Engineering - Frequently Asked Questions

• Introduction
• Career Prospects
• Eligibility
• Test Preparation

Introduction

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  Which are the top engineering colleges?

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  Some of the top engineering colleges offering B.Tech are:

  • Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): Currently, there are 16 IITs in the country:-

  IIT Bombay , IIT Delhi , IIT Madras , IIT Kanpur , IIT Roorkee , IIT Kharagpur , IIT (BHU) Varanasi , IIT Gandhinagar , IIT Guwahati , IIT Patna , IIT Mandi , IIT Ropar , IIT Bhubaneswar , IIT Hyderabad , IIT Jodhpur and IIT Indore.

  • National Institutes of Technology (NITs): There are around 30 NITs in the country.

  • Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
  • Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) 
  • College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG)
  • Delhi Technological University (DTU)

  To know more top engineering colleges in the country along with course fee and entrance exams accepted, refer this link.

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  Which are the top private engineering colleges?

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  While selecting the best college, you need to check important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements, etc.
  
  Some of the top private engineering colleges are:

  • PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
  • Amity University
  • Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
  • R V College of Engineering, Bangalore
  • SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
  • Coimbatore Institute of Technology
  • Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

  
  To know more regarding top engineering colleges, course fee and entrance exams accepted refer this link

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  Which is the best course to pursue after B.E /B.Tech?

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  After B.E. /B.Tech, you have your options:

  • M.E./ M.Tech to study on the technical side
  • MBA, if you wish to move your career on the management track
  • Gain work experience for a couple of years in private or public sector. That may give you a clearer picture of your interest area to decide between M.Tech and MBA.

  So, in a nutshell, you should pursue a course based on your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goals. Think and decide wisely where you wish to see yourself in future.

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  Which are the best short-term courses to pursue after B.Tech in ECE?

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  Always remember, there are numerous course options available. But, you must opt for the one which matches your interest, skills and long term career goal. As for the options after B.E. in Electronics, you can go for:

  • Specialised courses such as:

  * Advanced Diploma in Real Time Operating Systems

  * PG Diploma course in Industrial Automation System Design

  * Diploma in VLSI Design

  * Certificate program in VLSI design engineering

  * Diploma in Embedded Systems Design

  * Online course on Embedded Systems

  * Telecom Protocol Development

  * Certificate courses in Verilog and VHDL

  * Signaling & VoIP Protocol Implementation

  * Advanced Diploma in DSP System Design

  * Optical Fiber Communications

  * Post Graduate Diploma in Wireless and Mobile Computing

  * Diploma in Wireless Technology

  * Radio-Television Systems

  * Communication Engineering

  * Control & Computing

  • Certifications in related technologies

  • CAD and CAM expertise to further strengthen your existing skill set 

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  What are the courses one can pursue in Aerospace engineering?

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  With interest in Aerospace engineering, you may opt for courses such as: 

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (3 years): It is not a degree but a license course and only those institutes approved by the DGCA can impart training in this subject.
  • B.E. / B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (4 years)
  • Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Engineering (3 years)

  To further enhance your career opportunities you may opt for advance courses such as: 

  • M.E. / M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (2 years)
  • Master of Science in Aircraft Engineering (2 years)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautical Engineering

  Choose the course which matches your interest and time availability.

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  Which is the best course to pursue after B.Tech in Mechanical engineering?

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  Pursue a course based on your interest and skills as it will help you achieve your long term career goals depending upon where you wish to see yourself in future. After B.Tech in Mechanical engineering, one may opt for:

  1) M.Tech (in India) or MS (abroad) to continue studies on the technical side.

  Some of the specialised fields you may consider in mechanical engineering include:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
  • Structural Analysis
  • Kinematics
  • Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
  • Production Engineering
  • Turbo machinery and Combustion Systems
  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics and Thermo-Science

  2) MBA for management track career

  3) Short-term specialised courses, e.g.:

  • AutoCAD

  • CATIA

  • Solid Edge

  • Pro-E

  • Ansys

  • Solid Works

  • CAD/CAM software

  • Fluent / Gambit

  • CNC Programming

  • Unigraphics

  • Coade

  4) Work in private or public sector. After gaining valuable work experience for a couple of years, you may get a clear picture about your interest area to decide between M.Tech / MS or MBA. 

