EDUCATION

TOP B-SCHOOLS

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Find the right B-school among the most aspired and reputed.
An excellent track record, high quality education and the pick of the corporates is what matters.

Cluster 1
IIM-A, IIM-B, IIM-C, ISB, IIM-L, XLRI,

Cluster 2

IIM-I, IIM-K, FMS (DU), SP Jain, MDI, NITIE, IIFT, JBIMS, IRMA, IIM -A (ABM), IIM-L (ABM), MICA, TISS (PMIR)

Cluster 3
IIT-B, IIT-D, MDI (HR), FMS (MS), Great Lakes Institute of Management, NMIMS, IMT (Ghaziabad), SCMHRD (Pune), SIBM, TAPMI, IMI, XIM, GIM

Cluster 4
UBS, IISc, IIT Kgp, IIT K, Sydenham, Welingkar, KJ Somaiya, ICFAI Hyderabad, IIT Madras, IIFM, BIM

Cluster 5
IIT Roorkee, FORE, NIRMA, MFC, MBE, ICFAI Gurgaon, SIES, LIBA, MET, IES, SIIB

Cluster 6, 7 & 8

Most Coveted B-schools to Pursue an MBA
The six IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) are the most aspired for and reputed institutes in India, and so are the courses offered by another dozen or so leading schools. All of them have an excellent track record in offering high quality education, and students from these institutes get the pick of corporate and management jobs directly from campus.

Pegasus's B-School Ranking
To simplify your B-school selection we have categorized India's top B- schools into eight clusters. The list of B-school in India can go on forever, however, we have tried to limit our classification to the better and more known B-schools.

Note, as you proceed from the best to the also-rans, the level of differentiation between both the schools and the clusters significantly diminishes. When reviewing B-schools within a cluster, the preference generally diminishes as you read further from top to bottom. For example, in Cluster 1, we feel that IIM-A is the best B-school in India at present, followed by Bangalore, Kolkata and so on. In certain clusters, the differentiation on the quality of the institute is specialization-driven, and the top to bottom reading is not necessarily representative.

Before taking final admission into any of these B-schools, please ensure that you speak to some students of the current batch and a few of their alumni and visit the websites of the institutes for detailed information. Apart from these premier institutes, there are several other colleges that offer an MBA degree - if you want more details, please write to us at info@careerlauncher.com.

Pegasus ranking methodology
The parameters on which B-schools are judged and ranked, keeping in mind what each offers the student and how these facilitate education are:
Placement records of the last three years
Infrastructure: school and learning environment
Faculty
Geographical location: proximity of B-schools to business hubs
Entrance exams applicable
Interaction with alumni
Interaction with Career Launcher students now studying at these B-schools
Career Launcher also visits these campuses as a recruiter, and the input from our HR team helps us evaluate these institutes better.

The Pegasus Advantage
Pegasus News

Applying to B-schools
B-school Selection Process
B-school FAQs
Latest B-school Updates

Cluster 1

B-school Location Link
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A) Ahmedabad www.iimahd.ernet.in
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-B) Bangalore www.iimb.ernet.in
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-C) Kolkata www.iimcal.ac.in
Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad www.isb.edu
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-L) Lucknow www.iiml.ac.in
Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur www.xlri.ac.in

Cluster 2

B-school Location Link
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-I) Indore www.iimidr.ac.in
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-K) Kozhikode www.iimk.ac.in
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University New Delhi www.fms.edu
SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai www.spjimr.org
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon www.mdi.ac.in
National Institue of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai www.nitie.edu
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) New Delhi www.iift.edu
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai www.jbims.edu
Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) Anand (Gujarat) www.irma.ac.in
IIM-A Agri Business Management (ABM) Ahmedabad www.iimahd.ernet.in
IIM-L Agri Business Management (ABM) Lucknow www.iiml.ac.in
Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA) Ahmedabad www.mica-india.net
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai www.tiss.edu

Cluster 3

B-school Location Link
Indian Institute of Technology - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management Mumbai www.som.iitb.ac.in
Indian Institute of Technology - Department of Management Studies New Delhi www.iitdmba.org
MDI (HR) Gurgaon www.mdi.ac.in
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University - MBA (Management of Services) New Delhi www.fms.edu
Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) Chennai www.glakes.org
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai www.nmims.edu
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad www.imt.edu
Symbiosis Centre for Management and HRD (SCMHRD) Pune www.scmhrd.edu
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune www.sibm.edu
TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal www.tapmi.org
International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi www.imi.edu
Xavier Institute of Management (XIM) Bhubaneshwar www.ximb.ac.in
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa www.gim.ac.in

Cluster 4

B-school Location Link
University Business School (UBS) Chandigarh www.ubschandigarh.org
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore www.iisc.ernet.in
Indian Institute of Technology - Vinod Gupta School of Management Kharagpur www.som.iitkgp.ernet.in
Indian Institute of Technology - Department of Management Studies Kanpur www.iitk.ac.in
Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai www.sydenham.edu
Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai www.welingkar.org
ICFAI Business School Hyderabad www.ibsindia.org
Indian Institute of Technology - Department of Management Studies Chennai www.doms.iitm.ac.in
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal www.iifm.org
Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Tiruchirapally Tamil Nadu www.bim.edu

Cluster 5

B-school Location Link
Indian Institute of Technology - Department of Management Studies Roorkee www.iitr.ac.in
FORE School of Management New Delhi www.fsm.ac.in
Nirma University - Institute of Management Ahmedabad www.nim.ac.in
Master of Finance & Control (MFC),
University of Delhi (South Campus) Delhi www.mfc.edu
Master of Business Economics (MBE), Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi Delhi www.mbe-du.org
ICFAI Business School Gurgaon www.ibsindia.org
SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS) Navi Mumbai www.siescoms.edu
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai www.liba.edu
MET League of Colleges Mumbai www.met.edu
IES Institute of Management Studies Mumbai www.ies.edu
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) Pune www.siib.ac.in

Cluster 6

B-school Location Link
Amity Business School NOIDA, U.P www.amity.edu/abs
Institute of Technology & Management (ITM) Navi Mumbai www.itm.edu
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) (For Defense Personnel & their dependents) Pune www.sims.edu
Alliance Business Academy (ABA) Bangalore www.alliancebschool.org
ICFAI Business School Other Campuses www.ibsindia.org
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) Kolkata www.iiswbm.edu
Chetana's Ram Prasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research Mumbai www.chetanamgt.org
NL Dalmiya Institute of Management Studies and Research Mumbai www.nldalmiamgmt.org
Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) Ranchi www.xiss.ac.in
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIM Tech) Delhi www.bimtech.ac.in
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBS) Delhi www.lbsim.edu
Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC) Pune www.simc.edu
K.J.Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR) Mumbai http://simsr.somaiya.edu
Institute of Financial Management & Research (IFMR) Chennai www.ifmr.ac.in

