How to study Engineering after 12th

How to study Engineering after 12 – Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles, combined with experience, judgment, and common sense, to create solutions that benefit humanity. It's the process of developing technical products and systems to fulfil specific needs. A career in engineering offers both challenges and excitement.

Aspiring engineers can specialize in various fields, including chemical, civil, mechanical, industrial, electrical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering, among others. The first step towards this career path is choosing the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in higher secondary school (Grades 11 and 12).

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Mathematics is a very important subject for a career as an engineer because of its use in physics. In many cases, engineers optimize by varying the parameters in a physics-based model. Mathematics is one tool in taking engineering to the edge of economic and technical performance. This article on 'How to do engineering after 12th' can be your guide to making a successful career as an engineer.

What to do after 12th for Engineering – Undergraduate Engineering Programmes

B.E. (Bachelor in Engineering) and B.Tech (Bachelor in Technology) are the two 4-year undergraduate engineering programmes one can apply to after completing class 12. Many colleges/universities of India offer B.Tech and B.E programmes in various disciplines. A few of them are listed below:

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Information Technology

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Aeronautical Engineering

To get admission in B.E or B.Tech program, a student will be required to clear the entrance exam. JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) MAIN is the national-level entrance exam for engineering to get into top engineering colleges in India. There are other state-level and university-level exams too.

To get admission into IITs, one would be required to clear the next level of JEE, i.e. JEE Advanced. Some of the top institutes providing programmes in engineering are mentioned below. After the entrance exam is held, various counselling sessions are conducted for candidates who have cleared the entrance exam for admission to various UG programmes.

Where to study Engineering after 12? - Top Engineering Institutes

JEE Main

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main is the national-level undergraduate engineering entrance exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for admission to BTech/BE programmes in 31 NITs, 23 IITs and 22 CFTIs. JEE Main also acts as the first stage or preliminary exam for admission to 23 IITs including ISM Dhanbad.

Along with NITs, IIITs and various centrally funded technical institutions (GFTIs), some private universities consider the score of JEE Main for admission to their UG engineering courses. Around 12 lakh candidates appear for JEE Main every year. CBSE conducts the entrance test both online (computer-based test) and Offline (Pen & Paper based test) mode. It is conducted in April every year.

JEE Advanced

Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted by seven zonal Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) every year, for admissions to 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). JEE Advanced is the second stage of JEE and is conducted for the top 2,24,000 rank holders of JEE Main.

A candidate can attempt this exam a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. The national-level entrance test has been conducted online mode from 2017. JEE Advanced is the gateway for admissions to 10,988 seats at the IITs.

BITSAT

BITSAT is conducted annually in May in online mode by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) for granting admissions to various Integrated First Degree Programmes of Engineering in the university.

Nearly 2 lakh candidates appear for BITSAT every year and compete for around 2,000 seats available in various BE (Hons.) programmes offered across three campuses of BITS - Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. This national-level engineering entrance exam is conducted across various exam cities in India and Dubai.

WBJEE

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) Board conducts WBJEE, a state-level undergraduate engineering entrance exam conducted every year for admission to 9 government and 94 private engineering colleges/universities of West Bengal.

Approximately 1.27 lakh candidates appear for WBJEE every year for admission to 37 B.Tech programmes. The Board conducts the 4-hour duration test in offline mode across various centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Assam.

KEAM

Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM) is a state-level entrance exam for admissions to Engineering, Agriculture and Medical programmes across the colleges/institutes of the state. There are 2 programmes conducted for B. Tech programmes - Paper 1 for Physics & Chemistry and Paper 2 for Mathematics. The offline exam is conducted in the month of April.

Masters in Engineering

I believe that candidates shall pursue M.Tech after gaining some work experience. At that stage, they will have a better idea about where they want to take their career and how to go about achieving goals. Candidates can pursue postgraduate in Engineering by pursuing M.E (Masters in Engineering) or M.Tech (Masters in Technology). A few colleges for pursuing post-graduation in engineering are listed below.

Colleges offering M.E/M.Tech

GATE

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and seven IITs. GATE for PG admissions to Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture and Science programmes offered across IITs, NITs and other leading centrally funded institutes in addition to many state universities as well as private universities. An increasing number of PSUs use GATE scores for recruitment. The three-hour duration exam is held in February every year.

TANCET

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is conducted by Anna University for the admissions to M.Tech and M.E programmes in the various colleges in Tamil Nadu. The exam which is held in offline mode is conducted in May every year.

Career Opportunities for those who study Engineering after 12

Engineering is a vast and varied industry and an in-demand profession. Engineers will find many opportunities all over India and the world. A few of the career opportunities for engineers are:

• Aerospace engineer

• Automotive engineer

• Contracting civil engineer

• Control and instrumentation engineer

• Maintenance engineer

• Mechanical engineer

• Nuclear engineer

• Agricultural engineer

• Biomedical engineer

• Civil engineer

• Computer engineer

• Electrical engineer

• Drafting & Design engineer

• Environmental engineer

• Geological engineer

• Marine engineer

• Petroleum engineer and many more...

Thus, studying engineering after 12 Class can lead to exciting career prospects and earning top salaries across a wide range of industries. A challenging but rewarding career, engineers have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of individuals and society as a whole.