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  Is it possible to pursue regular B.Tech and diploma course at one time?

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  Two regular courses can't be pursued together. One course should be regular and the other should be distance or short-term certificate course. 
  
  No doubt, managing two courses will be a strenuous task and will demand more of your time. Opt for two courses ONLY if you believe that you can perform and score well as it gets tougher by doubling the burden. Pursuing two courses together won’t necessarily help you attain a good job. You will need to be determined to handle the pressure and perform well in both the courses. 

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  Which engineering branch has more scope?

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  There is good scope to build your career in almost every branch of engineering. However, some of the popular branches are:

  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

  While selecting a branch, you should focus on what all you will study in a particular branch and choose a branch according to your interest and skills. You may discuss with your seniors and others about the pros and cons of each branch and make a decision which will help you in building a rewarding career.

  As far as scope and salary is concerned, it depends on you. If you have interest in the field then your chances of enjoying a successful career are more.

  For detailed help, you may refer the discussion link.

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  What is the scope of mechanical engineering?

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  Mechanical engineers can look for job prospects in:

  • manufacturing firms
  • private or public sector industries
  • government departments such as CPWD, defense, PWD, posts and telegraphs
  • other sectors such as electronics, chemicals, power plants, steel plants, agriculture, space research institutes, automobile and aeronautical as well as the railways, need mechanical engineers to design and maintain their machinery.
  • With postgraduate degree or with additional management degree one can find work in executive and managerial positions.
  • In agricultural division, mechanical engineers play a major role by establishing service centers for maintenance of pump sets, tractors, electric motors, oil engines and other agricultural equipment.
  • One can work in research activities with many public/private sector research organizations.
  • One can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
  • Postgraduate students with experience can also seek employment in abroad countries.
    
    
    • Salary of a mechanical engineer: 
    • Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc. Let’s give you a general idea here: 

  • Engineers working in government departments can earn around Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 every month at beginner level.
  • Professors and lecturers of technical colleges get the pay scale fixed by UGC.
  • In private companies, salaries may range from Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 depending upon qualification and experience.

  Consultancy jobs in mechanical engineering are also a highly lucrative. Consultants earn handsome salary depending upon the number and nature of clients they have.

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  Which are the companies providing internship for mechanical engineering students?

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  Some of the top companies offering internship for mechanical engineering students are : 
  
  Hindustan Motors Ltd,  Hyundai Motors India Ltd, Royal Enfield Ltd, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Ennore,
  Bhusan power steel, Tractor and farm Equipment (TAFE), Tube Investment of India Ltd, Jindal Steel, NTPC,  BHEL, SAIL, ONGC, Larsen & Toubro, BEL, BSNL, IOCL, ISRO

  To get placed as an intern, it will be an added advantage if you can provide references of employees you may know who are working with that company. 

  To apply for internship you need to take a letter from your placement cell stating that you are academically strong and have good behaviour and they can refer you to that particular company.
  
  Along with this letter, you can post your resume at the company’s career portal to apply for the internship program.

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  What is the scope of Computer Science Engineering?

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  Jobs in government sector for B.Tech computer science engineering graduates include: 

  • Jobs in government companies such as DRDL, ISRO, ONGC, HCL, ISRO, ECIL and BEL
  • The job profiles offered in public sector are similar to that in private sector enterprises. The main advantage of government sector job is that it provides job security.
  • Graduates in this field can work as technical administrators or researchers in different computer industries.
  • Majority of graduates in this field pursue their career as a project leaders, junior programmer and system analysts etc.
  • Graduates can also appear for competitive exams conducted by UPSC, SSC etc.
  • Some of the top recruiting companies are: 
    AT&T, HP, IBM, Dell, Intel, Google, IBM, Yahoo, etc.

  One may work as: 

  • Computer Communications Specialist
  • Computer Engineer
  • Consultants
  • Database Administrator
  • Data Communication Analyst
  • Professor
  • Research Analyst
  • System and Security Administrator

  Employment sectors: 

  • Banks
  • Consultancies
  • Database Management Companies
  • Design Support Firms
  • Data Communications Companies
  • E-Commerce Industry
  • Order Processing
  • Stock Exchange
  • Simulations Manufacturers
  • Universities

   Salary of Computer Science Engineering graduates: 

  • Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc. You can get a general idea here:
    In government sectors one can earn a salary ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
  • In private sectors one can initially earn a salary ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per month and the salary may increase up to Rs 8,00,0000 per annum with an experience of 3-4 years.
  • Private sectors offer an attractive salary when compared to the public sector. In India, students who pass out from a reputed IT institute 

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  What is the scope of Electronics and Communication Engineering?

