Metallurgical Engineering

What is Metallurgical Engineering

Metallurgy is a branch of engineering which deals with the study in detail about various metals and its application in our daily lives. In modern life, metal plays a very important role in almost every aspect. It comprises the various study of exotic material, pure and combined which has its uses in various industries. As modern applications nowadays require material with high strength and low weight along with other factors, metallurgical engineering is one of the most important branches of engineering. Careers in metallurgical engineering leads to many developments within our civilization. Applicants who have opted for metallurgical engineering study in detail about the nature, bonding, various environmental factors of metal. 

Metallurgical Engineers are basically those who have detailed knowledge of extracting, refining and recycling metals. They used to find new ways to use metals in machinery and other industrial use. The work of a metallurgical engineer provides a big impact on other engineering fields related to this.The three main branches of metallurgical engineering are - 

• Physical metallurgy -  It deals with the method of problem solving regarding metallurgy like development of metallic alloys needed for different types of manufacturing and construction and various others.

• Extractive metallurgy - It deals with the study of the extraction of metal from ore.

• Mineral processing - It involves gathering the products of minerals from the earth’s crust.

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Metallurgical Engineering

Candidates can go through the sets of conditions which are required for getting admission in metallurgical courses at both UG and PG level of admission.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering

For getting admission in UG level or B.Tech in metallurgical engineering, aspirants have to fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria.

• Candidates applying for B.Tech in metallurgical courses, have to qualify their 10+2 with compulsory science subjects i,e. PCB/PCM.

• Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 55% aggregate in all aforementioned compulsory subjects of the qualifying examination.

• Aspirants holding any diploma degree in metallurgical engineering can also apply for this course through lateral entry.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering 

For getting admission in PG level or M.Tech in metallurgical engineering, aspirants have to fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria.

• Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech level of metallurgical engineering have to be a BE or B.Tech degree holder.

• The minimum requirements of percentage is 50% in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam, it varies on the institutes. 

• Candidates who are in the last semester of BE, can also apply for this course.

Note: Along with the aforementioned criteria of eligibility for granting admission in metallurgical engineering, candidates might have to qualify various entrance exams which are conducted by various conducting bodies for granting admission in their respective institutes for metallurgical engineering courses. 

Required Skillset for Metallurgical Engineering

To success in this field, it is important to have a strong foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry, scientific aptitude, logical thinking, perseverance and hard work, the ability to work in teams, the ability to articulate oneself using figures and phrases, the ability to solve problems, the ability to understand things quicker, imagination, the ability to stay calm under pressure, good technical drawings and computer skills. One should be adaptable and flexible, because at different work sites he/she is expected to be working on a wide range of projects.