Engineering is the use of principles of mathematics and science in the designing, building, operation and maintenance of structures, processes, machines and systems that make up our built environment, infrastructure, communication devices, manufacturing processes and much more.
Aerospace engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles.
Biotechnology engineering is the application of principles of engineering to understand biological processes in living organisms that can be used productively in the fields of agriculture, health care, food and pharmaceutical industries.
Chemical engineering combines the core principles of engineering and physical sciences, and applies them to design processes and equipment in order to synthesise chemical compounds and to manufacture useable products like medicines and fuels.
Civil engineering deals with the design and construction of built structures including buildings, roads, transportation systems, bridges, canals, dams and various other infrastructure projects.
Computer science engineering deals with the design and development of algorithms and software solutions for professional and personal needs.
Electrical engineering discipline involves the application of the principles of electricity, and electronics to work on projects ranging from designing household appliances to electrical power stations and large-scale power distribution networks.
Electronics and communication engineering is the research, design, development and testing of the electronic components and systems applied in various electronic devices, installations and communications systems.
Mechanical engineering uses the core principles of engineering, mathematics and physics, and applies them to the design and manufacturing of mechanical products like industrial machinery and automobiles.
Mining engineering discipline deals with the design and setting up of mines and development of safe and efficient processes for extracting metals and mineral deposits from these mines.
This discipline involves the design, analysis, operation and planning of systems that operate in an oceanic environment including ships, boats, other marine vessels and offshore structures.
Industrial engineering is the application of technology to make industrial processes more efficient by finding improved ways to utilise workers, machines, materials, information, and energy.
Materials science engineering is the study of the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, nanomaterials and other substances in order to develop new materials and products.
| Name of Exam | Institutions | Languages | Application Period | Exam Dates | Website |
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| Undergraduate - (UG) | |||||
| JEE Main |
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English, Hindi, Gujarati (in selected regions) |
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www.jeemain.nic.in |
| EE Advanced |
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English , Hindi | May | May | www.jeeadv.ac.in |
| KEAM | All Engineering Colleges affiliated to Universities in Kerala | English | February | 4th week of April | www.cee-kerala.org |
| BITSAT | Birla Institute of Technology (Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad) | English | March | Online exam from 3rd week of May | www.bitsat.in/ |
| VITEEE | Vellore Institute of Technology | English | October to February | Online exam from April 2nd Week | www.vit.ac.in/ |
| SRMJEE | SRM Institute of Science & Technology | English | October to March | Online exam from April 2nd week | www.srmuniv.ac.in/ |
| CUSAT CAT | Cochin University of Science & Technology | English | January- February | April 1st week | www.cusat.ac.in/ |
| MET | Manipal Institute of Technology | English | October to March | From 3rd week of April | manipal.edu/ |
| AMUEEE | Aligarh Muslim University | English | January to March | April last week(Btech) June 2nd week (BE) | www.amucontrollerexams.com/ |
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| GATE | All IITs, NITs and IIITs Many other CFTIs and major engineering colleges | English | September - October | February | gate.iitm.ac.in/ |
| MET | Manipal Institute of Technology | English | October to March | From 3rd week of April | manipal.edu/ |
| SRMJEEE PG | SRM Institute of Science & Technology | English | December to May | May last week | www.srmuniv.ac.in/ |
| VITMEE | Vellore Institute of Technology | English | February to May | 1st week of June | www.vit.ac.in/ |
| BITS HD | Birla Institute of Technology (Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad) | English | April- May | 3rd week of May | www.bitsadmission.com/hdmain.aspx |
Take Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at the +2 level.
The most important subjects to focus on are Maths and Physics as it forms the base for the engineering curriculum. Chemistry at the higher secondary level also has importance. Students should give importance to other subjects as well to obtain a high aggregate percentage.
A student taking up a course in the engineering field essentially requires to be able to put in a lot of hard work in a sustained manner. He/She therefore needs to develop perseverance,numerical ability and good time management skills. To be a successful engineer, it is essential to have good spatial ability and perceptual skills. Efforts should also be made to improve communication skills.