Cluster 7

B-school Location Link
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Global Business Operations (SRCC GBO) Delhi www.srcc.edu
Masters in International Business (MIB) Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics Delhi www.du.ac.in
Master of Human Resource and Organisational Development (MHROD) Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics Delhi www.du.ac.in
Institute of Technology & Management (ITM) Bangalore, Chsennai, Hyderabad, Warangal www.itm.edu
Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow www.jiml.ac.in
Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (FMS BHU) Varanasi www.bhu.ac.in/fms
Army Institute of Management (AIM) Kolkata www.aim.ac.in
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME) Bangalore www.xime.org

Cluster 8

B-school Location Link
New Delhi of Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi www.ndimdelhi.org
Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (IILM) New Delhi www.iilm.edu
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Delhi www.jimsindia.org
Globsyn Business School (GBS) Kolkata www.globsyn.com/gbs
Asia Pacific Institute of Management (APIM) New Delhi www.asiapacific.edu
Entrepreneurship & Management Processes International (EMPI) New Delhi www.empiindia.com

Disclaimer:
This information has come out of long deliberation with experienced people and faculty of Career Launcher and should be taken in its spirit of being a suggestive opinion of Career Launcher only. We also do not purport it to be a definitive guide for selecting an institute and, therefore, Career Launcher will and shall not be held responsible for any harm or loss arising, real or apparent, from this information and on the decision taken based upon this information.

This information is also written without any malice towards anyone/any institution and therefore any offence caused to anyone/any institution concerned or not concerned, is regretted.

In case you belong to any of the above-mentioned institutes and disagree with the rating assigned to your institute, please fill our form and send it to us at info@careerlauncher.com. This will help us make a more informed decision about your institute and if we feel it is required, we will be happy to revise our ratings.

WATS A GOOD B-SCHOOL

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Choosing the Right B-school
There are over a thousand B-schools in India, and about half a dozen rankings. In such a scenario, finding the right B-school becomes quite a task. What matters is not obtaining an MBA, but doing a program that is respected and recognized. Once you identify your dream B-school, go all out to make sure that you get in.

What Makes a Good B-school: Parameters for Selection
To get you started, here is a list of a few aspects you need to look at while selecting B-schools and make sure that you are on the right track. If it does not throw up the best choice, it will at least help you shortlist those that you need to apply to.
Read more about the B-school application and selection process

Where do you want to study?
First and foremost, you need to decide where do you want to do an MBA from. This can be a choice between doing an MBA from India or abroad. You need to realize that the admission process, eligibility criteria and screening process for both may differ.

For pursuing an MBA in India, there are several locational factors you will have to consider, such as the proximity of the B-school to business hubs. The location of a B-school greatly influences the level of interaction between a B-school and industry, thus affecting the quality of education and visiting faculty, if any.

What does the B-school offer?
You need to take a look at the school, its learning environment and the programs offered, whether approved and certified by 'All India Council for Technical Eduction' (AICTE) - the official governing body responsible for regulation of higher education in India; curriculum, full-time faculty, campus services and the student body. A good infrastructure assures sound technical and logistical support.

What is the balance between faculty and research?
It is a top B-school's ability to attract and retain top-class faculty and its emphasis on the quality of research that separates it from others. Most business schools strive for a balance of both. All top B-schools have a strong focus on research and provide extensive, contextual and relevant study material.

What is the placement record?
Find out the program’s acceptability from the point of view of the list of potential recruiters you have in mind, analyze this through the B-school’s placement statistics of the last three years, the number of students that were picked by top-notch companies and the differential placements of the various B-schools. In this regard, also find out how active is the placement cell and/or the alumni network.

How is a B-school ranked?
In the last few years, there have been various surveys conducted every year that evaluate and compare B-schools using a consistent criteria. The results of these surveys could help you target some of the top B-Schools. Remember to take all of these surveys with a pinch of salt though and not to bother about the exact ranking of ‘a’ survey, but with the general opinion of a few put together.
Read more about the top B-schools

Does a B-school provide affiliations and exchange?
B-schools have collaborations with acclaimed international B-schools. For example ISB, Hyderabad offers an International Student Exchange Program, which gives students the opportunity to study for 1-2 terms at leading business schools such as the London Business School (UK) and Kellogg School of Management (USA). IIM Kozikode encourages international student exchange with B-schools such as the European School of Management (ESCP-EAP) in Paris and the European Business School in Frankfurt.

Exchange programs and affiliations encourage a healthy, cosmopolitan learning environment and promote global standards of education. Such programs are optional, even if you do not participate in a program yourself, the experience of interacting with visiting students will also benefit you alot.

Does a B-school offer financial aid?
MBA programs do not come cheap. However, it is quite easy to obtain financial aid for pursuing an MBA, especially if you are doing the MBA from one of the top ten B-schools. Most Indian B-schools do not offer scholarships till you reach the 2nd year and most of these are merit based. However, most banks are willing to give students a loan to pay for their education at extremely nominal rates and these are not required to be repaid till you start working. It is highly recommended that you do not allow financial constraints to stop you from joining a good B-school and to go in for loans. In fact, these loans actually reduce your tax burden once you start drawing those 6-7 figure salaries.
Read more about financial planning

Who features in the B-school alumni?
If the alumni of the school are in well-respected positions in various industries, it automatically ensures a good standing for the school in the corporate world, which, in turn, implies better placement opportunities.

What is your need?
Today an MBA is no longer limited to marketing, finance and other traditional specializations. Applicants now have various options to choose from. For example specializations like rural management (IRMA), foreign trade (IIFT), retail (KJ Somaiya, Welingkar's & SP Jain), supply chain management (NITIE), systems management (IIMC, IIT-Bombay) among others. So, if you are interested in a specific filed of study, find out which B-school offers the relevant course and apply to them. There are certain B-schools which are reputed for their specializations; for example MICA is known for its Advertising, IRMA is known for their rural management course, etc.
Read more about how to choose specializations

Do your own research
You can acquire information about B-schools by doing some basic research. It will help you ensure your decision about your B-school of choice, which you might have derived following the above-mentioned parameters. Here are a few media that will help you in your research:

The Internet
A quick, vast and updated resource. Websites of the B-schools provide you with detailed information about the faculty, programs offered, facilities they offer and alumni forums that might interest you and help you take your decision.

Counselors
They are updated and trained to offer career guidance. They are aware and in constant touch with the latest happenings in B-schools and the programs that they offer. Once the counselors gauge your aspirations and your level of readiness, they can assist and provide you with proper career guidance. But be sure to meet trained and professional counselors.
Do you want us to help you find a counselor?

Alumni
Get it from the horse’s mouth. Speaking to the alumni gives you a student's perspective into the B-school. Talk to them for information regarding the kind of work you plan to pursue. It will provide you with a very different and highly personalized perspective.

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Extensive business learning experience, from classrooms to campus life.

