India has made remarkable progress in engineering and technology over the last few decades. Software engineering has earned India a world wide reputation. Since technical education determines the development and socio-economic condition of a nation, there is a greater need for high quality technical education produce technically skilled manpower in India. High quality engineers can be created only through high quality engineering education.
Today when we are making very rapid progress in the field of science and technology, the field of engineering holds a very prominent place. Engineering is and will continue to remain one of the prospective professions. Unlike many other areas, Engineering requires special kind of interest and aptitude to be successful.
Desirable characteristics of 21st century engineers are problem-solving abilities, analytical skill, communication skills- oral, written, graphical ability to relate to practical aspects of engineering. Inter-personnel skills, management skills, decision making skills etc.
The shape of the modern world has been credited to the advancements in science and technology. The engineering field has been the major contributory factor towards achieving the scientific marvels of today. Engineers work with structures, tools, machines, metals, chemicals, and various different materials, and use their alertness of mind and creativity to innovate new things or bring modifications to already existing ones.
There is tremendous increase in engineering college, which has made students little bit confused on choosing the right institution and branch of study in accordance with employable potential. There are innumerable career opportunities in government and private sector for engineering graduates. Both the central and state government continue to be the major employers at engineering specially in branches as civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering. For the Central government, the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) conducts annual engineering services examination, for recruitment to the Group ‘A’ services and posts in various technical departments and establishments. The services fall into four categories i.e., civil, mechanical, electrical / electronics and telecommunication engineering. Those who want to enter the job market without entering the portals of engineering college can opt for the Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination conducted annually by the union public service commission. The candidates who have passed or appeared in 10 + 2 examination, with mathematics and physics or chemistry, are eligible for this examination. After successfully completion of the apprenticeship one secures appointment in the Indian Railway Services of Mechanical Engineers.
Post graduate degree holders (ME/M.Tech) get employment in the various units and department of atomic energy (DAE), the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) with their vast network of research establishments offer research course in many frontline areas of engineering and technology . Postgraduate and doctoral degree holders can join the teaching profession. The profession also provides learning opportunities to enrich one’s knowledge base. Engineers and technologists have the option to enter into management profession and civil services.
To keep in the mind above mentioned and other career opportunities for engineering one would like to know the basic qualifications, the standard engineering colleges across the country, admission procedure including entrance test major fields in the engineering, courses and job opportunities etc. All these information are given below to guide and satisfy the inquisitiveness of the potential students.
Eligibility
Students in the 12th standard science stream who have studied the combination of physics, chemistry and math subjects at the 10 + 2 opt for a career in engineering.
Duration
Engineering course has duration to four years
Major Branches of Engineering and their Scope
1. Aerospace Engineering / Aeronautics Engineering
An Aerospace Engineering deals with the design construction, testing and maintaining aircrafts.
Scope
Apart from jobs in research and development, aeronautical engineers are recruited by the Indian Air Force, Hindusthan Aeronautics Limited and other aviation unites in the Defence Services. Aeronautical engineers also get jobs in civilian – private or government sector for servicing and maintenance of aircrafts for airlines in the civilian – commercial aviation sector.
2. Agricultural Engineering
It pertains to principles of engineering and technology which is applied in agriculture to the production, processing, transportation and storage of agricultural commodities.
Scope
Agricultural engineers get employed in the central and state government departments of agriculture and agricultural engineering, agro industries and irrigation corporations. Some of the major employers in this sector are Food Corporation of India, CWC (Central warehousing corporation), ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research) and government departments for research in agriculture and science and technology. There is also scope for employment in the private sector.
3. Ceramic Engineering
Ceramic Engineering is involved in the study of properties, manufacture, design and applications of ceramic materials.
Scope
Industries using refrectories, iron and steel, glass, cement, porcelain, enamels and special ceramic and also several Research and Development labs and Defence establishments offer employment to ceramic engineers.
4. Chemical Engineering
It covers almost all industries – from food processing to heavy chemical which range from refineries (petroleum and its products) to synthetics, plastics and polymers and heavy core industries like mining.
Scope
Chemical engineers normally find employment in the chemicals, fertilizers, petroleum refining, food processing, agricultural products, petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, cool and mineral based industries, apart from process industries. Also chemical engineers are used in developing plant design and setting it up chemical plants and to supervise process and production.
5. Civil Engineering
A civil engineer is concerned with the creation of construction facilities. The activities involve planning, analysis, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of facilities viz buildings, highways, railways, roads, canals, dams and powerhouses, water treatment and sewage disposal systems, docks and harbours, bridges and tunnels etc. In brief all construction work fall within the scope of civil engineering.
Scope
Civil Engineers indeed have wide scope for employment in public and private sectors in all branches of design development, construction and maintenance, especially in public works department (PWD) at central and state level.
6. Computer science Engineering
Computer Engineers fall basically in two major groups hardware engineer (HW) and software engineer (SW). HW engineers design and construct computers and SW engineers’ structure and develop computer programme and computer based information and control systems.
Scope
Career opportunities in computer system, design and manufacture industries, management services and data processing departments. They also have scope in development management information systems (MIS) with management consultancy organization which involves developing software programmes for industries and export software
7. Electronics Engineering
Electronics engineering deals with the application of electronics information of communication and control system, electronic computers, industrial electronics and instrumentation. Basically it involves communications and networking, signal processing, microwave engineering, nanoelectronics, VLSI and photonics.
Scope
Employment opportunities exist in public sector and private enterprises dealing with design, manufacture and application of electronics devices and equipment, radio and television, communication system radar and navigational aids, computers hardware and software process control, among others.
8. Energy Engineering
The integrated energy engineering training pertains to main energy issues and related problems.
Scope
Energy engineers get employment in industries and organizations concerned with the design, development and manufacture of equipment for economic and optimal exploitation of current energy technology, energy planning and management and use of technology in power generation from unconventional sources.
9. Physics Engineering
Broad Education in theoretical and experimental aspects of modern physics with an orientation towards skills useful in technological applications.
Scope
There is scope for this discipline in universities and research and development institutions of national laboratories and most industries.
10. Plastics Engineering
The Professional in plastics industries convert plastic granules (raw material) into finished products by various processing methods like extrusion, injection, blow, transfer, compression thermo forming and thermo setting, based in part shape, size and its use by using precision mould made up of high grade Die Metals.
Scope
There are tremendous opportunities in the manufacturing and design related industries mainly of non government sectors.
11. Instrumentation Engineering
It involves in design, construction and maintenance of instrumentation and instrumentation systems.
Scope
Industries such as steel plants, fertilizer units, refineries, power stations as well as research and development unites of Defence and Government of India establishment offer employment to instrumentation engineers.
12. Manufacturing science engineering
It involves in conversion of natural resources into manufactured products.
Scope
There is scope for these graduates in all public and private sector manufacturing engaged in implementation, development and management of new production processes, information and control systems and computer controlled inspection assembly and handling.
13. Mechanical Engineering
It involves design, operation and maintenance of machines and their components, mechanisms, machines tools, manufacturing. systems and processes, components of thermal power plants, systems including internal combustion engines and turbo–machinery solar energy, heat transfer, air conditioning, refrigeration and industrial engineering including production, planning and control both the fundamental and applied aspects pertaining to these areas.
Scope
Mechanical Engineer gets employment in almost every field including power plants of all types.
14. Metallurgical Engineering
It deals with extraction of metals from ores, their refining or purification and their fabrication into useful shapes by casting, joining or mechanical working. It also concerns with the study of physical and chemical properties of metals and their structure in relation to their properties, principles of formation of alloys and method of improving their properties.
Scope
Metallurgical engineer gets employment in steel plants for extracting and processing of non ferrous metals and in metallurgical industries Yiz. foundries, heat treatments, factory shops, rolling mills etc.
15. Mining Engineering
It consists of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of mines, their safety and excavation and transport of minerals.
Scope
Both private and pubic sectors of the mining industry offer wide range of opportunities to mining engineers.
16. Naval Architecture
It concerns design, construction and maintenance of ships and water borne vessels and with innovations in marine technology.
