career guide for engineering courses

The Indian traditional education systemi.e. Gurukulam - Gurusisya parampara

(clubbed with Human values, ethics, Socialconcern) is lost in the past and are now wit-nessing a modern education system beingdriven by politics and commercialization.We should not expect others to fight and de-cide our battles., instead, we need to learn onhow to fight and lead a life on our ownterms! We are responsible for our lifestyles., we need to take stock of the situa-tions / changing scenario in order to buildour career., learn to look beyond the com-monly known course options for laying a good academiccareer path. There are a plenty of wonderful opportunitiesavailable for every learned, provided one equips himselfwith the required quantum of right skills set. There is agrowing demand for the talented youth.

It is important for students and the parents to bear inmind that they must choose a right course combination inaccordance to their SWEAR analysis results! They shouldthoroughly assess the quality parameters and credentials(Beware of Bogus / dubious colleges) of the college be-

fore shortlisting it for takingadmission!What we need to do this small ex-ercise is willingness to adopt the ever chang-ing trends as per the growing needs of theworld market.

Today, we have around 100 course op-tions in Engineering & Technology at Bach-elor level. This information gives Globalexposure and help us in taking-up Interna-tional Degree programmes as well. The vastdata on spectrum of courses in Engineering& Technology not only help the students butgive a direction for selecting a right aca-

demic career path. We emphasize on two most important qualities at this

moment: the ability to analyse on ourselves of ourstrengths – weekness – resources., secondly, the capacityto select a right course choice after viewing the short-listed options from different angles duly weighing thegrowing market needs. Believe in sustainable career!Choice is yours! We wish you a good luck!

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MEANING OF ACADEMIC CAREERPLANNING - STRATEGY - KNOW HOW

Multidisciplinary researchshows that strategic careeradvancement plan leads to

a systemic and standardized lifecycle., the plan helps in establishinga broader discourse on developmentpath. There is a need to adopt anopen mind set for devising a suitablemeaningful – resourceful – satisfiedcareer plan, in order to becomeknowledgeable, resourceful.,venture outside of your comfortzone to learn more aboutsustainable career plan options.

The difficulties and painsassociated in selecting a right

combination of Academic career isprobably the highest in India,because of non-availability (truemeaning) academic career planners/ counselors / experts. We believe intransforming people in order toplace / keep them on suitable, righttrack by reforming their attitude,approach and mind- sets.

Academic career planning is along term strategy and the benefitsare much more if you plan for itwhen your child is in 10th standard(The options and opportunities areavailable in 3600). The next bestdecisive point is plus 2 standard

(then, the options are restricted to1800 only), to plan and choose aright academic career path.

WHERE IS THE NEED? Academic career consulting is a

misrepresented term in India. Ethicalpractices have been a hugechallenge! Education today haslost it’s traditionally valuedmeaning along with direction andgoal., learned are maintainingsilence., values are lost., it is a sadsituation and more devastating forthe future generation. Educationmust aim at making / producingyoung – energetic – creative mindson healthy grounds who are goingto steer the future of our country.Bottom line, unfortunately, for avast majority of the people (intoday’s society) is creation of wealthrather than adopting healthy lifestyles. The life cycle todayisrevolving around ‘money’.,everything has become a modelfor revenue., there is no time forproper understanding, evaluationand assessment (irrespective of thesubject or relation-ship)! Theexaminations have become routine.,there is a dismal scope for inclusivelearning. The end result is crawling

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We are required to adopt and embracean innovative style while looking at

inclusive education. All of us, especiallythe parents, students & teachers mustexplore the possibilities judiciously inaccordance to the students strength &weakness while planning for an academiccareer path. We are offering palliativecare. If we follow this plan of action, wewill certainly do better than some of thedeveloped countries like China, Japan,America. We advise you to believe in ‘shortpain and long gain’., so, learn to walk amile extra to know & make plans for thebest possible academic career. We are tostay focused and compete at all thelevels., every ambitious person shouldpossess C3 attributes (namely Command,Connectivity and Commitment) forsteering a sustainable & satisfied career,be it academic or economic orprofessional. Hence, choosing a rightcourse combination for a bright academiccareer is the best bet for any seriousstudent / family. We should decide on theavailable course options we wish to applybefore we jump into the education Pond.Infact, there are a very wide range ofchoices / opportunities where careers havemultiplied, which suits to your interest,wish, need, capability and compatability.You require a clarity & transparency onwhat you want at every stage! a clarity onwhat you possess! This truthful insight willguide you to a right career path.

PLANNING

paths., dissatisfaction., lossof mental peace.,depression & frustration.,finally, frequent ups anddowns in social – economical –professional - family &personal life. So, we need tobe pro-actively alert andshould believe in taking rightdecisions at right time, thattoo in right phase.