MBA: A Global Perspective
A holistic experience.
A chance to network and specialize.

Choosing the “Right Specialization”
Understand, compare and choose.
Select from conventional or
unconventional specializations.

MBA - A Globally Recognized Course
Most MBA programs are two-year post-graduate programs comprising six trimesters of 10-12 weeks each, or 4 semesters of 16-18 weeks each.

The two years teach future managers about the basic and specialist aspects of management. The MBA course is a holistic experience as the treatment is different from any other post-graduate course.

The MBA Curriculum

MBA News
MBA Events
Applying to B-schools
B-school Selection Process
B-school FAQs

General Awareness
Reading Comprehension

Visual Reasoning

Management Compass
Career Book: Management

A Day in the Life of a Marketing Manager
A Day in the Life of an Operations Manager
A Day in the Life of an HR Manager
A Day in the Life of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Choosing the “Right Specialization”
It is of prime importance to select the right field of management to specialize in, as normally this would be the discipline in which you would get your first job and possibly even make a career.

The first step towards this is to understand what each specialization is about and what do they have to offer. Although the number of specializations offered by universities is increasing day by day, they can be classified broadly into the following categories:

Marketing - At the Front End of Business
Look forward to a career in sales, brand management, or market research. You need to possess excellent communication and resource mobilizing skills. Marketing plays a key role in the industries such as fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), advertising and market research, sales & distribution, and product or brand management. A large number of CEOs often belong to this discipline.

Operations Management - Driving Back-End Efficiency
If you exhibit an eye for detail, the ability to negotiate, can keep your calm in tough situations and have sound technical knowledge, manufacturing, sales and distribution companies are likely to knock on your doors. Operations play a key role in the fields of quality control, material management, productivity improvement, inventory control, production planning, supply chain management and logistics.

Finance - It’s All About the Money
This field requires extremely high analytical ability, playing with numbers and balance sheets and needs an individual to be fond of being at the complete back-end. With a specialization in Finance you can look for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies, or financial institutions. Finance plays a key role in the fields of consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance.

Systems Management - Making Technology Work
Involves custom-development of IT solutions in all areas, from putting up online daily sales to developing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. Systems Management is normally an integration role between client (internal/external) and programmers; and generally require people with good technical skills coupled with good business domain knowledge. Systems plays an important role in the fields of systems consultancy, account management/project management, systems department of organizations, business development and sales & marketing.

Human Resource Management - A People Manager
You focus on people management and form the backbone of any organization. You need to be a good communicator and should present yourself as competent, dependable and charismatic. It plays a key role in the fields of human resource development, personnel management and industrial relations.

MBA -The Career

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Masters in Business Administration
It is all about understanding the nuances of business dynamics. An MBA is about learning to work with people, because it is the people who run businesses.

Career in Vogue
Spearhead your dream company.
Get the magic-figure salary.

Advantage MBA

Prepare for new opportunities.
Get the skills needed to excel.

Get Picked by the Best
Be the first choice for recruiters.
Join the big league.

Identify the MBA in You
Do you have what it takes?
Choose your goals.

The Other Side of the Coin
The MBA Life.

Career in Vogue: Masters in Business Administration

Upon completion, an MBA leads to responsible positions in business, taking critical managerial decisions that lead to the growth of any top-notch organization. MBA programs are run throughout the world, because their relevance is across industries, business sectors and economies. And what’s more, this exciting profile comes with an even more exciting pay packet.

Advantage MBA: What's in Store for You?
Open newer avenues: An MBA provides the modern manager with tools and skills needed to identify new opportunities for organizational success. MBA programs are designed to make one aware of different approaches that have traditionally helped in managing organizations.

Understand business dynamics better: An MBA provides a person with the ability to understand the nuances of business and the dynamics involved in managing it. An MBA is useful for anyone who wants to refocus his or her career.

Get Picked by the Best: Why Do Companies Prefer MBAs?
The foremost traits that corporate recruiters look for and find in MBA candidates are:
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and strategize
Leadership skills

Call it the effect of globalization or to combat competition, companies today are taking all measures to ensure professional conduct in all aspects of their functioning. These changes in the business environment have a natural and direct correlation with the kind of people that are hired to run companies, irrespective of the fact that they are naïve graduates or experienced racehorses.

MBAs Remain the Top Choice
It is perceived that certain professional characteristics are innately present in most MBA recruits:
Emphasis on professionalism
Stress on deliverables and deadlines
Better understanding of a company’s integrated functionality
Internationally mobile and sensitive to cultural diversity

Identify the MBA in You: The Three Step Process
Self-assessment
Self-assessment should be the first step in any major career or life altering decision.
Take time to reflect on your experiences, your abilities and your ambitions. Understand your career path; the planning and the timeline required to achieve it. Assuming that the MBA will help you achieve your goals, what is it that you want to learn and gain through an MBA program? If you self-assess well, you'll be in a better position to understand your strengths and opportunities.

Define your career path
To understand where you see yourself a few years from now, the most important step is to define your career path; what are the choices you plan to make to take charge and further your goals?

What makes a good MBA candidate?
Apart from possessing a good aptitude, there are a number of other qualities that top B-schools look for before selecting a student. There’s a lot you can do to show the B-schools what a good candidate you are, but you need to be clear about your own abilities and goals. Are you honest and sincere? Do you have enough knowledge about the school and the course that you are applying for? How focused are you with respect to your career goals?

The Other Side of the Coin: The MBA Life
As in all careers, there is a flip side to being an MBA. Though not a huge deterrent, one should know about the life of an MBA as well.

A bit of a reality check here, but the personal life of most MBAs especially during their training period and formative years in an organization is extremely hectic. One of the primary reasons being: high performance pressure. Most MBAs are at the helm of affairs for business concerns involving decision and policy making that demands a lot physically and mentally. The ones spearheading departments are responsible for what the whole team does, and every decision you take affects not just you, but often your entire team and impacts the entire organization.

But then, what's life without challenges? If you feel that you are made for tackling life head-on, and are excited about your work being meaningful, what are you waiting for? An MBA is a great first step towards your dream destination.

Career after 12th

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Preparing for entrance exams (Engineering and Medicine) is the in thing among students pursuing science in Class XII. The same is with commerce students who prepare for courses like CA/CS/ICWA etc. Then there are students of humanities of which very few prepare for undergraduate courses like journalism, advertising, public relations etc. Apart from these, the rest go for a regular B.A/B.Com/B.Sc due to lack of information on other career options available to them and because of the fear of highly competitive entrance tests. However, there are certain career options, which can prove to be quite lucrative if one takes them seriously. Some of these are mentioned above.

Coaching for After 12th
Law
Hotel Management
BBA/BBS
Design/Fashion

THE MAGICAL LAMP PROGRAM

Professional Careers after class XII. The MagicLamp program is one of the most sought after by students of Class XII seeking to pursue fruitful careers in Law, Management and Design.

LEADING INSTITUTES

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IIT Mumbai: IIT Mumbai, one of the six IITs set up by an Act of Parliament, was established in 1958, at Powai, a northern suburb of Mumbai. Today the Institute is recognized as one of the centres of academic excellence in the country

Institutes in positions of excellence grow with time. The ideas and ideals on which such institutes are built evolve and change with national aspirations, national perspectives, and trends world - wide. IIT Mumbai, too, is one such institution. Over the years, there has been dynamic progress at IIT Mumbai in all academic and research activities, and a parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure, to keep it at par with the best institutions in the world. www.iitb.ernet.in

IIT Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, is among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education and basic and applied research. The Institute, with a self-contained campus of nearly 360 faculty, 4000 students, 1250 administrative and supporting staff, is located amidst a beautiful, wood land of about 250 hectares in south Chennai. It has been growing from strength to strength ever since it obtained its charter from the Indian Parliament in 1961 and has established itself as a premier center for teaching, research and industrial consultancy in the country. www.iitm.ac.in

IIT Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is one of the six Institutes of Technology created as centers of excellence for higher training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India, the others being at Kanpur, Khargpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Guwahati. Established as College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared an Institution of National Importance under the "Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963" and was renamed "Indian Institute of Technology Delhi". It was then accorded the status of a deemed university with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own examinations and award its own degrees. www.iitd.ac.in

IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, conduct original research of the highest standard and provide leadership in technological innovation for the industrial growth of the country. IIT Kanpur began functioning in the borrowed building of Harcourt Butler Technological Institute in 1959 with 100 students and a small faculty. The Institute now has its own sprawling residential campus, about 1450 undergraduate and 800 postgraduate students, 300 faculty and more than 1400 supporting staff. The combined record of its past and present faculty and students along with the alumni spread across the world is awe-inspiring. With the path-breaking innovations in both its curriculum and research, the Institute is rapidly gaining a legendary reputation. www.iitk.ac.in

IIT Khargpur: The first Indian Institute of Technology was born in May 1950 at Hijli, Khargpur, in the eastern India. Initially, the IIT started functioning from 5, Esplanade East, Calcutta and very soon shifted to Hijli in Sept. 1950. The present name 'Indian Institute of Technology' was adopted before the formal inauguration of the Institute on August 18, 1951, by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. IIT Khargpur started its journey at the old Hijli Detention Camp where some of our great freedom fighters toiled and sacrificed their lives for the independence of our country.
On Sept. 15, 1956, the Parliament of India passed an act known as the Indian Institute of Technology (Khargpur) Act declaring it as an Institute of national importance. It was also given the status of an autonomous University. From this modest start in 1950, IIT Khargpur has been engaged in a steady process of development with about 18 academic departments and five centers of excellence. The vast tree laden campus, spreading over 2100 acres has a self contained township of over 15,000 inhabitants. www.iitkgp.ernet.in

IIT Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, the sixth member of the IIT fraternity, was established in 1994. The academic program commenced from 1995.At present the Institute has nine departments covering all the major engineering and science disciplines, offering B. Tech., B. Des., M. Tech., Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs. Departments of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering have been established with student intake from July 2002. Within a short period of time, IIT Guwahati has been able to build up the necessary infrastructure for carrying out advanced research and has been equipped with state-of-the-art scientific and engineering instruments. www.iitg.ernet.in

IIT Roorkee: The Roorkee College was established in 1847 as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The college was renamed as The Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. It was given the status of University by Act No. IX of 1948 of the United Province (Uttar Pradesh) in recognition of its performance and its potential and keeping in view the needs of post-independent India. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, presented the Charter in November 1949 elevating the erstwhile college to the stature of the First Engineering University of Independent India. www.rurkiu.ernet.in

Delhi College of Engineering: Delhi College of Engineering is one of the oldest technical institutions in India. Established in 1940, originally as Delhi Polytechnic, functioning under the direct control of Government of India, the college is presently under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Delhi Administration) since 1963 and is affiliated to the University of Delhi since 1952. The college celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1991.
DCE has produced over the past 60 years approximately 21,000 graduates and post-graduates in engineering and technology. It has been ranked amongst the Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India by an India-Today Survey. www.dceonline.net

BITS Pilani: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is an all-India Institute for higher education (deemed to be a University) by the Government of India. BITS is recognized as a leading Indian Centre for technical training. It is one of the very few nationally as well as internationally recognized Indian Institutes that is a non-governmental organization. BITS was founded by the Late Shri G.D.Birla and subsequently developed with the support of the Birla family, who run India's largest private sector business house. www.bits-pilani.ac.in

Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad The Indian School of Mines was formally opened by His Excellency the Viceroy Lord Irwin on 9th December 1926 and the School started functioning from 10th Dec 1926 in its premises at Dhanbad with Dr D Penman as the first Principal. On the completion of the first 25 years of its existence the Silver Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India, who thereby gave a fresh fillip to this Institution. The School celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1976 and Diamond Jubilee in 1986. www.ism-dhanbad.org

Institute of Technology, BHU: B.H.U. was the vision of late Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya and ever since numerous students from the lengths and breadths of the great country of India have benefited from this great institution of knowledge and learning.
Institute of Technology is the engineering wing of this university to which now belongs a proud alumni of more than 15,000 graduates of engineering in diverse fields of technology ranging from growing Silicon to using Silicon. The institute has one of the biggest campuses worldwide and houses nearly 2,000 students during every academic year and provides them a 24/7 access to the best technological facilities. The global community of this institute is involved in key areas of research, communications, consulting and management with the respective industry leaders, thereby helping spread the branches of the knowledge tree and help everyone else grow with them. www.itbhu.org

Regional Engineering College, Trichy The Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu on the banks of river Cauvery, began as a joint and co-operative venture of the Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu during 1964 with a view to cater to the needs of man-power in technology for the country.
The College has been conferred with autonomy in financial and administrative matters to achieve rapid development. It has been registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Its management is looked after by the Board of Governors consisting of Honorable Minister for Education, Government of Tamil Nadu as Chairman, and Members from Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of India, AICTE, UGC, IIT, Chennai and Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. http://rangoli.rect.ernet.in

Disclaimer: The profiles given above have been taken from the official websites of these institutes. Career Launcher does not take any responsibility for their accuracy.

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AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

This course trains an engineer in designing, constructing, analyzing, testing, development and manufacturing of commercial and military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. Aeronautics focuses on systems that operate in the Earth's atmosphere and Astronautics on those operating in space. Within each division, your choice of a career path can take you on a journey through widely varying disciplines. Aerospace engineers design, develop, test, and help manufacture commercial and military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. They develop new technologies in commercial aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.

Specialization: The bachelor's degree programme offers curriculum covering fundamentals of propulsion, electronics, automatic control guidance, theory of aerodynamics, structural analysis, materials science, and fluid dynamics.