Scope
Naval architects are employed in shipyards for designing and building ships (surface and subsurface) in research institutions, in statutory bodies of the Ministry of Transport and Shipping, port trusts, ocean engineering, and related companies as consultants. Naval architects also have plenty of scope in the technical branch of Indian Navy.
17. Textile Technology
A textile technology is primarily concerned with textile fibers and their transformation into yarn and fabrics. The three major branches in this field are – textile technology, textile engineering and textile chemistry.
Scope
Textile technology graduates are employed in public and private sector in the textile industry
18. Industrial Engineering
It concerns design, improvement and installation of integrated system of men, materials, machines, energy and information.
Scope
Basically an industrial engineer is a work system designer concerned with enhancing productivity.
19. Biotechnology
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary encompassing biology. Physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. The application of biotechnology involves to the production of various bioprocesses materials. It is applied to living cells with the possibility of producing from widely available renewable resources, substances and compounds essential to life and the well being of human.
Scope
Biotechnologists can find jobs in research and development institute. They can be recruited be pharmaceutical companies, bio processing industries, chemicals, environment control, waste management, energy, agricultural, food processing industries.
20. Printing Technology
Printing technology is a multi-disciplinary profession dealing with integration of text and graphic to make a final print by transferring ink on paper or board or other materials.
Scope
Diploma holders find jobs in news papers, magazines, publishing houses, advertising agencies, packaging units etc.
21. Pulp and paper technology
It includes introduction to the pulp and paper technology, anatomy and chemistry of Fibrous Raw materials pulping mechanical, semi-chemical and chemical Pulp bleaching unit operations of paper making, paper production, properties and uses, chemical recovery processes, environmental aspects of the industry.
Scope
Professional can get employment in paper industries, technology teaching institutions as well as research institutes.
22. Telecommunication Engineering
It concerns about design, install troubleshoot and network. It lays special emphasis on both hardware and software as well as in mobile telephony, wireless communication, internet protocol media system, GSM architecture, GPRS network, CDMA, voice over internet protocol, symbian operating system, understanding and designing data network, designing of optical networks etc.
Scope
There are tremendous employment opportunities for telecommunication engineers in India and abroad. Job openings as network security specialists, network management specialists and software engineers in companies like VSNL, BSNL, Reliance, Tata Incdicom, Nokia, Apple Technologies, Vodafone etc. are available. They get employed as NMS engineers, GSM and GPRS network specialist. They get employment as telecom test engineers in the area of embedded software development, analog digital engineering Technology, telecom marketing.
23. Sugar Technology
Sugar Manufacturing is a highly specialized field employing different biochemical processes. The study of sugar technology involves understanding the various techniques of sugar production and a basic knowledge of sugar chemistry, boiling and fermentation.
Scope
There are various openings for sugar technologists particularly in sugar industries, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage production plants and sugar research labs, various government and private sugar undertaking like IFFCO, National Federation of co-operative sugar Factories etc.
24. Leather Technology
It Involves in designing and production of leather garments footwear and accessories, viz, belts, bags, purses and caps to toys, upholstery, baggage, musical instruments, garment tags, gift items. etc.
Scope
There is a tremendous scope in both technical and designing areas. Designers are found to be working with footwear companies as technical designers and stylist designers. While Technical designers train themselves in pattern making, cutting, designing, stylist designers are responsible for updating the product in fashion and style. Designers are also employed by leather garment production houses and boutiques. After acquiring experience, one can also set up his own unit for production and marketing of leather based products.
25. Marine Engineering
Marine engineering courses deal with construction and maintenance of ships and other sailing vessels. Marine engineers are in charge of the functioning of the various devices viz electric motors, steam engines, propulsive engines etc. of the engine room of a ship. They develop newer designs for the engines of sailing vessels and check the efficiency of existing equipments like gas or stem turbines, diesel or nuclear propulsion plants etc. New technologies like superconductivity, fuel cells, hydrodynamics are being explored in this field to make the vessels more efficient.
Scope
Marine engineers have career options both on and off shore. One can get a job in a ship as a third assistant engineers or fourth engineer. Offshore job opportunities include recruitment in ports, shipping industries (government or private). They can work as teachers in educational institutes. The American bureau of shipping, recruits fresher and trainees with almost no experience.
26. Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to design develop and evaluate biological and health systems and products viz instrumentation, diagnostic aids, life-support systems, medical info systems, implants, artificial organs, prosthetics and orthotic devices, health management and healthcare delivery systems and medical information systems.
Scope
Biomedical Engineers have opportunities in research and development departments of pharmaceutical industries. They can work in hospitals research institutes and facilities, educational institutes, government establishments and regulatory agencies. They can also work as independent advisors and consultants as well.
27. Transportation Engineering
Transportation engineering deals with urban planning, technical forecasting of passenger travel which is based on the estimation of trip generation, trip distribution (destination choice), mode choice and route assignment. The design aspects of transportation engineering include the sizing of transportation facilities, determining the materials and thickness used in pavement, designing the geometry of the roadway. The operations and management aspects of transportation engineering involve traffic engineering which is based on Advanced Traveler Information Systems, viz variable message signs etc. Transportation engineers design and operate highways, airports, railroads and public transit.
Scope
Transportation engineers can work in research wing of transportation which includes design and operation traffic flow and controls, demand analysis and planning; and related work in economics, finance, and administration. They can also get employment in government and private transportation departments.
28. Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering deals with production of electrical equipments. It uses science technology and problems-solving skills to design, construct test and maintain electronic products, as well as services viz radios, television, navigational equipments, industrial measuring or control devices and computers. Electrical engineering emphasize upon the thorough understanding of electrical networks, electrical energy converters, devices of electromagnetic field theory, electrical energy distribution systems etc.
Scope
An electric engineer can get employment in the fields of Telecommunications systems, Electric power Stations, Wiring and lighting of house, Designing household appliances, Electrically-controlled industrial machinery, Communications, Computers, Electronics, Robotics, Signal processing Transportations, Industrial process control, energy operation and distribution and electro-mechanical Energy conversion. Many electrical engineering graduates can also find jobs in the food, pulp and paper, chemical, aircraft and automobile industries.
29. Petroleum Engineering
It trains in entire hydrocarbon value chain of petroleum engineering viz Exploration and production, refining, supply chain management and petrochemicals.
Scope
Petroleum engineers can work in government and non-governmental petroleum companies, or petrochemical industries they can also work in hydrocarbon research institutes, oil refineries etc.
30. Rubber Technology
Rubber technology deals with the processing of latex, natural rubber or synthetic rubber to transform them into useful products (rubber). It studies different types of rubbers, their properties, descriptions of formulation of rubber compounds. Crude rubber is brought into a shape for forming the final products after going through the process of Vulcanization, Mastication and Calendering.
Scope
Students of Rubber Technology are generally recruited in tyre companies like, Apollo tyres, J.K.Tyres, MRF, Ceat etc. They can also get recruitment in semi conductor industry, water proof wares making industries viz Duckback (kolkata) as well as Gas Authority of India Limited, HCL Technologies, Haldia Petrochemicals etc.
31. Automobiles Engineering
It deals with design, development and maintenance of automobile and its spare parts. Automobiles engineering is an applied science that includes elements of Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Software Engineering and Safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems.
Scope
Automobiles engineers secure jobs in automobile industries.
32. Information Technology
Information technology refers to the management and use of the information using computer based tools. It can refer to both hardware and software. It deals with the development, utilization, interlocking and confluence of computers networking, telecommunication, business and technology management in the context of internet.
Scope
The IT job in India is booming. IT professionals find jobs in various sector of economy viz healthcare, enterprise resource planning (ERP), Supply chain Management, Client relation management etc.
33. Fire and Safety Engineering
Fire engineering can be defined as the art and science of designing buildings and facilities for life safety and property protection in the occurrence of an unexpected fire. Fire engineering involves the application of scientific and engineering principles, based on an understanding of the phenomena and effects of fire and of reaction and behaviors of people, property and the environment as well as the impact of fire protection systems including detection, alarm and sprinkler systems.
