Hello,

Automobile engineering is a sub branch of Mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering deals with the mechanics of physics and science to analyze, manufacture and design mechanical systems. Whereas Automotive Engineering specifically deals with the construction and design of automobiles.

According to my opinion, I would say that Mechanical engineering would be a better and more safer option since a fresher from mechanical engineering will have more options than a fresher from Automobile engineering. This is because Mechanical Engineering is an open field where you can get jobs in a number of sectors whereas Automobile Engineering narrows down the opportunities limiting job opportunities to that sector only.

But if you want to make a career as an Automotive Engineer then you should do your UG in Automobile engineering that too from a good University/College to get the best offers.

So the choice is truly yours.

Good Luck in making the correct choice for you.