Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering is a branch of Mechanical engineering, where you'll deal mostly with automobile, whereas in Mechanical engineering, you'll deal with all machines and its design and then many more basics. But literally both are same, no big difference. Syllabus of Automobile engineering overlaps with Mechanical engineering between 80 to 90%. Compulsory courses on engineering drawing, workshop, instrumentation, Thermodynamics, Strength of material , theory of machines, heat transfer, Refrigeration etc are common in both Mechanical and Automobile engineering but additional like automotive chassis, engine, dynamics, body engineering suspension, transmission, automotive electronics & electrical are separate .
Automobile engineering is a niche branch thus it has less opportunities in comparison to Mechanical engineering graduates. Mechanical engineers are employed in Automobile industry but Automobile engineers may not be preferred in core mechanical jobs.
If you do not get admission in B.Tech Automobile Engineering, you may go ahead with B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. You can do M.Tech Automobile engineering after completing B.Tech Mechanical Engineering.

Automotive engineering is a combination of mechanical, electrical and materials Science. Engineers in this field can design new vehicles or look for ways to improve existing automotive engineering technology.
A 4-year degree is the minimum qualification for most automotive engineering positions. Undergraduate programs in this field are most commonly offered in automotive engineering technology, which can cover the basic principles of engineering along with modern vehicle design requirements in terms of safety, fuel economy and industrial manufacturing.
While master's degree programs in automotive engineering are available, automotive engineering is a complex and interdisciplinary field, so students may also find relevant coursework through graduate programs in electrical engineering, environmental engineering and mechanical engineering.
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