Scope
Fire Engineers get employed with the corporations, educational institutions, consulting firms and government bodies. They also secure recruitment in the fire prevention departments in petroleum refineries, petrochemicals and plastics, fertilizers, textiles, LPG and LNG handling and bottling plants, chemicals and other plants where there are risks of fire. They can also find jobs in fire departments of local government bodies, insurance companies, building design, project management, aircraft industry, industrial processing etc.
34. Ocean Engineering
It imparts the knowledge needed to design artificial products for the oceans that include large-scale environment friendly wind power farms situated on the ocean.
Scope
Ocean engineers get employed with wind power farms etc.
35. Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering involves in modification of the characters of an organism by the manipulation of its genetic material. It comes under the biotechnology. Genetic engineering in plants and animals is to improve certain natural characteristics of value, to increase resistance to disease or damage, to develop new characteristics etc. It is used to change the colour, size, texture etc. of plants otherwise known as GM (Genetically Modified) foods. GE in humans can be to correct severe hereditary defects.
Scope
There is a great scope in this field as the demand for genetic engineers is growing in India, and abroad. Genetic engineers are mainly absorbed in medical and pharmaceutical industries, the agricultural sector and the research and development department of the government and private sectors. One can also take up teaching as an option.
36. Environmental Engineering
It is the study of the instructions among the physical, chemical and biological components of the environment. With increased use of chemicals in industry and agricultural, the environment has become severely polluted. Initially, water treatment, supply of potable water, disposal of human excreta, design of septic tanks, sewerage systems used to be the focus of environmental engineering now the field has widened considerably including air pollution, nuclear pollution, oil pollution, noise pollution, chemical contamination etc.
Scope
Environment engineers get employed in private as well as government agencies and organizations, in consulting, private industry, mining companies, chemical companies, and oil companies also NGOs. They could be working with hospitals and municipal corporations, public health organizations, energy industry, chemical industry, manufacturing industry, waste disposal agencies. Sometimes they might be marketing and installing pollution control machinery / technology
37. Dairy Technology
Dairy Technology is related to the application of principles of bacteriology, chemistry, physics, engineering and economics to develop new and improved methods in production, preservation and utilization of milk cheese and other dairy products.
Scope
Dairy technologists have opportunities in the co-operative dairy farms. They can work on management cadre after doing MBA. or Business management course. They can find jobs in research and development institute related to dairy products. The dairy technologists have a mix of government and private sector work options.
38 Financial Engineering and Computational finance
Financial Engineering is a cross-disciplinary field which relies on mathematical finance, numerical methods and computer simulations to make trading, hedging and investment decisions, as well as facilitating the risk management of those decisions.
Scope
All full services institutional finance firms employ computational finance professional in their banking and finance operations.
The All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the apex body charged with the responsibility for planning and co-ordination of development of technical education in India. It monitors the qualitative growth of technical education, in relation to planned quantitative growth and proper maintenance of norms and standards. The national board of accreditation of AICTE is responsible for the accreditation of both state and private engineering colleges. The accreditation exercise is based on the parameters like quality of teaching, level of research, faculty expertise, available at the institutions. There are seven statutory regional committees across the country for assisting the AICTE in planning and development of technical education, monitoring and periodic evaluation of the approved institutions in region.
According to the AICTE, India produced 410,791 engineers in 2003-04, 35 percent being computer engineers In 2004-05 the number of engineering graduates increased to 464,743 of which 31 percent were computer engineering.
India currently has 113 universities and 2,088 colleges, many of which teach various engineering disciplines. Engineering college in the country have been growing at 20 percent a year.
Five Indian states – Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and kerala – account for 69 percent of India’s Engineers. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Orissa account for only 14 percent.
2 years before, U.R. Rao Committee Studied the problems afflicting engineering and higher education in India and suggested to improve research and development. India needs well over 10,000 PhD’s and twice as many M. Tech. degree holders. Currently, India produces merely 400 engineering Ph.D. a year, mostly from the IIT’s and the Indian Institute of science, compared to 4,000 produced in the basic sciences.
In 2005, India produced 2, 00,000 engineering graduates about three times as many as the united state and twice as many as all of Europe. In 2005, India enrolled 4, 50,000 students in four year engineering courses, which means, that its output of engineering will more than double by 2009.
The creation of the all India Council of Technical Education in 1949, and the reports of the Engineering Personnel Committee (1956), and the Committee for Postgraduate Engineering Education and Research (1961), gave an impetus to higher level technical education.
According to the National Institute of Education Planning and Administration, the share of government’s expenditure on technical education currently turns around 4 percent.
Engineering Entrance Test
1. All India Engineering/Pharmacy/Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
AIEEE is conducted by CBSE, Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development in compliance with the directives of the Government of India. for admission to degree level courses in Engineering and Architecture in Central Universities, National Institutes of Technology, Deemed Universities and Institutions in the states. UTs other than those covered by Joint Entrance Examination/state level Entrance Examination for paid or unpaid seats based on the score.
2. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
JEE is the admission test conducted by IITs (Indian Institute of Technology), are the most prestigious Engineering Institutions in India. They were established with the sole purpose of providing international standards of excellence in Engineering education. Apart from IIT, Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi also consider JEE for their admission process. The admissions to the undergraduate programmes for all Indian and Foreign National at these institutions are made through the JEE M.Sc. Integrated courses in pure and applied sciences and M.Tech Integrated courses in a few discipline are also offered by same of the IIT. Institutes For admission to 5½ years integrated M.Tech courses in biotechnology, candidate must have had biology/life science in addition to physics, chemistry and mathematics. The JEE consists of (a) preliminary examination (screening test) and (b) main examination Preliminary examination consists of an objective type paper of 3 hours duration in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Only screening test qualified candidates are eligible to appear in the main examination. The main examination has papers in physics, chemistry and mathematics of 2 hours.
3. Graduate Aptitude test in Engineering (GATE)
GATE is an all India Examination conducted by the seven Indian Institute of Technologies, on behelf of the National Coordinating Board-GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Government of India
Admission to postgraduate programmes, with MHRD and other government scholarship/assistantship, in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy/Science at engineering colleges/institutes in the country will be open only to those who qualify through GATE.
Some engineering colleges/institutes specify GATE as mandatory qualification even for admission of self-financing student to post graduate programmes. However, GATE qualified candidates in engineering disciplines are also eligible for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories. Some Government organizations prescribe GATE qualification as a recruitment for applying to the post of a Scientist.
State wise Engineering Entrance Exams
1. Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test (EAMCET)
EAMCET is conducted by one of the state universities for entry into the first year of B.E. / B.Tech Courses as well as medical courses offered in all engineering and medical colleges including Private as well as Minority Institutions affiliated to the University of Andhra, Kakatiya, Nagarjuna, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural, JNTU, Osmania, Sri Krishna devraya, Sri Venkateshwara and Regional Engineering College for Andhra Pradesh quota Seats.
2. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE)
BCECE Board Constituted by Bihar Government which presently conducts BCECE for admission in Graduate level Vocational courses in Engineering medical and Agricultural streams available in the Universities, colleges and institutes of Bihar state as well as those situated outside Bihar against state quota seats
3. Common entrance Test (CET) Chandigarh
Admission is made on the basis of CET, conducted by punjab university for admission to BE/B.Tech/B/Arch courses in its colleges/Department of Chemical Engineering and technology, Punjab Engineering College
4. Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) Delhi:
CEE is held by the Delhi University every year generally in the month of June for admission to first semester of BE Courses in Delhi college of engineering and Delhi Institute of Technology. Candidates applying under Defence quota. Nominated candidates are exempted from CEE.
5. Centralized admission Process, Goa
Centralized admission Process has been framed for admission to BE/B. Arch courses in the following colleges in Goa
1. Goa College of Engineering, Goa
2. Padre Conceicao College Engineering, Verna
3. Goa College of Architecture, Goa
6. Gujarat Common Entrance Test
Gujarat State Education Board (Gujarat Government) Conducts a Common Entrance Test for admission to Medical/ Engineering / Pharmacy courses in colleges in the Gujarat state after std XII science stream. Admission to B.E. / B. Tech courses in Government/University/Private Engineering college in Gujarat, affiliated to the Universities of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, MS Baroda, North Gujarat, Sardar Patel, Saurashtra and South Gujarat is made by the State Level Admission Committee (SLAC).
