Engineering

About Engineering

From the inventions of the wheel and pulley, to the iconic creations such as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Coliseum of Rome and the Great Wall of China, engineering has been prevalent right from the ancient age. Engineering is an intricate art form that will be relevant no matter what generation we find ourselves in.

Derived from the Spanish words ingenium and ingeniare which mean cleverness and 'to devise' respectively, Engineering deals with the use of scientific and technical knowledge in a creative capacity to build different kinds of machines, systems, devices, processes and materials.

Being an engineer these days has become more of a status symbol rather than a dignified profession. It's common knowledge that parents push their kids to pursue engineering due to its lucrative scope and the fact that it's just a satisfying thing to say that my son or daughter is an engineer.

For whatever reason you may have chosen it - either for the money, passion or parental pressure, engineering is a wholly engaging field with a host of diversifications to choose from. Modern-day technology has given rise to new forms which are rising in demand with each passing day. Many aspiring engineers are ditching colloquial disciplines as mechanical and electrical engineering to opt for fresher courses. It doesn't matter what your preference is, we've listed all the types of engineering courses you can choose from.

Before we go into the different courses that are offered, let's take a look at the different branches. Just like the Big Four of Metal music, engineering too has its own big four based on the popularity. The four are Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In addition to these widely-chosen branches, there are other different streams that are up for the taking, which have been given below:

There are numerous courses offered under the aforementioned branches across different levels of education such as Diploma, Undergraduate degree, Post-Graduate degree, Masters and PhD. Here is the list of courses available at each level:

Diploma courses for engineering are 3 years in length and are usually termed as the backdoor to engineering degrees, the reason being that a student can pursue a diploma in any of the streams of engineering right after his 10th grade. By skipping the 11 and 12th grades, the candidate can join an engineering degree course straight from the 2nd year. Students who wish to get a head start on engineering and don't wish to waste time on Higher Secondary education can do a 3-year diploma and jump right into any of the BE/B.Tech courses.

What course should you take? Read on:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production, Maintenance, Automobile)
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma in Plastic Technology
  • Diploma in Textile Engineering
  • Diploma in Industrial Safety Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma in Computer Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechatronics
  • Diploma in Mining Engineering
  • Diploma in Environmental Engineering
  • Diploma in Software Engineering
  • Diploma in Tool Engineering
  • Diploma in Automobile Engineering
  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Diploma in Computer Science Engineering
  • Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
  • Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
  • Diploma in Drilling Engineering
  • Diploma in telecommunications Engineering
  • Diploma in Fashion Technology
  • Diploma in Garment Engineering
  • Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering
  • Diploma in Leather Technology
  • Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
  • Diploma in Petrochemical Engineering
  • Diploma in Plastics Technology
  • Diploma in Robotics Engineering
  • Diploma in Production Engineering
  • Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering
  • Diploma in Plastics Mould Engineering
  • Diploma in Ceramics Engineering
  • Diploma in Fire Service Engineering
  • Diploma in T.V Technology
  • Diploma in Industrial Electronics
  • Diploma in Medical Electronics
  • Diploma in Construction Engineering
  • Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Cutoff Marks

Passing your Class 10 with a minimum of 35 % percentage in Science and Mathematics is the basic requirement for a diploma. A handful of the top institutes may even have an entrance exam and interview. Candidates who complete a diploma can get into a B.Tech/B.E. programme straight into the second year.

Cut off Marks for Diploma

Average Fees

The average fees for diplomas across all streams range between 50,000 to 2.5 lakhs depending on the reputation and clout of the college or institution.

Average Fees for Diploma

Engineering degrees are four-year long courses offered by all the top engineering and technical institutes around the world. Gone are the days when mechanical or electrical were the go-to options as nowadays, students are opting for uncommon streams which offer the same and sometimes a better scope than their classic counterparts.

Before we list down the various courses, you need to know two types of engineering degrees and the difference between the two. They are:

  1. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
  2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

While both the graduation-level degrees are 4-year programmes with 8 semesters divided into 2 per year, they both differ in many ways than one.

  • Firstly, the name itself should give you a clear picture of what it's all about. B.E. deals with the theoretical aspects and the basic fundamentals of engineering while B.Tech is more practical-based.
  • BE familiarizes you with the knowledge of engineering while B.Tech focuses more on its application.
  • B.tech has more internships and industrial visits as compared to B.E. and is usually offered by Technical institutes.
  • Most importantly, the curriculum of both the variants is pretty much the same. All statutory educational bodies as well as employees view both the degrees on the same level and give equal preference to both during interviews.