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  Electrical engineers are in demand in electricity boards, atomic power plants, hydroelectric power plants, thermal power plants robotics, biomedical electronics, power corporations, hydro-electricity sector, production plants, natural gas plants, petroleum, steel and chemical plants. 
  
  There are job opportunities for electrical engineering graduates in the field of food, pulp and paper, chemicals, aircrafts and automobiles. 
  
  Both public and private sector enterprises employ qualified and skilled electrical engineers. One may work as: 

  • Consultant
  • Project Head
  • Chief Engineer
  • Workshop Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Verification Engineer
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Development and Test Engineer
  • Electrical Product Design Engineer

  Salary of Electronics & Communication engineering graduates: 

  Salary depends upon various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc. You can get a general idea here:

  • Electrical engineers are offered a pay package of Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 per month for entry level positions in private sector and slightly lower in the public sector.
  • Electronics and communication graduates may earn around Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month in the public sector.
  • The remuneration may extend up to Rs 4,00,000 to Rs 8,00,000 per annum depending upon the caliber and experience of the candidate.

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  Which are the companies providing internship for Computer Science engineering students?

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  Some of the good companies offering training to computer science engineering graduates are:  IBM, TCS, Infosys, HCL, NPCIL, ECIL, NSIC, WEBEL, KREST Technologies, EDGE Technologies, etc.
  
  To get placed as an intern, it will be an added advantage if you can provide references of employees you may know who are working with that company. 

  To apply for internship you need to take a letter from your placement cell stating that you are academically strong and have good behaviour and they can refer you to that particular company.
  
  Along with this letter you can post your resume at the company’s career portal to apply for the internship program.

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  Which are the companies providing internship for Civil engineering students?

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  Some of the good companies offering training to B.Tech Civil engineering graduates include: PWD,  DLF, GAIL, and Danish Constructions.

  To get placed as an intern, it will be an added advantage if you can provide references of employees you may know who are working with that company. 

  To apply for internship you need to take a letter from your placement cell stating that you are academically strong and have good behaviour and they can refer you to that particular company.
  
  Along with this letter you can post your resume at the company’s career portal to apply for the internship program. 

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  Which are the companies providing internship for Industrial Automation students?

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  Some of the top companies offering internship for Industrial Automation students are : 

  • Wine Yard Technologies
  • SLAS
  • National Generators
  • A H Electricals
  • P G Power System PVT LTD
  • Gleam telesolution Pvt Ltd
  • PCH Retail Limited
  • Av-Vision Equipments India Pvt Ltd
  • Bajrang Air Coolers and Motors
  • Industrial Automations and Logic Solution

  
  To get placed as an intern, it will be an added advantage if you can provide references of employees you may know who are working with that company. 

  To apply for internship you need to take a letter from your placement cell stating that you are academically strong and have good behaviour and they can refer you to that particular company.
  
  Along with this letter you can post your resume at the company’s career portal to apply for the internship program. 

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  Which are the companies providing internship for ECE students?

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  Some of the top companies offering internship for ECE students are : 

  Airport authority of india
  Prasar Bharti
  BSNL
  Nokia semiens
  Bharti Airtel
  Reliance Communications
  Idea Cellular
  Tata Communications
  Tata Teleservices
  Spice Communications
  GTL Infrastructure
  HFCL Infotel
  ITI
  Gemini Communications
  Nelco
  XL Telecom & Energy Limited
  Goldstone Infratech Ltd
  Krone Communications
  Mobile Telecommunications Ltd
  Valiant Communications
  
  To get placed as an intern, it will be an added advantage if you can provide references of employees you may know who are working with that company. 

  To apply for internship you need to take a letter from your placement cell stating that you are academically strong and have good behaviour and they can refer you to that particular company.
  
  Along with this letter you can post your resume at the company’s career portal to apply for the internship program. 

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  Is it better to pursue MBA immediately after completing BE/B.Tech or to work for some years and then opt for MBA?