7. Common Engineering Entrance Test (CEET) Haryana
CEET is conducted for admission to 4 Year B.E. /B. Tech courses and 5 Year B. Arch courses at the Government and Private Engineering Colleges in examination of Senior Secondary Certificate from Haryana Board/CBSE or its equivalent with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and pass in English
8. Combined pre-Entrance Test (CPET) Himachal Pradesh
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, conducts the CPET for admission to 4 year B.Tech courses
9. Jammu Kashmir state Level Entrance Test (SLET)
SLET is conducted by the Competent Authority for Entrance Examination for admission to 4 year degree courses in engineering.
10. Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE)
JCECE is conducted by JCECE Board for admission into the first year of engineering and medical degree courses.
11. Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET)
The Karnataka State Level Common Entrance Test is being conducted for the purpose of admission of students to the I Year or I semester of full time courses in Medical, Dental and Engineering Courses in professional colleges within the State of Karnataka in respect of the seats falling to the share of the state Government.
12. Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM)
KEAM is conducted by the Controller of Entrance examination of Kerala state. Admission to professional degree courses which has been approved by the Government of Kerala is made on the basis of merit obtained in this entrance exam. KEAM scores are valid for admission to the following courses in the institutes of Kerala
Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech – All Streams)
Bachelor of Technology ( Agricultural Engineering)
B. Tech (Dairy Science and Technology)
13. Madhya Pradesh Pre Engineering Test (PET)
Pre Engineering Test (PET) is conducted every year by Professional Examination Board (PEB), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Examination is meant for admission in any of the engineering colleges of the state of Madhya Pradesh such as Government Engineering colleges Private Engineering Colleges, Autonomous Institutions and MP quota seats in National Institute of Technology. PETs Scores are valid for admission to the following engineering courses in the institute of Madhya Pradesh.
Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Textile Technology, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering and
Mining Engineering
14. Common Entrance Test (CET-Maharashtra)
CET is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education for all Engineering degree courses
15. North-East Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) Entrance Examination
NERIST is conducting entrance exam for the eight North East states of India. The academic programmes offered in the institute are in the Engineering and Technology and Applied science streams. The Engineering and Technology stream at NERIST consist of three modules (Certificate, Diploma and Degree) each of two years duration. Applied science stream offers a two-year base module and four year degree module. Each module has an entry point through an entrance examination conducted by NERIST.
16. Joint Entrance Test (JET) Puducherry
JET is conducted for admission to B. Tech course in Puducherry Engineering College and Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikal.
17. Punjab Combined Entrance Test (CET)
Admission to engineering courses in the Engineering Institutions and Department of University located in the state of Punjab. is based on Punjab CET conducted by the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.
18. Rajasthan Pre-Engineering Test (Rpet)
RPET is conducted by Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur for admission to BE/B.Tech courses in various Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan.
19. Sikkim
Admission to 4 year B.E. courses in universities/institutes of Sikkim is based on All India Basis Entrance Examination.
20. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Tripura
A Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is conducted for admission to BE course at Tripura Engineering Colleges and National Institute of Technology, Silchar (for Tripura seats).
21. Uttar Pradesh State Engineering Admission Test (UPSEAT)
UPSEAT is conducted by Institute of Engineering and Technology for admission to B.E. / B.Tech courses offered at the Government/University/Private Engineering and Technological Institutions of Uttar Pradesh and the National Institute of Technology (UP quota).
22. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
JEM, Joint Entrance Examination is held by the West Bengal Board of Examination for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering / Technological colleges in West Bengal.
23. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) Entrance Test (SET), Punjab
SLIET is autonomous body, established by Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) and fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute awards its own certificates. and Diplomas approved and recognized by AICTE, New Delhi, Under graduate and postgraduate courses of the Institute is affiliated to Punjab Technical University (PTU), Jalandhar, PhD programmes has also been started in collaboration with PTU and other neighboring universities. The admission to all the courses in Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology is made through a National Level SLIET Entrance Test (SET)
National Institute of Technology
National Institutes of Technology are premier colleges of engineering and technology education in India. They were originally called as Regional Engineering College (RECs). In 2002, India decided to upgrade in phases, all the original 17 Regional Engineering College (REC’s) as National Institute of Technology (NIT’s) on lines of the prestige ous Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These Institutes are rated just next to the IITs in terms of student quality, research and placements. There are currently 20 NITs the latest being NIT, Agartala. The individual NITs after the introduction of the NIT Act will function as an autonomous technical universities and hence draft their own curriculum and functioning policies. All the 20 NITs offer degree courses at various Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate level in various branches of Engineering and Technology. It provides a low cost alternative to IITs It is established to pacify every state demanding on IIT.
Currently the student body in any NIT constitutes 50% from the home state and 50% from the rest of India for the undergraduate courses. The NIT attracts best students from across the country and provides right stage to young Engineers to excel not only technically but also gives great opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, leadership and entrepreneur qualities.
NITs are located at Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Kurukshetra, Jamshedpur, Jaipur, Nagpur, Raourkera, Srinagar, Surathkal, Surat, Tiruchirapally, Warangal, Silchar, Hamirpur, Jalandhar, Patna, Raipur, Agartala (Tripura).
Admission Procedure
The admission to undergraduate programmes of all NITs in done by the All India Engineering Entrance Examination popularly known as AIEEE. This is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. New Delhi, (CBSE) Every year 4 lakh students appear for the around 7000 seats in the B. Tech and B. Arch (offered by a NITs) courses.
The admissions into the postgraduate programmes are done through various other exams, like Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for admission to M.Tech courses in the various NITs however these institutes may also conduct a separate individual examination followed by an interview for admission to these courses.
Separate examinations / interviews are conducted by each NIT for admission to their M.Tech (Research), M.S. by Research and PhD programmes.
Now some NITs started granting Research Scholarships in various disciplines and information is available in their respective websites.
Overseas Engineering Education
Getting abroad degree in any field of Engineering would provide edge over indigenous engineering degree other than illustrious IITs, BITs and NITs. Study abroad coupled with an international internship adds credibility of world experience. International experience is ranked high among many employers as a critical assest for prospective employees. It shows that you are resourceful, adventurous, internationally minded and drivers.
Following are the major international qualifying tests, which are recognised by various countries as a medium of entrance test to take admission in their universities for international students.
Major International Qualifying Tests.
IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures test takers’ ability to communicate in English across all four language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is conducted four times a month across the 300 centres world wide. IELTS is trusted and recognised by immigration authorities and government departments in almost all English speaking countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA. IELTS is used by universities employers and public bodies of these countries
TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL, pronounced “Toe-full”) evaluates the potential success of an individual to use and understand standard American English at a College level. It is required for non-native applicants at many USA and others English Speaking Colleges and universities. TOEFL is the product of the Educational Testing Services (ETS), which is contracted by the private, non-private firm, the College Board to administer the test in institutions in the USA TOEFL is administered world wide.
TOEFL CBT
The computer Based test for TOEFL called the CBT. It is an adaptive that which means your next questions difficulty level depends level depends on the correct ness of your response to the current question.
GRE Test
GRE Stands for Graduate Record Examination. There are two types of GRE test, viz
1. GRE General Test, 2. GRE Subject Test.
GRE General Test is generally required by most of the universities in USA for admission to various Graduates/Professional level courses. The student is required to submit their GRE scores along with such other essential documents as the particulars college/universities deems necessary for granting admission. GRE is administered by the Educational Testing Services (ETS). ETS is responsible for conducting the GRE Test under the guidance of Education Board of USA.
Major destination of overseas Engineering Education
1. USA
USA, as champion of liberalized world is famous for hi-tech education centre. Every year students from all over the world including India land in USA for getting science and Technology degree, The benefits of studying in USA lie in smooth flowing system, strong student support services flexible curriculum that allows you to virtually design your own master’s program etc. You can even choose the date for test, if you have completed a portion of the syllabus during your graduation days in India.