It's up to you what you want, a strong fundamental knowledge of the subject matter or the application and skill-oriented aspect of it, either way, you will be an equal when it comes to job opportunities. Both B.E. and B.Tech provide an array of courses to pick from and we've broken it down category-wise. Let's begin with B.E.:

  • B.E. in Civil Engineering
  • B.E. in Chemical Engineering
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical Engineering
  • B.E. in Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • B.E in Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • B.E. in Electronics and Telecom Engineering
  • B.E. in Industrial and Production Engineering
  • B.E. Automobile Engineering
  • B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
  • B.E. in Computer Engineering
  • B.E in Information Science Engineering
  • B.E in Industrial Engineering
  • B.E in Marine Engineering
  • B.E. Metallurgical Engineering
  • B.E. Mechatronics Engineering
  • B.E. in Textile Technology
  • B.E. Software Engineering
  • B.E. Production Engineering
  • B.E. Polymer Engineering
  • B.E. in Petrochemicals Engineering
  • B.E in Material Science Engineering
  • B.E. in Instrumentation Engineering
  • B.E in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • B.E. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering
  • B.E. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering
  • B.E. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering
  • B.E. in Information Science Engineering
  • B.E. in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
  • B.E. in Telecommunication Engineering
  • B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering
  • B.E. in Medical Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. in Environmental Engineering
  • B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
  • B.E. in Fashion Technology Engineering
  • B.E. Ceramic Technology Engineering
  • B.E. in Aircraft Management Engineering
  • B.E. in Architecture Engineering
  • B.E. in Biotechnology
  • B.E. in Power Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. Robotics
  • B.E. Printing Engineering
  • B.E. in Transportation Engineering
  • B.E. in Food Technology Engineering
  • B.Tech in Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering
  • B.Tech in Automobile Engineering
  • B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • B.Tech in Architecture Engineering
  • B.Tech in Biotechnology
  • B.Tech in Computer Engineering
  • B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electronics Engineering
  • B.Tech in Food Processing Engineering
  • B.Tech in Environmental Engineering
  • B.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering
  • B.Tech in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • B.Tech in Marine Engineering
  • B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering
  • B.Tech in Mining Engineering
  • B.Tech in Nanotechnology
  • B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering
  • B.Tech in Petrochemical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Power Engineering
  • B.Tech in Plastic Technology Engineering
  • B.Tech in Production Engineering
  • B.Tech in Software Engineering
  • B.Tech in Telecommunications Engineering
  • B.Tech in Textile Engineering
  • B.Tech in Safety and Fire Engineering
  • B.Tech in Robotics Engineering
  • B.Tech in Power Engineering
  • B.Tech in Printing Technology
  • B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ship Building Engineering
  • B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Manufacturing Technology
  • B.Tech in Energy Engineering

Cutoff Marks

Getting an engineering seat is no mean task, more so if you're vying to get into the most distinguished of institutes. The maniacal demand makes it tougher for students to get an admission into the college of their choice.

In any case, the first requirement for engineering is to have passed Class 12th from the Science stream with a minimum percentage of 45%. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects that have to be taken in addition to one optional from a pool of choices that include Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science and technical vocational subjects.

The next step is to take any of the certified entrance exams. In order to get into National Institute of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFITs) you will be required to take the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), which has been broke down into two categories - JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

Class 12th pass outs can apply for JEE Main and out of the total applicants, only 224,000 top ranked students meeting the specified cut-off will be allowed to take the JEE Advanced.

JEE Advanced scores are used by top institutes such as the IITs while all colleges and universities across India consider JEE Main scores. In addition to JEE, there are state entrance exams for engineering which are also considered by various colleges across the country.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) are a few of the tests that are quite sought after and are valid in colleges of their respective states. A few autonomous Universities such as Amity University conduct their own version of the entrance exams while also accepting scores of national entrance testes such as the JEE.

Colleges put out their respective cut-off list after the results of the aforementioned entrance tests are announced, thus it is bound to vary from institute to institute.

Cut off Marks for Graduation

Average Fees

The fees defer depending on the institute and whether it's a private, government or autonomous institute.

