Career Guidance: Engineering Career
Engineering as a branch of study has been looked upon as one of the most prestigious of the subjects. But with mushrooming of engineering colleges and with anybody and everybody getting an engineering degree, it is no more an assured path to success. In fact majority of the private colleges find it difficult to even place 50% of the class, and many of them land up in low end jobs such as BPO after doing engineering, which they could have anyway got even without a B.E./ B.Tech degree.
While choosing the engineering as a career the few things that one needs to keep in mind are:
1. Do I have the interest? (This means would I be interested in studying mathematics, physics or chemistry?)
2. Do I have the understanding of these subjects and would I be able to clear all the engineering papers and complete my course in the prescribed 4 years. Can I score high percentage in most of the subjects?
In most of the private colleges less than 50% students complete the course in 4 years. Also, it is necessary to pass the subjects in first attempt, as this will affect the placement of the candidate afterwards.
3. Is this college good, does it offer good infrastructure and good environment to pursue academics?
4. How has been the placement record of the college? How many companies visit the campus for placements? How many students were placed in the last three years? What is the pass percentage of a batch? How is the placement in this particular branch?
Engineering subjects require a deep understanding of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A student has to show a good level of understanding of these subjects to successfully clear the engineering exams. Hence it is necessary not only to assess the students’ interest, but also the academic performance.
Choosing Engineering as a Career after 10th/12th
Career in engineering can be pursued at two stages
- after 12th (HSC) by taking admission for Bachelor of Engineering program of four years duration. This is most preferred and recommended options.
- after 10th (SSC) by taking admission for Diploma in Engineering programs of three years duration. This option is less preferred as the candidate had to make a decision at an early stage and therefore loses the choice of other career options available to candidates pursuing HSC, such as a career in Medical Sciences, Architecture, etc.
On completion of the Diploma, the candidate can take admission directly to second year of Bachelor of Engineering program.
Minimum Requirement for Admission: The requirements vary from state to state. Generally, 50% or above in 10+2, (50% and above in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) are required. Moreover, the candidate may have to score in the Common Entrance Test (CET) / Joint Entrance Test (JEE) if applicable. To secure admission in reputed engineering institutes, the candidates need to score high.
Selection of Branch and College
One has to be really careful in choosing the branch and the college as both of these play an important role in the placements of the students. There is no doubt that reputed colleges like IITs, NITs, VJTI, NDRI, DIT, CUSAT, VIT etc. would be the stepping stone to a successful career.
Engineering Fields / Subjects
The information about different branches of engineering and their scope and availability is mentioned below. The details given include the scope of study, further education, placement options, some of the best colleges in India offering these courses, etc.
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