Selection Process
Mostly the Us institutes prefer work experience than only degree. Therefore, experience of project work, developed computer skills will give you an edge over all those who have only good scores at GATE examinations [TOEFL, SAT, GRE] After you have chosen your institute and applied, there is a committee to take a decision regarding your admission. The decision of the committee is final. Draft your statement of purpose (SOP) with utmost care and precision because the committee takes it into account while deciding upon the applicant’s admission.
Procedure
Once the University decides to invite you, the admission office issues an F-I (help in getting the students visa) and simultaneously informs the International Student Services Office (ISSO) which will help you in securing a job or financial assistance, if one is available. The career Planning and Placements Office will help you in drafting resumes and facing interviews as well as in arranging psychological counselling for a smooth cultural transition.
Costs
Though studying in USA is a very costly affair. Even pre-admission costs are big amounts. They can vary anything between us $ 20-100 (Rs. 800-4000) per application But it is not a great problem because as soon as your admission is confirmed ISSO swings into action. There are some Indian banks also which extend loans to the students.
Top Ten USA Engineering Universities
1.Princeton University
2.Harvard University
3.Yale University
4.California Institute of Technology
5.Stanford University
6.Massachusetts Institute of Technology
7.University of Pennsylvania
8.Duke University
9.Dartmouth College
10.Columbia University
2. Engineering Education in the UK
UK qualifications in engineering are recognized worldwide.Engineering degrees in the UK can broadly be divided into four branches-Civil, Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical. Except these branches. there are 40 different kinds of engineering courses including aeronautical engineering and naval engineering.
An undergraduate degree in engineering is a three-Years course for those doing a B.Engg. and four years for M.Engg, students.
Qualifications required for entry
An excellent 10+2 science degree is necessary to get entry into the first year of engineering in the UK
Admission
The British Council Division and British Libraries have comprehensive information resources for students planning to go to UK. For pre-degree course, applications are made direct to Institutions. Undergraduate applications are made through the Universities and colleges Admission Service (UCAS) Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Glucestershire GL52 3LZ [ph +44-1242-227788] one can apply through UCAS between January to August.
Fees and other costs
Courses in the UK are often shorter and as a result the total cost of study can be lower. You can avail of discounts negotiated by the National Union of Students on behelf of their members With up to 50% off anything from books, stationery and food to clothes, travel and entertainment, an NVS card can significantly reduce the cost of living All students are entitled to free NUS membership. And all international students staying in the UK for a period of 6 months or more qualify for free healthcare through the National Health Service. You can also earn extra money by working for upto 20 hours per week during terms and full-time in your vacations.
The university student Accommodation and Financial services office can assist you to find on-campus, off-campus and temporary and holiday a accommodation.
The average total undergraduate cost per academic year is around 13,130 pounds
Top ten UK Engineering Universities
1.University of Oxford
2.University of Cambridge
3.Imperial College London
4.London School of Economics
5.University College London
6.South Borough University
7.University of Bristol
8.University of Warwick
9.University of Bath
10.University of Durham
3. Engineering Education in Australia
Australia is one of the popular destinations for overseas students Australia enjoys an international reputation for excellence in higher education. Australian Government regulates quality of education across all universities. National agencies monitor teaching, learning administration and research in institutions Australia is probably the only country in the world to have an ESOS Act (Education Services for overseas students) to protect the integrity of the system, safeguard the welfare and rights of an international student.
Qualification required for entry
All Australian Universities recognize the 10+2 qualification for undergraduate courses.
Admission Test
Since, Australia and India share similar education systems, there is no entrance exam (except GAIAT, for which is required by some B-Schools) and admission is based on academic background, work experience (for some courses) and English language proficiency. While a good TOEFL score is acceptable for admission to an institution, obtaining an IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 6.0 is a mandatory requirement for the student visa to Australia is unless the institution has a higher requirement IDP Education Australia is administrating tests in Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Mumbai. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. All candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. One can apply to institutes to whom he/she likes. If the concerned institution accepts your application, then you will be required to pay at least the first semester cost of your course at the time of enrolment.
Fees and other costs:
It offers competitive tuitions fees and relatively attractive cost of living as these costs compare well with other countries and overseas students are permitted to work part time on a casual basis in Australia, subject to certain conditions. Living cost and tuition fees are almost 40% lower than studying in the UK or USA. The study of engineering in Australia costs around Rs. 8,10,000 per annum
Top Seven Australian Engineering Universities
1.Curtin University of Technology
2.University of Technology, Sydney
3.University of Queensland
4.Monash University
5.RMIT University (Australia)
6.Victoria University of Technology
7.University of South Australia.
4 Engineering Education in Germany
Consistency, Patience, hard work and high quality engineers and engineering goods are became synonymous brand of Germany there are about 300 institutions of higher education offering a wide range of study and research opportunities. There is 6 to 8 percent quota has been reserved for foreign students Depending on degree course and institution, the standard period of study is 6 to 9 semesters, mostly including one or two practice semesters.
There are in principle two systems of German engineering education, the Fachho chschule (FH) and the Technische Hochschule or Technische Univeritat (TH/TU) The Gesamthochschule (GH) combines these systems in the so-called Y-Model
The Technische Hochschule / Technische Universitat (TH/TU)
Admission and Entrance Requirements
The Admission prerequisite for the TH/TU is a certificate of general maturity i.e. the 12 years school education
Duration: The regular duration of studies is between 9 and 10 semesters, and the actual duration of studies is between 12 and 14 semesters.
The Fachhochschule (FH). The Main Characteristic of Fachhochschulen is a practice. oriented course in conjunction with application. oriented research and development. It enables the students to achieve their final academic degree after a relatively short period of studies
Admission and Entrance Requirements
The minimum entrance requirement of the FH is the 12 years consecutive school education or the ten years of schooling plus three years of vocational training.
Duration
The actual duration of studies is between 8 and 10.2 semesters, the regular duration is between 6 and 9 semesters.
The System of the University as a Gesamthochschule
The Gesamthochschule (comprehensive Institute of Higher Education) combines the existing types of higher education institutes (University Fachho chschule, teacher training college) and the analytical methods taught at universities and the methods of application taught at the colleges.
Admission and entrance requirements
Those who have completed secondary vocational system and the general secondary system are entitled to admission to the first year of the Y-model
Fees and other costs
The German systems has no study fees, It is financed from public funds. On an average, the costs of living range from DM 1000 to DM 1300 per month. All students are subject to compulsory health insurance until completion of their 14th full semester and upto a maximum age of 30. There is no campus accommodation facility available in German universities. Student has to manage it by himself .
Part time jobs
During the course of study, a student can work for 90 days full time or 180 days part time in a year without having to obtain a work permit. During the period of study engineering student has an opportunity to work as a paid student assistant in a university research institute.
Application Procedure
In order to get admission at German university of your choice, you need to apply to the concerned foreign student office. German universities have no entrance examination. The basic requirement for admission is a secondary school leaving certificate. Students coming from abroad must generally take the assessment test before admission to studies.
Famous Engineering Institute in Germany
1.Technical University of Berlin
2.Technical University of Dresden
3.Technical University of Munich
5. Engineering Education in Russia
The standard of higher education in Russian Universities is considered to be one of the most advanced and sophisticated in the world, as every educational institution is well equipped. and the student-teacher ratio is approximately 7:1
In Russia, 346 state universities provide training of engineers, and 112 licensed private universities provide training of specialists in the technological sphere. 33 of these universities have state accreditation. All these are monitored by the Association for Engineering Education in Russia (RAEE), which determines the policy of engineering education.
Russian engineering schools have significantly influenced the development of science and technology by contributing the industrial process improvement and it has facilitated industrial production throughout the world. Russia is renowned for its achievement in space and aero plane oil exploration and defence equipment technology etc.
