All about Studying

Engineering in India
2017 - 2018

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 Contents
3 | Why is engineering so popular in India

4 | Do you have the qualities of an engineer

5 | How to get an engineering degree

8 | Which engineering branch is best for you

11 | 8 steps to select the right engineering college

14 | Top 20 engineering colleges in India (non-IIT)

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 Why is engineering so popular in
India?
Just like cricket is the national sport of India, ensuring that their child
pursues engineering after school is the national obsession for every Indian
parent.

Lack of awareness about non-engineering career options and the success

stories of engineers in the past has led to the misconception among Indian
parents that only an engineering degree leads to a stable & well-paid job.

But there are also a lot of students

Indian has thus become a
who take up engineering purely out country that produces
of love for the subject - it is one of 15.5 lakh engineering
the few professions where
creativity meets originality & graduates every
innovation and this explains its year, through a total of
popularity. 3,288 engineering
colleges that offer under-
Tamil Nadu with 527 institutes is the state graduate engineering
with the highest number of engineering colleges in degrees!
India, followed by Maharashtra .
(372 colleges) and Andhra Pradesh (328 colleges.)

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 State-wise distribution of engineering colleges in India
offering UG courses in Engineering & Technology in 2016 -
2017

Do you have the qualities of an engineer?

A certain kind of temperament is required if you want to be a successful
engineer. If you're considering pursuing an engineering degree after school,
make sure you have at least some of the following personality traits:

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1. Critical thinking: You must be a problem-solver by nature! Every discipline of
engineering requires this important trait.

2. Imaginative: Sometimes the most difficult technical issues can only be solved by an
out-of-the-box idea!

3. Resourceful: Engineers should be practical and resourceful. They need to rely on

concepts and know when to refer to books and engineering guides to solve a
problem.

4. Implements ideas: You know you can be a good engineer if you're good at
practically implementing ideas that look good on paper.

5. Curious: If as a child you were always taking apart your toys to try and put them
back together again, you already have an important attribute of an engineer! This is
because a successful engineer needs to understand a product before implementing
changes.

6. Proficiency in Mathematics and Science and a fair amount of computer literacy

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 How to get an engineering degree?

To get an engineering degree (B.Tech or B.E.) in India, you need to pass class 12
with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as your subjects. In addition to it, you
have to appear for various engineering entrance examinations conducted by several
institutes including the IITs and other state boards and universities.

List of Engineering Entrance Exams in India for Admission to 2017 - 2018

B.Tech/ B.E. Programs
1. JEE Main - to be conducted on 2, 8, 9, April 2017
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE (Main) is the common entrance exam for
admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in National Institutes of
Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other centrally
funded technical institutes (CFTIs). It also acts as the qualifying examination/eligibility
test for JEE Advanced (previously known as IIT-JEE). Learn more about JEE Main 2017.

2. JEE Advanced - to be conducted on 21 May, 2017

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) or JEE (Advanced) (previosuly known as IIT-
JEE) is the common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering
programmes offered by all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) , the Indian School of
Mines (ISM), Dhanbad and few other select engineering colleges of India. Learn more
about JEE Advanced 2017.

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 3. BITSAT - to be conducted from 16 - 30 May, 2017
BITSAT (short for BITS Admission test) is an online (computer based) entrance
examination for admission to integrated first degree programmes (including B.E.) of
various BITS Pilani campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad). Learn more about BITSAT 2017.

4. GGSIPU CET - to be conducted on 23 April, 2017

The Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha
University (GGSIPU) is known as the GGSIPU CET. This entrance examination is held to
facilitate admission into various courses of the university that also includes B.Tech.

5. VITEEE - to be conducted on 5 - 16 April, 2017

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) is an admission
test conducted by VIT University , Vellore. On the basis of VITEEE 2017 scores, you can
obtain admission in the first semester & first year of engineering degree programs
leading to the award of B.E. & B.Tech. & other programs.

6. COMEDK UGET - to be conducted on 14 May, 2017

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka
Undergraduate Entrance Test will be held to shortlist candidates for admission to over
150 engineering colleges for approx 20,000 seats. UG admission will be made for
courses in member institutions of the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation Trust
(KPCF).

7. AP EAMCET (Engineering) - to be conducted on 24 - 27 April, 2017

The Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) (E) is
conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada on behalf of
APSCHE for admission to undergraduate programs in AP
universities, private unaided colleges and affiliated professional colleges.