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  Both the options are open for you, however, it is recommended to work for some years after completing BE/B.Tech and then opt for MBA. Work experience will give you a better understanding of the job scenario and which MBA specialization you should choose to further enhance your career prospects.

  Advantages of work experience before MBA:

  • Work experience would give you the competitive advantage over other candidates with no work experience during MBA admission.
  • During MBA campus recruitments, generally, most companies prefer to hire an experienced candidate over a fresher.
  • Having earned for some years can help you manage the expenses for your further studies better.

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  What is the eligibility criteria to pursue B.E/ B.Tech?

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  The basic eligibility criteria needed to pursue B.E. / B.Tech is as follows : 

  • You need to pass Class 12th with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry from a recognised board to join good college. However, there are colleges which take students who have scored 45% - 50%.
  • Your age must be between 17-23 years.
  • You need to appear for entrance exams such as JEE-Mains, VITEEE, WBJEE etc.

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  Which engineering colleges accept JEE scores?

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  JEE is now conducted in two stages: JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Only the 1,50,000 top rankers in JEE (Main) from all categories (GE, OBC (NCL), SC and ST) will be eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced).

  There are hundreds of centrally funded technology institutes (CFTIs) and engineering colleges in the country including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and deemed universities that will accept JEE Main scores for admission to their BE/ BTech programs.

  JEE Advanced is jointly conducted by the IITs for admissions to undergraduate courses in sixteen IITs (Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mandi, Mumbai, Patna, Ropar and Roorkee), Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU), and Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad.

  Click the links below to see a list of:

  • Top B.E./ B.Tech colleges accepting JEE Main scores in India   
  • Top B.E./ B.Tech colleges accepting JEE Advanced scores in India  

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  How to pursue B.Tech after completing diploma in any engineering field?

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  After completing diploma in any engineering field you may join lateral B.Tech course in the related field.

  To be eligible, you need to score minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the diploma course. You need to sit for Lateral Entry Entrance Test or LEET which is conducted at state level. Some colleges and Universities too conduct their own lateral entry tests.

  Some of the colleges offering lateral B.Tech course are:

  • MERI College of Engineering and Technology
  • Janeta Subash Institute of Technology
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
  • IIMT College of Engineering
  • Amity School of Engineering and Technology

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  Can I pursue Lateral entry B.Tech course through distance mode?

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  B.E/B.Tech cannot be pursued through correspondence mode as such degrees are not approved by AICTE. You may opt for regular course as it always score more than a correspondence one. Degree course will open more opportunities for you. Mentioned below are some colleges, you may consider:

  • MERI College of Engineering and Technology
  • Janeta Subash Institute of Technology
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
  • IIMT College of Engineering
  • Amity School of Engineering and Technology

  Click here to see the list of Distance B.Tech colleges in all cities

  To be eligible, you need to score minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the diploma course. You need to sit for Lateral Entry Entrance Test or LEET which is conducted at state level. Some colleges and universities too conduct their own lateral entry tests.

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  What is the fee structure for B.Tech courses?

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  Generally, every college has its own course specific fee structure. In order to know the exact fee it would always be advisable to browse through the official website of the college or contact the officials directly. 

  But, to provide you an idea, the fee starts around Rs 1 lakh approximately. Click the links below to see the list of B.E./ B.Tech colleges in India charging fees:

  • up to Rs 1 Lakh 
  • up to Rs 2 Lakh
  • up to Rs 5 Lakh
  • up to Rs 10 Lakh

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  How to prepare for engineering entrance exam?

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  Guidelines for engineering entrance preparation:

  • To ace the exam, you require the right approach along with the right study material and preparation strategy.
  • Stay focused. Plan your preparation after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You need to be organized and follow a time-table.
  • You may refer to numerous guide books and join a good coaching centre to work on your fundamentals.
  • When you get a grip over the basic syllabus, you may refer to mock tests / previous year’s question papers to analyze your preparation and performance before the final exam. 

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  Which is the best coaching institute for engineering preparation?

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  While selecting the best institute, you need to check some of the important parameters such as batch size, faculty, fee etc. Some of the leading institutes offering engineering test prep coaching are:

  • Brilliant Tutorials
  • Aakash Institute
  • Aspire Learning
  • FIITJEE Institute
  • RS Automation Technology
  • Anugraham Classes
  • AIMS Education

  Click this link to see a list of institutes offering engineering entrance coaching 

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