Courses and areas of training
Following courses and areas for the scientific and technical production are available in Russian Engineering Universities
1)Automation and Controlling
2)Informatics and Computing Machinery
3)Informational Systems
4)Radio technology, Electrical Engineering and Electronics
5)Communication Engineering of Service Lines
6)Robots and Robot Technical Systems
7)System Analysis and Management
8)Instrument Making
9)Machine-Building
10)Tribotechnics
11)Power Engineering and Power Engineering Machine-Building
12)Aviation and Rocket and Space Technology
13)Land – based transportation
14)Metallurgy
15)Biotechnology
16)Oil and Gas-Business
17)Geology, Exploring and exploitation of minerals ect.
Engineering course in Russia is 4 years
Entry Qualifications
Students interested in seeking admission to Engineering colleges should have a minimum of 40 percent marks in 10+2. The gap between the secondary school leaving year and the time of entering any of the higher education institutions of Russia should not exceed 3 years and the age of students for admission should not exceed 27 years. The master degree holders can be admitted to post graduate courses in Russian higher educational institutions. The age should not exceed 35 years. All students require to undergo medical examination, including HIV tests.
Admission Tests and Procedure
Fee-paying foreign students will be required to pass the language test in order to be qualified for admission Renowned Russian universities offer English, French and some other languages as the medium of instruction for foreign students.
Fees and other Expenses
Study cost in Russia is vary from one institution to another, but usually are between us $ 2,500 – $ 8,000 per annum. Library and laboratory facilities are free of cost. Living cost in Russia is different from city to city Moscow is more expensive compare to others. Moscow costs around us $ 150- $ 200 per month for personal needs. Every Russian educational institute has hostels available for students.
Foreign students are to obtain medical insurance in the Russian Federation, which includes all medical aid and services, except chronic diseases and orthodontics. Students enjoying RF state scholarship will receive a significant premium reduction
Part time Employment
Students may take up part-time employment. Job opportunities are available on campus and through general employment agencies. Work permit is required which is issued by the concerned educational institutes and the local authorities
6 Engineering Education in France
France has a renowned face in the field of science and technology. More than 220000 international students choose France every year. There are roughly 240 engineering schools which cover all areas of engineering science viz computer science, materials science, and electrical engineering etc. Engineering degree are national degrees.
In order to secure admission in engineering courses students possess good marks in higher secondary school or 10+2 level in mathematics and physics. The schools which recruit student using the students grades and interviews
Admission Test and course
Engineering schools recruiting on a competitive examination basis after preparatory classes are organized a special competition for foreign students having a high school degree and having followed preparatory studies for French engineering school. After clearing competitive exam foreign students secure admission in first year engineering courses. But those foreign students, who possess degree in science can directly get admission in second year engineering course without appearing for competitive exam.
A foreign student can get admission at post graduation level, which require an engineering degree or a university degree at the bac +4 level [4 Years Science study after 10+2 level]. Selection is organized using the students resume and interviews [usually in June/July and again in September]. Candidates should enquire about admission formalities in May.
An institution receives an application for admission. Professional experience in the chosen are may also be taken into account. On the basis of students educational background the concerned institute is free to decide his admission.
A preliminary three-month language course is organized for non French speaking candidates. Like TOEFL in the United States, the TCF and TEF are official tests of general French language. The test results remain valid for a period of two years. TCF test is conducted is by the Centre International d’Etudes Pedagogigues (CIEP), a public institution under Ministry of National Education. This exam is held across the world. The TCF consist of three mandatory sections of 90 minutes each [oral comprehension, oral expression, grammatical structures] as well as additional test in written and oral expression
The TEF is offered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The TEF is given at the Chamber’s Paris headquarters and at its offices around the world The test consist of three required section of 130 minutes each (oral comprehension, oral expression, vocabulary and structure) and two option sections (written and oral expression).
Fees and other costs
France is one of the least expensive countries in Europe and student can manage monthly living budget around ₤ 1,100 in Paris and ₤800 elsewhere. A good number of discounts is available to students.
The state pays a very large part of each students study expenses in national universities, keeping admission fees the lowest in the world. Registration fees vary depending on the establishment (public or private) and the course of study.
Annual fees for engineering school are between ₤3800 and ₤ 14,000 per year
All students under 28 year of age who are studying fore more then four month in an institution recognized by the French social security system are automatically covered by French student social security. The yearly fee is around ₤180
You are legally required to insure rented accommodation against theft, water damage, fire etc. which is available from private insurance companies.
The French social security system reimburses about 70% of your medical bills and remaining cost requires bore by the students.
Work permit / part time jobs
French law allows students to work maximum 884 hours per year, During study period 19.5 hours per week and full time during vocation
Famous Engineering colleges / universities of France
1.Inria, Valbonne
2.Centre National De La Rech Science
3.University Paris
4.Ecole Normale Superieure
7.Engineering Education in Canada
Canada offers a high quality affordable education that is recognized worldwide. All universities and colleges offer excellent academic programmes and teaching.
Canada has always been a leader in science and technology and space sciences. There are around 1,75,000 international students in Canada. Canada is a world leader in Software development, Animation, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Biotechnology, Mining Technology and Environmental Technology
Degrees from Canadian universities are considered to be equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth universities.
There are over 92 universities, which are known for their high quality of teaching and research. The universities generally have one intake in the year September and have fixed deadlines. A university programme is of 4 years in duration at the undergraduate level and 2 years at the Master’s level.
Admission Procedure and Test
Students should ask each institution, they apply to if an English test score is required. Generally TOEFL scores of 213-237 or IELTS band of 6.0-6.5 are expected. Admission procedures differ from one institution to other, because Canadian universities are independent bodies Before granting admission to the applicant students in their concerned course of study, the letters of reference, portfolios of work, personal statement etc. are evaluated.
Eligibility for engineering course
For Bachelors or undergraduates degree in engineering, one requires to secure minimum 70% in 12th grade with subject of math (algebra, calculus, geometry), physics chemistry and English.
In order to get graduate / post graduate degree in engineering, the applicant is requires to have 4 years bachelors degree in engineering with 1st devision TOEFL scores of 213 or IELTS band of 6.5 are expected
Fees and other costs
Canadian university is cheapest in comparison to UK, USA and Australia. Universities are largely funded by the government fees for universities differ depending on the province, institution and course of study as universities are autonomous bodies. Tuition fees for average undergraduates. academic year is C$8264 while the average yearly living expenses amount to around C$ 10,557 Post graduate / master fees range from CDN$8000 – 15000 annually. Most universities require international students to subscribe to Canadian health insurance plan.
Work permit / part time jobs
International students can work only on the university / college campus. They are allowed to work in Canada for up to two years following their graduation.
Canada immigration rules allow full time international students to work part-time on campus. Spouses of students are permitted to work in Canada during the time that their spouse is studying, which requires an employments authorization can be issued in Canada.
Top ten Engineering Universities of Canada
1)University of Toronto
2)Mc Gill University
3)university de Montréal
4)University of Alberta
5)University of British Columbia
6)Mc Master University
7)University of Calgary
8)University of Ottawa
9)Universite Laval
10)University of Western Ontario
8. Engineering Education in New Zealand
New Zealand has an international reputation as a seat of quality education. The degree acquired from New Zealand are recognized in most countries for the purpose of pursuing further studies and seeking employment. There are almost 3000 Indian students and 80,000 international student from various parts of the world. Bachelor degree in New Zealand is for three years, honours degree for four years, professional degrees up to six years, and post graduation for two years after graduation. The academic year beginning in New Zealand in March, consists of either two semesters or three terms.
Admission Procedure and Test
Eligibility criteria for admission to various courses are different from one university to another. But the general requirement for admission is a two year pre university qualification for a diploma which is recognized qualification for entry into higher education in all countries.
A minimum of 500 marks in TOEFL and IELTS qualifying score of an average of 5 across the band are required for getting admission in any course of study. Overseas students willing to study as full fee students in New Zealand, have to apply direct to educational institutions.