We (the parents –teachers – students) shouldput an effort for arriving at asuitable plan of action for thestudent(s) (academic) careerplan, duly giving weightage tothe merits (as per “SWEAR”analysis) while devising a rightcombination of academiccareer plan; our decisions/ decisive plans should putthe student(s) on aprospective career path whichwill last for the next sixtyyears of their life. You will bemore successful if you take aright decision duly followingthe ‘SWEAR’ analysismethodology.What is “SWEAR” analysis?

‘SWEAR’ is an acronym forS - Strengths W - WeaknessE - EligibilityA - Available options – risksR - Resources

SWEAR analysis will makestudents to examine andcompile a data on themselvescovering strengths, weakpoints, eligibility criteria,available options /opportunities, risks and theresources available. Thisanalysis must always becarried-out by focusing on theinternal and externalenvironments for designing asuccessive action plan.

This analysis is a processto proper identification ofcontributing factors forpreparing an action plan &development.

GUIDELINES FORMETHODOLOGY

Be realistic while compilingthe data


First step: Compile a credible list &data of all the functional, recognizedcolleges / Universities correspondingto your course area you wish to joinin (sources: websites of UGC,Association of Indian Universities,Journals, NBA, Universities,Colleges, Regulatory Authorities likeMedical Board, APSCHE, AICTE.,learned teachers – friends, Googlesearch etc).Second step: Pick & prepare a list offive best suited colleges (basing onyour SWEAR marks, merits) and putthem in order of merit / choice ofinterest as No: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Third step: Select best of three outof the short listed five colleges inaccordance to your vision, choice,merits, demerits, compulsions inconsultation with your parents.Fourth step: Evaluate and make athorough, credible analysis on theselected three colleges., prepare acomparative analysis chart., gradethem in order., ensure that the datagenerated by you match the qualitystandards criteria prescribed by theregulatory authorities. Then, thestudents should visit all the threecolleges / universities in personaccompanied by their parents /learned well wishers. Talk to theprincipal / Director / concernedauthorities of the college., make anote on the standard practices inforce and also about the

infrastructural facilities available atthe college (namely equipped -functional Laboratories, Libraryincluding e-learning facility, facultycredentials & strength, teaching &learning methodologies, Buildings,Academia-Industry orientationactivities like incubation facilities,provision for sports – games).,compile a small historical/performance data on the past trackrecords (on Industrial tie-ups,training at work places, skillstraining & placements, visitingfaculty, placements, exchange

programmes for faculty & students).,also, corroborate sample opinionsfrom a few of the final year studentsand the alumni.Fifth step: Prepare a point wisenotes on Pros & Cons of all the threecolleges. Then, the parents shoulddiscuss thoroughly with the child, ina comprehensive manner, for taking-up admission in the selected college/ university duly considering all thein-puts., if required, take opinion ofexpert(s). The student then shouldtake admission in the selectedcollege / university.

HOW TO SELECT A RIGHTCOLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY?


HOW TO CHOOSE A RIGHT COURSE?

Do an extensive probe work., but,prepare it in short., use itpreciselyBe rational in approach whilescanning the components ofstrengths and opportunitiesAlways adopt a point by point,issue wise analyzation andcompilation., be specific

MIND BLOCKS – KNOW HOW!Students need to be well

prepared to travel steadily on theirserpentine career path, irrespectiveof ups & downs which we mayencounter in today’s Globalizationscenario! The process of learning &adoptability has become a life time,continuous cycle. The parents,teachers and the students shouldknow, understand the multipleperspectives, languages and nuancesin economics of education in relationto personal and nationalproductivity:

FUN FACTSA vast majority of the parents,

teachers & students do not find it

necessary to know about theavailable courses data whose numberin total is around 2000., this datahelps in choosing a suitable coursecombination. We do not spend/spareenough time to know the requiredquantum of details, because of ourcompulsive / preoccupied learningschedules.

Many students choose academiccourses ignorantly / imitatively /blindly / passionately / fashionatelywithout knowing the future

implications / influences. Thepresent education system does notgive enough information on careerguidance in true, meaningful &practical sense. Indian students havevery little confidence in valueaddition to higher education andignorant of synergy in demand –supply gap equations of job market,corresponding to their qualification& capability.

We never find time for knowingever changing technologies, thedemand – supply chain statistics, theemerging new course combinationslike Avionics, Mechatronics,Biotechnology, Bio-informatics etc.

So, we must know how to travelin accordance to the growingdemands of the world market. Weshould equip our youth with relevantqualification stirred-up withsuitable, productive skills set!

(The author is an acclaimed

academician, trainer,administrator & consultant.

