Engineering - The Most Popular Discipline Among Young Indians

The idea of engineering existed in the world since ancient times when humans made important inventions like lever, pulley and wheel. The earliest examples of engineering marvel can be traced back to the ancient times. Structures like the Acropolis, Pantheon, Colosseum, the Pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China are all examples of engineering marvels.

Later in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with the Industrial revolution, engineering as a field started developing when the first steam engine was built in 1698 by Thomas Savery. Slowly various branches of engineering started developing which included fields like mechanical, chemical, civil and so on. With the passage of time educational institutes were established that started offering courses on engineering. The oldest engineering college of the English speaking world is the School of Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin established in 1841.

In the Indian subcontinent, the history of engineering can be traced back to the days of the Indus Valley Civilization. Highly sophisticated drainage system and water storage systems exhibit the skills of the then engineers. Later, colonial India witnessed the growth and spread of science and engineering in leaps and bounds. Several Indian scholars were exposed to the western thoughts and science that gradually led to educated Indians accepting the discipline of engineering. Once recognized as a discipline, there increased a demand for engineering colleges in India. The first engineering college of the country was established in 1794, in Guindy, Tamil Nadu. It was affiliated to Madras University in 1859.

Later, as an independent nation, India entered into war with China in1962 (Sino-Indian War) and suffered huge loss and destruction. This led to swift changes in the country’s military policy. This was followed by India winning two successive wars against its neighbour Pakistan; one in 1965 and another in1971 where India helped in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan’s colonialism. Definitely India’s engineers and military power was at the right place.

Post-Independence the country saw the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Kharagpur, West Bengal. This opened the door to higher studies in engineering in India. By 1961, four more IITs were set up. With the passage of time, a demand for engineers increased and more and more young Indians aspired to become engineers. This led to the established of engineering colleges across the country. Engineering colleges were established in cities like Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. Gradually private players jumped into the field and became a dominant player. Many engineering colleges in Delhi/NCR are affiliated to private universities.

Even in an era of choices, engineering still dominates as a discipline which every science students would aspire to pursue after completing high school. There are more than 3000 engineering colleges in India, with a capacity of around 15 lakh seats across 36 courses, which have been approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

It is a fact that, an institute plays a vital role in providing a good platform for students. Globalization has helped India in becoming the cynosure of technical optimism. Demand for Indian engineers is high both nationally and internationally. There are several engineering colleges in the country offering degree in engineering. Delhi, the country’s capital is home to some of the best engineering colleges of the country.

Engineering colleges in Delhi/NCR offer a wholesome learning experience to its students. They are exposed to the latest trends in the market. The institutes follow unique methods of education that ensures overall development of the students and prepare them to face the corporate world with full confidence. Apart from the Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT Delhi), other engineering colleges of Delhi/NCR include Delhi College of Engineering, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Engineering College for Women, Amity School of Engineering and Technology and many more. So those who are willing to pursue a career in engineering can try the engineering institutes in Delhi.

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Future Prospects in Mechanical Engineering in India.

The discipline of engineering that deals with the principles of physics and materials science is termed as mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for designing machines and tools. It is one of the broadest and the oldest engineering disciplines and is often referred to as the mother of engineering studies.

An Overview

One of the most appealing features of mechanical engineering is that, this field of study is extremely diverse. Almost all inventions since the history of mankind have involved direct application of mechanical engineering. Traditionally, mechanical engineers dealt with several concepts that included things like robotics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, kinematics and many others that were required in designing state-of-the-art manufacturing units. Mechanical engineers are also responsible for contributing towards the development of several engines, power plants and other machineries. Mechanical engineers are not only involved in designing but also manufacturing.

However, with the passage time, as things undergo change, so did the traditional job description of a mechanical engineer. The scope of a mechanical engineer has expanded since long. They can focus on areas like development of composite materials, environmental conservation, nanotechnology and others. Now, the ever-increasing scope of job in this field also requires the professionals to get into marketing, finance and even resource management.

Mechanical Engineering—Degree or Diploma

Young Indians who are willing to pursue their higher studies in mechanical engineering can opt for the same, as there are several engineering colleges in India. Upon completing their high school studies,(10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics one has to appear for the IIT-JEE and AIEEE for admission in various engineering colleges across the country. Upon completing a degree in mechanical engineering one can opt for an M.Tech or ME. In case anyone is willing to pursue an ME from any of the IITs, then the candidate will have to clear the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE). Nowadays, several engineering colleges are offering dual programmes combining B.Tech and M.Tech while others club engineering with several management courses as well.

Apart from a degree, students can also opt for a diploma from any polytechnic institute. A diploma in mechanical engineering can be pursued after completing class 10th examination with at least 50 per cent marks. The duration of a diploma is usually spans three years and if one opts for a part-time diploma it can be completed in four years.

Those who want to pursue a diploma can also opt for an associate membership qualification from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, or Institution of Engineering.

Expenses/Scholarships

A graduate programme in Mechanical Engineering in a private institution would cost anywhere between Rs. 50000 to Rs. 200000 per annum. Nonetheless, if you are lucky enough to get through any of the IITs or a government engineering college, the expenses will be far less (around 30,000 to 40,000 per annum).

