What should i do after 12 to become a engineer?

Take a look around yourself and what do you see? May be books, chairs, table or television or even your clothes. All day to day objects that are man made are created with the help of engineers. Engineers have shaped our world and this career need a wide education of science and maths which helps in solving problems. In this field you will find many options and choose according to your choice. So if want to explore your technical skills and ready to help in the better formation of our society then you can opt engineering courses after schooling.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA-

After completing 10th class you will be appointed for the renowned science and maths commission for diploma engineering course and if you want to purse bachelor of engineering then you must have cleared 12th class from recognized board with science stream with minimum 50% marks. For the under graduates courses one must passed 10+2 level exams from any recognized university in India. And for the post graduates courses candidate must have completed graduation in related subjects.

ENTRANCE EXAMS-

Students who are planning for pursuing engineering course after 12th must clear the entrance exam. Top colleges including private and government colleges are accepting as well as conducting entrance exams for candidates. If you want to appear in one of these exams then you must have cleared PCM subject at your intermediate level. Some of the entrance exams are listed below are-

1. AMUEEE
2. Amity JEE
3. GATE
4. UPESEAT
5. CG PET
6. IT SAT
7. JEE ADVANCED
8. AEEE
9. VSAT
10. IIITH PGEE

DIPLOMA COURSES-

It’s a 3 year degree course in which student can pursue after completing 10 years of school education. Diploma holders are now eligible for lateral entry to the third semester engineering course. Diploma of engineering is offered in different fields like-

1. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
2. DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
3. DIPLOMA IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
4. DIPLOMA IN PETROLEUM ENGINNERING
5. DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
6. DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING

UNDER GRADUATES COURSES-

It’s a 4 year full time degree course which is bachelor of engineering name as B.Tech degree in which student must have cleared 10+2 with PCM from recognized educational board. Bachelor of engineering can be done in different fields are-

1. Computer Science and Engineering
2. Information Technology
3. Electronics and Communication Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Civil Engineering
7. Petroleum Engineering
8. Chemical Engineering
9. Aerospace Engineering

POST GRADUATES COURSES-

It’s a 2 year degree course that one can pursue after completing their graduate degree which is bachelor of engineering. This post graduation degree is termed as master of engineering or master of technology. Different fields of post graduation courses are-

1. Masters in Computer Science.
2. Masters in Chemical Engineering.
3. Civil Engineering Degrees: Graduate.
4. Masters in Electrical Engineering.
5. Masters in Manufacturing Engineering.
6. Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
7. Masters in Mining Engineering.
8. Masters in Aeronautical Engineering.

Top Recruiter of Engineering:

After completing your engineering degree you will get plenty of opportunities to work in different organizations according to your experiences and capability and as a fresher engineer in India you can earn approx up to 2.5 lakh to 3.5 lakh per annum. But if candidate moves to the abroad then they can earn around $80000 to 100000 per annum. In India these are the list of some top recruiter are-

1. Accenture
2. TCS
3. Infosys
4. Cognizant
5. SAIL
6. BHEL
7. Tata motors
8. Bajaj
9. Hero
10. DRDO
11. Indian Airlines
12. Air India
13. Hindustan Lever Ltd

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER B.TECH DEGREE-

After completing B.TECH degree from any recognized college then some colleges provides campus placements for candidates. If you got selected in this campus placement then it’s a boosting point for your career because through this you can start your journey as a fresher from top recruiters of recognised colleges. But if you will not get campus placement, then you can apply for the companies by your own. And if you are dreaming to run your own business then you can become an entrepreneur. After completing your degree you have career scope in private as well as in government sector also. Candidates can also apply for Indian Engineering Services examination which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It depends on you can also apply for higher studies like M.TECH or MBA.

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER M.TECH DEGREE-

After completing your post graduation degree you are eligible for the teaching and research careers options. And if you apply in any corporate company then you will get preference and higher position with your post graduation degree. And if we look at the private sector as well as with the government sector candidate with MTECH degree will get higher priority than the graduate holders.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERS –

1. PROBLEM SOLVING
2. ATTENTION TO DETAIL
3. PRESSURE MANAGEMENT
4. CREATIVE
5. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
6. LEADERSHIP QUALITY
7. DESIGNING ABILITIES
8. SOFTWARE SKILLS
9. ACCOUNTING SKILLS
10. DATA MANAGEMENT

TOP COLLEGES FOR ENGINEERING-

1. IIT Madras, Chennai
2. IIT Kanpur, Kanpur
3. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
4. MNIT Jaipur
5. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar
6. PES University, Bengaluru
7. Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi

I am a content editor of Vidya Knowledge Park.