ENGINEERING: Its all about tomorrow

What Is It?

What does a high-rise building, a spaceship or something even as basic as a sewing machine or office stapler, have in common? Each of them has been made and designed by an engineer, without whom its really difficult to imagine the world as we know it. The work of an engineer is all encompassing and almost necessary for life itself. And engineering as a subject is so vast, that if you wanted to delve deeper into the numerous pathways of this field, the first step is to know how many numerous branches of engineering known to man.
Find out if you are cut out for this Profession ! We list some of them: Information technology Aerospace engineering Automobile engineering Mechanical engineering Civil engineering Computer engineering Mining engineering Chemical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics and communication engineering Software engineering Marine engineering

Agricultural Engineering Industrial Engineering This age old profession probably existed even before the word Engineering was coined. In India, especially, this is a one career of great repute, and many parents dream of their children becoming engineers. Engineering is an applied branch of science ,so whatever inventions, discoveries that are going on in the world, each and every invention or discovery finally on the floors is to be implemented by engineers, so it is a very core and basic branch and we need engineers, practically everywhere there is science and technology involved. Is it for me? Ever felt the urge to take apart your radio on a Sunday afternoon and lovingly put it back together again? And do names like Alexander Graham Bell (invented the first telephone) and the Wright Brothers (invented and built the worlds first airplane) mean more to you than just some names from a science book? If yes, then you could explore engineering as a career option. But before you begin this journey, you must ask yourself some crucial questions. Do you love tinkering around with machines? Are you good at maths? Do you enjoy building and fixing things? D you enjoy working in a laboratory? Do you have an analytical bent of mind? Are you that person your neighbours or family relies on to repair their car, radio, TV, computer, et al?

If your answers to three or more questions is Yes, then you could consider engineering as a profession! Key To Success Lets take a look at the qualities beneficial to anyone who wants to make it in this field. NECESSARY* You scored approximately or You enjoyed science subjects all above 60% in Class XII in through school science and maths You are capable of Technology fascinates you understanding how things work You see beauty and elegance in You are a fairly logical and topics like robotics analytical learner * Desirable: Beneficial qualities but not a must-have. * Necessary: Must-have qualities without which it will be hard if not impossible to make it in this field. On The Job The entire mechanism of the modern world rests, heavily, on the stable shoulders of engineering -- from colossal bridges and skyscrapers around the world to new harvesting machines and even something as basic as an elevator. The building of all these, revolve around the axis of engineering. So, this is a career option that can never go out of style. As an engineer, you are at the forefront of development and you CAN truly make a difference to DESIRABLE*

the world. Engineering involves the design, creation, manufacture and operation of every imaginable system or structure on planet earth. Cars, global positioning systems, mobile phones, industrial machinery, ships and naval vehicles, well, the list can go on forever. In the future, you can become an independent professional and start your own company or stick on and assume a managerial post. Whatever your career path, this profession has the potential to let you earn big bucks, too. Get a low down on Engineering Entrance Exams!

But first heres a list of qualities that every aspiring engineer must possess. CareerGraph: A fresh engineer may begin his career through campus placements, a recruitment process offered by most institutes. You will get to choose a company and vice-versa based on your specialization, aptitude and job profile. Specialisations: Engineering offers tremendous scope for employment based on your specialisation. For instance, a chemical engineer will find opportunities in industrial plants, which manufacture soaps, oils, paints, explosives, petro-chemicals, petroleum refineries, etc. Though it does not restrict you to these industries. Of course, chemical engineering does not restrict you only to the chemical engineering placement or manufacturing companies. Read More about the money talk of Engineering! Besides the manufacturing industries, you also have IT companies, which are looking for chemical engineers. So, as you can see the engineering field is very

versatile. Hot Snippet! British telecom major Vodafone's Indian CEO Arun Sarin held this position for five long years. He is an engineer by profession and through his innate talent and vision went beyond the realm of being just an engineer and made a huge name for himself. The government body, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as it is known also conducts the Indian Engineering Services Exam for Indian Railway Service of engineering and it also recruits for Central Engineering Service and The Indian Ordinance factories. The bottom-line: When engineering initially started, it was all about hardware, which was related to mechanical and electrical. But this field has permeated every aspect of human life. Besides, mechanical and electrical, the core branches, you have metallurgy, IT, environmental signs, biotechnology, biomedical, marine and aviation. You name it and engineering is there. So, as you can see there are no dearth of options for an engineering professional, these days. What to Study There are three main engineering entrance exams you can choose from. IIT-JEE: It is THE most important exam for aspiring engineers. You are eligible for the test right after completing Class XII (10 + 2). You must have scored at least 60% aggregate at this level, and must have science and maths as your subjects. You can take the JEE only twice, and that too, in two consecutive years