Authored 6 books and 36 researcharticles)

We should learn to evaluateourselves, on every important

issue, duly attributing ‘SWEAR’ analysismethodology., for example, academiccareer plan., step out of the box tocollect the maximum possibleinformation / data on academic coursesyou wish to pursue., pick & short listthem to five options., then, select thebest three options out of five. After athorough, brain-storming, tension-free,healthy discussion with the parents /learned well wishers, finally, select thebest favoured / suited course in tunewith your life ambition, goal read withthe results of ‘SWEAR’ application, duly

giving weightage to the future Job /entrepreneurship market growth anddemand estimates. Once you completethis, you should do a similar exercise forchoosing the best college / University forpursuing the selected / desired course!


There is an urgent need to redefine theparents’ role and responsibilities while

facilitating children to carve a career niche.,students should streamline thoughts afterunderstanding their needs & identifying thegoals. Make a thorough probe before you join ina college. The most important among them are:

The parents should prepare a comprehensivenotes on their family & on their child as per‘SWEAR’ analysis which is an unique concept. Note down the details on the track record -historicity of the college & the managementto gauge their experience and performanceskills!Find out if the college is affiliated (or)autonomous and recognized., if so, to whatUniversity!Find out whether the University isGovernment owned or privately owned!Whether it is recognized or not (includingderecognized, black listed) by UGC!Find out whether a particular course (youchoose) is approved and recognized by theconcerned regulatory authority (like AICTE,MCI, APSCHE, University etc.) / Governingbody or not!Find out whether the approvals showed bythem (for the total course period) are validor not!Find out whether the admissions and theprocedures followed are in line with thestatutory guidelines & rules, as prescribed bythe Regulatory and Governing authorities ornot!Find out whether the college is following (inall the important issues such as infrafacilities, teaching methodologies etc) allthe quality parameters & ratios or not!Find out whether the college is accredited /possess certificate of Excellency etc.credentials / accorded ratings as per theNational & International quality Assessment

Boards or not!Find out whether the college possesses allthe requisite (mandatory) facilities inquantum on quality basis or not!Find out / enquire about their orientationlevels clubbed with committedness towardsshaping the career of the students! Measurethem whether they yield required fruits ornot!Find out whether they have tie-ups withfunctional Industries / Research Institutes ornot for working on live projects, incubationcentres, faculty Development programmes,exchange programmes, internships etc.

SPECIAL ADVISORY & REMARKSWe must be satisfied thoroughly with all theabove mentioned points Numbering 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7., then only, we should considerthat short-listed college for taking-upadmission! There should not be anycompromise.The above mentioned points numbering 8, 9,10, 11 are of much importance and play aninfluential role in shaping the studentscareer prospects. So, these four points arecomplementary and crucial, for both thestudents and the college to maintain asustainable growth.We are of the opinion that +2 passedstudents, who want to pursue furthereducation, should not compromise inassessing the college as per the abovementioned points., of course, variations tosome extent are allowed in the pointsNumbering 8, 9, 10, 11 only.

If we follow the above simple procedurejudiciously, then you are guaranteed that ourDegree / Diploma certificates (if awarded) arevalued for further interventions/ education/career advancement.

CHECK – LIST FOR SCREENING THESHORT LISTED COLLEGE(S)


Engineering degree programconsists right now an ‘array’ ofsubjects clustered together to

solve real world engineering issues ofthe present and future. Engineeringis concern with developing, providingand maintaining infrastructure,products, processes and services forsociety.

SOLVE PROBLEMSTruly an engineer is a Problem

Solver — not only mathematical butin day to day life of every aspect.1. Like most of the medical

equipment in the operationtheater are invented byengineers. • Like the invention byvasculardesigns - IsoFlow™infusion catheter, a treatmentto cure the small andunreachable tumors / cancer,was invented by a softwareengineer.

2. The most powerful invention inautomobile industry is by anengineer• SEAT BELT — the statistics

show an increase of 50% oflives saved in automobileaccidents is because of this.

• The same seat belt is alsoutilized in aircrafts forpassenger safety.

Be it Medical or Safety or anyother field an engineer has a role toplay in all major inventions involvingdesign and development.

ARRAYNecessity is the mother of all

inventions. And in history the nextbest invention after the WHEEL is theENGINE. The word "engine" is derivedfrom the Latin term ingenium (c.1250), meaning "innate quality,especially mental power, hence aclever invention”.

And now it is 2013 A.D., now nomore is engine an innate qualitythough the remaining aspects are the

same. It has now become astructured approach beating in themost advance Ground (ThrustSSC),Air (X15) and underwater vehicles.

And this structured approach ofdesign till the delivery as intended isENGINEERING.

SUBJECTS CLUSTEREDTOGETHER

For Array of problems to besolved there is a cluster of subjectsrequired. Let us take the example ofsoftware Engineer in medicalinvention of IsoFlow™ infusioncatheter. This was invented byRobert Goldman. Goldman by

ENGINEERSACHIEVE

GREAT THINGS!

