Branch Description

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Automobile Engineering

Automotive engineers are involved in almost every aspect of designing cars and trucks, from

the initial concepts right through to manufacturing them.

The rapid advancement in technology in recent years has ushered in a new era of hi-techvehicles, making the business environment in the Indian auto industry very conducive.

Your prospects as an automobile engineer will be favorable, as the sector is growing at a very

fast clip.

Transmission Principles, Engine Electrical systems, Circuits and Electronics, Engine Principles,

Power train Systems, Automotive Design and Manufacturing, Steering and Suspension, Fuel and

Emission Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer are the core subjects of

Automobile Engineering.

Your main duty will be to design, test and develop vehicles and/ or components from the

concept stage through to the production stage, providing maximum customer value at

minimum cost and promoting the enterprises profitability.

You can also be employed in executive and managerial positions in automobile manufacturing

industries in various departments such as design, planning, maintenance, Research &

Development, and sales & marketing, etc.

Another possibility for you will be to work as a maintenance and service engineer in automobile

workshops, aircraft industries and aviation, marine vessels, diesel power stations and with

earth-moving equipment manufacturers.

Top Recruiters: Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, TATA, Apollo Tyres, Bajaj, Hero Honda,

Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Caterpillar, GM, Escorts, Yamaha and JCB.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the application of physical

science (e.g., chemistry and physics), and life sciences (e.g., biology, microbiology and

biochemistry) with mathematic, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into

more useful or valuable forms. In addition to producing useful materials, modern chemical


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engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques - such as

nanotechnology, fuel cells and biomedical engineering.

The core subjects includes transfer operations, thermodynamics and design, reactions

engineering and process control. This discipline finds application in electronic industry for

developing microchips, biochips and chemical vapour composition. Skills needed are strong

mathematical background coupled with analytical abilities.

Top recruiters:

PSUs such as BPCL, HPCL, Indian Oil, GAIL, and pharmaceutical companies such as Piramal

Healthcare, Ranbaxy, & Pfizer, FMCG companies such as HLL, and Nirma.

Civil Engineering:

Civil Engineering is a prominent and oldest branch of engineering which deals with buildings,

bridges, roads, flyovers, railways, water supply, sanitary, development of townships and other

infrastructural development.

It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including environmental engineering,

geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or

urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering,

surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering takes place on all levels: in the public

sector from municipal through to federal levels, and in the private sector from individual

homeowners through to international companies.

Subjects on concrete technology, transport engineering, water supply and sanitary engineering,

geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics and machinery, structural mechanics, hydrology and

water resources, irrigation engineering are studied in this course.

Top recruiters: DMRC, Jaypee Jaiprakash Associates, Reliance Infra, L&T (ECC).

Computer Science & Engineering:

Computer science or computing science (sometimes abbreviated CS) is the study of the

theoretical foundations of information and computation, and of practical techniques for their

implementation and application in computer systems.

This is addressed in algorithm and programming languages. A student who learns the

development of software in various areas like manufacturing, education, management and


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remote control, with thorough technical knowledge in computer network is in great demand by

MNCs including banking and finance sectors. There are unlimited opportunities for jobs. The

skills expected are thorough logical thinking and a good competence in mathematics.

Subjects on algorithms, Operating System,. Programming languages, Database Management System,

Computer graphics, Computer network and artificial intelligence are studied as a part of the course.

Top recruiters:TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Cisco, Accenture, etc

Mechanical Engineering:

Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and

materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Mechanical Engineering is the mother of all branches. The contribution of this branch is

enormous in the growth of technology over the centuries. The scope of the course varies from

material research to machinery development, Nano Technology, Smart materials, Aerospace

Technology, Missiles technology, CAD/CAM, FMS, CIM, Automation and such other interrelated

developments.

The engineering field requires a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics,

thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis.

The areas of study includes Manufacturing processes, Mechanical vibrations, Mechatronics,

Heat and Mass Transfer, Tool Engineering and Design, Design of machine elements, Computer

Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics.