Educational Attainment: BE / B. Tech in aeronautical Engineering -Postgraduate program in aeronautical engineering for B.Sc students
-B.Tech and Ph.D. program in aeronautical Engineering
-Associate membership program conducted by Aeronautical Society of India (ASI).
- It is possible to take a degree in Physics or electronics to work in this area and leave more option open.

Employment opportunity in Aerospace / Aeronautical engineering:

Companies and government agencies in the aeronautics field employ a broad range of professionals. Chiefly these are aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineers, but they also include engineers, scientists, and technicians from a variety of specialties. Among the specific disciplines employed by the aeronautics industry are aerodynamics and fluid dynamics; propulsion, guidance, navigation and control; aircraft structures and materials; mechanical design, electronics (including radar) weapons systems and flight control; communications; systems engineering; software engineering; and computer engineering. Four major divisions exist in the Aeronautics side of the Aerospace Industry: military aircraft, civilian aircraft, aircraft engines, and missile systems. Following are the few places these engineers can look forward for their employment.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DRDO, Air India, Indian Airlines, ISRO. There are limited opportunities in this branch, therefore a large number take Research and development areas in Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Civil Aviation, Defense Laboratories or Civil Aviation departments.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Agricultural engineers apply their knowledge of biological and agricultural systems and engineering to equipment design and assure environmental compatibility of practices used by production agriculture. This includes all activities related to agriculture and horticulture for smooth functioning and efficient increase of food productivity, improvement in agriculture farm machinery, farm structure, rural electrification, biogas, new technology in the design and manufacture of agriculture products, conservation of soil and water are the major jobs handled by agriculture engineers.

Specialization: The bachelor's degree courses covers basic physical, engineering, and agriculture sciences, Soil conservation, drainage method, irrigation practices, firm machinery, dairy engineering etc.

Educational Attainment: BE in agriculture Engineering. At the postgraduate level crop process engineering, firm machinery and power, soil and water conservation etc are taken up.
A Ph.D. degree of three years is also offered at IIT kharagpur, and IARI , New Delhi.
Employment Opportunities Agriculture EngineeringExcellent career opportunities exist in product engineering, equipment research and design, facilities design, environmental consulting, and engineering management.
To be specific Central and state Government of agriculture and agriculture engineering, agro industry, minor irrigation corporation, Food corporation of India, National Seed Corporation of India, National Diary Development Board, Agriculture Research Organization, Agriculture university, Diary and food industries, Nationalized Bank, Agriculture machinery manufacturing organization, tea gardens etc.

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

This course caters to train the students to design, develop, manufacture, and repair of automobiles. The demand for automobile engineering is growing with the expansion of automobile industries and increasing demand for vehicle. With increasing concern for pollution and fuel efficiency, these engineers also set standard of qualities, for example making the vehicle Euro efficient.

Specialization: The course curriculum is designed to teach students all aspects of moving vehicles, their construction, repair and maintenance.

Educational Attainment: To become an automobile engineer, one must have a BE or a B. Tech degree. Even a degree holder in Electrical or mechanical can go for specialization in automobile engineering in postgraduate level. Diploma holders can take AMIE examination to be at par with the degree holder.

Employment Opportunity Automobile Engineering: Automobile manufacturing Industry, in maintenance and service station, private transport company and Defense Services. Self-employment is also possible in setting up automobile garages or maintenance workshop.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

This is a breakthrough in the application of principle of engineering and Life science in conducting research on biological aspects of human and animal life. Bioengineering/Biomedical engineers work with biologists and medical doctors to develop medical instrumentation, artificial organs, and prosthetic devices. Over the years, there are active research programs worldwide, which have led to pioneering contributions in the field. Such contributions include the development of implantable cardiac defibrillators that have met with significant commercial success; the discovery of a new biomaterial derived from small intestinal submucosa for the repair and regeneration of blood vessels and other tissues; the invention of sonic guidance systems for clinical tubes and catheters; the design and synthesis of novel controlled release devices for the delivery of drugs, peptides, and proteins, especially in response to changing physiological conditions; and the development of the first fully integrated modeling and experimental techniques to design, test, and improve artificial knee joints.

Specialization: This course offers specialization in Bioinstrumentation: The principle of electronics and measurement in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Biomechanics: Application of principle of mechanics in making artificial organs, e.g. Artificial kidney, limb etc.

Biomaterials: Select living tissue and materials for transplantation. System physiology: Study biochemistry of metabolism and limb movement control, Rehabilitation Engineering: Here the research emphasized on expanding the capabilities and helping the physically impaired people.

Educational Attainment: Biomedical Engineering at IIT-Bombay accepts students with Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Medical backgrounds. This unique feature in admissions not only lends a true interdisciplinary flavour to the curriculum, but also fosters innovative research and teaching. The Department offers post-graduate programmes to suit a variety of background and higher technical education requirements
Full-time Ph.D, Sponsored PhD for those who cannot leave their organizations for long periods,
Part-time Ph.D. for persons working in sponsored projects in the Department,
Ph.D. (self-financed)
M.Tech. (With Institute financial support)
M.Tech (self-financed)
Part-time and sponsored M.Tech.
Employment opportunities Biomedical Engineering: Research, teaching and industry producing Biomedical products.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Chemical engineering includes all phases of technical activity in which knowledge of chemistry, along with other basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, biology, and computer sciences, is used to embark upon and solve the problems of society. These problems include energy, health, environment, food, clothing, shelter, and materials. For example, the chemical-processing industries are under technical and managerial control of the chemical engineer. These industries supply society with a vast array of products, including chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, foods, textiles, fuels, and industrial gases. The chemical engineer also serves society in improving the environment by reducing and eliminating pollution and applying the biosciences in biochemical and biomedical engineering. The spectrum of activity of the chemical engineer, because of his or her unique background, is one of the broadest in the science-technical field. They may be design engineers working for a product along with mechanical and electrical engineers, may be a research engineer and engaged in developing new process and products and as a project engineer deal with the design, installation and maintenance of plants, and in manufacturing industry supervise all operation related to production. This could also cover various fields of chemical technology in mineral based industries, petrochemical plants, synthetic fibers and even petroleum refining.

Specialization: The focus of the BE/B. Tech programmes in Chemical Engineering is on Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, and Polymer Synthesis etc.

Educational Attainment: BE/B. Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D Employment opportunities Chemical Engineering

Employment opportunities : Chemical engineers find employment in all phases of technical operations. A large no of graduates in chemical engineering have obtained M.S. and Ph.D. degrees than those in almost any other engineering field. It is advantageous for those interested in the more advanced work of research, development, and college teaching to obtain a graduate degree. The chemical engineering degree is frequently used as a stepping-stone to other professions such as law, medicine, Marketing and Sales or teaching. The recent trend in career of a chemical engineer to join management education and after completion they are placed in manufacturing industry, Marketing and sales job.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Enjoying a smooth drive, happy with a well planned market place, take a moment to thank a civil engineer for the roads you travel, the market place you are in. But, these aren't the only contribution civil engineers have made to life in the 21st century: They are also credited with synchronizing traffic lights, designing Homes, building bridges, erecting industrial facilities and constructing recycling plants. Most people think of civil engineering as people who build highways and waste treatment plants, but its much more. Civil engineers are responsible for planning and designing a project and having it constructed to the required scale.

