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Engineering

What is Engineering

Engineering is a branch of science and technology which is concerned with building, designing, and use of machines and structures. It is a professional degree program which is four years long and awards either Bachelor of Engineering or B.Tech degrees after its completion.

This course is focused mainly on scientific theory concepts and experiments. There are various types of engineering courses such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science engineering, communication engineering, and aerospace engineering among many others. One can pursue any of these engineering courses as per their field of interest. The demand for individuals with a degree in any engineering course is rising due to the world that constantly craves for new inventions and ideas, and more job opportunities will also prevail in the coming years.

It is the most unaffected field of employment globally. It is the most preferred course subject by many students with interest in the field of technology, design, innovations, and machines. IITs, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, VIT are among the best institutions to pursue engineering in India. 

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Engineering

Eligibility criteria are necessary to receive admission from targeted students and aspiring engineers. Various subject courses and mark scores are required for the engineering admission process. The eligibility criteria for UG and PG are different as per the need of universities.

For Undergraduate degree

  • Candidates must have scored at least 60% in class 12.

  • Candidates must have completed their 12th in science stream with maths, physics, chemistry, and biology as a part of their subjects.

  • Admission is granted based on Entrance exam scores or based on merit depending on the institutions.


For Postgraduate degree

  • Candidates must have scored at least 60% in the previous bachelor degree course.

  • Individuals must have completed their bachelor's degree in BE/B.TECH.

  • Admission is granted based on Entrance exam scores or based on merit depending on the institutions. 


Entrance Exams for Engineering Course

With lakhs of candidates wanting to pursue engineering courses in India, entrance exams must be conducted for the admission process. Various entrance exams are held by many universities for engineering courses.

JEE Main- JEE Main is an online National Level entrance exam conducted to grant admission for engineering programs. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is 3 hours long.

JEE Advanced- JEE Advanced or Joint Entrance Exam Advanced is a 3 hour long online national level entrance exam conducted by one of the IITs every year. 

BITSAT- Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences conducts BITSAT (BITS Admission Test) to screen the candidates for admissions to various engineering courses like B.Tech in Information Technology, B.Tech in Computer Science and so on.

VITEEE-  VIT Vellore conducts VITEEE, a computer-based test for admissions into various undergraduate engineering courses offered by its participating campuses.

SRMJEEE- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University) conducts the Joint Engineering Entrance examination for admission to UG engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) on the basis of candidates' scores in the entrance test. 

KEAM- The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance exam to offer admission into various engineering colleges in the state.

GATE- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an online entrance exam conducted to grant admissions to postgraduate engineering courses in IITs. The exam is conducted by IITs on a rotational basis. It is conducted once a year and is 3 hours long. More than 1000 universities accept students with GATE scores to grant them admissions to the PG engineering courses.

Scope of Engineering in India and Abroad

Engineering is a science which focuses on designing, the building of machines, engines and structures, offers a broad range of popular career scopes in India as well as abroad. With the economy opening up over the last decades, there has been a steady growth of technology industries and various other companies, due to which students may have a variety of career choices.

The study of engineering will not only provide good exposure but prepare students for expertise in various fields of work in the future. The skills, knowledge and understanding they gained throughout this course pave a good scope for their future.

One can opt to work abroad in prestigious companies like Microsoft, Google, Intel and much more. Many individuals pursue further postgraduate studies in engineering abroad like the USA, UK, Germany to have more scope in prestigious companies accompanied by high income. 

Course Subjects

A variety of subjects are offered in engineering courses. There are different subjects in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, management engineering, electrical engineering, and much more. However, let's take a look at some of the core subjects taught in engineering courses at UG and PG level of studies.

Subjects for undergraduate

  • Communication engineering

  • Engineering mathematics

  • Mechanics

  • Electronic circuits

  • Advanced software engineering

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Structural designing

  • Project management and engineering economics

  • Environmental engineering

  • Programming and problem solving


Subjects for postgraduate

  • Mathematics

  • Physical sciences

  • Statics and dynamics

  • Electrical structures

  • Electronics designing

  • Dynamics of machinery

  • Advanced heat transfer

  • Laboratory practice

  • Optimization techniques

  • Nano-technology

Careers in Engineering

The advantage of pursuing an engineering degree is that it can open up not only avenues in diverse domains, but the remuneration could also be good. One can pursue BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech to become an expert engineer in various fields. Usually, individuals prefer to pursue a master's degree abroad due to various scopes in companies like NASA, Microsoft, Google, apple, amazon, and many more.

With a degree in engineering, one can work as a mechanical engineer, aerospace engineer, environment engineer, electrical engineer, civil engineer, software developer, technical manager, and much more as per the engineering course of expertise.

Job Profiles and Top Recruiters

Job Profiles After Engineering Course

A large number of job profiles are offered by many top companies/organizations for students with a degree in engineering courses. With the scope of this course being huge, almost 90% of the students from this course get employment offers from various companies every year, in India and abroad as well.

Job Profile

Description

Computer engineer

A Computer Engineer is responsible for researching software and computer hardware to check any technical errors, or if the software and computer are working properly. They also design and test computer hardware components such as circuit boards, processors, devices and routers.

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist collects data and shapes the data structures of the company. They utilize their analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data skills. They check the data collected thoroughly for any breach of information or errors and make sure that the company's data are safe and efficiently used.

Software developer

A Software developer with the help of their tech and coding/programming skills, they develop different software and apps. They are responsible for software development and seeing that the security system is safe to use, and they develop software and apps as per the needs of the company, with the use of their coding and programming skills.

Aerospace engineer

Aerospace Engineers design various parts of aircraft engines. They regularly keep a check and test engines of aeroplanes or aircraft so that the engines are working properly, and to avoid accidents. They design aircrafts, missiles, spacecrafts, and satellites. Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and space crafts.

Electronic engineer

An Electronic engineer applies various principles of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism to develop electrical products and systems. They design, develop, and test electrical devices and equipment, including communication system, power generator, a navigation system, and electrical automation systems for automobile and aircraft. Electrical/Electronic engineers oversee the manufacturing of these devices, systems and equipment.


Top Recruiters in Engineering Course

  • NASA

  • ISRO

  • Amazon

  • Deloitte

  • IBM

  • Google

  • Microsoft

  • Infosys Technology

  • TATA Consultancy

  • Apple

Required Skillset for Engineering

Engineering course require a certain set of skills to understand, gain skills, and complete the course. Problem-solving skills, technical skills, creativity, interpersonal skills are some of the required skills for individuals pursuing this course degree. Communications skills are also necessary to effectively communicate with team members and clients.

Since most engineering graduates work in teams to work on projects and research bringing solutions to various problems, it is important that the students must have the understanding to work in teams. Engineers are creators of almost everything, from biology to computer programming to technology. Therefore, they need technical skills to succeed. Depending on the complexity of the field and project, more formal education and skills in science are often required. 

Course Curriculum for Engineering

The strength of engineering programs is its multidisciplinary approach, combining core technical principles, electric machines, chemical, aerospace, and much more in the field of engineering. The course curriculum focuses on bringing about experts of technology, machines builders, chemical engineers, managers, and much more expertise from engineering studies.

A wide range of subjects are covered in different engineering courses, the common thing about the courses is that they are taught on professionalism in technology and machine building base. Engineering aims at efficiently building up skills of various technical designing skills with the help of science to its students. 

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