Nano Technology Engineering

What is Nano Technology Engineering

Nanotechnology Engineering is the manipulation of nanomaterials to convert it into useful and effective materials, structures, devices. And the branch of engineering that deals with the study of nanotechnology is known as Nanotechnology Engineering or NanoEngineering.

It wasn't 30-40 years that this term was coined, but the technique has been used since a very long time. The centuries-old stained glass window of medieval churches is proof of the use of nanoscale materials.

Scientists and engineers all over the world are in a continuous endeavour to implement the use of Nanotechnology Engineering into various aspects of one's life to take maximum advantage of its enhanced features.

Nanotechnology Engineering includes the formation of products at an atomic level and innovating effective machinery and tools. Various industries such as electronics and power generation have already adapted this technology.

Students who want to build a lucrative career in the field of science can study Nanotechnology Engineering in graduation as it is a promising field and has a wide scope. It is assumed that the revolution brought by nanotechnology will be way broader than IT and the internet. 

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Nano Technology Engineering

For Undergraduate in Nanotechnology Engineering

• The candidate applying for Bachelors in Nanotechnology Engineering should have qualified their class 12th board exams from a recognized central or state school education board in India. 

• The candidate should have mandatorily studied PCM subjects in their class 12th exams i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. 

• The candidate must have an aggregate of 55% or more in their class 12th exams for securing admission in most of the colleges. 

For Postgraduate in Nanotechnology Engineering

• In order to be eligible for admission in PG ecourses, the candidates should have completed their BTech Degree with 50% or more marks from a recognized institution/college/university. 

For PhD in Nanotechnology Engineering

• The candidates should have completed their master’s degree from a recognized college, institute or university with 55% or more marks.

• The minimum marks required are reduced to 50% for candidates from OBC/SC/ST category.

• Candidates can apply for JRF only till the age of 30.

Entrance Exam for Nanotechnology Engineering

Some colleges provide admission based on entrance exam while some provide admission based on the candidate's merit. Mostly a student must undergo two rounds for selection -

• Institutional Test/Entrance Exam (if any)

• Personal Interview/ Group Discussion (GD)

The entrance exam for some of the best colleges that provide a UG/PG/PhD programs have been listed below:

At Undergraduate Level –

• IIT-JEE (JEE Main and JEE Advanced)- JEE Main is a national level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year for admission to NITs, IIITs and some other government-funded institutes of technology. . Students who qualify JEE Main can only appear for JEE Advanced. By qualifying JEE Advanced, candidates become eligible for admission to IITs and other premier institutes. It provides admission based on the ranks and marks achieved by the students. 

• WBJEE – West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam- WBJEE is a state-level joint entrance exam for engineering and pharmacy students. It is conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB). 

• SRMJEEE – SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam- SRMJEEE is a university-level exam for BTech students. It is conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology. It is conducted online in June.

At Postgraduate Level –

• GATE (Gratitude and Aptitude Test in Engineering)- GATE is an entrance exam conducted by IISC and IIT for admission in PG courses. It's a national level exam, conducted online mode. The exam is composed of objective type questions and is generally conducted in February.

Doctorate Level –

• UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) – UGC NET is a national level entrance exam conducted by NTA for Junior Research Fellowship or Assistant professor. It is conducted in September – November.

• SIU PET (Symbiosis International University PhD Entrance Exam)- SIU PET is a university-level exam for Symbiosis International University. It is conducted online in June.

Required Skillset for Nano Technology Engineering

According to TOI, India produces about 1.5 Million engineers every year, but sadly the number of jobs available is comparatively very low. In a country where 1 out of 10 students is an engineer it's difficult to compete, isn't it?

You might be brilliant, but how will you prove that to your future employer.

Well, every professional must possess academic knowledge, hard skills and soft skills that help the employer pick them from the crowd.

Following is the list of skills that an engineer requires to be better than the rest:

• Communication and Leadership Skills – Excellent communication skills are imperative in this field as you need to be able to express your thoughts, views, and opinions to your seniors, subordinates, and clients efficiently. The process of developing/researching concepts requires a brilliant mind. Unless one can collaborate and work with different professionals effectively, it's not possible to deliver the required result.

• Knowledge Literacy – It is not possible for an individual to possess knowledge about every topic, provided the limited span of the course but the ability to adapt to changes and new development is of prime importance. A Nanotechnologist must be able to research and analyse any topic and create a powerful project.

• Industry Skills – The field of technology demands knowledge in both theoretical and practical form. Lacking either one is not ideal. The course curriculum of an engineer requires them to work on various projects, and therefore the industry expects a graduate in Nanotechnology Engineering to be skilled.

• Critical Thinking – After majoring from a subject, everyone will expect you to be an expert in your subject and analyse every matter professionally. You cannot think and work like a layman in a field like Nano Technology. It is important to think wisely to make use of an opportunity.

• Problem Solving – You might stumble upon professional problems in your work field that will require you to analyse, reflect and make a quick judgement to end the problem. Having the ability to negotiate a problem is a must.