Specialization: The curriculum includes the study of all the basic engineering sciences and is designed to introduce the students to a variety of problems encountered by civil engineers such as: structures, foundation, construction, hydraulics and environmental engineering, works management and cost, transportation engineering, irrigation engineering etc.

Educational Attainment: One can obtain BE/ B.Tech. ME,M. Tech. and Ph.D. degree in civil engineering. Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research is also offered. One can also go for diploma in civil engineering from polytechnic, AMIE etc.

Employment opportunities in Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering provides a solid background in mathematics and basic sciences applied toward the study and design of engineering systems. As a broad field encompassing many disciplines, Civil Engineering offers a challenging and fulfilling career to individuals with a wide variety of interests. Some of the possible career opportunities are as Builder, City Planner, Architecture, Civil Engineer, Irrigation Engineer and Planner. Civil Engineers are employed in public and private sector in all branches of design, maintenance and construction of roads, highways, bridges, airports, housing complex, marketplace etc.

CERAMIC ENGINEERING

These are the engineers who deal with application of inorganic and nonmetal for industrial application; specifically carry out research in developing new ceramic product. If the first thing you think of when you hear the word "ceramic" is a coffee cup--you're right. Coffee cups are very traditional ceramic products. Other traditional ceramics include construction materials like concrete, bricks, or glass. But ceramic materials are also the stuff that is enabling the Information Age, improving your golf game, and taking us into space. The same types of materials that have been used for decades to build buildings and roads, and make our dinner plates, are now being used in high-tech applications. Designer ceramics include engine parts that enhance performance, fiber optics for high-speed communications, bioceramics for medical implants, ceramic elements for integrated electronics, and heat resistant tiles for the space shuttle. One key to the widespread use of ceramics is the abundance of inexpensive raw materials--like sand--that are used to make this class of nonmetallic, inorganic materials.
Thus today, ceramic engineers are no longer limited to working only with naturally occurring materials. With modern processing techniques, a whole spectrum of new ceramic materials with unusual mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties has been developed. For the inquiring mind of a ceramic engineer, there is a new challenge every day to produce useful solid materials.

Educational Attainment: BE, M.Tech

Specialization: Areas of specialization in ceramics include preparation and properties of ceramic powders; dielectric materials, including ferroelectric, semiconductors; sol-gel processing; solid free-form fabrication, nanostructured materials, high-temperature materials; strength, toughening, and impact resistance; ceramic-metal systems; composites; and fiber optic materials for transmission, surgical applications and sensing

Employment opportunities Ceramic Engineering Ceramic scientists and engineers hold jobs in all sectors of the economy. From traditional fields to cutting edge technologies associated with electronics, biomaterials, energy and storage devices, nuclear materials, and renewable energy devices. Industry manufacturing glass, cement, electronics, ceramic, and electrical goods are the prominent place where ceramic engineers get absorbed.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

lectrical engineering encompasses all devices and systems that operate electrically. Electrical engineers are integrally involved with the generation, distribution, and electromechanical use of electric power. They also design and produce general electronic circuits and their solid-state components such as integrated circuits and computer chips. Electrical engineering is the largest of all engineering disciplines. This is divided into heavy current (electrical machinery; generating stations and distribution systems) and light current (telecommunications, radar, computers etc.) With the increasing demand for electrical energy, the development in audio and video communication systems, and the automation in industry, electrical engineers have become indispensable to society today.

However, the electronics or communication engineers work with devices that use extremely small amounts of power such as micro processors, fiber optics etc. Microwave engineers use electromagnetic energy in forms such as radio waves or light to produce radar, communications, and fiber optics systems. Communications and signal processing involves the transmission and processing of information such as in CD players and high definition TV. Electrical engineers also design and implement automatic control systems such as airplane guidance and autopilot systems.

Specialization: For an Electrical engineer, the academic programme lays stress on a deep understanding of electrical networks and devices of electromagnetic field theory, electrical energy converters, electrical energy distribution systems etc. For an electronics or communication engineer the BE/B.Tech programme focuses electronic network and devices, subjects such as electromagnetic field theory, computer fundamentals as also their protection, and communication and control systems.

Educational Attainment: BE/B Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

Employment Opportunities in Electrical Engineering Virtually every industry utilizes electrical engineers, so employment opportunities are extensive. The work of electrical engineers can be seen in the microwave ovens in our Homes, in the computers used by business, in numerically controlled machines used by manufacturing companies. Electrical can follow careers in a wide range of areas. They may enter the fields of communications, computers, electronics, robotics, biomedical electronics and signal processing, transportation, industrial process control, energy operation and distribution, and electro-mechanical energy conversion. Many electrical and computer engineering graduates also pursue careers in resource industries and manufacturing; examples include the chemical, pulp and paper, food, automobile and aircraft industries.

ENERGY ENGINEERING

This course trains the students how to use, produce, distribute, conservation and conversion of energy. In short this field of engineering is involved with the production and transfer of energy and with the conversion of one form of energy to another. Basically these experts are involved in energy supply and demand technologies and systems, including resource extraction through mining and drilling, energy conversion, distribution and delivery, and efficiency of use. Secondly, in environmental consequences of energy related activities, environmental systems and controls in areas related to fuels production, energy conversion, transmission, and use. And most important work they handled is energy related issues in national security and defense.
Specialization: Energy engineers can opt for methods of accessing, storing and utilizing a variety of resources such as petroleum, coal, natural gas and water etc.

Educational attainment: BE, Post graduation, Ph.D

Employment opportunities Energy Engineering : Industries and organization dealing with energy technology, transfer, energy planning and energy management.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Environmental engineering offers opportunities to work in any aspect of environmental protection. The major areas include air pollution control, industrial hygiene, radiation protection, hazardous waste management, toxic materials control, water supply, wastewater management, storm water management, solid waste disposal, public health, and land management. And, within each of these major categories are many sub-specialties. The kind of work one can do as an environmental engineer is very diverse. The following examples are illustrative, not comprehensive. You can be a researcher, a designer, a planner, an operator of pollution control facilities, a professor, a government regulatory agency official, a manager of programs, or be involved in professional society work. Your employer can be private consulting engineering firms, universities, private research firms, testing laboratories, government agencies of all types (federal, state and local), or all types of major corporations and private businesses. You will experience the fulfillment of seeing something you conceived in your mind realized in concrete, steel and other tangible materials; and from being a part of the successful solution to a problem. Knowing that your efforts make the world a better place for you and your fellow human beings to live will provide additional satisfaction. A commitment to life-long learning is essential. A degree is just the beginning of ones education.

