Engineering is a career which opens door into an enormous range of jobs. This stream has wider choice of environment in which to work, type of job than any other streams. The vital task of engineers is to manufacture and design the hardware of life. They also transform, repair and build well-organized and economical products by applying scientific methods to an array of solutions. Whatever be the branch all engineers mainly perform the four main tasks of research and development, production, management and maintenance. Large number of students gives engineering entrance exam but only few are aware of the many career choices that engineering as a profession offers. Most popular are-
>> Automobile engineering
>> Biomedical engineering
>> Civil engineering
>> Computer engineering
>> Environmental engineering
>> Genetic engineering
>> Marine engineering
>> Industrial and production engineering
>> Electrical engineering
>> Instrumentation engineering
>> Other engineering specialization
Why you should opt engineering as a profession?
1. Offers wide range of career possibilities- It may range from IT to marine to aviation and to anything else you can think of.
2. Financial security- Better pay-pocket offers more financial security.
3. Professional environment- For an engineer the working environment will be pretty proficient and the associated intellectual stimulation is a reward in itself.
What industry looks for?
1. Sound knowledge of the fundamentals
2. Knowledge of engineering ethics
3. Strong interpersonal skills
4. Well informed decision making
5. Ability to transform design document into work floor solution
Eligibility required for engineering education-
A candidate should have BE/BTech degree with them. Candidates with PCM in class 12th are eligible to apply for admission to various engineering colleges. In some colleges and universities selection is based on percentage marks got in class12th. Students can try on all-India basis for admission to the prominent colleges like IITs.
Engineering courses duration-
BE/BTech- 4 years
Me/MTech- 2 years
Integrated MTech: 5years
Remuneration in engineering:
Average starting salary offers differ by branch of engineering and by degree. Most fresh engineers start at Rs 9000 to Rs 13000 per month with allowances. In the government sector the salary range of diploma holders is Rs 5000 to Rs 9000 per month. Engineers with BTech degree start on salaries of Rs 10000 to 15000 per month.