Engineering Courses in India

Engineering Degree Course Details

Engineering is the most sought after field due to its bright career prospects. Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs. Engineering remains a popular choice for students due to the attractive pay package, immense scope for specialization and social reputation it has to offer. In India, Engineering course can be divided into regular and upcoming courses.

Engineering Specialization: This list serves as a guideline for areas for specialization so that students can further pursue their specific interests within the broad discipline of Engineering as per their area of interest.

Eligibility: For getting admission in any Engineering course you have to give an entrance exam. IIT conducts J.E.E. (Joint Entrance Exam) for admission. The eligibility for the candidate seeking admission in IIT is as follows:
Candidate should have passed (10+2) or equivalent qualifying examination and should have secured at least 60% marks. Candidates who qualify for admission through IIT-JEE can apply for admission to B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology), Dual Degree (Integrated Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology) and integrated M.Sc. (Master of Sciences).

Scope: Engineering degree course has many specializations therefore it entirely depends on the individual which stream he/she would like to opt for. One can either specialize in Information Technology, Mechanical or Civil Engineering. An engineer can reach up to the level of manager if he shows grit and determination irrespective of specialization. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the area of specialization. All the specializations are interlinked; an engineer can shift from one field of engineering course to another. For example an IT sector normally employs engineers from variety of disciplines. You can also start your own business in your area of specialization but you have to take risks which can fluctuate based on market conditions.

Remuneration:

• 1. Civil Engineer: A bachelor degree in Civil Engineering course can earn anywhere between 4000 to 7, 5000 approximately with 2 - 3 years of experience.
• 2. Mechanical Engineer: Most of the Mechanical Engineers receive 5,000 to 7,000 per month. Those with an additional management degree in addition to engineering degree can command salaries of 10,000 to 40,000 per month.
  In the government sector, the salary scale for engineers starts at 1,640 - 2,900 for Junior Engineers. The basic scale for Assistant Engineers is 2,000 - 3,500.
  Assistant Executive Engineers draw salaries in the range of 2,200 - 4,000.
  Executive Engineers get 3,000 - 4,500, while Superintendent Engineers receive salaries in the range of 4,000 - 6,000.
• 3. IT/ Computer Science Engineering: In the public sector companies, the starting salaries of software engineers are 8000 to 12000. A good software engineer can hope to start with a salary of around 20000 to 25000. Besides salary there are several other perks available to employees. Remuneration of a Software Engineer may reach up to 50000 to 60000 depending upon qualification and experience. Software programmers running their own consultancy firms may also get handsome returns
• 4. Electronics: In India, a bachelor's degree holder in electronics engineering can receive a starting salary of 7500 up to 15,000 approximately with 1-2 years experience.
• 5. Aeronautical Engineering: The approximate starting salaries in the government /public sectors such as HAL, NAL are 8,000 to 10,000. In the private sector, the scales are decided by the management of the company and are approximately 8,000 to 15,000 per month plus perks. Engineering graduates with management degrees get a starting salary of 10,000 to 40,000 per month plus perks.
• 6. Electrical Engineering: A Job in Electrical Engineering is good as far as the remuneration is concerned. Candidates in this field can draw a minimum salary of 80,000 and a maximum 2.5 lakhs per annum. However, the pay scale is also influenced by the location of the job and the work profile.

Engineering Institutes in India: List of institutes for engineering degree course is as given below,

1. Indian Institute of Technology - Mumbai/Chennai, Kanpur and Kharagpur.
2. Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai.
3. Anna University, Chennai.
4. Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Secundrabad.
5. Park College of Engineering Technology, Tirupur.
6. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
7. Bihar Institute of Technology, Sindri, Nasik.
8. Sanjay Education Society's College of Engineering Polytechnic, Navalnagar.
9. Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences, Coimbatore.
10. Mohammad Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai.
11. School of Aviation Science and Technology, Delhi Flying Club, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi.
12. Indian Institute of Aeronautics, Patna Airport, Patna 800014 (Bihar).
13. Hindustan Electronics Academy, 61, Cambridge Road, P.B.No. 806, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560008 (Karnataka).
14. Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, 179, Kalidas Road, Dehradun 248001 (Uttaranchal).

Some of the Top Entrance Exams to get enrolled in Best Engineering colleges in India:

• IITJEE - IIT Joint Entrance Examination
• AIEEE - All India Engineering Entrance Examination
• BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Examination
• MHT-CET - Maharashtra Health and Technology Common Entrance Examination (MHT-CET)
• KCET – Karnataka Cet
• AICET - All India Common Entrance Test
• NIT - National Institute of Technology
• Delhi CEE – Delhi Combined Entrance Examination (CEE)
• AMIE - Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers
• ISAT - IIST Admission Test ISAT Test
• VITEEE - Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam