What is Electrical Engineering?
Electrical Engineering is that branch of Engineering which deals with the study of application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. Trained electrical engineers design electric circuits and equipment. They work on large power plants as well in small hardware companies which includes designing, manufacturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, computer chips and ignition systems for automobiles, aircrafts, space crafts and all kinds of engines.
Electrical Engineering is spread across a range of specialties such as acoustics, speech, signal processing to electromagnetic compatibility, automobiles to vehicular technology, geo-science and remote sensing, laser and electro-optics, robotics, ultra-sonic, ferroelectrics and frequency control.
A qualified electrical engineer has the option to choose his/her line of work from a range of areas like computers, cell phone, electronic gadgets, radars, navigation systems, power plant, etc. Average starting salary of fresh electrical engineering graduates is Rs 4 lakh and upwards.
Electrical Engineering: Eligibility Criteria and Entrance Exams
Candidates can pursue Electrical Engineering at both graduate and postgraduate level. Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria to be fulfilled in order to pursue Electrical Engineering:
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Minimum eligibility criteria to pursue Electrical Engineering (BTech) is class 12 pass in PCM/PCMB subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized school or university or equivalent
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To pursue Electrical Engineering at post graduate level, the candidate must have a BTech degree in electrical engineering
Electrical Engineering Entrance Exams:
Admission to BTech/BE/MTech (Electrical Engineering) programmes in most of the institutes is based on entrance exam scores.
| WBJEE | COMEDK UGET | TNEA |
| CG PET | MET | UKSEE |
List of all engineering entrance exams
Electrical Engineering Courses
In India, Electrical Engineering degree course is offered by most of the Engineering institutes at UG, PG and doctorate levels like:
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BE/BTech
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ME/MTech
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BSc
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MSc
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PhD
Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Some of the core topics in Electrical Engineering course are:
| Syllabus of Electrical Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Calculus |
Chemistry |
| Physics |
Elements of Electrical Engineering |
| Art of Programming |
Mathematics |
| Analog Electronic Circuits |
Network Analysis and Synthesis |
| Electrical Transducers and Measurements |
ICT Tools and Security |
| DC Machines and Transformers |
Digital Electronic Circuits |
| Control System Engineering |
Engineering Electromagnetics |
| Rotating AC Machines |
High Voltage Engineering |
| Utilization of Electrical Power |
Microprocessor and Micro controller |
| Electrical Drives and Traction Systems |
Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment |
| Digital Signal Processors for Electrical Engineering |
Power System Protection and Switchgear |
| Environment and Energy Studies |
Electrical Workshop Practices |
| Thermal and Hydraulic Prime Movers |
Electrical Engineering Materials |
| Fundamentals of Electrical Power System |
Fundamentals of Power Electronics |
| Analysis of Electrical Power System |
Power Electronic Converters |
| Power System Operation and Control |
Electrical Machine Design |
 Some of the Elective courses in Electrical Engineering include:
| Electronic System Design |
Permanent Magnet Brushless and Reluctance Motors |
| Renewable Energy Sources |
Advanced Microprocessors and Microcontrollers |
| Signals and Systems |
Dynamics and Modelling of Electrical Machines |
| Extra High Voltage Transmission |
Applications of Power Electronics in Power System |
| Computer Techniques in Power System |
Design of Permanent Magnet Brushless and Reluctance Motors |
| Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Advanced Electrical Power System |
| Control of Electric Drives |
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Electrical Engineering: Job Profiles & Top Companies
Most people relate Electrical Engineering with wires and circuits but it is much more than that. Electrical Engineers are needed not only in construction or power industry but also in telecommunication, IT, navigation, railways, automobile, architecture, aerospace, defence, etc. From maintaining power grids to supervising research and development of electronic devices and technology to designing circuits for computers, Electrical Engineers are required in various fields.
This branch of Engineering is basically required broadly in two fields: Power and Telecommunication.
Power Engineers: Power Engineers are involved in generation and transmission of electricity. Their service is sought the most in automobile industry as they are responsible for designing, manufacturing and maintaining engines and maintaining the flow of power from the engine attached to devices. Power Engineers having specialized skills in microelectronics design and manufacture very small power circuits used in computers and other electronic devices. The average starting salary of Power Engineers is Rs 4 lakh and upwards.
Telecommunication Engineers: They mainly work on designing and maintenance of cables. Their service is also sought for production of receivers and transceivers. The average starting salary of Telecommunication Engineer is Rs 4 lakh and upwards. Key roles of an Electrical Engineer are:
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Designing, manufacturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, and ignition systems for automobiles, aircrafts, space crafts and other types of engines
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Research and design improved ways for using electrical power
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Compute the cost of manufacture, construction and installation of electrical equipment as per specifications
*The above mentioned salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com
Some of the Electrical Engineering jobs includes:
| Control And Instrumentation Engineer |
Electronics Engineer |
| Broadcast Engineer |
Electrical Engineer |
| Design Engineer |
Nuclear Engineer |
| Consultant |
Systems Analyst |
Electrical Engineering: Top Companies
Listed below are some of the top companies which recruit Electrical Engineers in various capacities:
| Electrical Engineering: Top Companies |
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| Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited |
Siemens |
| ABB India Limited |
Havells India Limited |
| Adani Power Limited |
Crompton Greaves |
| Jindal Steel & Power Limited |
Bajaj Electricals Limited |
| Alstom India Limited |
General Electrics |
| Larson & Turbo |
Tata Electric Companies |
| Philips |
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited |
| Wipro |
Kirloskar Group |
| Sterling |
Schnider Electric |
| EMCO Limited |
HBM Power System |
| Eveready Industries India Limited |
Exide Industries Limited |
| Microtek |
Ankit Electricals |
| Finolex Cables Limited |
Balar Marketing Private Limited |
| Arihant Enterprises |
Kaydour Cables India |
| Mellcon Engineers |
BL Power Systems Limited |
| Ultra Electric Company India Pvt Ltd. |
National Wind & Power Corporation |
| Neolex Cables |
DLF Power Limited |
| Lanco Industries |
Kuber Lighting Private Limited |
Electrical Engineering FAQs
Q. Who can apply for Electrical Engineering admission?
A. Candidates who have passed Class 12 exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects can apply for Electrical Engineering admission.
Q. Can a diploma passed candidate apply for Electrical Engineering admission?
A. If candidates have completed diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering then they are eligible.
Q. What is the criteria to apply for admission for an ITI passed candidate?
A. An ITI passed candidate can is eligible for admission if he/she has passed ITI with Electrical or Electrcal & Electronics trade.
Q. Can a high school passed candidate apply for Electrical Engineering admission?
A. No, high school passed candidates apply for admission to ITI and Diploma only. They will be eligible for Electrical Engineering admission after completing Class 12/Diploma/ITI.
Q. What is the duration of the Electrical Engineering programme?
A. Bachelor of Engineering (BE)/Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering is a four years programme.
Q. What is the fees of Electrical Engineering programme?
A. The fees of Electrical Engineering programme varies from institute to institute.
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- B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)GNIOT - Greater Noida Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringSMIT - Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University
- B.Tech. in Electrical EngineeringGanga Institute of Technology and Management - Admission Office
- B.E. in Electrical EngineeringChandigarh University
- Diploma in Electrical EngineeringLPU - Lovely Professional University
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Comments
Hello Sanidhya, you have stated that you have been allotted a seat in VIT but now desire to pursue studies in Graphic Era University. Right? What's the issue? Just ignore allotment letter or information of VIT and start the admission process of your intended university. That's all. Best wishes to...Hello Sanidhya, you have stated that you have been allotted a seat in VIT but now desire to pursue studies in Graphic Era University. Right? What's the issue? Just ignore allotment letter or information of VIT and start the admission process of your intended university. That's all. Best wishes to you.
M
2021-01-16 13:00:13
What type of jobs are in Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering.