Fees and others coasts
Although, the cost of study varies from time to time. One requires to spend $16,000 – $ 18,000 per annum for undergraduate engineering courses in New Zealand. The cost for postgraduate courses range between $ 11,000 – 27,000 approximately, On an average. a student spend approximately $ 9000 to $ 11000 per annum as living expenses including food, clothing, transport and accommodation in New Zealand
As a full-fee foreign student, you are eligible for health benefits if your course is two or more years long and you will need to provide a medical and x-ray certificate which must not be more than three months old at the time of your application. Medical insurance is strongly recommended for those doing courses taking less than two years.
Work Permit / Part time Jobs
Student may apply for authority to work under the following circumstances-
1.to fulfill course requirements
2.up to 15 hours per week for tertiary students undertaking a long term course of study
3.during the Christmas and New Year holiday period
4.on completing your course of study or
5.as a post graduate student.
Famous Engineering Colleges / Universities of New Zealand
1.University of Canterbury
2.Lincoln University
3.Unitec Institute of Technology
4.Auckland University of Technology
5.Nelson Marl borough Institute of Technology
9 Engineering Education in Japan
Japan, one of the most industrially advanced countries of the world, has emerged after World War II, as a leader in technology. At present, Japan has a foreign student of more than 40,000. Lack of knowledge of Japanese is not much of a handicap as most technical disciplines are taught in English
University education in Japan begins after 12 years of elementary and secondary education. College of technology offer five years of education to junior high school graduates with the aim of fostering technicians who are capable of keeping pace with development in science and technology. The majority of these schools offer engineering and related subjects
The academic year commences on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the following year. Mostly universities have two semester programmes
Admission Procedure and test
Foreign candidates for admission to Japanese Universities are required to have a good command of Japanese language which is the medium of instructions in universities The Japanese Language Proficiency Test Co-sponsored by AIEJ and the Japan Foundation is offered in Tokyo, Osaka and 31 countries, including India [in New Delhi and Pune at present outside Japan, at the beginning of December every year. The test has four different levels and qualification of level 1 is necessary for admission to most universities.
Though selection procedure is different by universities, academic records, interview and the results of academic examinations conducted by each university may be used as the basis for selection.
Overseas students should write directly to the University of ones choice. Written examinations and interviews are held to test student’s knowledge of general education or a special subject and language ability College of Technology students have to take tests in mathematics, physics or chemistry and Japanese studies students in the language. The final selection of students for their choice of university and course are based on performance of the test.
Fees and others costs
The fees and other expenses are different from one institute to another.
The national and local governments and universities run dormitories to accommodate foreign students are very limited and 77 percent of the foreign students live in private accommodations which can be arranged through real estate agencies
Famous Engineering Universities of Japan
1.Kyoto University
2.University of Tokyo
3.Hiroshima University
4.Osaka University
5.Tohoku University
6.Hokkaido University
7.Nagoya University
8.Kobe University
9.Kyushu University
10.Denki Tsushin University
Indian and Overseas Scholarship for Engineering
Indian Scholarships for Engineering Scholarships by Government Organizations
The various government departments particularly related to Science and Technology and organizations offer scholarships for those applicant, who are studying in engineering and science disciplines at various level and possess excellent academic record in the respective subjects. The amount and contingency fund of scholarships and fellowships range from Rs. 500 to 15,000 PM
Following are the various scholarships for 10 + 2 students
1.Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
2.Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
3.IISC Young Fellowship – Indian Institute of Science
4.National Talant Scholarship – Indian Council of Agricultural Research
5.1) Science Student Award – Council of Science and Technology
2) Bal Yigyan Samman – Council of Science and Technology
Scholarships for Graduates
1)Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research offers Summer Research Fellowships and Rajiv Gandhi Science Talent Research Fellowships
2)Indian Institute of Technology
3)Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
4)Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
5)Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Graduate Fellowship Scheme.
6)Indian Council of Agricultural Research – JRF
7)Department of Science and Technology offers DST Scholarship for Research in Basic / Applied Science under women scientists Scheme
8)Rajarshi Shahu Maharaji Gunavatta schlorship for SC students
9)Bharat Petroleum Scholarship for higher studies
10)National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. offers scholarship for scheduled cast / scheduled Tribe / physically disabled students
11)Birasa Munda Technical Scholarship
Scholarships by Trusts
There are various reputed and well worldwide recognized institute and trusts, which are involved in science and technological fields for years offer scholarship and fellowships to meritorious students of science and engineering disciplines to promote research and development in the area of science and technology. The amount of scholarship and fellowships are varied from one institute/trust to another but generally, it ranges between Rs. 5000 and Rs. 15,00,000
Following are the various scholarships offered by trusts and non government organizations
1)Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
2)ITC Overseas Scholarships
3)Sahu Jain Trust, The Times of India Group
4)The Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited
5)The Paul Foundation Scholarship
6)Shyam Kumbari Hukku Trust
7)Eveready Scholarships
8)K.C. Mahindra Scholarships
9)J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
10)Sophia Merit Scholarships
11)Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj
12)A.M.M. Foundation offers A.M.M. Arunachalam- Lakshmi Achi Scholarship for overseas study in engineering
13)Rotary Education Foundation
14)S.K. Patil Loan Scholarships
15)B.D. Bangur Endowment Educational Scholarships
16)The Hindu Hitachi Scholarships
Overseas Scholarship and Fellowship for Engineering Study
1. United state of America
The various American Engineering universities / colleges and trusts offer scholarships and fellowships to foreign students, who are intended to study and enroll themselves in these universities to study in various science and engineering fields. Applicant should possess highly meritorious academic background and must have good score of TOEFL.
Following are the various Scholarships offered by various universities of Engineering of USA
1)Albion College International Programmes
2)Lock Haven University Institute for International Studies
3)Mc Pherson college
4)Michigan Technological University
5)Pamona College
6)Randolph – Macon Womens College
7)University of Arizona
8)University of Mississippi
9)University of Nebraska at Keariney (UNK)
10)Mount Multiple Sclerosis Society
11)Washington University
12)University of Miami
Scholarship from Major US Foundations
1)Haestad Methods Civil Engineering Scholarships
2)Rockefeller Foundation’s Fellowships
3)Smithsonian Institute’s Fellowships
4)Shastri Scholarships
5)Monsher Foundations Educational Scholarships and Fellowships
6)Republic Steel Corporation Educational Trust’s Grants Scholarships, Fellowships
7)National Academy of Science Post Doctoral and Senior Doctoral Research Associate ships
8)Hutton Foundations Grants
9)Haltzman Foundations Grants
2. United Kingdom
In orders to provide financial aid to distinguished foreign students possessed excellent academic record and promote scientific advancement the British Government and various Engineering universities as well as major British foundations involved in science and technology field are offered Scholarships and Fellowships, which are listed below
1)Commonwealth Scholarships
2)Confederation of British Industry Overseas Scholarships
3)FCO / BG International / University of Strathclyde Scholarships
4)Shell Centenary Scholarships
5)Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Awards
6)Chester college of Higher Education – Studentships in all major fields
7)Harper Adams University College – International Scholarships in Agriculture
8)London Metropolitan University – Graduate scheme in all major fields
9)Loughboro ugh University – scholarship in all major fields
10)University of Dundee – Studentships in Engineering
11)University of Oxford – J.H. Mckeown Scholarship in Sciences
12)University of Wales Bangor – Postgraduate Research Award
13)University of York – Overseas Students Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships provided by following universities and colleges
1)University of Abertay Dundee
2)Anglia Polytechnic University
3)Ashvilles College
4)Aston University
5)Bath Spa University College
6)Bradford College
7)University of Brighton
8)Bromley College of Further and Higher Education
9)Broxtowe College
10)The University of Buckingham
11)Carlisle College
12)Chester College of Higher Education
13)Chester College of Arts, Science and Technology
14)Concord College
15)University of Derby
16)Doncaster College
17)Edinburgh’s Telford College
18)Glasgow Caledonian University
19)University of Glasgow
20)University of Leeds
21)University of Greenwich (London)
22)Liverpool Hope University College
23)Dulwich College
24)University of Glamorgan
25)University of East Anglia
26)University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
27)Loughborough University
28)Middlesex University
29)University of Sheffield
30)University of Sunderland
31)Royal Wolvershampton school
32)Royal Holloway University of London
33)Queen Mary University of London
34)University of Plymouth
35)Permbrokeshire College
36)University of Nottin-gham
3. Australia
In Australia there are several universities and the Government of Australia offer scholarships and fellowships to the overseas students of engineering who possess meritorious educational record and are willing to secure admission in their desired university of science and technology. The amount of scholarships are varied from university to university.