Moreover there are several scholarships available for meritorious students and students in need. Among Indian organizations, Indian Oil offers scholarships. Other institutions also offer scholarships in the same field.

Career Prospects and Remuneration

The job prospects in mechanical engineering are numerous. Mechanical engineers are required in designing, manufacturing, installing and operating systems that are used in innumerable industries. Both the government and the private sector employ mechanical engineers. Industries where they are usually employed comprise automobiles, space research, bio-mechanical and aeronautical industries.

The average monthly income of a mechanical engineer ranges somewhere between Rs. 10000 to Rs. 25000. Those who have a postgraduate degree can earn even more than this. Depending upon skill and experience, the pay package can go up to as high as Rs. 40 lakhs annually.
Considered the ‘mother’ of all fields of engineering, the career prospect in mechanical engineering is ample.

About the Author:

This is a guest post contributed by Sampurna Majumder, a passionate blogger and content writer. Currently she is writing for Shiksha.com which is a leading online education portal and provides complete information about various Engineering courses and colleges like mechanical engineering colleges, civil engineering colleges in India.

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Placements of Top Engineering Colleges in Pune

The engineering colleges in Pune not only provide its students with quality education and good faculty but also provide them with good placements. Many reputed companies come to this city of 7.27 million people in search of good talented students.

Some of the top engineering colleges in Pune which provides with good placements are:

• COEP - college of engineering
• Symbiosis Institute of Technology
• DY Patil College of Engineering
• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
• AIT - Army Institute of Technology
• Maharashtra Institute of Technology
• Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
• Sinhagad College of Engineering
• Cummins College of Engineering for Women
• Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering

The college of engineering is one of the top engineering colleges in Pune. It provides its students with good placements from well known and reputed brands and companies.  Every year 97% of their students are placed in good companies with a very good package. The average package which the companies provide in this college starts from around 3.5 LPA and to 12 LPA.  Therefore if you are looking for a college with good placements, the college of engineering in Pune is definitely a good option among all other engineering g colleges in Pune.

Now if we talk about the Symbiosis Institute of Technology, it is also well known for its placements. A college can only be one of the top colleges when it not only provides good education but also provide their students with good placements. In the year 2018-2019 more than 70% of their students got placements from good companies. Many reputed companies like Dell, Tata, Philips, and a lot more good companies come for placements every year. This year 12 LPA was the highest package offered by a company which is pretty good.

DY Patil College of Engineering is another engineering college in Pune with a wide range of companies coming in the college to provide good placements every year. The average package of the placements in this college is around 2.1 LPA. Whereas the highest package which the companies provide is 6.75 LPA. The packages provided here is not very high but is still better than a lot of other engineering colleges in Pune.

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology is a college that provides placements that is better than almost all other engineering colleges in Pune. Students studying in this college have a lot of Job opportunities. This is because the average package which the companies provide in this college is around 5.31 LPA.  Whereas the highest package offered is around 33 lacks, which I think is a lot. Therefore students in search of colleges with good placements should definitely choose the Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.

AIT - Army Institute of Technology aims more in providing placements to the maximum number of its students than focusing on a few with big placements. It provides around 80% of its students with placement in good companies. The average package which the students get here is 4.5 LPA. Whereas the highest package offered is 16 LPA.

Maharashtra Institute of Technology is one of those engineering colleges in Pune which provides placements to 90% of its students. The average package the students get from their placements is 4.5 LPA. Whereas the highest package offered is 13 LPA.

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering is said to be one of those engineering colleges in Pune which is the most disciplined. But the college is not only disciplined but also provides good placements, with the average package of the placements being around 4.5 LPA and the highest package being11LPA.

Sinhagad College of Engineering is also one of the top engineering colleges in Pune which provides its students with placements with an average package of 2.5 LPA. The highest package offered in this college is 8 LPA.

Cummins College of Engineering for Women is not only one of the top engineering colleges in Pune but also one of the oldest women colleges in Asia. The placements here are also pretty good. The average package offered is 4.26 LPA and the highest package offered is 21 LPA.

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering is another college in Pune which does not provide its students with placements of a very high package but is still better than many other engineering colleges in Pune. The average package offered by the companies in this college is 2 LPA. Whereas the highest package offered is 8 LPA.

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Pune Engineering Colleges finding it difficult to fill seats

The second most important city of Maharashtra, Pune is home to some of the finest educational institutes in India. Founded in 1949, the University of Pune has 46 academic departments, 269 affiliated colleges and 118 recognized research institutions. The university records as many as 170,000 students every year. Out of various disciplines of higher education, engineering is one of the most preferred courses. Some of the well-known engineering colleges in Pune include All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Engineering, Army Institute of Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, College of Engineering, and College of Military Engineering and so on. Students from all over India, flock to Pune every year to pursue their higher studies in engineering.

However, recently a trend of seats going vacant was spotted. And gradually, getting a seat in any engineering colleges in Pune has become a cake walk for many. This is mainly because, as many as 40,000 seats are going vacant not only in engineering colleges in Pune, but also in other cities like Mumbai, Nagpur and Kolhapur. This trend has almost defied the purpose of an engineering entrance exam that is conducted by the state. With more seats than the number of students applying, most engineering colleges are literally struggling to fill up their seats.