Prof. P.G. Sastry

There are quite a good number of engineeringcolleges available across India and overseas whocare more for subject competency and social

sensitivity. The admissions are through entranceexaminations only. We must be prepared well

for getting an admission.


profession is a software developer,he has developed and patentedtechnologies for digital audiosystems wherein music could bestored, browsed, downloaded andpurchased from digital databases.These technologies are a way forenabling digital music downloads onweb sites still used in the presentday. When unfortunately his sisterwas diagnosed with cancer, theSoftware engineer tried to save hissister and invented a breakthroughmedical device IsoFlow™ infusioncatheter.

In the above example Goldmanis a Software Engineer, But the needof cure is in Medicine. and that toothe needs of medical industry arecatered by the Biomedical engineer.

How did Goldman do it! Howdid he bridge the gap of a Bio-Medical engineer! To take this to thenext level and explain it in simpleterms the basics of engineering aresame throughout all the branches beit CSE, ECE, EEE, MECH. As you godeeper into each domain there areslight variations and an in-depth

study will certainly solve theproblem. Hence, “Engineering is anarray of subjects clustered togetherto solve the problems of the presentand future.”

STRUCTURE OF ENGINEERINGCOLLEGES

There are Indian Institutes ofTechnology (IITs), National Institutesof technology (NITs), NationalInstitutes (Like Indian School ofMines, IIITs), University Engineeringcolleges, Technical Universities (likeDelhi Technical University) owned bycentral / state Governments andprivately owned engineeringcolleges (like BITS, Pilani., Nirma.,Vellore., etc). All the IITs and NITsare enjoying a great credibilityacross the world because of theircommitment to excellency inteaching (out-come based),Research & Development,Academia-Industry partnershipactivities, 100% placements, accessto the latest technologies, FDP &students’ – teachers’ relationshipmanagement interactive

(counseling)centres. There are quitea good number of engineeringcolleges available across India andoverseas who care more for subjectcompetency and social sensitivity.The admissions are throughentrance examinations only. Wemust be prepared well for getting anadmission.

Course Planning: - Most of theCompanies, Institutes, R & DCentres, IT & ITES, Organizationsgive preference to the qualityconscious colleges in recruitment.Knowledge in concepts andfundamentals is a basic requirementin addition to the correspondingskills set.

CHOOSING/SELECTIONCRITERIA:1. Your area of Interest &

Resources:Write down the areas of yourinterest duly matching yourcapabilities, strengths,weaknesses, willingness toadaptability., evaluate them andshort-list the areas to a


maximum of three., then selectand focus on one area. Consideryour health, family set-up andbackground, financial strength,family support before finalselection.

2. Basic Educational Qualification(s):You require basic educationalqualification in the selectedarea of your choice., focus onacquiring fundamentalknowledge on the subject(s) andattain the status of mastery orprofessionalism in that area ofspecialization.

3. Qualities, Aptitude & Skills Set:You should always give weigh-tage to your IQ levels and abili-ties, aptitude, capabilities,talent, potentiality, willingnessto adopt & flexibility levels,readiness to acquire the requiredquantum of ‘Skills Set’, namelysoft skills, life skills, employabil-ity skills, social skills etc.

4. Consult the Learned &Experienced: You shouldalways consult a minimum oftwo or a maximum of threecareer planning experts., discussall the relevant points with themat length., take an advice fromthem in clear-cut mode, in thelight of positive and negativefactors., estimate future growthand demand with reference toservice potential.

5. Decision Making: You should sitwith your parents / mentor anddiscuss the points at length inthe back-ground of all the abovementioned criteria., it is alwaysbetter if you ask yourself andget an answer intuitively., forman opinion, analyze, evaluateand visualize all the factors.,they only you should take a finaldecision on your further movesin career planning by choosing asuitable course.

AVAILABILITY OF COLLEGES &COURSE COMBINATION

A vast data on the genesis anddevelopment of colleges and thecourses are available in websites ofthe Engineering Colleges,Universities, Institutes, regulatoryauthorities (www.ugc.ac.in / www.aicte-india.org / www.apsche.orgetc.,). There are around sixtyBachelor Degree programs (subjectcombinations) available underEngineering & Technology stream inIndia. The number increases if weadd the overseas course options.Lack of vision, poor resourcemanagement and deficit plan arethe mind blocks! You shouldcultivate the habit of reading DailyNews Papers, Journals, EmploymentNews on regular basis. This habitualconscious reading will help you tosource the material whether it isabout engineering colleges or aboutjob market demand-supplyrelationships / opportunities. Thechances of success in careeradvancement will increase if wecultivate these simple habits andlearn to adopt strategies designedin accordance to ‘SWEAR’ analysisreport. There is a growingunemployment because of growingunemployability. There will be a

great demand for suitably qualified,productive Engineering Teachers asthere is an acute shortage forfaculty in a vast majority ofengineering colleges. Those whoare interested in teachingprofession (possessing innercapabilities) should opt forintegrated courses which otherwisesave time, energy and money.Engineers should learn how tocontribute in this globalisedknowledge economy as they aresupposed to provide (effective &economical) solutions to theproblems the society (present &future) is facing.

