Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Declaration of Result: 22 Mar, 2021
Degrees offered: B.E /B.Tech, B.Lib.Sc., B.Sc., B.Voc., Diploma, Dual Degree, M.A.
What is Automobile Engineering?
Automobile engineering is the field of study which deals with designing, repairing and manufacturing, operating and developing automobiles. An automobile engineer deals in all these areas and applies this knowledge in designing engines and production of cars as it is one of the main areas of specialization in automobile engineering.
There are various other programs available in this area which the aspirants learn throughout the automobile engineering course. Some of them include aerodynamics, electronics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, fuel emissions, safety engineering, control systems, motorsport and supply chain management.
Automobile engineering provides various areas of expertise and learning in the field of automobiles and electronics for those who are enthusiastic about cars and vehicles and their functioning.
Eligibility Criteria of Automobile Engineering
The eligibility criteria for admission in automobile engineering courses must be met by the students aspiring to take admission in its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Eligibility Criteria For Undergraduate Automobile Engineering Course
The student must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board in India with the required field of subjects or equivalent.
The minimum of 50-60 percent marks must be met by the student for admission in an undergraduate program. The students to be eligible for the courses in automobile engineering must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 10+2.
The students are accepted based on their scores in the entrance examinations that are conducted on a national and state level. Some private colleges like BITS Pilani conduct their examinations and students are required to score the minimum eligibility criteria to be admitted in the course.
For admissions in the postgraduate programs in Automobile Engineering, it is required that the candidate has completed an undergraduate degree in the same from a recognized university.
Different entrance exams for Automobile Engineering are conducted in various colleges on the state and national levels. A candidate is required to pass these exams to be eligible to study automobile engineering. Private institutes conduct their entrance exams, and other colleges take admissions based on the following Automobile Engineering entrance exams: -
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) – This exam is conducted all over India by the National Testing Agency. A candidate is tested on his knowledge about various Science subjects such as Physics, Maths and Chemistry, Aptitude, drawing and planning.
JEE Advanced– JEE Advanced is also a national level entrance examination to provide admissions in engineering programs. JEE Advanced is the second level examination in which a candidate can appear after clearing JEE Main.
Scope of Automobile Engineering
Among many professional fields in this day and age, Automobile Engineering is undoubtedly one of the most pursued professions by the young lot. Everyday development in the automobile industry calls for more young professionals in the field who are enthusiastic about the work.
The future of Automobile Engineering with the inclusion of automotive vehicles makes it even more interesting for the aspirants who want to experiment with their innovation and scientific creativity.
The automobile market, both in India and abroad requires such individuals who can bring about important changes that are required in the future of this area. There are large investments in this industry and constant growth in the concept of making the vehicles much more comfortable for the people and working with the latest technology to do what’s needed by the customers.
Hence, there is a huge scope in the automobile companies that are working towards these scientific innovations and which in turn call for the young talent to serve.
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Automobile Engineering Syllabus
Different universities and colleges have a different set of subjects per semester in automobile engineering courses. Some main subjects/syllabus of Automobile Engineering that are essential for all the aspiring candidates are as follows: -
Careers in Automobile Engineering
There are wide-ranging career prospects in the field of automobile engineering. The candidates may choose from these varieties and build their careers accordingly.
A vast network of companies in the Automobile Engineering industry hire professionals who are capable of handling machines and equipment related to automobiles, have good knowledge in designing and repair related tasks, product assembling know-how, managing manufacture and testing of vehicles.
The automobile engineering graduates work in production plants, service stations, insurance companies, transport corporations, vehicle design companies, motorsport companies, fuel companies, and research labs. The graduates of automobile engineering with relevant experience are placed with some of the best companies in India and earn a good salary package.
Job Profile | Roles and responsibilities |
Automobile Engineer | An Automobile engineer designs and prepares drawings and products and makes modifications in them. He also conducts research and develops designing components regarding vehicles and the procedures used in their testing. |
Design Engineer | Design engineers assist in designing and developing ideas required for a product. They help the technical staff with their ideas and manage the processes involved in the development of the product. |
Sales Officer | A sales officer guides the customers regarding automobiles they want to purchase. He is required to know every detail and specification that the product is equipped with to raise the sales of the same. He must have excellent communication and persuasion skills which drive customers to buy a particular product. |
Research and Development Engineer | R&D Engineers, as the name suggests are responsible for the development of new products according to the market and customer requirements. They are also responsible for researching the existing products and making changes if there is a certain shortcoming or default. |
Purchase manager | Purchasing managers make negotiating strategies to purchase the best quality products, equipment and tools related to an automobile.
They are skilled in the knowledge of the market and pricing of different products. They develop contacts with vendors and suppliers who provide the product at a reasonable rate. |
Academician | The responsibility of an automobile engineering professor is to impart knowledge to the aspirants about the field and raising their efficiency in the competitive industry by supporting them throughout their course.
He is expected to be an expert in the subject that he is teaching so that the students can learn the best and apply them in their workspaces. |
Engine manufacturer | The role of an engineer in manufacturing consists of developing manufacturing processes, preparing reports, taking account of stocks, dealing with sales and purchase departments, estimating costs and developing cost-effective strategies for the existing products. |
The list of the top companies/recruiters in the automobile industry is as follows: -
Required Skillsets for Automobile Engineering
Some soft and technical skills are expected from a candidate who wants to pursue a career in automobile engineering.
The soft skills required for automobile engineering are as follows: -
Technical skills required for automobile engineering are as follows: -
The curriculum of the automobile engineering course focuses on imparting knowledge about disciplinary areas such as computer programming, engineering graphics, fluid mechanics, Physics, Mathematics, electronics, automotive pollution and control, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, machining processes, and manufacturing techniques. The aim of providing students’ knowledge of these areas is to make them efficient in applying their scientific expertise in the tasks related to the automotive industry, in the repairing and manufacture processes of the vehicles.
The curriculum of automobile engineering helps the students in staying updated in the changes taking place in the automobile industry and what special or latest skills they need to build to work for a company.
Declaration of Result: 22 Mar, 2021
Exam Date: 27 Apr, 2021 - 30 Apr, 2021
Hello Candidate,
After completing your diploma in automobile engineering, if you still want to study further you can go for Masters in automobile Engineering which is provided in various colleges.
Some of the best colleges offering this degrees are- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chandigarh University, Jadavpur University, VJTI Mumbai, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur etc.
Hope this information was helpful!!
Hello,
You can enrol for some online classes that teach the basics of computer and programming languages. It would be good if you are familiar with programming languages like C, C++, Python. You can also audit for some courses from your college by getting prior permission for the same. Also after that you can do some internships and projects which you can add to your resume. This can give you an upperhand at the time of placement and show the recruiters how truly interested you are. Companies like Wipro, TCS, Infosys, etc do hire automobile engineers, they aren't strict about hiring only CSE students. you can also try for Off Campus recruitments.
Good Luck
After Diploma obviously you can do BE by qualifying lateral entry exams. For Maharastra you have to find out what is the name of the examination.
I hope my answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!
hi,
there is several design course available on automobile sectors/ you may do masters in design engineering on following disciplines which would lead you to design related career. you have to appear in gate exam or CEED exam. another option is you may do training from institute in automobile resign design related discipline, then look for job.
m.des specialization is available on following discipline:
MDes in Automobile Design.
MDes in Transportation and Automobile Design.
MDes in Mobility and Vehicle Design.
MDes in Transportation Design.
Master Diploma in Automotive and Product Design.
Graduate programme in Transportation Design.
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