To become a successful environmental engineer one must be good in the math, science and engineering courses that comprise any engineering degree. Equally important, one needs to focus on the humanities. Since environmental engineering is so intertwined with people, it is necessary to understand how people and societies function. Environmental engineers must be able to communicate effectively with people of all types if they are to succeed in solving problems by finding a balance between meeting regulatory requirements and meeting client budgets. Clients aren't always thrilled to be paying for environmental need like complying with regulations, so the job often involves finding innovative ways to solve their problems. "Communication and teamwork are the two qualities which helps these engineers to work easily. In addition, writing and speaking skills are essential. An outstanding academic record of accomplishment is always a plus. It's good to keep current on the ever-changing industry. Learning the regulations and guidelines that drive the industry is always beneficial. Doing can only learn these skills.
Possession of a strong fundamental scientific and technical knowledge base, and critical thinking skills, which will serve as the foundation for life-long learning; the ability to apply science and engineering skills to the analysis and design of engineering projects; the ability to effectively communicate technical/professional information in written, oral, visual, and graphical formats; and an awareness and understanding of professional obligations to protect human health, human welfare, and the environment are the individual abilities, you have a sure chance to reach top level environmental engineer.

Specialization: The specialization focused on air, water and land

Educational Attainment: BE, post graduation, Ph.D

Employment Opportunities in Environmental Engineering The Environmental Engineering commonly described as environmental protection or management is very broad. However, the large majority of people employed in this general career area are scientists and engineers. Environmental engineering provides limitless opportunities as to type of work, for whom one work, and where one work. A career in environmental engineering provides a comfortable salary, job security, and considerable personal satisfaction. The work of an environmental engineer changes with changing government policies and the public's priorities. While the job security of environmental engineers is good, the ease of breaking into the profession varies over time based on market conditions which are affected by government policies, priorities, and funding. Environmental engineers also design and operate systems to provide safe drinking water and to prevent and control pollution in water, in the air, and on the land. In addition, these engineers are involved with water distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, sewage treatment plants, disposal of garbage, cleanup of toxic waste sites, recycling and reclamation, reduction of air pollution, and control of pesticides.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Industrial engineers determine the most effective ways for an organization to use the basic factors of production people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make or process a product. Industrial engineers plan, design, implement, and manage integrated production and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control. Industrial engineering, perhaps more than any other engineering discipline, is involved with the human and organizational aspects of developing the desired system. Traditionally, industrial engineers have been involved in facilities and plant design, plant management, quality control, human factors engineering, and production engineering.

Specialization: Job oriented specialization are offered.

Educational Attainment: Bachelor degree, Post graduation, Ph.D

Employment Opportunities in Industrial Engineering Sixty percent of industrial engineers are employed by manufacturing companies, but industrial engineers can be found in every kind of organization including banks, hospitals, finance, agriculture, public utilities, wholesale and retail trade, transportation, construction, and government. Industrial engineering has been strongly impacted by recent changes such as advances in computer technology, automation of manufacturing systems, developments in artificial intelligence and data base systems, the revolution in management practices as reflected by the "quality movement," and the increased emphasis on strategic planning.
To be specific industrial engineers get employed in Industries concern with plant efficiency and quality control. Instrumentation/production Engineers Involves in designing, constructing and maintenance of instruments. Government, Public and private sector having user industries, Instrumental Manufacturing Industries and Industrial Automation Industries. They can engage in construction and maintenance of sailing vessels.

MARINE ENGINEERING

Marine engineers engage in construction and maintenance of sailing vessels. This also includes the supervision of engine crew involved in operating the machines, and checking for smooth functioning of all steam engines, electric motors, propulsive engines etc. Marine engineers are continually striving to improve the efficiencies of existing shipboard conventional steam, gas turbine, diesel, and nuclear propulsion plants. Marine engineers are exploring new technologies such as superconductivity, magneto hydrodynamics, fuel cells, and ocean thermal energy.

Educational Attainment: BE, Post graduation, Ph.D

Specialization: the curriculum constitute fundamental engineering sciences, specialized knowledge of theoretical and practical marine engineering, and also a basic knowledge of social sciences and humanities. In addition it emphasize on modern marine technology, the use of basic tools, workshop technology, and practical training in the powerhouses how to operate, overhaul and test auxiliary power plants units etc.

Employment opportunities Marine Engineering : Navy, Merchant Navy, Manufacturing Industries

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineering is the second largest engineering discipline and one of the oldest. Mechanical engineers apply the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices. Mechanical engineers are involved with the design of structures, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers design automobiles, trucks, airplanes, and trains for transportation; tractors for food production; interplanetary space vehicles; copying machines, fax machines, staplers, and mechanical pencils used in the office; and lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses used in the manufacture of goods. Mechanical engineers also design and operate power plants and are concerned with the economical combustion of fuels, the conversion of heat energy into mechanical energy, and the use of the mechanical energy to perform useful work.

The Mechanical Engineering provides a solid foundation for professional engineering practice, and further study in Mechanical Engineering or many other related fields. The major requirements develop the students' ability to apply scientific principles in the design and analysis of mechanical and energy conversion systems. Students are challenged with design problems in most of the major courses, which provide opportunities for developing creativity in solving real-world problems.

Educational Attainment: Bachelor degree, Post graduation, Ph.D

Specialization: In addition to the basic engineering sciences, the programme in mechanical engineering lays emphasis on the analysis and synthesis involved in the design, manufacture and operation of prime movers, pumps, compressors, machine tools, mass production technique etc.

Employment Opportunities Mechanical Engineering: Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the diversified branches of the mechanical field. Mechanical engineers are employed in many types of manufacturing, fabrication, research and development, and service industries Railway Engineering. Aerospace, Automobile Industry, Power plants, Manufacturing Industries e.g. Materials, refined metals etc.

MICRO ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Involves in planning, designing, development, testing etc of electronic circuiting. This field deals with the process of bringing a semiconductor chip, with its resident circuitry, to a form that can be integrated effectively into a larger microelectronics assembly. Most electronics industry experts believe that advances in electronics performance are limited principally by the current state of the art in packaging technology. The market demands increasingly smaller products. This push for greater functional power in smaller and smaller spaces can only be met through increases in packaging density and integration levels of microchips.

