Engineering

Engineers work on scientific theories for their practical use. They find economical solution for technological problems starting from planning, designing, construction, production, testing, implementation and maintenance etc.

Engineering as a subject covers altogether 25 branches catering to industries, technology and business. Engineers from each branch acquire knowledge that can be applied in many fields: computer, medical, power distribution, missile guidance and other business areas. They also pursue engineering management and sales, which facilitate them for marketing process and planning for installation. They also opt for postgraduate programs, Ph.D, research, and business management after obtaining their basic degree, which help them occupy senior positions in both Government and private sector as a consultant or a planner. A student is expected to graduate with a solid technical background that will enable him or her to contribute to finding solutions to the complex problems facing our nation. Professionals in this field are in great demand today and the demand keeps on increasing day by day.

Engineering offers tremendous scope for employment depending upon the area of specialization. For example, a chemical engineer will find job opportunities in industrial plants manufacturing soaps, oils, paints, explosives, etc. Apart from jobs in the private sector, these engineers can find employment in the public sector as well. There are numerous opportunities for engineers in the computer software industry, too. The current practice of leading computer companies like TCS, WIPRO, INFOSYS, TISC, MICROSOFT, IBM, MACROMEDIA, ADOBE, SPECTRAMIND, etc is to recruit engineers of any branch following an aptitude test/ interview. Those selected are given intensive in house training of two to three months and then develop software projects.

Engineers can join Defense services as commissioned officers. They have great demand in Civil Aviation Industry and Merchant Navy. Other opportunities include working as a Consultant in research / scientific organizations. Engineers with Post Graduate degree get senior position in private and government department or as a planner or advisor on basic infrastructure development of the industry. An engineer with entrepreneurship abilities can also set up his/her own enterprise.