Hello Madhu, Diploma in engineering is considered as a skill imparting course. At the end of this course a student is supposed to have inculcated and learnt the basics of skills of that trade or of that subject. After the completion of Diploma or student can hope to get a job in a factory or in a...Hello Madhu, Diploma in engineering is considered as a skill imparting course. At the end of this course a student is supposed to have inculcated and learnt the basics of skills of that trade or of that subject. After the completion of Diploma or student can hope to get a job in a factory or in an organisation where his skills will be required to be utilised on a day-to-day basis. The student will not be in a position of management. A large workforce is required by growing industry and hence there is a great opportunity for job after completion of Diploma in engineering. Best wishes to you.
S
2021-01-14 16:20:24
Which one is better college for electrical engineering Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering or Atharva College of Engineering or A C Patil.
Hello Sachin, at best of times it is tough job to compare different colleges. To help students many nationally known agencies do this onerous task almost every year. The colleges can be compared on different parameters and the ranking will differ as per the weight age given to each of the paramet...Hello Sachin, at best of times it is tough job to compare different colleges. To help students many nationally known agencies do this onerous task almost every year. The colleges can be compared on different parameters and the ranking will differ as per the weight age given to each of the parameters. The parameters could be the academic excellence of the teachers, papers published by the teachers, cutoffs of the students who are admitted, placements of the students, number of recruiters who are called to the college, these and many more. To help you I am attaching link where in you can find the ranking of different colleges in the state of Maharashtra as done by different agencies. You can take your pick. https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/ranking/top-engineering-colleges-in-Maharashtra/44-2-114-0-0
Best wishes to you.
S
2021-01-14 22:57:18
Which of these colleges is better for electrical engineering.
Hello Sachin, it is quite difficult you stayed as to which branch in which engineering college is better. However there is another way of looking at this issue. The overall ranking of the college in rankings given out by different agencies after serving different colleges across India. Here again...Hello Sachin, it is quite difficult you stayed as to which branch in which engineering college is better. However there is another way of looking at this issue. The overall ranking of the college in rankings given out by different agencies after serving different colleges across India. Here again there are plenty of agencies doing these types of surveys and depending on the parameters and the value assigned to the parameters the ranking differs. To help you I am attaching a link that will give you ranking of different colleges in the state of Maharashtra given by different agencies and then you can select the one that you feel is better. https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/ranking/top-engineering-colleges-in-Maharashtra/44-2-114-0-0
Best wishes to you.
U
2021-01-14 01:23:27
Can I change to mechanical engineering after a year of electrical engineering In DBATU ?
Yes, you can. All you need is to maintain an 8+ CGPA all through the First Year which makes you eligible for a branch change at the start of the next Academic Year.
Hello, a student can always think of changing his / her branch after one year of study. It is however depends on the vacancies available for second year admission in the branch in which you want admission. Normally speaking you should score good marks in the first year so that the chances improve...Hello, a student can always think of changing his / her branch after one year of study. It is however depends on the vacancies available for second year admission in the branch in which you want admission. Normally speaking you should score good marks in the first year so that the chances improve for you to shift branch in the second year to the one that you now desire. I would like to advise you to approach the administrative staff of your college to know the detailed procedure of applying for this change.
Best wishes to you.
I am pursuing B.Tech in electrical and electronics engineering currently. Am I eligible to do M.Tech in biomedical engineering?
Hello Gopika, yes with your background of graduation in engineering in electrical and electronics I am sure you are definitely eligible for biomedical where both the branches that you are doing will be required. However you will need to pass the GATE examination with the appropriate paper which i...Hello Gopika, yes with your background of graduation in engineering in electrical and electronics I am sure you are definitely eligible for biomedical where both the branches that you are doing will be required. However you will need to pass the GATE examination with the appropriate paper which is mention for getting admission in biomedical engineering at the postgraduate level. Best wishes to you.
s
2020-12-28 15:53:58
I'm perserving my B.Tech in electrical and electronics engineering. I was 04/04/2000 born can I able to apply for AFCAT.