As per records, as many as more than 2 lakh students appear for the engineering entrance exam conducted by the MHT-CET. Out of this, only 1lakh students ended up registering for the engineering admissions. There are a total of 1.48 lakh seats in engineering colleges in the state out of which many are going simply vacant.

According to reports published in October 2012, more than12000 seats in 114 engineering colleges went vacant at the end of first-year engineering degree course admission process.

The members of the University of Pune have raised concern over the high level of vacancy even at some of the well-known engineering colleges. This has led to the university not approving upcoming engineering colleges in the state from the academic year 2013–2014.

Not only Pune, but engineering colleges in other Indian cities are also facing the same problem. To cope up with the problem, many engineering colleges end up extending the last date of registration. Even the AICTE has expressed its concern and lowered the eligibility criteria for technical/engineering courses from 50% to 45% for the general category. However, even this step did not help much.

Many institutional bodies and universities across the country have approached the AICTE and requested it not to sanction new engineering colleges.
In spite of such measures, there seems that very little can be done to do away with this problem.

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State-of-the-art Engineering College in Chandigarh

Popularly known as the City Beautiful, the union territory of Chandigarh serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. The city boasts of a large number of educational institutes offering degree courses in several academic fields. Of late, the city has become a favourite destination for students not only across north India but across the nation as well. Starting from primary education to higher studies, the city has an extensive network of education offering general courses to engineering and medical.

Home to some of the premier engineering institutes not only in north India, but also in the country, engineering happens to be one of the most sought-after courses. Both government and private engineering colleges are there in Chandigarh. Let us focus on one such engineering institute.

Established in 2001, the Chandigarh Group of Colleges has become one of the leading educational groups of the country. The group began its first campus at Landran in 2001 with only 100 students and two major courses on offer— Bachelors of Computer Application (BCA) and Masters of Computer Application (MCA).

Barely a decade down the line, the institute boasts of a strength of 7000 students studying 20 different professional courses in various encompassing Computer Applications, Engineering, Pharmacy, Business Management, Hotel Management, and Bio Technology. Keeping in mind the demand in other sectors, the institute has deviated into other fields of study. These include Airlines & Tourism, Pharma-Chemistry, Animation, and Journalism and Mass Communication.

As number of students increased, so did the popularity of this institute. The popularity rose manifold which resulted in the construction of another campus at Gharuan near Mohali. The campus, spread over acres of land, is known as ‘Punjab’s first integrated campus’.

Courses Offered

Some of the courses offered by the institute are Bachelor of Technology in fields like Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Postgraduate courses are offered in fields like Information Technology and Computer Science and Engineering. All the courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) New Delhi, and the college is affiliated to the Punjab Technical University.

Facilities

Chandigarh Engineering College has one of the best infrastructures. Dynamic in nature, the institute offers all kinds of facilities that are required for the all-round development of the students. The institute has computer laboratories and server rooms that are well-equipped with all kinds of facilities. Latest hardware and software computing facilities are provided as per the scheme of examinations. The entire computer laboratory is connected with a High-Speed switched Ethernet Network.

The department of Mechanical Engineering has a well-equipped workshop complex comprising of planer, lathes, shaper, grinder, welding, fitting and carpentry shop, electrical shop and foundry shop. The department also has state-of-the-art laboratories.

All the departments have experienced and dedicated faculties and the infrastructure is updated on a regular basis. Pretty often seminars and conferences are held where attendance of students are compulsory. The department has already conducted a national level seminar on ‘Trends in Mechanical Engineering’.

Understanding the importance of Internet in today’s world, the campus has been provided with Wireless Connection so that students can access the Internet from anywhere in the campus. Spacious e-classrooms with modern technical aids are available to the students.

The central library of the Chandigarh engineering college in fully computerized with a huge collection of books. Otherwise also the library subscribes to online resources and several e-journals and also has a collection of over 550 DVDs and CDs.

The college also provides residential accommodations for all outstation candidates. Separate hostels for boys and girls are available with all kinds of amenities. The college also has a strong placement record and almost all students are placed Choosing a proper career path is one of the most important decisions in one’s life. The epitome of quality education Chandigarh Engineering College helps in realizing the dreams of many students.

About the Author:

The author of this guest post is a professional writer and writes about current education trends in India.  By this post, she wants to share her views on Engineering colleges in Chandigarh, an higher education hub in North India.
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IT Courses - Degree & Diploma courses - Formal Sector (part 1)

The IT degree and diploma courses available in formal sector are mentioned below:

Kind of Degrees / Diplomas -

Bachelors in Computer Science (B.Sc. Computer Sc.) –

• Under Graduate (UG) course
• And is a theoretical base for a career in computers

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) –

• A PG course of 2 / 3 years
• UG from any stream
• Good mathematical base
• Teaches Programming languages
• Course includes on the job training as well

Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) –

• PG Course for one year full time
• Covers computer basics
• Not considered good enough by private sector companies

Diploma in Computer applications (Post Polytechnic) –

• PG Course for 18 months course
• Similar to 1 year DCA
• Meant for engineering diploma holders