Career opportunities forengineering graduates are extensiveand can be found working inmultidisciplinary activitiesenvironment, be it Governmentsector / Public sector or privatesector. Short-term / long-termcourses (after graduation) likeDiploma / PG Diploma / certificateadd value to their efficiency whichotherwise also enhance excellentemployment (including selfemployment) prospects. Job-oriented technical courses likepolytechnic can be put to useimmediately after acquiring thetrade knowledge and helps in jobcreation. Alternately, the(polytechnic) diploma holders canpursue higher education by takinglateral entry (admission) into therelated engineering and technicalcourses. There are someuniversities that offer DoctoralProgrammes for the eligibleBachelor degree (with distinction)holders through GRE / TOEFLscores.

(The author is an AcademicExpert, Director and Head ofLearning and Development,

Ramkey group and Winner ofseveral prestigeous awards)


As per various surveys, over 80%of the Engineers thatgraduate from engineering

colleges in India prefer to take up ajob, rather than pursue higherstudies. Percentage of studentsopting for higher studies may behigher from premier Engineeringcolleges like IITs and NITs, than othercolleges. So, hiring trends of freshengineers is of interest to students,parents and the engineeringcolleges.

SECTORS HIRING FRESHENGINEERING GRADUATES

It is estimated that about 3 lakhfresh Engineering graduates were

placed (on campus and off campus,put together) during 2012-13 , out ofover 8 lakh students that aregraduating in 2013. About 1.8 Lakhs(about 60%) of them were placed inIT/ITES industry, with the balancefrom other sectors likemanufacturing (PSU as well asprivate), construction, serviceindustries (like banking and telecom)and Central Government/defence(including Indian EngineeringServices).

Due to attractive salaries byprivate higher education and training(which includes coaching institutes),some students, with passion forteaching, have been joining teaching

profession. Of late, there has beenan increasing trend of freshengineering students to becomeentrepreneurs.

It is estimated that about 80% ofthe hiring is done through campusrecruitment, which is predominantlyby IT/ITES industry. Out of thebalance 5 lakh students, about 1.60lakh students are expected to pursuehigher studies ( about 50,000 inMTech/ME in India, 30,000 go abroadto do MS and the balance 80,000pursue MBA). It was also noticedthat some of the students pursuingMTech leave their studies if they geta job, as salary levels for graduatingengineers are generally higher than

Prof ORS Rao

HIRING TRENDS OF FRESHENGINEERING GRADUATES


for post graduates in engineering.

LEVELS OF PLACEMENT:Type of companies, job profile

and salary levels depend on theprofile of the college andcompetence level of the individualstudent. i Most of the students from the

premium tier-I colleges (IITs) getplaced primarily in MNCs (likeSamsung, Sony, Toshiba, Google,Microsoft, Facebook, Mercedes,McKinsey etc) in India or abroad.Job profiles are primarily productdesign, R &D etc, whereincreativity and innovation isdemanded. It is estimated that atIIT,Delhi, about 24% of theplacements are from coretechnology companies, 22% fromIT product companies , 17% fromconsulting/analytics and balancefrom others. During currentseason, highest yearly salary for

overseas posting is $150,000(about Rs 84 Lakhs) from Samsungand the next best is $135,000 (Rs76 Lakhs) from Google.Placements as well as salaries forIIT graduates are not generallyaffected by economic conditionsin India or abroad . No wonder ,there is so much of craze for IITseats !

ii Students from tier-2 colleges (NITs, BITS, BIT etc) : IT servicesconstitutes a large proportion ofrecruiters from them , thoughpercentage of non-IT recruitershas gone up from 20% to 40% inthe last 3 years, due to consciousefforts from the colleges ,keepingin mind the changing inclinationof the students to non-IT jobs.Non-IT sectors hiring from theminclude automotive ( like TataMotors, Maruti, M&M, Ford etc) ,telecom ( Ericsson, Alcatel,Nokiaetc), Electronics / semiconductos

( Honeywell, Intel etc) . Numberof jobs and salary levels aregenerally less than IT companies.Overall, average salary level forthis type of colleges is Rs 6 Lakhsper year.

iii Students from tier-3 colleges (likeVIT, SRM, CBIT, GITAM, etc): Over90% of the placements are fromIT services. Due to slow down inhiring of IT services companies,most of these colleges wereaffected adversely. However,colleges like VIT consciouslyincreased the share of non-ITplacements from about 3% in2008 to 10% in 2012, though ona much larger base. Averagesalary level for these collegesranges from Rs 3 Lakhs to Rs 4Lakhs per year.