The IITs and other institutes that come under its umbrella have a yearly fee of around 2.4 lakhs while NITs charge close to 1.3 lakhs.

IITs take into consideration your parents' yearly income and if it is under 5 lakhs per annum, then you will only have to pay 1.2 lakhs a year.

The most expensive is BITS Pilani which charges close to 3.5 lakhs a year.

Private institutions such as Amity, VIT and MIT Manipal charge around 3-4 lakhs a year while the cheapest courses can be pursued in Government colleges which start at as low as 10,000 50,000 a year. Private institutes usually have a fee hike every couple of years which can alter the cost drastically. However, most institutes do offer scholarships depending on academic and sporting excellence to ease out the expenses. Unless you're looking to get into one of the engineering bigwigs, the average fees for most decent colleges ranges from around 80,000-1 lakh per year.

Average Fees for Graduation

There aren't many post-graduation programmes (12-24 months) in engineering as most prefer to go for a Masters, which is why this list is scarce in comparison to the rest:

Post Graduation
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Environmental Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Plastics Processing Engineering
  • Post-Graduation Diploma in Clinical Engineering
  • Post-Graduation in Supply Chain Management
  • Post-Graduation in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Post-Graduation in Industrial Safety
  • Post-Graduation in Tele Communications Engineering
Master

With Engineering being a saturated field of study, it's only obvious that B.E./B.Tech pass outs seek a Masters degree not just to gain an upper hand during their job search but to also get an in-depth knowledge in a particular area.

Masters courses are post-graduate level programmes that are normally two years long and deal with a multitude of different disciplines for specialization. The list is quite long folks:

  • Master of Engineering in Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Management (M.E. in CAD/CAM)
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Applied Electronics
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Automobile Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Computer Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Digital Communications and Networking
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Communication Systems
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Avionic
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Biomedical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Cryogenic Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Energy Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Environmental Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Hydraulics Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Digital Systems Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Heat Power
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Industrial Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Instrumentation Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Marine Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Network Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Power System Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Power Electronics and Drives
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Software Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Robotics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Production and Industrial Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Renewable Energy
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Signal Processing
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Solar Power Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Tool Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Water Resources Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Wireless and Mobile Communications
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Steel Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Optical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Mobile Computing Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Leather Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Highway Technology
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Structural Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Thermal Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Very-Large-Scale-Integration (VLSI) Design
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Transportation Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Water Resources Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Space Engineering and Rocketry
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Printing Technology
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Plastic Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Petroleum Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Metallurgical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Irrigation Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Mechatronics
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Information Technology
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Earthquake Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Highway Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Embedded Systems Technology
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Control and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Wireless Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Applied Electronics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aerospace Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Automobile Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Advanced Manufacturing
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Bio-Medical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Biotechnology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Management (CAD/CAM)
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Communication and Signal Processing
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Construction Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Digital Communication Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Environmental Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Food Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Industrial Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Information Tehcnology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Machine Design
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Nanotechnology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Polymer Nanotechnology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Power Electronics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Production Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Power Systems Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Software Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Structural Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Transportation Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Thermal Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in VLSI Design
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aircraft Design
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Ceramics Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Chemical Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Communication Systems
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Network Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Construction Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Cyber Security
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Digital Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical Energy Systems
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Earthquake Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Embedded Systems Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Energy systems Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Fluids Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Food Process Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Footwear Science and Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geo Informatics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Heat Power
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in High Voltage Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Laser and Electro Optics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Material Science and Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Media and Sound Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Microwave Electronics
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Nuclear Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Network and Internet Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Ocean Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Perfumery and Flavor Technology
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Plastic Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Power Electronics and Drives

Eligibility and Cutoff Marks

The eligibility criterion varies as usual and is based on the institution. IITs need a minimum of 60% scored in your graduation or a 6.5 CGPA. Most institutes need you to undergo the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and the score of the test will be used as part of the admission procedure.

Each college would have a different cut-off which changes from time to time. GATE scores are also followed by interviews that are conducted by the college. You can also get into many of the top colleges without GATE through various other programmes such as Sponsored Candidates and Quality Improvement Program. Colleges conduct their own exams and interviews for M.Tech courses which is also one way of getting though.

Cut off Marks for Post-Graduation

Average Fees

IITs charge anywhere around 2-2.5 lakhs per year while private institutions too charge around the same amount. NITs charge around 1.3 lakhs whereas government institutions charge a maximum of 70,000 a year. Candidates who get through GATE get a monthly stipend ranging from 8,000 to 15,000.