without a break of a year in between. Once you have successfully crossed over to the other side of a JEE, you are eligible to get a seat in any of the reputed IITs, BHU Varanasi and the Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad. Top Myths about Engineering! For more details log on to the JEE web site All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE): The All India Engineering Entrance Exam is yet another important paper for aspiring engineers. To be eligible for this exam, you must score at least a 60% aggregate in 10+2 (Class XII). Another important thing: you can appear for these papers only three times in three consecutive years (unlike for the IIT-JEE, which allows you to appear only twice in 2 consecutive years). Once successful in the AIEEE, you are eligible to secure a seat in over 60 nationally recognised and reputed institutes for engineering, across India. For more details, visit the AIEEE web site State-level engineering entrance exams (SLEEE): These are also considered to be fairly well-reputed, and are conducted in every state. Every state has its own set of colleges, so, this makes SLEEE is a good alternative, too. All these entrance exams test your knowledge in maths, physics and chemistry. Maths is carries the most weight, though. Cost Factor: The fees for college can vary between Rs 1,20, 000 (1.2 lakhs) and 6,00,000 (6 lakhs), spread over a period of four years. Its a lot of money but considering that engineering colleges in India have very active placements that invites top companies for recruitment to their campuses it might all be worth it in the end.

Entrance Tests We present a resource list of important links to help you crack the Engineering Entrance Test: Complete details on the IIT JEE the official JEE site Complete gyan on eligibility criteria for JEEs FAQs for IIT-JEE Resource for regional engineering colleges Official site for all the news on BITS, Pilani India Today article on top engineering colleges Complete gyan on all the NITs Find out Top Engineering Colleges. Right here ! Website for IIT JEE 2009 IIT Bombay IIT Delhi IIT Guwahati IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur IIT Madras IIT Roorkee Engineering Entrance Exams in India AIEEE - All India Engineering Entrance Examination NERIST - (NEE) SRM EEE - SRM Engineering Entrance Exam [ BTech, MTech ] AICET - All India Common Entrance Test IIT JEE - IIT Joint Entrance Examination BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Examination Delhi CEE - Delhi Combined Entrance Examination

NSIT - Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology MP PET - Madhya Pradesh Pre Engineering Test RPET - Rajasthan Pre Engineering Test JNU EEE - Jawaharlal Nehru University Engineering Entrance Exam JMI - Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam

Launch Pad Heres a list of the top engineering colleges across the country:

Indian Institutes of Technology National Institute of Technology Birla Institute of Technology Science, Pilani, Rajasthan Bhabha Institute of Engineering and Technology Haldia Institute of Technology Regional Engineering Colleges School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi Vellore Engineering College IT-BHU, Varanasi National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), Pune Bengal Engineering College Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Money Talk As a beginner, you can earn between Rs 3,50, 000 (3.5 lakhs) and 6,00,000 (6 lakhs) per annum.

With enough hard work and dedication on the job, within four to five years, you can earn between Rs 7,00, 000 (7 lakhs) and Rs 10,00,000 (10 lakhs) per annum. This pay scale could be much higher if you enhance your educational qualification with a Masters degree or specialised in a specific area. Top Myths Myth 1: Those studying in top engineering colleges are burdened with immense amount of study. This leaves them with very little time for themselves and other activities. Mythbuster: False! Engineering may be a vast subject to pursue, but it does leave you with some spare time to pursue other activities and interests, too. A great example of this is that almost every reputed engineering college has a festival or a cultural meet that is usually known nationwide Abdul Kalam reveals his Success Mantra! Myth 2: Engineers dont have too many opportunities or avenues in terms growth within the industry. Mythbuster: False! There are many examples of engineers who have become successful Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors and Vice-Presidents -all coveted positions in the corporate sector of both Indian and multinational companies. X-Factor

APJ Abdul Kalam, Aeronautical engineer and President of India (2002-2007) This Bharat Ratna award winner is a scientist by profession. He has worked with space rocket technology at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is popularly known as the "Missile Man of India." In His Words: "To succeed in your mission you must have singleminded devotion towards your goal. Planning to the top demands strength, whether it is the top of Mount Everest or your career!" Success Mantra: A single-minded approach is the key to success