iv Students from tier-4 colleges : Anumber of colleges in thiscategory find it difficult to getcampus placements for all of


their students , as a result , thestudents have to fend themselvesby way of “off campus”placements

B. OTHER SECTORS i. In the last 5 years, with

increased globalization, anumber of MNCs (like Intel,Samsung, Nokia, Sony, Ford,Daimler Chrysler, Schneider,General Electric etc,) haveset up and scaled up Designcentres / R &D centres in Indiaand have been hiring freshengineers to man theircentres. Besides , some of theIndian corporate in sectors likeautomotive, heavyengineering, set up largedesign centres for productdesign, not only to cater toIndian market but also fortheir international operations.These sectors includeAutomotive (Tata Motors,Maruti, Mahindra andMahindra, Ashok Leyland etc).These companies look forstudents, with deep coreengineering / design skills,preferably with good exposureto CAD/CAE software, Thoughnumber of fresh engineersthey hire may not be high,their hiring is not affected byeconomy slow down. Besides,graduating engineers findthese job profiles to be moreinteresting and hence arepreferring them, whencompared to IT servicescompanies.

ii Education and trainingindustry (including coachingfor JEE) has been growing veryfast. Coaching institutes usedto go for campus placementsat IITs, offering very high

salaries. However, they werebanned from campusplacements by IITs about 10years back, though theycontinue hiring in “offcampus” mode.

iii A number of Public SectorUnits (like BHEL, MECON, SAIL,Coal India, ONGC, Indian OilCorporation etc) hire freshgraduates mostly through “offcampus” mode and considerscore in GATE examination forselection. However, totalnumbers hired every year mayamount to a few thousandsonly.

iv Every year, Union PublicService Commission ( UPSC)recruits fresh engineeringgraduates for centralgovernment departments (like Railways, Telecom, PublicWorks , Postal and Telegraphs,defence/ordnance factoriesetc) through IndianEngineering Services examination. Posts/Roles areclassified under group A and Bunder four categories (Mechanical, Civil, Electricaland Electronics&Telecommunications)

v Banks ( both Public Sector andPrivate Sector) recruit freshengineers as specialists/technical officers for projectappraisals , though it is not inlarge numbers.

5. FUTURE OUTLOOK :Hiring of Engineering graduates

is linked to the requirement ofadditional manpower, which dependson the of growth of economy andperformance of the major sectorsand companies. a. Until 2007, hiring of fresh

engineers was very buoyant,

particularly in IT industry. In thelast 5-6 years, due to globalfinancial crisis and problems inEurope, global economy sloweddown, which affected Indianeconomy also. Practically everysector is has been facing slowdown for the last 3 years. It iswidely expected that the worst isover in 2013 and recovery isexpected from 2014 and pace ofrecruitment is expected toimprove significantly by 2016.However, campus recruitments byIT industry may never go back to2006 levels . In the next fewyears, IT industry is expected toderive over a third of revenuesfrom emerging areas like CloudComputing, Mobile applicationsand Big Data Analytics and hencemay need people with specializedskills in those areas.

b. However, there will be a lot moreopportunities in domesticallyfocused sectors. With largerfocus of government of India onmanufacture of electronicsindustry , more particularly onsemiconductors, there are likelyto be more opportunities in thissector. Likewise, as more Indianautomotive companies ( like TataMotors , Ashok Leyland and M&M) go global, there will be morepotential for automotive designand manufacturing engineers.Likewise, government is alsoincreasing its focus on moreindigenisation of defenceproduction through technologytransfers from MNCs, there will bemore demand in areas likedefence technology. Largeinvestments in infrastructure (like power, transportation,highways etc ) will open upsignificant job opportunities inthose sectors.


IT/ITES sector: This is thelargest employer of fresh engineersfor the last over 15 years, with thecampus placements peaking at 4Lakh students in 2006-07. However,due to slow down in globaleconomy, during 2002-13, it camedown by over 50% to about 1.8Lakhs in 2012-13. Following are thetrends observed in this sector:

i Over 90% of therecruitment is contributed bytop 10 companies, who empanelthe colleges on the basis ofspecific criteria , before visitingfor campus placement . Most ofthem consider only such of thestudents with consistentlyminimum 60% aggregate marksfrom class X onwards. Studentsfrom all branches areconsidered, though preferenceis given to CSE, IT and ECEstudents. Short listed studentshave to undergo written tests,followed by personal interviews.ii Though the above processis bound to be slow, some of thecolleges were able to workclosely with bulk recruiters and