Average Fees for phd

As if basic engineering degrees weren't challenging enough, a select few overly ambitious men and women set out to scale the peak of a highly steep mountain known as engineering. These select few have been there and done it all but are hungry for more knowledge in a specific area and thus, go for a PhD after completing their masters.

If you aspire to be one these outstanding candidates, this catalogue will surely excite your senses:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Electronics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Automobile Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Production Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Thermal Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Water Resources Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structural Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Renewable Energy
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Production Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nanotechnology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Footwear Science and Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication Systems
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Machine and Drives
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fiber Optics and Optical Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Irrigation and Water Management Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leather Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Software Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structural Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Power Systems
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plastic Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Surface Coating Technology

Cutoff Marks

In order to go for a PhD, you would need to have a master's degree in any of the streams of engineering or in the field you wish to pursue a PhD in.

Additionally, you must have scored 60% in your graduation and Masters in order to be eligible. Some of the prestigious institutes consider GATE scores while admitting candidates.

Cut off Marks for PhD

Average Fees

PhDs via distance education can be attained as cheap as 14,000 for the entire course if you do it through Indira Gandhi National Open University. Alternatively, the average fees for PhD courses in engineering in other colleges and institutions are between 1.5 - 3.5 lakhs.

Average Fees for PhD

Short certificate courses aren't as popular in engineering as they are in other streams of education; however, they do come in handy as you learn new and specific skill. In addition to the learning, it adds a new dimension to your resume. Here are a handful of certificate courses in engineering that are usually a few weeks to 12 months long:

  • Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
  • Advanced Composites
  • Advanced Concrete Technology
  • Aircraft stability and control
  • Paper and Printing Technology
  • VLSI Deign
  • Fire Safety
  • Auto mobile Engineering
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Civil Engineer Supervision
  • Electronic Equipment Maintenance
  • CAD, CAM, CAE certification courses
  • Shoe Manufacturing Technology
  • Mechanic of Four-Wheelers

Demand in the last few years

Admit it; we all have been through that phase wherein we fantasized about becoming an engineer unless you weren't that of a bookworm. Engineering has stood the test of time and till date is as popular as ever.

However, it can be argued that over the past few years, many are ditching the age-old tradition of following their family's dictate and are following their passions such as music, art and sports. If not passion, students are opting for less stressful 3-year degree courses which deal with a wide variety of fields such as management, mass media, aviation, computer application, banking and so on. These courses are cheaper in comparison to engineering and reduce the financial load on a student. A Masters along with a 3-year degree from a reputed institution pretty much guarantees a high-paying job, which has become the sole aim of today's workforce.

This shift in perception and preferences may have dented the demand of engineering in India but it still has a command over the market.

According to experts, 1.5 million people graduate as engineers every year while almost 3,300 engineering colleges are registered under All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)-- which is more than double the figure from ten years ago. This is ample proof that the hoary engineering dream is still alive and kicking.

Future Scope

  • You may be wondering; what's the point of toiling hard for four years while spending sleepless nights with the extreme mental pressure that can push you into a mental asylum? There's a reason why a majority of endeavoring engineers don't mind putting it all on the line for that prestigious engineering degree. It's one of the most lucrative and respected career options that come with a really fat paycheck.
  • It's important that you do your engineering from a reputed college that offers placements as top multinational companies scout potential talents right from their college days. The crème of the crop from IITs get offered astronomical pay packages as a result of being amongst the best in the country. As for other top colleges, the placements are quite good enough as a package of 3.5-4 lakhs could be offered to a fresher.
  • Engineering is a field that offers the best scope on a long-term basis as if you stick around in a company and prove your mettle, the professional as well as economical growth will be beyond imagination.
  • Engineering in India, though, has been accused of lacking real-world application which has deemed almost 80% of the engineers as unemployable according to a study by Aspiring Mind. Thus, you must foray into the unforgiving world of engineering with caution as nearly 60% students drop out even before reaching their final years. It's a discipline that will give you the rewards if you're willing to put in the time, dedication and unmatched effort.
  • Indian engineers are quite sought after internationally, which opens up a whole different spectrum of opportunities altogether. All in all, engineering assures you of a healthy salary, tremendous career expansion and fruitful returns as you continue to accumulate years of experience on your resume.