Diploma in Computer Engineering - It covers computer repair/maintenance

Best Places include -

• IITs
• BITS Pilani
• Roorkee Engineering College
• Institute of Management Technology (IMT), New Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) at Kurukshetra, Rourkela, Jaipur, Suratkal
• Colleges of Engineering at Pune, Hyderabad, Baroda, Trivandrum
• PSG College of Engineering at Coimbatore
• Thapar Institute, Patiala
• Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur
• GS Institute of Technology at Indore
• Institutes of Information Technology for IT education and training at Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gwalior, Calcutta

Some others include -

• Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jadavpur, Calcutta 700032
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302
• Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta 700035
• Patna University, Patna 800005
• Regional Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur 831014
• Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani 333031
• Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, College of Engineering, Sector-8, CBD-Belapur, New Mumbai
• Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, 32 Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400015
• Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai 400076
• College of Engineering for Women, Karve Nagar, Pune 411052
• SNDT Women's University, Mumbai 400020
• University of Poona, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007
• Pune Institute of Computer Technology, (Engineering College), Survey No. 27, Pune
• Lucknow University, Badshahbagh, Lucknow 226007
• Roorkee University, Roorkee 247672
• Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur 228001
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 208016
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
• Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068
• Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 016
• Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 25
• Delhi College of Engineering, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110 006
• Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai 600036
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012

Courses - Degree & Diploma courses - Informal Sector (part 2)

Related Course/Colleges:
IT Engineering
Application Programming
Embedded Systems
BCA
Software Courses

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Top private engineering colleges in India

Colleges in India are educational institutions to continue post-secondary education. Colleges may be considered as components of universities. Colleges in India represent different courses of liberal arts and natural sciences. There are a few colleges in every state of India. Colleges in India are mainly branches of state universities. They strive for providing their students with education of high quality. More and more young people come over India to receive an education.

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VITEEE 2013 - Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exams (VITEEE) 2013

Ranked among the top ten engineering colleges in India, the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is known for its academic excellence and corporate recognition. No doubt to clear the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE 2013) remains a dream for aspiring students. Standing tall at number 8, the institute is known for its academic excellence, research facilities and well-known faculty.

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Career in Marine Engineering

The engineering of water vessels like boats, ships, oil rigs or any other marine vessel is termed as marine engineering. As a discipline, marine engineering involves the application of electrical and mechanical engineering in the development, designing, maintenance and operation of watercraft propulsion.
The history of marine engineering can be traced back to the middle ages when European explorers braved through rough seas for months in order to find promising lands. Sailors made use of the compass top navigate their vessel in the vast seas.

During the Age of Exploration, the business of import and export was carried through the seas. In the 21st Century, at the international level, the activity of import-export is still carried out through the seas.

India’s economic development, trading activities has increased in leaps and bounds. The heat of the same has been felt by the shipping industry in India. Keeping all these mind, it can be vouchsafed that a marine engineer’s career is definitely lucrative.

Job Description

The job description of a marine engineer encompasses designing, repairing and maintaining the mechanical systems of ships. They also need to work with the architects who are involved in designing the structure of the vessel. Marine engineers are sometimes involved in installing electrical equipment in ships. Others may be given the charge of crews involved in cooling and heating systems of the ship.

Requirements/Eligibility
The minimum eligibility of a marine engineer is a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or Nautical Science. In order to apply for a course in marine engineering a candidate must have completed high school with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The course on marine engineering is of four years duration.
Since marine engineering involves spending most of the time in high waters, it demands immense physical fitness and certain fitness standards have to be fulfilled. A candidate should at least be 150 centimeters in height and should be colourblind. Eyesight should be 6/6.

Other than the qualities mentioned in the previous paragraph, a marine engineer should possess certain qualities such as organizing, a good swimmer, good conceptualizing abilities, knack for playing with tools and most importantly a strong passion for sea travel.

There are several marine engineering colleges in India where interested candidates can apply. These include Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata, Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune, Samudra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai, International Maritime Institute, Noida (NCR), Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and others.

Employment Opportunities and Remuneration

Marine engineers can be employed with the Indian Merchant Navy, ship-building companies. Organistions like Shipping Corporation of India also recruit marine engineers.
A well-paid industry, a marine engineer’s salary ranges somewhere between Rs. 25000 to 30000 a month at the beginning which can go up more than Rs. 1 lakh a month. Paid holidays for almost a half of the year is the most attractive part of a

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Career in Marine Engineering

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A career in marine engineering is not only exciting but it also offers excellent growth opportunities with handsome six figure salary package. Marine engineers are responsible for overall maintenance and construction of ships. They take care of engine room, electrical motors, sailing vessels, ports, cargo facilities etc. They work with many types of equipment so they must have strong technical knowledge and strong analytical skills in order to deal with different devices at a same time.

Their working hours are not fixed they may vary and they may also need to travel overseas and spend most of the time on the ship. After clearing certain exams you can even promoted to higher level easily depending upon your performance. There are many good job opportunities for fresher’s also in this field.

For getting admission into marine engineering course candidate must have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects and cleared the entrance exam. After clearing the entrance exam and depending upon the rank one can choose a college and pursue engineering courses in marine engineering. BE in marine engineering is a four years duration course and if some one wants to pursue post graduation course after completing his engineering, then he can enroll himself for M.E in marine engineering course which is a two years duration course. The admission to M.E course is also based on entrance exam.