Please refer the eligibility criteria for the AFCATYou must have a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level. Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or, BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university ...Please refer the eligibility criteria for the AFCAT
You must have a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level. Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks
or, BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grades.
s
2020-12-27 23:47:49
I want to study abroad I have done my Diploma in electrical engineering and now I want to do B.E please help me with the process. Contact.
Hello Saniya, It's Indeed very nice to hear from you that you are interested in pursuing your graduation abroad after completion of your Diploma in electrical engineering in India. Yes definitely you can pursue this option of going abroad for graduation based on your Diploma which will be treated...Hello Saniya, It's Indeed very nice to hear from you that you are interested in pursuing your graduation abroad after completion of your Diploma in electrical engineering in India. Yes definitely you can pursue this option of going abroad for graduation based on your Diploma which will be treated as equivalent to 12th. Here I want to question you about one aspect of the admission process for universities abroad. Unlike indian universities admissions abroad are not based exclusively on the academic performance of the student but is based on the 360 degrees appraisal of the student. In view of this I would strongly advise you to approach an agency which is dealing with sending students abroad for graduation since these agencies are fully aware of different requirements that the students must meet for making a successful attempt. Best wishes to you.
G
2020-12-25 17:30:20
I had scored 147 marks with 98.25 percentile in mhtcet 2020.Will I get coep or vjti for electrical engineering? Caste OBC. State Maharashtra
Hello Gangadhar, total you frankly your percentile is indeed superb. I am sure with this percentile you will get the branch that you are deciding in either of the colleges that you are mentioning. How we work to help you for the I am attaching a link that can predict the branch and the college th...Hello Gangadhar, total you frankly your percentile is indeed superb. I am sure with this percentile you will get the branch that you are deciding in either of the colleges that you are mentioning. How we work to help you for the I am attaching a link that can predict the branch and the college that you can get based on your performance in this examination. https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/mht-cet-college-predictor
Best wishes to you.
T
2020-12-22 10:09:12
I passed diploma in electrical engineering. So what is the process to take the admission for direct second year?
Hello Tejas,Getting admission in in directly second year of engineering wire lateral admission process is quite simple. you need to register yourself on the portal of the directorate of technical education of the state of Maharashtra. they will form a merit list based on the marks obtained by the...Hello Tejas,
Getting admission in in directly second year of engineering wire lateral admission process is quite simple. you need to register yourself on the portal of the directorate of technical education of the state of Maharashtra. they will form a merit list based on the marks obtained by the students in their diploma examination and then based on this merit list the seats will be allotted to them in due course of time. however a student can perhaps seek admission directly in the deemed to be universities or private engineering colleges under their management quota seats.
Best wishes to you.
S
2020-12-23 12:26:15
Difference between ECE, Electronics engineering and electrical engineering please explain.
Hello Saksham, These three or of course different branches of engineering. There are lots of differences in them and there are lots of similarities also between them. However to explain in detail it will take a long time and a long essay. I would rather like to advise you to Google so that you ca...Hello Saksham, These three or of course different branches of engineering. There are lots of differences in them and there are lots of similarities also between them. However to explain in detail it will take a long time and a long essay. I would rather like to advise you to Google so that you can read different versions of different experts who have explained in their own language as the difference between these three subjects of engineering studies. Best wishes to you.
M
2020-12-09 15:30:58
In 12th basic electrical engineering students I'm eligible for aviation?
Hello Mugeshkumar, yes or student with Science subjects in 12th is eligible to apply for B.Sc. In aircraft maintenance engineering which is what I feel you are asking. Since after this course you would be able to get DGCA certification work on the aircraft and will be in the aviation field. Best ...Hello Mugeshkumar, yes or student with Science subjects in 12th is eligible to apply for B.Sc. In aircraft maintenance engineering which is what I feel you are asking. Since after this course you would be able to get DGCA certification work on the aircraft and will be in the aviation field. Best wishes to you.
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2020-12-05 21:10:39
I have completed diploma in electrical engineering.can i get admission in distance course of btech for electrical engineering? Tell process.
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2021-01-06 12:10:34
I have cleared VIT entrance exam and has been alloted a seat in Electrical engineering, but want to go to Graphic era university. Help me!
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