Engineering is part of STEM education
Engineering is a stream of education that involves the application of Science, Technology, and Mathematics to innovate, design, develop and maintain machines, structures, software, hardware, and systems & processes.
Engineering field offers a range of career opportunities across all industries and engage students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics and engineers are involved in the design, evaluation, development, testing, modification, inspection and maintaining of a wide range of products, structures and systems.
Eligibility for Engineering Courses: The criteria of eligibility for taking admission in engineering courses vary from institute to institute. However, one of the basic conditions is that students must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects. examples.
Popular Engineering Courses
Engineering programs in India are offered at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels, below are the types of engineering courses offered at various levels:
• BE/BTech: Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects with minimum aggregate marks of 60 percent.
• ME/MTech: Candidates must have completed their BE/BTech degree with a valid score in GATE are eligible for the ME/MTech degree course.
• Diploma: Candidates must have passed Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/Tenth standard/equivalent examination, with at least 45 percent in Science and Maths subjects.
• PhD: Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55 percent marks or 5.5 CPI marks in BTech/MTech or equivalent degree in appropriate branches
Popular Engineering Entrance Exams: Some of the popular engineering exams in India at the UG and PG levels for Engineering College Admission are: JEE Main/Advanced, MHT CET, UPCET (Earlier UPSEE), BCECE, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, BITSAT, KEAM, SRMJEEE, MET 2023, SAEEE, WBJEE, AP EAMCET, LPU NEST etc.
BTech (Bachelor of Technology)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
BTech is a four-year professional engineering program programme is spread over eight semesters. Bachelor of Technology is the full form of B Tech, is a highly preferred undergraduate course in India. A degree in Bachelor of Technology is often considered as a gateway to the field of engineering. B.Tech graduates have a good career in engineering like Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, etc. They also get to become successful consultants, managers, researchers, etc.
BTech Course Details
• Name of Degree Bachelor of Technology
• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Course Duration:4 Years (8 Semester)
• Admission Process: Entrance Based/ Merit Based/ Direct Admission
• Entrance Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, WBJEE, KEAM, VSAT, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET etc
• Minimum Eligibility: Class 12th with (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) stream
• Specializations: Civil , Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical
• Job Positions: Software Engineer, Quality Analyst, Software Tester, etc.
MTech (Master of Technology)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MTech is a two-year postgraduate engineering degree program with a range of specializations in advanced technologies for candidates to pursue their choice. Full form of MTech is Master of Technology. GATE is the most important Entrance Exam for MTech. It deals with existing technologies and creates new paths for research and development. MTech is a professional postgraduate engineering master degree programme awarded to candidates after completion of two years of study in the discipline of engineering.
MTech Course Details
• Name of Degree Master of Technology
• Degree Level: Postgraduate
• Course Duration:2 Years
• Admission Process: Entrance Based
• Entrance Exams: GATE/ JEE Advanced
• Minimum Eligibility: 50-60% marks in Bachelors Degree (BTech/BE)
• Specializations: Mining, Civil, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Biotechnology
• Job Positions: Assistant Engineer, Production Engineer, Mining Engineer, Researcher, Software Developer, Researcher, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Design Engineer etc.
Polytechnic (Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Diploma in Engineering is a 3-year technical degree that teaches students about fundamental principles and areas of engineering. Candidates who have passed class 10 or 12 are eligible for this programme. Admission to a diploma in engineering is done on the basis of class 10 or 12 percentages and a diploma in engineering can be a qualification for lateral entry into a BTech/B.E. program. This course is available in a variety of fields including electrical, mechanical, computer information technology, etc.
Polytechnic (Diploma in Engineering) Course Details
• Name of Degree Polytechnic (Diploma in Engineering)
• Degree Level: Diploma Level
• Course Duration:3 Years
• Admission Process: Merit Based / Entrance Based/
• Entrance Exams: Delhi CET, JEECUP, BCECE, AP POLYCET, PECE, TS POLYCET etc.
• Minimum Eligibility: Must pass 10th or 12th in PCM from a recognised board and minimum 35% in 10th and minimum 50% in 12th
• Specializations: Civil, Electrical. Software, Agriculture, Aeronautical, Biomedical, Marine
• Job Positions: Assistant Engineer, Junior Manager, Assistant Inventory Manager, Project Assistant, Junior Engineer, Professor, Consultant, etc.
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
PhD Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Technology is a 3 – 5 years’ Doctorate course in the field of Engineering and technology. Doctorate programs in engineering usually grant graduates with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, although some might award a Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng or D.E.), depending on the college or university. Typically, doctoral students work closely with one or more engineering professors who serve as PhD advisers, guiding them through their research and dissertation.
Ph.D. Course Details
• Name of Degree Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering)
• Degree Level: Post-Graduate
• Course Duration:3 to 5 years
• Admission Process: Entrance Based
• Entrance Exams: GATE, SLET, TIFR GS, NET JRF etc
• Minimum Eligibility: Post-Graduate in Engineering with 50% aggregate marks
• Specializations: Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Computer, Industrial and Manufacturing, System Engineering, Mechanical
• Job Positions: Postsecondary Teacher, Computer and Information Research Scientist, Computer Hardware Engineer, IT Support Analyst, Network Engineer and It Consultant etc.