Some Institutes offering Marine Engineering course

IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)-Mumbai

Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research-Mumbai

Marine Engineering Research Institute-Kolkata

International Marine Communication Centre-Chennai

Indian Marine College-Hyderabad

Directorate General of Shipping-Mumbai

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Careers in Research / Biotechnology / Genetics

The discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 and the identification of DNA as the genetic material in all life allowed for great leaps in our understanding of life-forms from bacteria to plants to humans. Armed with a better understanding of how organisms "work," we are now able to engineer life to suit our needs.
Biotechnology is the application of technology to living cells to produce substances useful to humans. This may be accomplished by introducing new genes into organisms, breeding organisms to form new variants, or treating organisms with specific compounds.

Biotechnology is the controlled use of biological agents, such as microorganisms or cellular components, for beneficial use. It also includes the application of current scientific methods and techniques for the modifications and improvement of biological systems. It encompasses the exciting and rapidly developing fields like genetic engineering, monoclonal antibody technology and tissue culture.

Modern biotechnology has advanced to gene technology and beyond, and is an interdisciplinary subject covering biomedical research, microbiology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. Its use and application is mainly in the following fields:

• Medicine: To find out causes of diseases and to study the role of genetic transmission of diseases from one generation to another. Biotech researchers try to figure out the chemical changes that take place in the cells of body parts which signal the onset of various diseases such as tuberculosis, cancer, diabetes, mental disorders like epilepsy etc. Research related to identification and analysis of chemical processes like muscular contraction, reproduction, metabolism etc also relates to their job.
• Agriculture: Biotechnology has opened up new opportunities for crop, tree & animal improvement. Tissue culture is helping agriculturists over come the limitations of genetic breeding, disease resistance, soil imbalance etc. Biotechnologists are encouraging a shift from chemical to bio-fertilisers & the development of bio-insecticides & pesticides. Biotechnology is also applied to developments in Horticulture for purposes of export, as well as in the area of animal breeding animal feed & improved food production for human consumption.
• Environment: Causes of industrial air pollution, waste & effluent treatment, are major areas of concern being handled now through Biotechnology. Recycling of sewage sludge, microbial treatment for oil spills, toxic wastes & biological waste treatment of industrial effluents is increasingly being tackled by biotech firms.
• Nutrition: Biochemists research and study the effects of certain food stuffs, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins when consumed in excess or in deficient quantities, on the human body.
• Nuclear Engineering: The practical application of breakdown of atomic nuclei and/or other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics. It includes, but is not limited to, the interaction and maintenance of nuclear fission systems and components— specifically, nuclear reactors, nuclear power plants, and/or nuclear weapons. The field may also include the study of nuclear fusion, medical and other applications of (generally ionizing) radiation, nuclear safety, heat/thermodynamics transport, nuclear fuel and/or other related (e.g., waste disposal) technology, nuclear proliferation, and the effect of radioactive waste or radioactivity in the environment.

Related Courses/Colleges:
Biotechnology Engineering
Aeronautical, Aerospace & Aircraft Maintenance
Agriculture & Forestry
Architecture Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electronics, Computers and IT Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics, Statistics, Related Subjects
Mechanical Engineering

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GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) for Technical Education

Between the various options available for future career in the field of science, one cannot afford to ignore the GATE test being the primary one for engineering. However, for those students who want to opt for other courses in different fields it really does not matter much, but if anyone wants to go for engineering, then, it really matters a lot. Before knowing much about available options, one must know the test itself.

GATE is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. This is an all India level exam which includes the subjects related to undergraduate engineering and technology. The exam is conducted and controlled by the Indian Institute of Science and the IIT’s in India. All this done by these authorities as per the guidelines of the National Coordination Board-GATE along with Government of India and a few more authorities.

The performance and aptitude of any candidate willing to get into the field of engineering are judged by this test. Many of the top colleges in India accept the score of this test for giving admissions to the engineering students. The colleges offering the post graduate programs in engineering take the students who have scored well in GATE. The required assistance to these colleges is provided by an authority known as MHRD along with other government departments.

The Modes of Test:

GATE is conducted in two modes. One is online, and the other is offline. The online mode is the computer based test where the candidate appearing in the exam has to choose the right answer by clicking on it. The exam, which is in online mode, is conducted in January. While offline exam is a paper based exam in which the candidate needs to select the correct answer on a paper answer sheet. The answer sheet in this mode of exam is OCR type.

Eligibility:

The candidates appearing in the exam has to hold a bachelors degree in technology or engineering or architecture or any other field of science.

Those people who are Masters in Computer Application can also appear for this exam. Any master degree holder in the field of science is eligible to appear for the exam.

Exam dates:

The latest news about GATE 2014 is the inclusion of a new paper named as ‘Ecology and Evolution’ and the other thing that can amaze the candidates is that all the papers will be online now.

The announcement of the exam dates creates a wave of agitation among the candidates who have registered for it. Many of the students who have been waiting for the exam are now ready to give their best shot in this exam. The date is near now, and the online exam will be taking place in the month of February and will continue till March, which is not very far away. The exam will be held between 1st of February and 2nd of June.

Author Bio:

The author of this article is an educational analyst who analyzes the important events in the education industry and reports them to Successcds.

