About Engineering courses:
Technology has been the reason for advancements in the world today. Be it in the field of agriculture, transport, healthcare and even the way we communicate. Life would not be the same if the engineering field would not be a career choice. The present youth has a galore of opportunities in the field of engineering. Apart from the traditional branches such as aeronautics, chemical, electrical, computers, information technology and civil, the new areas of engineering such as robotics, laser, nanotechnology and ultrasonic technology are attracting brilliant and enthusiastic students. As of year 2014, 1.5 million seats are available for students who wish to pursue a course in engineering. If one has a penchant for problem solving and like to study the subjects of Mathematics and Science, a career in engineering is a lucrative career choice. A career in the engineering field offers challenges, development of new skills and a lot of scope in moving into more specialized areas. For instance, a student who studies mechanical engineering can specialize in robotics and a chemical engineering graduate can work towards producing energy from bio fuels. With great possibilities also comes high salary and a good lifestyle. In India, there are a large number of opportunities for engineering graduates and post graduates, no matter the economy is booming or suffering recession. Branches in Engineering
Students can pursue their degree or diploma in Engineering in a variety of areas. One needs to choose the engineering branch in the undergraduate level. The specializations available include:
Aviation Information Technology
Electronics Materials and Metallurgy
Petroleum Pharmaceutical
Aerospace Production
Communication Marine
Nanotechnology Software
Chemical Mechanical
Biomedical Laser Technology
Clinical Aeronautical
Enviromental Civil
Mining Nuclear
Agriculture
Computer Science
Instrumentation
Architect
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Courses
The beginning of the study of engineering is just after high school. Later, students can even pursue post graduation and doctoral degrees in their chosen engineering specialization. The eligibility criteria for each level are:
Undergraduate Level:
Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) or Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) ; 4 yrs course; Eligibility Criteria: Marks in the 12th standard board examination and all India or state level entrance test
Post Graduate Level:
Masters in Technology (M.Tech) or Masters of Engineering (M.E.); 2 yrs course; Marks in the bachelors level board examination and all India entrance test
Top Engineering Colleges in India
With over 2300 engineering colleges all over India, selecting the right college to study can be a daunting task. To help the students choose, several surveys are conducted every year by reputed magazines such as India Today, Outlook, Daily News & Analysis (DNA), Competition Success Review (CSR), Careers 360 and DataQuest. The survey is done with regard to the following parameters:
· Infrastructure
· Previous year placement records
· Salary offered to graduating students of the previous year
· Competitiveness of entrance test
· Academic and co-curricular environments of the school
Students must consider all the factors before applying to the colleges. Engineering Entrance Examinations
After the 12th standard examination, students need to sit for entrance tests, the scores of which determine their entry to an engineering college. Most engineering colleges in India accept scores of an all India entrance test such as AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination). There are many colleges that require students to sit for a state level engineering entrance test, for instance, the Common Entrance Test or CET needs to be taken by students who wish to study in an engineering college located in the state of Karnataka. There are some institutions as well that conduct their own entrance test, such as BIT in Mesra and the IITs. After graduation in engineering, there are many students who wish to pursue a Masters degree or one that is integrated with Ph.D. in their chosen branch. The Graduate Aptitute Test for Engineering, conducted by the IITs of the country is the entrance test to take. There are other tests as well that are conducted at the state level or by the university. Listed below are the entrance tests that students can consider taking to get the opportunity to study in one of the top engineering institutions in the country. Undergraduate level:
# BITSAT (Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Aptitude Test)
Month of Issue of Forms: February
Exam Month: May –June
# Indian Institute of Technology, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology
Month of Issue of Forms: October
Exam Month: April
# AIEEE [ All Indian Engineering Entrance Examination], Conducted by: Central Board of Secondary Eduaction [CBSE]
Month of Issue of Forms: November
Month of Exam: April [offline] & May [online]
# VITEEE (Vellore Institute Of Technology - Engineering Entrance Exam); conducted by VIT University
Month of Issue of form: December
Month of Exam: April
Career Prospects for Engineers
Engineering colleges have placement cells that invite companies to offer placements to students, who are about to complete a bachelors degree. Industrial firms, consulting firms and software companies are some of the companies that attend these placement events in a college. A student graduating from an engineering institute that ranks among the top 50 can expect to get around 2 to 15 lakhs of rupees per annum as starting salary, provided there is no economic problem in the country. At present the market for well educated engineers is booming. Many students even opt to study management after their undergraduate engineering degree to better their prospects for future. Students, who are interested in conducting research and have a fondness for inventing something new, pursue further studies in their selected engineering field. These students even make a career in research and development in a public sector or private company. Salary is high. What is more important here is the chance to build a better future for India....