Government Scholarships
The Following are the Government of Australia Scholarships.
1)Australian Development Co-operation Scholarships (ADCOS)- Australia
2)Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
3)Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW)
University and College Scholarships and Fellowships
These are listed below
1)Australian National University (ANU) – ANU undergraduate Scholarships
2)Curtin University of Technology – Curtin Overseas students Scholarships
3)Deakin University (Postgraduate Scholarships
4)University of Melbourne – CWN Sexton scholarships for civil Engineering
5)New England University (Post Graduate Scholarships)
6)Murdoch University – Financial assistance for Undergraduates and Postgraduate studies
7)Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
8)University of Wollongong – International Postgraduate coursework Scholarships
9)University of Sydney -
A.FH Loxton PG Scholarships (Chemical, Agricultural Engineering)
B.Thomas Lawrence Pawlett PG Scholarships (Agriculture)
C.Christian Rome Thornett Scholarships (Agriculture)
D.Thurland PG Scholarships (Agriculture)
E.Henry Birtie and Florence Mabel Gritton PG Research Scholarships (Indl. Chemistry, Agri Chemistry)
F.William John Padbury Supplementary Scholarship
4. Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides funding for engineering students to study and research in Germany and helps build ties between institutions in Germany and the rest of the world.
Seven Fellowships of one year for advanced study / research are available. The Fellowships are awarded for advanced studies / research at universities / research institutions in Germany and not for a degree. You must be 32 years as on 1st October, of every year and have uniformly good academic record with 60% marks at Master’s degree in the subject/related field.
Following are the listed scholarships and fellowships provided by DAAD to young science and technology scholars.
1)DAAD Fellowship / Scholarship Programmes
I Fellowships Programmes for Indian Postgraduate
1)Research Fellowships for Young scholar and recent Post docs.
2)Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Scholars.
3)Sandwich Model Scholarships for M.S. (Research) and M.Tech Students at IIT
II. Scholarships for Post graduate Courses with relevance to Developing countries
III. Fellowships programmes for Indian Faculty and Scholars
IV. Special Fellowship programmes for Indian university Teachers and Junior scholars of German
V. Grants for Practical Training / Internships for Indian and German students
VI. Fellowships in Academic Networking and Indo-German Projects
A)Institutional and Departmental Links
B)Indo-German Project-based Persons Exchange Programme (PPP)
VII. Programmes of other Institutions Co-Administered by DAAD New Delhi
A)Humboldt Research Fellowships
B)Humboldt Research Awards
VIII. Max Planck Society (MPG) Research Awards for International Cooperation (through Avh)
IX. South Asia Institute (SAI), New Delhi
5. France
Grants and Scholarships are generally administered by different organizations. There are three-types of grants allocated by diverse organizations to finance a study plan, which are mentioned below.
A.Grants offered by the French government and managed by different organizations. These grants are awarded directly by the French institution on the basis of merit
B.Grants distributed in the student’s home country by governmental or non-governmental organizations to those willing to study abroad.
C.Grants accorded by international organization and non-governmental organization (foundations, associations etc.)
Following are some scholarships
1)Bourses d’ excellence Eiffel [Eiffel Excellence Grants]
2)Bourses d’ excellence Major [Major Excellence Grants]
6. Canada
At the undergraduates and college level, there is very few financial assistance / scholarships available in Canada. At the graduation level, there is some scholarships are available with the individual universities, based on the students academic achievement
There is three scholarships for the programme of Ph.D. for 4 Years and 6 Scholarships for the Programme of Masters for 2 years are available
Government Scholarships
Following are the some scholarships offered by Government of Canada
1)Canadian Commonwealth scholarship Plan
2)Ontario Graduated Scholarship Programme
Universities / Colleges and other Institutes Scholarships
Selected subjects scholarships [Engineering]
Following scholarships are offered by several universities/colleges based on selected subjects of Engineering
1)Acadia University Scholarships
2)Brock University Scholarships
3)Sir Vincent Meredith Fellowships –Mcgill University
All Subjects Scholarships [Engineering]
Following Scholarships and Fellowships are available in all engineering subjects which are offered by various Canadian universities
1)Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships – University of Al berta, Facultu of Graduate studies and Research
2)University of British Columbia – University Graduate Fellowships
3)Cabot Institute of Applied Arts and Technology – Graduate Awards, Scholarships Prizes
4)Concordia University
a.Concordia University Graduate Fellowships
b.Devid J. Azrieli Graduate Fellowships
c.John W.O.Brien Graduate Fellowships
d.Stanley G. French Graduate Fellowships
5.King’s University College Scholarships
6.MC Gill University – Financial assistance to Undergraduate and Graduates
7.University of New Brunswick, Frederiction Campus- Financial assistance
8.Nova Scotia Agricultural College – International Student Scholarships
9.University of Saskatchewan – Financial assistance
10.University of Toronto – Open Fellowships, Connaught Scholarships
11.University of Western Ontario – Scholarships / teaching and research assistantships
7. New Zealand
New Zealand Official Development Assistance (NZODA) offer NZODA Scholarships to Indians for pursuing postgraduate studies in areas of relevance to New Zealand.
In addition, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Awards are offered for pursuing advanced course.
Particularly, Scholarships are available in soil Science and dairy technology. You must have Masters Degree with 60% marks.
Following are some listed Scholarships and Fellowships which are offered by various universities of New Zealand
1)University of Canterbury – Doctoral and Masters Scholarships
2)New Zealand Vice – Chancellors Committee – Scholarships for Graduate and Postgraduate study
3)University of Otago – Postgraduate Awards and Scholarships
4)Victoria University of Wellington – Postgraduate Scholarships
8. Japan
Economic help to students comes in by way of scholarships, tuition fee subsidies or material assistance Most Scholarships cover the cost of education and living expenses But, not all expenses are covered.
Thirty Fellowships are available for duration of 18 months. You should be below 35 years.
Government of Japan Scholarships
Following are the scholarships offered by Japanese Government to overseas students in the field of engineering.
1)Japanese Government (Mombusho) Scholarship
2)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Unviersity
3)Japanese Government Manbukaga Kusho (Scholarship)
4)Nagoya University, Department of Civil Engineering Financial assistance
Private Body’s Scholarships
Association of International Education, Japan – Honours Scholarship Programme
Universities / Colleges / Institutes Scholarships
1)Chuo University – Scholarship
2)Fukuo ka Kogyo Daigaku Tanki Daigakubu Institute of Technology. Junior College. – Financial assistance
3)Heiwa Nakajima Foundation – Undergraduate, Graduate Scholarships
4)Hiroshima Shudo University – Financial assistance
5)Ichikawa International Scholarship Foundation – International Scholarship
6)International Christian University – Financial assistance
7)ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange – International Education Exchange Scholarship
8)Iwatani Naoji Foundation – Iwatani International Scholarships
9)Kake Educational Institution / Okayama University of Science – International Student Scholarships
10)Kambayashi Scholarship Foundations – kambayashi Shogaku – Kin Scholarship
11)Kokushikan University – International Student Scholarship
12)Kyushu University – Financial assistance
13)Osaka Institute of Technology – Scholarships for Foreign students scholarships
14)Sagawa Scholarship Foundation – Scholarships to Foreign students
15)Sakaguchi International Scholarship Foundation – Sakaguchi Scholarships
16)Seikei University – Financial assistance
17)Shibaura Institute of Technology – SIT Scholarships
18)Shimane University – Financial assistance
19)Tokushukai Scholarship Foundation – Tokushukai Scholarships
20)Tsuji Asia Scholarship Foundation – Tsuji Asia Scholarship
21)Waseda University – Ono Azusa Memorial Scholarship.