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Marine engineering - Career Oppurtunities

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The field of marine engineering is one of the most popular choices when it comes to pick a course and a career for young men who dream to sail in the sea. After pursuing a course in marine engineering one can go for either – merchant navy or marine engineering as per choice and availability.

There are many institutes that offer training courses in marine engineering both in India as well as abroad. The demand for this career is increasing day by day due to many factors like the challenging nature of job, high profile, huge amount of money, seeing new places, being a part of Indian navy is an honor in itself, due to which many well reputed institutes all over the globe offer courses in marine navy. Some of the marine engineering colleges include:

• Don Bosco maritime academy – Mumbai.
• Institute of maritime studies (IMS) – Goa
• Vels group of maritime colleges – chennai
• Lal bahadur shastri college of advanced maritime studies and research – Mumbai
• Academy of maritime education and training – chennai.
• Samundra institute of maritime (SIMS) – Mumbai
• Naval Maritime Academy - Andhra Pradesh

The studies in this field include studies which are essential to obtain a valid license to pursue a career in different fields of merchant navy like – nautical science, marine engineering, ship stability, navigation, chart work, cargo work etc.

One must have science i.e. physics, chemistry and math’s in their 10+2 to pursue a course in marine navy. The marine engineering course is structured in such a way that it prepares the students from science stream to become a successful merchant navy officer handling charge on deck. to become a marine officer one needs to be fine skilled and trained as its a huge responsibility, marine navy takes care sea transport of carrying cargos from one county to another, more then 90% on trade is done via shipping hence a minute error can do a great damage.

Merchant navy is broadly divided into two sections one is – deck/navigation and the other is the engine. Both sections require skilled personnel to take care of it and handle it while sailing as it involves many big and small components like container vessel, cargo ships, vessels, bulk carriers, oil tankers, passenger ships and much more, which is why having science in 10+2 is a must to be a marine officer.

Although sailing half a year or more then one year is not an easy job, life sure is challenging but it’s not bad. if you like challenges and traveling and are capable of handling complexities and wish to earn huge then marine engineering/ merchant navy is the field for you.

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Language Laboratories in Engineering Colleges

The following post focuses on the importance of language laboratories in engineering colleges

Apart from being the country’s commercial capital, Mumbai is a major center for learning in India. Established in 1857, the University of Mumbai is one of the premier institutes of the country. One of the most sought-after courses, there are numerous engineering colleges in Mumbai, one of them being the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

As India witnessed an IT revolution in the last years of the twentieth century, there was a huge demand for engineers. Students from all over the country started opting for engineering courses in various disciplines.

However, it was realized that mastery over only technical education is not enough to excel in the real world of the corporate  A strong communicative power is very much essential that would enable students to face the world with much confidence. This requirement led to the gradual introduction of Humanities and Social Sciences in engineering colleges.

IIT Bombay is one of the first engineering colleges to introduce a proper language laboratory, commonly termed as language lab in order to impart strong communication skills to its students. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences opened up its first full-fledged language laboratory way back in 1986.

One of the oldest language labs of all the engineering colleges in Mumbai, it is used to impart language tutorials to the students. It offers a variety of functions such as recording, high speed copying, test preparation, intercom, student monitoring, teacher-student conference and so on. The lab is well equipped with CDs, cassettes and books meant all levels of learners. It is used by students belonging to the Preparatory Course as well as seniors. Some students voluntarily opt for Remedial English Classes. Exercises and lessons are recorded on a weekly basis. This helps students to get a better exposure to a variety of listening and speaking skills. Students who have a limited command over English end up benefiting a lot from these kinds of activities.

The language laboratory sessions include debates, extempore, word games, quizzes, skits and other activities. These activities are aimed at improving the communicative skills as well as the body language of the students with the overall aim of preparing them to face the real corporate world.

Teaching sessions include course in English Pronunciation, Listening and Reading, Pronunciation Practice, the English Language Laboratory Drills, and so on. The course also includes a section on Literature in English where students are taught English with the help of dramatized excerpts from literary works such as Othello, Macbeth, Pride and Prejudice and others.

Students at the language lab are also imparted training in Communicative English through online activities. These include online tests, reading comprehension, language polls, English idioms, phrasal verbs, grammar glossary and articles on languages. Spoken English classes are held at regular intervals that ensure that students are gaining mastery over the language.

Language laboratory is a huge phenomenon which is fast gaining grounds in the engineering institutes all across the country. Following the trend some engineering colleges in Mumbai have also opened up their respective language laboratories.

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Odisha DET 2014 - Diploma Entrance Test 2014 for Admission to Oiploma Courses in Odisha

DET 2014 or Diploma Entrance Test (DET) 2014 is being conducted by Directorate of Technical Education & Training, Odisha for admission of students to various diploma courses in engineering, architecture, technology, and other non-engineering subjects in different colleges in Odisha. The course is also considered for lateral admissions to 2nd year (3rd semester) engineering technology in different government sponsored as well as private engineering and polytechnic schools.