Top recruiters: DRDO, GAIL, NTPC, BHEL, Indian Oil and Tata Motors.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

Electrical engineering is considered to deal with the problems associated with large-scale

electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control, whereas electronicengineering deals with the study of small-scale electronic systems including computers and

integrated circuits. Alternatively, electrical engineers are usually concerned with using

electricity to transmit energy, while electronic engineers are concerned with using electricity to

transmit information. This branch is a blend of both electrical and electronics.


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Subjects on Network theory, Control systems, protection and power systems give the basic

exposure to electrical fundamentals, Whereas, analogue and digital circuits, microprocessor,

Digital Signal Processing, advanced programming languages makes attractive blend of electrical

and electronics, thereby, creating excellent placement opportunities in various sectors.

Top recruiters:BHEL, NHPC, Power Grid, Jindal Steel & Power, L&T.

Instrumentation Engineering:

Instrumentation engineering is the engineering specialization focused on the principle and

operation of measuring instruments which are used in design and configuration of automated

systems in electrical, pneumatic domains etc.

All industries require controls and measurements of equipments and parameters leading to

automation of industrial processes. Accurate and reliable measurements lead to better quality

of products. Hence, quality of measurement and instrumentation is an important aspect

studied during the course of instrumentation technology.

Subjects on process control instrumentation computers in process control, analytical and bio-

medical speech and signal processing, robotics, DSP, optical instrumentation and medical

imaging, power plant and petrochemical instrumentation and control are studied as a part of

the course.

Top Recruiters:ABB, National Instruments, Texas Instruments, Siemens, Invensys, GE,Suzlon, Larsen & Tourbo, Robert Bosch, Navayuga.

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering:Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering behind the design, construction and

science of aircraft and spacecraft. It is broken into two major and overlapping

branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. The former deals with craft

that stay within Earth's atmosphere, and the latter deals with craft that operates outside of

Earth's atmosphere.

Get geared to an adventurous career where you will deal with the development of new

technology in aviation, space exploration & defense system. You will find work with the

aerospace industry, R&D with various government agencies.

Top Recruiters:HAL, NAL; DRDO, ISRO, AIR INDIA, Kingfisher, Indigo & Civil Aviation department.


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Industrial Engineering and Management:

This discipline basically produces engineers with adequate technical and managerial skills to

handle industrial operations and complex problem solving situations. Industrial engineeringdraws upon the principles and methods of engineering analysis and synthesis, as well as the

mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of

engineering design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such

systems or processes.

Design of Work Systems, Facilities design and planning, Operation Management, Operations

Research / Management Science for Business decisions, Supply Chain Management, Lean

Manufacturing, Total Quality Management and Enterprise Resource Planning, Simulation

modeling and analysis are studied as part of the course.

Top Recruiters:GE, L & T, Gujrat Gas, Volvo, Mind Tree, Fidelity Investments, Kirloskar,Timken, Futures First, ICICI Bank, Ingersoll

Telecommunication Engineering:

Telecommunication is the transmission of messages, over significant distances, for the purpose

of communication.

It is a growing industry and has created ample scope for people joining telecommunicationengineering. Also the society depends heavily on the breakthroughs in telecommunication

engineering. Applications include satellites, next generation mobile phone, air traffic control,

the internet and much more. Multimedia services are opening up communications possibilities

and therefore a number of employment opportunities will arise in future.

Antenna theory, digital communication, information theory and coding, microwaves, DSP and

its architecture, microcontroller applications, analog communication and microprocessors are

part of the curriculum.

Top Recruiters:

Tech Mahindra, BEL, Huawei Technologies, Motorala, Flextronics, Delphi, Digibee.


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Biotechnology:

Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living things

in engineering, technology, medicine, and other useful applications.

Besides research, you will also be involved in designing and development of prosthetic deviceswhich replaces or enhances the function of missing body parts or organs. You can find

employment in pharmaceutical firms, chemical, agricultural, bio-processing industries,

research.

Because of the novelty of the field, the definition of a bioengineer is still undefined. However, in

general it is an integrated approach of fundamental biological sciences and traditional

engineering principles. Biotechnologist is often employed to scale up bio processes from the

laboratory scale to the manufacturing scale. Moreover, as with most engineers, they often deal

with management, economic and legal issues. Since patents and regulation (e.g., U.S. Food and

Drug Administration regulation in the U.S.) are very important issues for biotech enterprises,

bioengineers are often required to have knowledge related to these issues.