scale up the recruitments inindividual IT companies from avery small number to thousands,in a short span of 3-4 years. Forexample, during 2012, VIT andSRM were able to scale upcampus placement to 1820 and1214 by Cognizant and TCS,respectively.iii Earlier the companies usedto do recruitment 12-18 monthsahead of their requirement andtrain the students, beforeputting them on the job. Nowwith the slowdown, most of thecompanies are resorting to just-in-time recruitment, whereinonly the required number ofstudents are recruited. Some ofthe companies cut short thetraining periods and some ofthem are resorting to on-the-jobtraining. A number of largecompanies delayed joiningdates for the students, selectedin campus placements, withdelays going beyond even a year,in some cases. iv Over the last 5 years, largeIT companies have been

spreading out the number ofcampuses visited for placements,going beyond tier-1 cities sothat they can acquire bettertalent and attrition is reduced.During 2012, top 5 IT companiesvisited 100 to 400 campuses forplacements, the largest beingfrom Infosys and TCS. v Some IT companies , inorder to save manpower costs,started hiring non-engineeringgraduates ( BCA, BA, BSc, BCometc ) for entry level jobs, as itwas found that they can do anequally good job, afterrequisite training. . Now , mostof the large IT companies haveabout 10-15% of the technicalwork force from non-engineering streams and areincreasing the proportioncontinuously.vi As number of girls enteringengineering education has goneup, some IT companies havestarted preferring girls , as theyfound girls to be more stablewith better work ethicsvii With increasedproductivity in programming ,due to the increased use ofproductivity tools, number ofsoftware personnel/programmers per additional $1billion of sales came down by 50% in the last 10 years. Forinstance, in 2003 , 37,798 ITpersons were hired for $ 1billion revenue, whereas in2012, number of persons hiredcame down to 19,783. This willresult in reduced hiring ofgraduates, despite fasterrevenue growth. Besides, thereis bound to be more pressure onexisting employees.

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c. As the economy recovers, therewill be a ramp up of constructionactivity (both residential andnon-residential) along with theincreasing demand for aesthetics, which will drive demand for notonly civil engineers but alsoarchitectural engineers.

d. In order to curtain dependenceon imports, government of Indiahas been taking a lot of measuresin stepping up exploration of oiland gas. Policy with regard toShale oil and gas is expected tobe announced shortly. Thesemeasures, coupled with advancesin “Fracking Technology”, used toexplore shale oil and gas maythrow up career opportunities inexploration and production of oiland gas.

e. A lot of opportunities are comingup in emerging cuttingtechnology areas like NanoTechnology, Geospatialengineering , Satellite Imageprocessing , Remote Sensing ,Aero-space & Astronuatics ,Renewable Energy , Greentechnologies , Robotics etc , asthe technologies matured ,creating more applications in ourday-to-day life. Likewise, multi-disciplinary areas likeMechatronics ( Mechanical+Electronics), Auto electronics (Automobile Engg+ Electronics) ,Bio-medical ( Biology+ Medical) ,Agricultural Engineering (agriculture+ engineering) haveexcellent potential ,in the yearsto come.

f. Exponential growth of internetand mobile access is creatingexcellent opportunities forinnovative services businesses ,motivating fresh engineeringgraduates to becomeentrepreneurs and employers,rather than seekers of

employment.

6. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO TAPTHESE OPPORTUNITIES?

a. By Engineering colleges :Colleges should increase industry-academic interface , whereinindustry should be involved in allactivities, starting from curriculumdesign to guest lectures, hands –ontraining , internships, projects etc.Engineering colleges mustcontinuously watch industry trendsand introduce courses in emergingareas as per the changingrequirements of the industry.Wherever required , they shouldcollaborate with the industry orother educational/trainingInstitutions. Colleges should have adedicated team to cultivate longterm relationship with the industry,with specific focus on bulkrecruiters. Colleges also shouldreduce heavy dependence onIT/ITES sector , which being exportoriented , is more risk prone thandomestically focused sectors.

b. By students: As the extentof campus placements may comedown, students must take moreresponsibility for their own careers .They should develop more hands-onskills , particularly in emergingtechnology areas and acquirecertification. They should also putin conscious efforts on personalitydevelopment , inn soft skills likecommunication skills, team working,problem solving etc . It will alsohelp the students to networkthemselves with industryprofessionals by attending seminars/ conferences and contribution ofarticles / papers. Students can alsoregister at job portals likeFirstnaukri, Monster, Times Jobs etc.Ultimately, it is up to the individualstudent to engineer his/her owncareer and make it a success , byplanning and acquiring the requisiteknowledge and skills.

(The author isVice Chancellor, The ICFAI

University, Jharkhand)


There is a high level of chaos atevery stage i.e. right fromselecting a choice of course,

choosing a suitable college, doingintern-ship / project and finding ajob / self employment. There is acompelling need for self assessmentin a judicious manner, beforefinalizing the academic career plan.The aspirant youth need to helpthemselves to hone multiple skill-sets, if they really want to succeedin their lives., they must take a pro-active (trans-active / sattvaguna)role while planning for their career.