Important Dates

The important dates as announced by DTE&T, Odisha are given below:

Dates	Activity
10-03-2014 to 25-04-2014	Filling of online application form of Odisha DET 2014
18-05-2014 (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM)	Diploma Entrance Test (DET-2014) for admission to 1st Semester Diploma in Engineering
18-05-2014 (02:00 PM to 04:30 PM)	Diploma Entrance Test (DET-2014) for admission to 3rd Semester- (LE), Film &TV and other Non-engineering courses

  

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to 1^st Semester diploma in Engineering & technology

The applicant must have passed HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha, or any other equivalent board with minimum 35% marks in aggregate and 30% marks in the qualifying exam with Science, Mathematics and English.

For admission to 1^st semester/1^st year diploma non-engineering subjects

The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination from CHSE, Odisha or any other equivalent board in any branch (Science/Arts/Commerce) with at least 30% marks (for Modern Office Management) or 35% marks ( for Hotel Management and Catering Technology), with 30% in every subject in the qualifying examination.  

Pharmacy aspirants should have passed the +2 Science exam from CHSE, Odisha or its equivalent board with 35% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics as approved by PCI and 30% marks in each of the subjects in the qualifying exam.

For admission to 1 year diploma courses in Film & TV

Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Orissa (BPFTIO), Cuttack offers diploma in various film & TV courses such as cinematography, sound & TV engineering. For admission to these courses the candidates should have cleared 10+2 in Science from CBSE, ICSE or any state board with at least 35% aggregate.  However, students with commerce and arts background are eligible for the Film & Video Editing course, provided they are through with at least 35% aggregate.  

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply for DET-2014 by visiting the official website of DET 2014.  The website has separate links for filling Online Application Form and Information Brochure. Application is through online mode only. The application fee varies category wise and can be paid through different modes such as net banking, debit card, e-challan or credit card at any Axis bank or IDBI bank branch. The application fees are as given below:

•        Rs.450/- Male candidates
•        Rs.350/- Female candidates       
•         Rs.250/-  SC/ST/PH candidates 

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Telecommunication And Electronic Engineering- Work And Courses

Electronic engineering is basically the study of various electronic devices and equipments. The scientific formula and theories relating to electric flow of current, conductors, gases, liquid, fluids, vacuum and super conductors etc similarly Telecommunication on the other hand is also a fast growing field, all the more due to enhanced and ever rising technology like telephone voice processing equipments, telephones with touch tone facility, cellular phones, wireless, microwave technology, satellite technology, etc.

The electronic engineering and the telecommunication engineering have vast range of products that are majorly used in four different areas which are -

• First is the Area of the defence and space sector. It involves all their programmes, communication lines, storage memory.
• Second is the area comprising of the industrial sector using up products related to electric and telecommunication engineering, equipments like electronic equipments used in every day office, testing devices etc.
• Third area is the every day basic products for consumer purpose like microwaves, televisions, ovens, music players etc.
• Fourth is the area that comprises of various complex electronic components like circuits, microprocessors, transistors, picture tubes of televisions etc.

Hence if one is looking for a career in engineering course then one need to go for a graduation course in engineering by passing a basic entrance exam after 10+2, also one need to have math’s and physics in 12^th. Besides there are various colleges and universities offering this course like – AV college of engineering, BITS pillani, BMS college of engineering, anna university, IIT, IGIT University, etc.

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IIT JEE 2013 Entrance Exam: Students Writes as Per the New Format

Engineering colleges in Delhi are among the best in the country. The names common are the IIT-Delhi and Delhi Technological University. The first institute, IIT-Delhi is part of the autonomous body of institutions and is one of the many branches located across various Indian cities. It conducts its own exams, the IIT-JEE. Every year, thousands of students try their luck by appearing in this prestigious exam.

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Higher Study in USA part 1

Rankings of American Universities*

Engineering:

1. Massachusetts institute of technology, school of engineering
2. Stanford University, school of engineering
3. University of California – Berkley school of engineering
4. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign school of engineering
5. Georgia Institute of technology, school of engineering
6. California Institute of Technology, school of engineering

Medicine:

1. Harvard University, school of medicine
2. Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
3. John Hopkins University, school of medicine
4. Duke University, school of medicine
5. University of Pennsylvania, school of medicine
6. University of California – San Francisco, school of medicine

Law:

1. Yale University, school of law
2. Harvard university, school of law
3. Stanford university, school of law
4. Columbia university, school of law
5. New York University, school of law
6. University of Chicago, school of law

Note : To practice law in India you can only do your Masters in the USA. Under-Graduation would need do be done in India / UK.

Business:

1. Harvard university, school of business
2. Stanford university, school of business
3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), school of business
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan), school of business
5. North-western University (Kellogg), school of business

Overall Ranking

1. Columbia (NY)
2. Stanford (CA)
3. NYU (MA)
4. Cornell (NY)
5. University of Pennsylvania(PA)
6. MIT (MA)
7. Princeton (NJ)
8. Harvard (NY)
9. Caltech (CA)
10. Penn State University (PA)
11. Yale (CA)
12. Duke (NC)
13. Dartmouth (NH)
14. University of Miami (FL)
15. Georgetown U. (DC)
16. University of Chicago (IL)
17. Wake Forest (NC)
18. Pepperdine University (CA)
19. Boston University (MA)
20. Vanderbilt University (TN)

* The rankings mentioned here are based on information collected from different sources and might undergo changes over a period of time.