Top recruiters:Hindustan Lever Ltd, Thapar Group, Biocon, Tata, Biocon India Ltd.

Electronics & Communication:

Electronics is the branch of science and technology which makes use of the controlled motion

of electrons through different media and vacuum.

Electronic Engineering involves the design and testing of electronic circuits that use

the electronic properties of components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and

transistors to achieve a particular functionality.

Communications Engineering deals with the transmission of information across a channel such

as a co-axial cable, optical fiber or free space.

Every facet of life today is impacted by electronics in one way or other. Either it is computers

(Hardware) or communication (Multimedia) or a control, electronics is the link. The exciting

world of electronics needs very good mathematical background and also an analytical mind.

The opportunities in electronic field are countless; Application developers, system engineers,

integrators and information technology. Mobile telephony has shrunk the world. Hazardous

situations can be handled safely with electronics with robots for disposing bombs, handling the

wastes and precision operations. Subjects on digital systems, digital Signal processing, Fuzzy


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logic and neural networks, VHDL and VLSI, digital communication, embedded system,

Microprocessors and micro controllers and microwaves are studied as part of the course.

Top Recruiters: PSUs such as BEL, DMRC,DRDO,ISRO and MNCs such as Siemens, Texas Instruments,

Intel, nVIDIA, Philips Electronics, Motorola, Samsung, Conexant and Flextronics; IT companies like

Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, HCL Technologies & Tech Mahindra also recruit Electronics engineers.

Mining Engineering:

Mining Engineering is a complex and interdisciplinary field that includes elements of geological,

civil, mechanical, and materials engineering. Mining Engineers design, operate, manage, and

reclaim mines and mining facilities for both open pit and underground deposits.There is a severe shortage of mining engineers worldwide due to growing demand for minerals

in developed and developing countries.Mining engineering students can look forward to asecure and well-paid career in a dynamic and challenging industry. The mining industry offers

career paths that provide the flexibility to work in and move between a diverse range of jobs in

mining regions and major cities around the world.

Top Recruiters:Alamos Gold Inc.,Aurizon Mines Ltd.BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. Carter Stone & Company

CoeurRochester, Inc. Crystallex International Corporation Eldorado Gold Corporation.

Information Technology:

Information technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce,

manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information.

After a degree in information technology you learn programming which is used to program the

computer for various tasks required by humans.

Also this branch of engineering does not require your past gained knowledge in school. So even

if you were that last bencher dozing off to sleep, you dont have to fret.

Core Subjects: algorithms, Operating System,. Programming languages, Database Management

System, Computer graphics, are studied as a part of the course. (Almost same as ComputerScience engineering)

Top Recruiters:Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Satyam, Infosys, TCS etc.


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Metallurgical Engineering:

Metallurgy is a domain of materials science that studies the physical and chemical behavior

of metallic elements, their inter metallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are

called alloys.

The three main branches of this major are physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, andmineral processing. Physical metallurgy deals with problem solving: youll develop the sorts of

metallic alloys needed for different types of manufacturing and construction. Extractive

metallurgy involves extracting metal from ore. Mineral processing involves gathering mineral

products from the earths crust.

Core Subjects:Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer,Elements of Materials Science,Metallurgical

Thermodynamics, Mineral Beneficiation, Metal Casting, Welding Metallurgy.

Top Recruiters:Amcast, American Superconductor, Kaiser Aluminum, KB Alloys Inc,Norsk

Hydro Aluminum etc

Petroleum Engineering:

Petroleum engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the subsurface activities

related to the production of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. These

activities are deemed to fall within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, which are

the activities of finding and producing hydrocarbons.Refining and distribution to a market are

referred to as the downstream sector.

Petroleum engineers design methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the earth.

Once these resources have been discovered, petroleum engineers work with geologists and

other specialists to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the

reservoir, to determine the drilling methods to be used, and to monitor drilling and production

operations.

Core Subjects: Reservoir Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics, Applied Geology, Offshore

Drilling & Production Operations, Pipeline Transportation of Oil & Gas, Coal Bed Methane

Technology, Coal Bed Methane Technology etc

Top Recruiters:Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, General Energy ManagementSystems, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Reliance Energy Trading, Phillips CarbonBlack Limited etc

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