryogenics technology badly needed for the country to make advances in the space research, as a Civil Engineer you have the opportunity of developing earth quake resistant houses and as an electrical engineer the challenge lies in developing superconductors. The list is endless.

In a similar fashion every stream of engineering has lots of such opportunities and challenges. And if you are the one looking for opportunities where creativity and imagination are the tools to mitigate the challenges then you ought to be an Engineer.

Rewards and Opportunities

Job Satisfaction 

Studies show that, by far, the most important cause of dissatisfaction among the working people is the job dissatisfaction. Thus, it is important to find a career that provides job satisfaction. After all, one has to spend good part of his/her life at work station and if the place you work delivers content and satisfaction you are bound to grow in a better way with each passing day. 

Variety of Career Opportunities 

Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Carter, and Alfred Hitchcock, an astronaut, a president, and one a filmmaker – from different streams of occupation all together but a commonality, they all started with an engineering education.

Engineering as a profession offers a wide range of career possibilities. From the design of fighter planes to that of pacemakers for hearts from boring holes deep in the earth for the petrochemicals to steeping at mars, engineers play the pivotal role.

Challenging Work

Engineering is all about fixing things so as to make the object serve its purpose in the best possible and efficient way. From the flying machine of the Wright brothers to the stealth bombers the range of improvement and development is enormous. Here lies the challenge. Challenge is not only about visualizing the development and improvement but also in performing it. 

Intellectual Development

Engineering as a profession is function of creativity and ingenuity. Its more about developing the best possible option. This in turn involves great utilization of your mental faculties as compared to the professions where practice and pattern aid a lot in performing the job. 

Contribute to Society

No one can deny the contribution of society in one’s own development but few bother to contribute for the same. Engineering as a carrier provides lots of opportunity to this end too. A civil engineer can design models for easing out traffic congestion. A software engineer can develop cheap and user friendly software for the disabled, an electrical engineer can devise ways and means for optimum utilization of electricity. All in the interest of the society and ones own career. 

Financial Security

While financial security should not be the only reason for choosing a career in engineering, if you decide to become an engineer you will be well paid. Engineering graduates receive one of the highest starting salaries of any discipline.

Prestige

Engineers play an important role in the development of the nation and add to its international stature in a big way. And in this pursuit, one also earns a reputed place in the society.

Professional Environment 

As an engineer, you will work in a professional environment where creativity and intellect are on the top priority. Working in such an environment with creative and intellectual colleagues is rewarding in itself.

HOW to be an Engineer

Admission to the Engineering course in India demands 10+2 qualification. One is supposed to write entrance examination conducted at all India level to get entry to the premier institutes of India. 

There are seven Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) viz, Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee, 20 National Institute of Technologies (NITs), couple of IIITs and several private institutes are engaged in the task of grooming engineers.

The Joint Engineering Examination (JEE) and the All India Entrance examination (AIEEE) are the gateways to IITs and the NITs and the IIITs respectively.

Going by the ratio of number of aspirants and the total number of seats offered by the premier institutes across the country one has to put in lots of hard work since class eleventh onwards. The aspirant should have thorough understanding of the syllabus and the nature of the questions asked in the entrance examination to have a right approach to the preparation of the examination coaching institutes also come handy for the students who don’t have access to the resources.

For students who cleared their 10+2 scheme from Gujarat. The common entrance test is GUJCET.

on the propotion of 60 % (Theory Marks) + 40% (GUJCET Mark), Merit marks is to be generated.  According to Merit Marks, Merit No. are to be generated and upon Merit admission is to be done.