Electrical Engineering

If you are a student of a Rajkiya Engineering College (AKTU) and studying Electrical Engineering, then a 610 LPA placement is definitely possible, though it is primarily due to off-campus preparation. Core companies seldom visit such colleges hence you need to develop skills that will expose you to more opportunities.

1. Choosing the Right Career Path

The most realistic and high-demand jobs in the 6-10 LPA job range are:

• Software /IT (Developer, QA, Support Engineer)
• Machine Learning / Data Analytics.
• The only electrical core jobs that tend to provide low packages are those that do not crack the PSUs.

2. Learn In-Demand Skills

For Software/IT:

• A single language of programming: Python or C+.
• On LeetCode/GFG LeetCode: Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Develop 2-3 simple projects (website/app/API).

For Data Analytics/ML:

• Python, SQL
• Power BI/Tableau
• ML basics

Such projects as solar energy prediction, load forecasting or power fault analysis (fits your branch).

3. Create a Powerful Resume and Online Profile.

• One-paged resume focusing on capabilities + projects.
• Active LinkedIn profile
• GitHub for project code

This is more important in the case of off campus recruitment because the firms are not aware of your college.

4. Go Off-Campus With a Hammer.

Use platforms like:

• Naukri
• LinkedIn
• Indeed

Cut-offs: TCS NQT, Wipro NLTH, Infosys Hiring, Capgemini Exceller. Majority of the AKTU pupils are placed with these.

5. Additional Skills That Help

• Rudimentary ability (quant + reasoning)
• Communication skills
• Internship certificate (unpaid, but still)

6. Six-Month Plan

• 1–2 months: Python/C+ SQL
• 3–4 months: Projects + Resume
• 5-6 months: DSA + Aptitude + Mass hiring examinations.

Electrical Engineering at Chandigarh University is quite promising. The department has modern labs like Power Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics, and more, which help you actually build and test things, not just read about them. The curriculum is updated with electives so you can specialize in areas like Energy Systems or Instrumentation if that interests you. The Department of Career Planning and Development (DCPD) does a decent job setting up internships and helping with interview prep, so you get exposure before you graduate. The campus life is active, the classrooms are decent, and there are good peer groups to learn with. If you're okay putting in effort, you'll likely finish with useful skills and reasonable placement opportunities.