Dear aspirant

Automotive engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles. This also includes working on their mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety aspects. It is a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, busses,etc.

Automotive Engineering is a sub-branch of vehicle engineering. It can also be considered as a sub-branch of mechanical engineering that has split from the main branch focusing on the automotive field of study. Automobile engineering focuses on the cars. It specifically deals with the designing of cars, operations in production of cars, designing of engines and fuel management. Thus, automobile engineering can be considered as a sub branch of automotive engineering. However, generally both the branches are used interchangeably to denote a branch dealing with motor vehicles

Automotive engineers can find the best jobs in automotive and automobile manufacturing industries. You can also find work in service stations, private transport companies and defense services.

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1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

3. Sathyabama University, Chennai

4. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

5. Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (HIET), Chennai

6. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai

7. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

8. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET), Cochin

9. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai

10. SRM University, Chennai

The placements for automobile engineering in DTU are pretty decent. The same companies that recruit students of mechanical engineering branch also conduct the placements of automobile engineering students. Although they may offer a job focusses on a very specific aspect. Hope this helps.

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of course with that ranl you cpuld get into VIT easily and that also within first round of counselling.

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Hello! Ptatik Wankhade. 

Considering your marks in VITMEE yes, you have a chance/ good probality to get admission for both automotive Engineering and CAD/CAM courses/streams.

Hello Shabir,

Automotive engineers are concerned with the development of passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles or off-road vehicles. They do one or more of the following:

• Design new products or modify existing ones
• Troubleshoot and solve engineering problems
• Plan and design manufacturing processes

Automotive engineers must apply their engineering skills in a commercial way because their innovations and solutions must be effective and profitable. Their typical responsibilities include:

• Researching, designing, developing and producing vehicles and components
• Preparing cost estimates and design specifications
• Preparing plans and drawings
• Analyzing energy, environmental and safety aspects of the planned project
• Predicting vehicle or component behavior under different conditions using computerized models
• Developing testing procedures
• Investigating product failures
• Analyzing, interpreting and condensing technical data into reports or presentations
• Supervise technical staff
• Working closely with other types of engineers, such as civil, electrical, aerospace, chemical and industrial.

Manufacturing Engineers work for a wide range of manufacturing firms. They take responsibility for technical functions and maintenance of production lines and also manage development of new production lines.

• Ensure smooth, cost effective production and high performance in the industry
• Prepare plans and instructions for the manufacturing process
• Set the functions on the machines on the shop floor to operate with precision in the production process
• Supervise fabricators on the shop floor 
• Give detailed directions for efficiency in completion of the production process
• Troubleshoot problems on the production line and manage repair and maintenance
• Test new equipment and machinery to authenticate it for the production process
• Purchase and install new machinery
• Impart training to shop floor staff for the use of new machinery.

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: 

Automobile engineering focuses on cars. The common areas of specialization include:

• Exhaust Systems
• Engines
• Structural Designs

CAREER PROSPECTS: 

• Product Engineering or Design Engineering- it deals with the designing and testing of the components and systems of automobiles.
• Manufacturing Engineers deal with the activities of creating and assembling the whole parts of automobiles.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING: 

Automobile Engineering specifically deals with the construction and design of automobiles. The common areas of specialization include:

• Automotive production
• Vehicle drives and acoustics
• Vehicle control systems

CAREER PROSPECTS: 

• Automobile Engineering Technicians
• Safety Engineering
• Emission Research

Hello

Automobile Engineers can work as design engineers, development engineers, quality control executive, etc. There is wide and growing scope in this branch. Various recruiters include :

Honda Cars India Ltd
Hyundai Motor Company
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
Maruti Suzuki Motors Ltd.

If you are seeking international jobs, the procedure, eligibility criteria varies depending on many factors such as the company/industry, position, roles and responsibilities, etc.

You will have to check the openings and then apply.

Do let us know if you have any other queries.

Good Luck!