Career as Computer Engineer
Computer engineers are trained to work as hardware engineers. They design, research, develop and test computer systems and ancilliaries such as processors, circuit boards, network platforms, memory devices and routers. These engineers innovate and develop hardware for advances in computer technology.
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Computer engineers
- Understand and apply knowledge of computer science and electrical engineering.
- Develop and work with digital technology,in computer networking and computer systems.
- Develop computer hardware and design and implement software applications
- Use skill and knowledge in hardware and software design
- Work in computer programming to make computing platforms and applications both effective and efficient.
- Ensure smooth functioning and integration of computer hardware and software.
- Keep updates about latest innovations in technology
- Optimize network capabilities and communications systems.
- Computer engineers have 2 major career options- Software and Hardware engineering.
- As hardware engineers they work on computer systems and all components used to make a computer.
- As software engineers they test and work with computer programs, applications, network security, mobile and other computer operated devices.
- They also work in Robotics, Aeronautic design,wireless networks,sophesticated equipments etc.
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Employment Opportunities
- Software developers
- Firms installing business systems.
- Advertising & Mass Communication
- Research Labs
- Computer & Technology manufacturers
- Digital Consulting firms
- Semiconductor companies
- Armed Forces
- Railways
- Government
- Educational Institutions
- Business Enterprises
Recruiting Companies
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NIIT How do I get there?
*JEE( Joint Entrance Examination) selects students for admission to various engineering colleges in India. There are 2 different exams JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main is conducted by CBSE while JEE-Advanced is conducted by different IITs as decided on rotation basis.
JEE-Mains selects students for admission to BE or B.Tech courses, Integrated MSc’s, B.Arch/B.Planning courses in the NITs, IIITs and all GFTIs (Government – Center & State Funded Technical Institutes).
JEE-Advanced Students qualifying JEE Mains through the prescribed cut-off marks are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced score is required for admission into the IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) , ISM-Dhanbad, Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
JEE Main Exam Pattern- There are 2 papers
Paper 1-Engineering Entrance Exam for B.Tech/B.E.( 3 hrs objective test on PCM of Class XII level) The test has negative marking. Exam can be taken as a paper pencil test or online.
Paper 2-Architecture Entrance exam for B. Arch/ B.Planning. This is a 3 hr paper and has 3 parts.
Objective test PCM, Aptitude Test, Drawing test
Eligibility: XII PCM from a recognised Board, minimum aggregate 75% or in the top 20 percentile in the XII examination.(65% for Sc/ST)
**Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) For admission to postgraduate and Doctoral programmes in Institutions under MHRD such as IITs IISc, Science research institutions a National Level Entrance Test GATE is conducted. Selected candidates get a scholarship/Assistantship in Engineering/Technology/ Science/ Architecture.
Eligibility is a 3 or 4 year degree, technical diploma, architecture 5yr, Integrated 5 year degree courses, Postgrduates in Maths/ Sc/ Stats./ Computer Applications.
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