There are various kinds of entrance exams to get admission into engineering. In order to crack these entrance exams, student must have good problem solving skills. Student will have to practice questions out of the text books and prepare with great perseverance and discipline
| Name | Eligibility | Website |
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| Induslnd Foundation Scholarship | The applicants should have passed passed 12th examination in the same academic year with minimum 85% marks. Should have secured admission in a regular degree course. The financial background of the students is also an important factor in granting the scholarship. | www.indusindfoundation.com/scholarship.php |
| Nest Senior 1 | Awarded based on a test conducted on the last sunday of January every year. 1st and 2nd year Medical students can apply for this scholarship. Students of class 12th can also apply. 10 or more scholarships of rupees 35000-75000 are provided. | www.nest.net.in/ |
| Foundation for Excellence Scholarship | FFE awards scholarships to promising students who are extremely bright and talented, but come from financially constrained backgrounds. These scholarships are granted to students who have not only scored in the top percentage of Technology, Engineering and Medical state and national entrance exams, but have also been accepted to highly regarded and reputed institutions in India. | ffe.org/site/scholars/ |
| Kerala Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship | Students who are above 80 percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent and pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) in Colleges/Institutions recognized by All India Council of Technical Education, UGC, Medical Council of India, and Dental Council of India. | www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/dce/he_ma/he_maindx.php#dialog |
| Pragati Scholarship for Girls For Technical education | Pragati is a scheme of AICTE aimed at providing assistance for advancement in girls participation in technical education. | www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Saksham.pdf |
| NTPC Scholarship Scheme | This scholarship for engineering offered by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), is meant for deserving candidates from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and physically challenged students. 2nd year Engineering students falling in these categories are eligible for this particular scholarship. | www.ntpc.co.in/en/corporate-citizenship/scholarships-programme |
| Merit cum means based scholarship | This is a merit-based scholarship for engineering students provided by the central government in India (Ministry of Minority Affairs). It targets explicitly poor but meritorious students from minority communities (Parsis, Jains, Muslims, Christians), who want to pursue advanced professional and technical courses. | www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/SCHEMES/PERFORMANCE/Scholarship-Schemes/merit-cum-means-scholarship-scheme |
| Mahabir Prasad Singh Foundation for Education and Research | A charitable society dedicated to the advancement of research in the frontier of areas of science. It is given to the needy and deserving science, engineering and medical students pursuing their studies in any reputed institution of India. | www.mpsfer.in/scholars.php |
| Science Scholarship to Women | The ‘Women Scientist Scheme’ of the Department of Science and Technology, provides career opportunities which includes fellowship to unemployed women scientists and technologists, especially those who had a break in career, for pursuing research in frontier areas of Science and Engineering. | www.dst.gov.in/pressrelease/science-scholarship-women |
| OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship | This scholarship is aimed at promoting academic and leadership excellence and are awarded to meritorious students who have the potential to become leaders in entrepreneurial excellence and innovation. | www.opjems.com/ |
| Saksham scholarship for Differently Abled Students for Technical education | Saksham is an MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE which aims at providing encouragement and support to specially abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt to give every young student, who is otherwise specially abled, the opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future. | www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Saksham.pdf |
| North South Foundation Scholarship | This scholarship is suitable for class 12th pass outs who wish to pursue further studies in Engineering, Polytechnic or Medicine. The North South Foundation is based in Illinois, United States of America. Only students who have secured an admission in a government or government-aided institution can apply for it. Also, the annual family income of the applicant must be less than Rs. 90,000. | www.northsouth.org/public/main/home.aspx |
| Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test | This scholarship test is for individuals pursuing a degree in professional courses like Medicine, Science, and Engineering. The students must be studying in an Indian college or University to be eligible for this program. Suitable candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in an online test conducted by the NEST team every year. | www.nest.net.in/nest-junior.htm |
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for engineers is promising. The face of engineering is rapidly changing, with fastest growing engineering job specialties in the the 21st century being Computer science engineering, Biomedical engineering, Computer hardware engineering and Environmental engineering.
In the coming decade, however it is expected that there will be increased employment of engineers in research and development and in consulting services industries. Engineers will be needed to improve and update product designs, help increase productivity and employ new technologies leading toward more sustainable practices and products.
With the demand for better medical devices and equipment increasing, a 7 percent employment growth rate is predicted for biomedical engineers through 2026. Likewise Civil engineers and Environmental engineers are also likely to have a greater employment growth rate as sustainability is fast becoming a key issue globally. Other core engineering disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics engineering etc. will also continue to have increased global demand.
Education and training roles are usually essential positions needed in society and offer a stable work life. Engineers who possess the necessary skills, have the required qualifications and have the passion to change and influence other people's life can take up this profession.
Engineering and entrepreneurship at first seems like very different paths without natural crossovers, but looking closely, engineering and entrepreneurship share many of the same skills. Being a competent engineer requires one to solve complex problems and navigate around difficult situations when they arise, a useful skill for any entrepreneur.
This is one of the most sought out careers in India. Engineers have opportunities in a lot of government departments and PSUs. And they also have opportunities in the armed forces.
Engineering graduates do get opportunities in the field of finance and banking where the skills an engineering degree would provide are in much demand. In general, graduates today are tech-savvy, multi-taskers and are self-driven, however, they need to prepare themselves to make career choices and get ready with employable skills that the finance and banking sector is looking for.
Social services, also called welfare service or social work, includes the numerous publicly or privately provided services intended to aid disadvantaged, distressed, or vulnerable persons or groups. Engineers can contribute more to the society and people in many ways. This would be a career that would help them apply their knowledge and work without stress and pressures, and get the happiness of helping others.