B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Automobile (Lateral Entry) 

at KIIT School of Mechanical Engineering, Bhubaneswar

Hello candidate.

Being an automotive technician is quite an interesting role; pretty much, one gets to play with wires every day. You can be a contortionist quite often, inside of cars, upside down, underneath dashes. To troubleshoot vehicle problems is a big part of the job. If you love troubleshooting, it is a brilliant industry for you to come into. Especially in this day and age, a lot of things are going electric, especially with the electric cars. It is a great industry to get into and probably the best one for the future.

 As for career growth, the automobile sector offers diverse opportunities for advancement. With the increasing focus on areas like electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected cars, there's a growing demand for skilled professionals with expertise in these areas. By acquiring relevant skills and experience, professionals in the automobile sector can move into leadership positions, take on specialised roles, or even start their own ventures.

Moreover, here's a range of possible salary expectations based on experience level in India (as of 2025):

• Entry-level: INR 4 LPA
• Mid-level: INR 5-8 LPA
• Senior-level: INR 8-12 LPA
• Top-level: INR 15 LPA and above

The typical salary and career growth in the automobile sector can vary depending on several factors, including:

• Job role: Different roles within the automobile sector have varying salary ranges. Generally,  engineering and management positions tend to have higher salaries compared to production or assembly jobs.
• Company: Different companies within the automotive sector offer varying salary ranges. Leading multinational corporations and established manufacturers typically pay higher salaries compared to smaller companies or startups.

The B Tech Automobile Engineering syllabus includes both core subjects and elective subject choices coupled with practical lab sessions, workshops, and internships. The core subjects are compulsory for you to study in each semester, as they give you a strong foundational base for the field so that you can excel in the professional world in the future. This leaves little to no scope for customization when it comes to the core subject modules.

Having said that, the elective subject choices are quite interesting, and you can pick the subjects according to your interests and understanding, the ones that align with your career goals, the ones that can help you score better marks, and the ones that are easy to grasp for you, leaving room for customization.

The B Tech Automobile Engineering syllabus includes both classroom learning with the help of academic books and practical training through lab work, workshop sessions, internships and projects. It is important to focus on both aspects to be able to do wonders at the workplace and make a difference in the world of automobile vehicles and engine systems.