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Pursue engineering courses in USA for better research and exposure opportunity

Mark Twain had once said, “You can never be overdressed or over educated”. Education is the perfect platform that everyone needs to constitute in them so that they recover and pursue their career horizons in life. Indian students actually constitute among the largest group among all International students in the United States of America. There are majority of students who opt for bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce and Economics and masters in Finance, business and management. USA is the most developed country in the whole world. The power of technology and finance blooms there and the education courses that are offered in the Universities in USA on technology, finance and management is actually of top-notched standard.

Traditionally, USA universities eligibility criterion for Masters effectively wants 16 years of full time education. But, there are also a number of USA universities that have actively started accepting students with 15 years of education. There are many Indian students who arrive in the American campuses and do stirringly well because of their strong background and the highly efficient training that is received in the high schools of India. Few intellectual in India think this process of going out to study and ending up working there is actually brain-drain but there are some who argue that it is the necessary investment for the future reverse Brain-drain?

There are famous global specialist education agencies who give the best solution to this paradigm of whether one should go to study abroad or not. The most awaited course that one eagerly waits to apply is engineering in USA. India's best institutes for engineering has limited seats, the number of prospective students outnumber the actual availability of seats. Let us take IIT Joint Entrance Examination popularly known as IIT JEE for the year 2010. More than 472,000 students effectively register for the examination and the total available seats were 9509. All over India IIT JEE is one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the world where the success rate is actually around 1 in 45 in comparison getting to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is easier with an acceptance rate of over 10.

The USA education system is freedom oriented and Indian system is forced one where the students don't get much choices to choose the subject range. There the universities are also more into practical exposure rather than being the brilliant student only for examinations out here. Universities in America are superior for this. USA being the developed country has the best of the resources, facilities and faculties in the world. Although, India is progressing at a great pace but may take another 50 years to become world class.

The USP of pursuing USA education are because of the practical focus that is given to the student along with enriching experience along with the acceptability by employers all over the world, the placement opportunities, diverse culture, immense exposure and cutting edge technology which makes it a dream destination for students wishing to study abroad for higher education. The placement criteria over there are also very applauding in nature. One can actually spent their time on researches and help in proper evolution and experiments with proper grants being granted and accessed.

Education in USA draws students not solely because it is the most developed nation, but because it provides the highest quality of education. The course structure as well as the method of study train students in a way no other country does. Although this is true for all colleges in America, but every student should and want to get admission to one of the top US Colleges and Universities. Universities in USA actually provide a better platform. There are the top notched ones like Yale Universities, Princeton, MIT, Amherst, Harvard and many more. These universities are the world’s most renowned and ranked in the technological enhancement and exposure count. So if you are planning to study in an university in USA, it would actually be a good choice.

 About the Author: Rahul Tripathi is an expert content writer, who provide information about Engineering in USA. To know more about the Universities in USA Visit Indonesia IDP.

Some of the other Guest Posts, written by this author:

• Specific Reasons to Study in Australia 
• Why Studying Abroad is so Influential?

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Popular UG Courses that Catch Fancy of Students

Undergraduate level education is taken by millions of students in India today. As India progresses more and more students are getting educated in the country.  Also higher education at the under graduate level is becoming more and more popular with the students. As times change the type of Popular UG Courses that the students want to learn are also gradually changing.

As the demand for UG education is very high, traditional courses as well as some new courses are seeing a lot of popularity. Also the existing courses are also evolving by starting new courses for particular branches of existing fields of study. Nowadays there are many courses designed in such a way that they give skills to the students that are necessary to get jobs further in that industry. There are many degrees in various fields of study and also some professional courses that are popular today.

The popularity of courses keeps evolving as universities and colleges keep introducing courses which are in demand with the students and industries. The following are some of the courses that are popular with the students:

• Many students still opt for the traditional degrees of Bachelor’s in Arts (B.A), Bachelor’s in Commerce (B.Com) and Bachelor’s in Science (B.Sc).
• Engineering is a very popular field these days. Lots of students are opting for engineering and many new engineering colleges are coming up. Branches of engineering like software engineering, electronics and telecommunications engineering are very popular with students. Besides these students are also studying new branches like instrumentation and Robotronics.
• Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelors in Business Management (BMM) are done by many students. Also mass communication and media courses are popular nowadays in India.
• Medicine is very popular. Along with MBBS, courses like physiotherapy, nursing, dental education and homeopathy are taken up by students today.
• Computer courses like BCA or diploma courses are very popular as studying both diploma and degree courses can help students get jobs related to computers.
• Hotel management and catering has increased in popularity as many students want to enter the hotel industry today as this industry is flourishing in India.
• Design courses are very popular. Many students are opting for courses like product design, interior design, graphic design, animation, textile designing, fashion designing etc. These courses are rapidly gaining popularity as they are very interesting fields and jobs as well as business career options are available for students who study these courses at undergraduate level.
• Many of the youth today take up industrial training courses that teach vocational courses like electrician, plumbing, mechanics, computer hardware etc. These students then get jobs in these fields.

These are the Popular UG Courses for under graduate students in India today. Students are opting for both traditional courses as well as new courses as there is a lot of awareness among the youth today about exactly what career they want in life.

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