8. TS EAMCET (Engineering) - to be conducted on 12 May, 2017

Telanganas (EAMCET) - Engineering (E) is conducted by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of
the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for admission to
undergraduate programs in Telangana universities, private unaided colleges and
affiliated professional colleges

Click to view complete list of engineering entrance exams in India

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Which engineering branch is best for you?
Once a student has decided to pursue an engineering course (Bachelor of
Technology, B.Tech. or Bachelor of Engineering, B.E.) after completing school,
the most significant question he has is about the engineering specialisation.
"Which is the best engineering branch?" is the most common query among
many engineering aspirants.

Usually, students end up choosing one of the well-known and "popular"

engineering branches, irrespective of their interest and aptitude for it. This
may happen because of lack of sufficient information about the various
options that exist. The engineering colleges and institutes of India offer a
multitude of branches that are diverse and span across a wide range of
domains.

We have compiled a list of various engineering branches that are offered across
engineering institutes in India, so that you can learn more about the popular
engineering specialisations in India and also discover new, off-beat engineering
specialisations to choose for academic year 2017 - 2018. Click on each
specialization to learn more about it:

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 Aerospace Engineering
Agriculture & Food Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Biotechnology Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace engineering is the branch of
engineering behind the design, construction and Electronics Engineering
science of aircraft and spacecrafts. It is divided
into two major overlapping branches: Engineering Physics
aeronautical engineering and astronautical
Environmental Engineering
engineering.
Industrial and Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean
Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineers use advanced computers
and technology, not only to explore and analyze Textile Engineering
data, but also on the field, such as in the
automation of oilfield production.

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 8 steps to choose the right engineering
college

Selecting the 'right' engineering college is a big decision, both for you and your
family. It is these four years that will help decide what you will do in life. It is best to
make this decision when you are in senior school, and not at the last moment. There
is no 'right' college as such, but there may be colleges that are 'right' for you. 8
guidelines to pick the right engineering institute:

1. Choosing an engineering stream

Before choosing a college, you will have to decide which engineering branch you
would like to pursue. No one would want to end up doing a course if they were not
motivated enough to do so.

2. Considering and categorizing colleges

It is good to divide your choice of colleges into three groups. The first group should
contain the top-notch colleges that are difficult to get into. The second group can
consist of colleges that are above average and that are reasonably easy to get into,
and also ones that you will be happy attending without much regret. The last
category should be colleges which you will surely get admission in, if the other
colleges you considered didn't work out. You can also categorize with other criteria
like distance from home, affordability

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3. Write down your criteria
Develop a list of elements you want to use to evaluate and weed out colleges. It could
include the considerations listed below:
Degree offered
Location (rural or urban)
Distance from home
Government or private
Cost (tuition, room)

4. Rank your priorities

Make a list of the pros and cons of the engineering institutes you are considering, and
rate them out of 10 against different aspects of college life like affordability, distance
from home, teacher-student ratio, college infrastructure etc.. When you add up all the
marks, you will see which college is leading and you will hopefully be better equipped to
make the final decision.

5. Check if you are eligible for any scholarship or financial aid

Checking for scholarships and financial aids is important and if you can avail any, you can
attend the top colleges that you had set aside because you were not able to afford it.

6. Soak in the atmosphere

If you can, go to the colleges you are considering and target high traffic areas like the
library, lawns, cafes or gyms. Talk to students and listen to their experiences and
opinions. Talk to teachers and see if you feel want to learn from them.

7. Don't be brand conscious

A college may be known for its excellent electronics and mechanical department, but the
department of civil engineering may not be as well developed and equipped. If you were
considering this college for civil just because it is a well-known college, you may be
disappointed later!

8. Make sure you have the required scores

Make sure your scores in school are adequate to be able to apply to the course. If any
common entrance test or any college-specific entrance test is to be written, make sure
you prepare well. It is best to get into colleges in the merit quota as your fees are much
lesser then.

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 Top 20 Non-IIT engineering colleges in India (after the
IITs)
1 National Institute Of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
2 Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
3 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology (NIT),Surat
4 Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand
5 Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra
6 NIT, Rourkela, Odisha
7 Indian Institute Of Engineering Science And Technology, Shibpur
Howrah, West Bengal
8 College Of Engineering (COE) Pune, Maharashtra
9 NIT, Mangalore, Karnataka
10 Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology, Allahabad, UP
11 PSG College Of Technology Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
12 Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
13 NIT, Warangal, Telangana
14 Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
15 NIT Durgapur, West Bengal
16 Amrita School Of Engineering Karunagapally Kerala
17 Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (Sastra)
18 Kalinga Institue Of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar
19 M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka
20 Coimbatore Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Hope this brief guide helped give you an idea about how to go about
studying engineering in India!
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