Engineering

IIT Guwahati introduced the GATE Energy Science paper in 2026, as the new optional paper under the Engineering Sciences (XE), with the code XE-I. The candidates applying in GATE 2026 see this addition first, and it is aimed at expanding the scope of this exam to the modern themes in energy fields

Here's a list of some top Automobile Engineering books you can refer to complete your course syllabus:

• An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design by Julian Happian Smith
• Automotive Engines by A. K. Babu
• Automotive Transmissions: Fundamentals, Selection, Design and Application by Gisbert Lechner & Harald Naunheimer
• Manufacturing Engineering and Technology by Kalpakjian and Schmid
• Vehicle Body Engineering by A. K. Babu

The average Automobile Engineering course fees at top colleges are around INR 2 Lacs to INR 12 lakh, which may differ based on the college ranking, location, infrastructure, industry connections, student popularity, and placements. Apart from the tuition fees, you also have to pay for hostel facilities, college application at the time of admission, semester exam forms, lab fees, caution money, and student welfare fund.

You can go to the official college websites for the Automobile Engineering Diploma to have an idea of the detailed fee structure and ensure a smooth admission process.

There number of Automobile Engineering Diploma colleges in India is more than 600 where you can expect excellent learning opportunities, experienced teaching faculty, practical exposure, and good placements. You can pursue Automobile Engineering both after Class 10 and Class 12. Some top college options are given here for your reference

• Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad
• Assam Engineering Institute
• Andhra Polytechnic College, Kakinada
• Mewar University, Rajasthan
• Kanpur Institute of Technology
• Integral University, Lucknow
• Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad
• Parul University

After completing Automobile Engineering courses you can expect excellent earning opportunities. In electric vehicle companies, automotive R&D and design firms, automotive testing and certification centers, original equipment manufacturers, etc. The earning potential is also decent for you to make a good living alongside pursuing your passion. Here are a few popular Automobile Engineering jobs that you can get into

• Automobile Engineer
• Automobile Design Engineer
• Automotive Technician
• Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer
• Automobile Maintenance Engineer
• Automotive Research Engineer
• Motor Vehicle Inspector

It is important for you to note that the Automobile Engineering salary depends various parameters like job role, recruiter, and academic records, and key skills. At the entry-level, you can earn around INR 4-6 LPA, while mid-level positions attract around INR 7-10 LPA. After having years of experience, you can earn around INR 10 LPA or above at senior-level positions, particularly in the private sector.

With a VITEEE rank of 52,518, you may get admission to branches with lower cutoffs at VIT, such as Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology, depending on the campus. More competitive branches like Computer Science or Electronics usually require a much higher rank. Your chances improve at VIT Chennai and VIT Vellore campuses for less sought-after courses.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), commonly known as IPU, follows a region-based reservation policy for admission to its affiliated colleges. This policy divides available seats into two major quotas:

• Delhi Region Quota
• Outside Delhi Region Quota

This reservation system applies to most undergraduate and postgraduate programs (except for a few like MBBS/BDS, where national counselling applies).