Specialization: Microelectronics Technology, Surface Acoustic Wave Devices, Microwave and Millimeter Wave Engineering and Computer Aided Design, Signal Processing, Digital Hardware Design, Underwater Electronics, Planar Antennas, Acoustic Image Processing, Digital and Communication Systems, Speech and Audio Signal Processing, Non Destructive Automation, Micro-Electro-Mechanical System. Employment opportunities in Micro-electronics Micro-electronic engineering finds employment in the aerospace industry, medical electronic industry, and computer industry and telecommunication sector

MINING ENGINEERING

Mining is a very interesting field, which is as diverse as the people in it. Mining Engineers suppose to study general engineering course followed by professional mining classes in drilling and blasting, materials handling, rock mechanics, mine health and safety, mine ventilation, mine cost engineering, ore reserve analysis, operations analysis, mine planning, and minerals processing. Elective courses allow students to concentrate their studies in specific areas. These courses prepare graduates for entrance into the mining engineering profession, as well as provide a good background for more-specialized studies or advanced administrative positions. Solution mining, including microbial-assisted extraction methods, is a new area of interest that has been integrated into the curriculum. Prevention strategies are to be incorporated in the planning and design of present and future operations. But most of the schools in mining engineering cover the planning of extraction methods, use of equipment and the supervision and control of operations in underground and opencast coal, ore and metalliferous mining. This includes laying out the plans, and devising shafts, inclines or quarries for the safe extraction of these resources, whether they be coal, petroleum, metallic or non-metallic minerals from under the earth

The function of the mining engineer is to apply knowledge of pertinent scientific theory, engineering fundamentals, and improved technology to recover natural resources. Mining is a world-wide activity involving the extraction of nonmetallics, metal ores of all kinds, and solid fuels and energy sources such as coal and nuclear material. In addition to mineral extraction, the skills of mining engineers are also needed in a variety of fields where the earth's crust is utilized. The construction industry, with its requirements of developing roads, railroads, tunnels, and underground chambers, and the hazardous waste disposal industry are examples of such applications. These are rapidly expanding needs, with a shortage of competent people; the mining engineer is well qualified to meet these needs. The importance of ecological and environmental planning is recognized and given significant attention in all aspects of the mining engineering curriculum.

As technological and engineering field mining engineering offer a tremendous opportunity for the person who wishes to become involved in the application of our natural mineral resources to the preservation and enhancement of man. To meet these need mining engineers require a broad understanding of basic sciences, engineering, and economic principles. General education, communications skills, and comprehension of social factors are also important, since engineers often assume managerial functions within the mining industry.

Educational Attainment: BE and a certificate from the Director General of Mines and Safety,Dhanbad is a must to become a civil engineer. Post graduation and Ph.D are the other option.

Specialization: This includes not just grounding in basic engineering sciences, but also a fair amount of theoretical and practical training in the different aspect of mining engineering, metallurgy and geology.

Employment Opportunities Mining Engineering A degree in Mining Engineering provides students with a versatile education that opens many professional opportunities. Graduates have a range of job options in the mining industry, such as engineering, operations, sales, and management. The breadth of subjects covered in the mining curriculum provide additional opportunities in allied fields. Private sector businesses, as well as state and central agencies, rely on the services of mining engineers. In addition, one can get job in government sector: Mines, Minerals Development Corporation and mining department of Union and state Government.

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

Nuclear engineering encompasses all areas of the research, development, and application of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a prime source of energy in the world, and its wise utilization will produce many benefits. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power does not contribute to acid rain or greenhouse gases that produce global warming. The application of nuclear energy requires engineers with a broad educational background that covers specialized areas such as nuclear physics and radiation science as well as general areas of engineering useful in any energy field.
Nuclear engineers are involved in the design, construction, and operation of nuclear power plants for power generation, propulsion of nuclear submarines, and space power systems. Nuclear engineers are also involved in the handling of nuclear fuels, the safe disposal of radioactive wastes, and in medical uses of radioactive isotopes. Major thrust area of work is researching in nuclear energy and radiation. Specialization: It offers specialization in nuclear weapons, developing radioactive material for industrial and medical use etc.

Educational Attainment: B.E., Graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are offered for qualified students seeking advanced degrees.

Employment Opportunities in Energy Engineering The four-year undergraduate degree provides a well-grounded education that will lead to opportunities in any field of energy engineering. Although one objective of the nuclear engineering program is to help students develop in specialized areas, the primary goal is to prepare them for a professional career. As a result, students are encouraged to develop a broad background in engineering and science and an awareness of social, economic, and environmental issues. Thus equipped, they will be capable of continued professional growth in the constantly changing technological world. Specifically, the nuclear engineers get employment in nuclear power plant, Defence and nuclear installations, with nuclear power manufacturers, with defence manufacturers etc.

PHYSICS ENGINEERING

Nuclear engineering encompasses all areas of the research, development, and application of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a prime source of energy in the world, and its wise utilization will produce many benefits. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power does not contribute to acid rain or greenhouse gases that produce global warming. The application of nuclear energy requires engineers with a broad educational background that covers specialized areas such as nuclear physics and radiation science as well as general areas of engineering useful in any energy field.
Nuclear engineers are involved in the design, construction, and operation of nuclear power plants for power generation, propulsion of nuclear submarines, and space power systems. Nuclear engineers are also involved in the handling of nuclear fuels, the safe disposal of radioactive wastes, and in medical uses of radioactive isotopes. Major thrust area of work is researching in nuclear energy and radiation. Specialization: It offers specialization in nuclear weapons, developing radioactive material for industrial and medical use etc.

Educational Attainment: B.E., Graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are offered for qualified students seeking advanced degrees.

Employment Opportunities in Energy Engineering The four-year undergraduate degree provides a well-grounded education that will lead to opportunities in any field of energy engineering. Although one objective of the nuclear engineering program is to help students develop in specialized areas, the primary goal is to prepare them for a professional career. As a result, students are encouraged to develop a broad background in engineering and science and an awareness of social, economic, and environmental issues. Thus equipped, they will be capable of continued professional growth in the constantly changing technological world. Specifically, the nuclear engineers get employment in nuclear power plant, Defence and nuclear installations, with nuclear power manufacturers, with defence manufacturers etc.

TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Telecommunication Engineers deal with systems, satellite, T.V. Radar, Navigation etc.. As the systems are fairly new, there are bugs to work out, but also has tremendous opportunities to improve the network. The students of telecommunication engineering, as with other engineering disciplines, learn science and math, but the courses and labs emphasize how to apply this knowledge to industrial situations. By this practical approach, these engineers gain technical skills that are both highly developed and extensive. These engineers are also well indoctrinated in "people-oriented" skills like public speaking, project management, and technical writing, enabling them to be effective communicators. In addition, required electronic courses in the curriculum provide a strong background in computer hardware and C-language programming.

Specialization: All type of information and transmission networks.

Employment opportunities in Telecommunication Engineering : The Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals for positions in the telecommunication networking industry. This curriculum develops the knowledge to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify telecommunication and network systems. Graduates are ready for entry level employment with companies which use public and private telecommunications systems, or which sell goods or services in support of telecommunications operations. The explosive growth of telecommunications has created a great demand for specialists in that field. To be specific these engineers finds employment in Broad casting Sector, Electronics and Mars communication sector, With Government and manufacturing sector.

Engineering

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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.