Online Engineering

Radhika SharmaAssociate Senior Executive
It is impossible to imagine our lives without engineers. A majority of products used by us every day are the result of various engineering processes. That’s why there is huge demand of engineering professionals in different industries. Engineers are involved in every process such as requirement study, planning, designing and manufacturing of a product.
Engineering specialisations or streams vary in line with the incredibly diverse range of fields engineers work in and similarly their type of courses. For any specialisation, a candidate can pursue a certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses. The undergraduate degree (BTech) and postgraduate degree (MTech) for all the engineering streams can still be pursued through classroom (regular) mode only. However, various institutes across India has made available online engineering programmes for students to pursue certifications and diploma in respective streams.
Online engineering courses are flexible and convenient. These courses are economical and enriching and one can pursue them from a university in another city or country, without having to relocate. These programmes also comprise doubts classes conducted mostly on weekends by experts from the industry. Students can preview this exciting field through an array of online engineering courses from top-tier universities and renowned platforms in the article below.
Online Engineering: Overview
Several institutes and universities in India offer Online Engineering programmes. Read below, all about Online Engineering including top colleges, fees, eligibility criteria, course curriculum, admission process, placement, career opportunities and FAQs.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Course name |
Online Engineering |
| Course level |
Certificate, Diploma and Postgraduation |
| Online engineering course fee |
INR 3,000 to INR One lakh and above |
| Online engineering admission process |
Merit/entrance exam based |
| Online engineering duration |
two weeks to three years |
| Top online engineering specialisations |
Data Science, AutoCAD, Programming languages, VLSI, Machine Learning, AI, Digital Signal Processing |
| Online engineering average salary |
INR 3 lakh to 6 lakh per annum |
Eligibility Criteria for Online Engineering
The eligibility criteria for courses vary as per their levels. Candidates can check the same below:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Undergraduate/Diploma/Certificate |
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| Postgraduate |
Note: Some of the courses also require a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the relevant field. |
Top Courses for Online Engineering
Most of the institutes in India offer Online engineering courses as the following programmes:
- Certificate/Diploma
- Post Graduate Diploma
- Post Graduate Programme
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Top Online Engineering Courses
Almost all the top colleges such as IITs, NITs and different online platforms provide the online engineering courses to students. Few of them are mentioned below:
Online Courses by IITs
Students aspiring for admission to online courses offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) can check some of the most popular courses by different IITs below:
| Name of the course |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| AIML with Python |
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| B.Sc. in Programming and Data Science |
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| Computer System Security |
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| Introduction to R Programming and Data Analytics |
Click Here to know the complete list of online courses offered by IITs
Online Courses by NITs
Students aspiring for admission to online courses offered by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) can check some of the most popular courses by different NITs below:
| Name of the course |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| Python for Scientific Computing |
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| Machine and Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Applications |
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| Sustainable Power Systems |
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| Smart Manufacturing Technologies |
Click Here to know the complete list of online courses offered by NITs
Online Courses by IIITs
Students aspiring for admission to online courses offered by the IIITs can check some of the most popular courses by different IIITs below:
| Name of the course |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
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| ENGINEERING in Digital Business |
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| PG Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence |
Click Here to know the complete list of online courses offered by IIITs
Courses by Online Platforms
Different online platforms provide engineering courses to students as below
Online Courses by Courses.com
Courses.com can be considered as one of the most popular platforms that offers a collection of free online engineering courses from top educational institutions of the world. Some of the most popular courses in different engineering streams are given below in the table:
| Course Name |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Systems Engineering |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Analysis and Design of VLSI Analog-Digital Interface Integrated C |
University of California, Berkeley |
| Circuits and Electronics |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Digital Signal Processing |
University of New South Wales |
| Genetic Engineering in Medicine, Agriculture, and Law |
University of California, Los Angeles |
Online Courses by Coursera
Coursera is one of the best online learning websites. Online programmes available on this platform are by the top instructors from world-class universities and companies. Few of the most popular courses by the platform are listed below:
| Course Name |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| Data Engineering Foundations Specialization |
IBM |
| Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP Specialization |
Google Cloud |
| Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals Specialization |
Duke University |
| Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering Specialization |
Autodesk |
| Optical Engineering |
University of Colorado Boulder |
Online Courses by edX
The online platform allows students to access over 2,000 free online engineering courses from 140 leading institutions and renowned companies worldwide. Few of the top courses offered by the edX are listed in the table below:
| Course Name |
Offered by |
|---|---|
| Python Basics for Data Science |
IBM |
| CS50's Introduction to Computer Science |
Harvard University |
| Basic Circuit Analysis |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Electric Cars: Technology |
Delft University of Technology |
| Solar Energy |
Delft University of Technology |
Top Job Profiles for Online Engineering
In developing countries like India, online engineering education has enormous scope and it is also growing consistently. Employment opportunities and jobs in India after pursuing online engineering is huge. After pursuing an online course, students may get jobs in the following industries:
- Thermal power industry
- Automobile industry
- Aviation
- Computer industry
- Textile industry
Top Recruiters for Online Engineering
There are top companies participated for students completed Online Engineering course. Listed below are the top recruiters participated in online engineering:
- Siemens
- Bharat Electronics Limited
- Crompton Greaves Limited
- ABB
- Reliance Power Ltd
- Samsung
- Goldman Sachs
- Qualcomm
- Microsoft
- Popular Online Engineering Colleges in India
- Popular Private Online Engineering Colleges in India
- Most Popular Courses
- Popular Online Engineering UG Courses
- Popular Online Engineering PG Courses
- Popular Online Engineering Specializations
- Top Ranked Colleges by Location
- Popular Exams
Popular Online Engineering Colleges in India
Popular Private Online Engineering Colleges in India
Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- B.Tech. in Engineering TechnologyBITS Pilani - WILP
- Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applicationsCoursera
- Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to ThereCoursera
- Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded SystemsCoursera
- Nanotechnology: A Maker's CourseCoursera
- Machine Design Part ICoursera
- Oil & Gas Industry Operations and MarketsCoursera
- Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial LoadingCoursera
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360Coursera
- Safety in the Utility IndustryCoursera
Popular Online Engineering UG Courses
UG Courses
- B.E. / B.Tech
58 Colleges
- UG Diploma
9 Colleges
- BCA
3 Colleges
- B.Sc.
1 College
- B.Sc(Hons.)
1 College
Popular Online Engineering PG Courses
PG Courses
- PG Diploma
48 Colleges
- M.E./M.Tech
34 Colleges
- M.Sc.
6 Colleges
- MBA/PGDM
5 Colleges
- MS
2 Colleges
Popular Online Engineering Specializations
Popular Specializations
- Electrical Engineering
58 Colleges
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
56 Colleges
- Mechanical Engineering
53 Colleges
- Electronics Engineering
51 Colleges
- Civil Engineering
48 Colleges
- Structural Engineering
48 Colleges
- Manufacturing Engineering
39 Colleges
- Information Technology
35 Colleges
- Automobile Engineering
32 Colleges
- Mechatronics Engineering
32 Colleges
Top Ranked Colleges by Location
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| 11 Apr ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26 | MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group session 1 |
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