Academic courses emerge outof the growing needs. There arearound a hundred (100) coursechoices, available in Engineering &Technology sector at Bachelor leveland all the successful Graduateswill have assured future providedthey are suitably trained on all therequired quantum of quality skill-sets, during their course period.They should select a right choice ofcourse and pursue the same in aaccredited / credible college, dulyfollowing certain quality assessmentstandards. Today, we have a verywide choice not only in arena ofcourses but in colleges / universitiesalso! Of course, Indian Institute oftechnology (IIT) centres are most

favoured, followed by (NIT) NationalInstitute of Technology centres inour country, for pursing Engineering& Technology. We have covered thepoints like how to select a rightcourse? How to select a right college/ University in the special edition*,published in May, 2013. Now, weplace before you the total list ofcourse choices for your readyreference:

ADVISORY REMARKS:1. We are required to do an

impartial assessment as per“SWEAR” analysis on ourselves assoon as we set our goals oncareer prospects (options shouldbe limited / short listed to amaximum of three Numbers) in

order to estimate thecompatability & eligibility.

2. Prepare a comprehensive notesbasing on comparative study(conducted on the short listedthree lines of activity i.e.profession) indicating thepositive & Negative points.

3. Do not forget to give aconsiderable importance also toyour Health condition /composition while opting for aparticular profession / academiccareer to find – out whether itsuits your (physical & mental)(psycho-somatic) Health or not!

4. Decide what you want to be infuture! Then only, you shouldselect the course(s) option andthe course duration (whetherRegular / part-time /correspondence (or)Single/Dual/Integrated course)!

5. Learn to do on extensivehomework while compiling therequisite /reliable data., make athorough, credible, dependableassessment., consider all thecontributing factors, pros &cons., decide on the next moveof action as per the merits!Periodical check measurementand follow-up action is alwaysadvised.

SPECTRUM OFCOURSES INENGINEERING

&

TECHNOLOGY

Nishitesh Reddy. G

Today, information is easily accessible across theGlobe because of hybridization in technology

advancement. But, the vision & know-how makesa difference. The Global village has a widespectrum of courses in Engineering &

Technology., combination subjects have startedemerging as most favoured choices.


1. B.S. – Avionics Engineering (EET), (USA).2. B.Tech – Avionics (IIST, Thiruvanatapuram)3. B.Arch – Architectural Engineering4. B.Arch – Architectural (Land Scape) Engineering 5. B.Arch – Integrated Course6. B.Tech – Aeronautical Engineering7. B.Tech – Applied Electronics & Instrumentation8. B.Tech – Automobile Engineering9. B.Tech – Bio-technology10. B.Tech – Bio-medical Engineering11. B.Tech – Chemical Bio-engineering12. B.Tech – Chemical Engineering13. B.Tech – Civil Engineering14. B.Tech – Chemical Petro-engineering15. B.Tech – Computer Science Engineering16. B.Tech – Computer Science & Systems Engineering17. B.Tech – Electronics & Communication

Engineering18. B.Tech – Electronics & Computer Science

Engineering19. B.Tech – Electronics & Control Systems

Engineering20. B.Tech – Electrical & Electronics Engineering21. B.Tech – Electronics & Instrumentation

Engineering22. B.Tech – Petroleum Engineering23. B.Tech – Electronics & Telematics Engineering24. B.Tech – Food Processing Technology25. B.Tech – Instrumentation & Control Engineering26. B.Tech – Information Technology27. B.Tech – Industrial Production Engineering28. B.Tech – Instrumentation Engineering Technology29. B.Tech – Mechatronics Engineering30. B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering31. B.Tech – Metallurgical Engineering32. B.Tech – Mining Engineering33. B.Tech – Marine Engineering34. B.Tech – Metallurgy & Material Science

Engineering35. B.Tech – Naval Architecture36. B.Tech – Textile Technology37. B.Plan – Bachelor of Planning38. B.Tech – Energy Engineering39. B.Tech – Bio-informatics40. B.Tech – Applied Petroleum Engineering41. B.Tech – Power Systems Engineering42. B.Tech – Geo-science Engineering

43. B.Tech – Geo-informatics Engineering44. B.Tech – Automotive Design Engineering45. B.Des – Communication Design46. B.Des – Fashion Design47. AMIETE – Working People / Part-time48. B.S – Food Technology (www.mi.mun.ca) 49. B.Tech – Instrumentation Science.

(www.kuk.ac.in)50. B.Tech – Chemical and Electrochemical

Engineering. (www.cecri.res.in) (CECRI,Karaikudi, Anna University).

51. B.Tech – Aerospace Engineering.(www.aero.iitb.ac.in/home)(www.ae.iitm.ac.in/index.html)(www.iitk.ac.in/aero) (www.iist.ac.in)

52. B.E. – Material Science Engineering.(www.ecet.ac.in)

53. B.Tech – Metallurgical & Materials Engg., (NIT,Durgapur). (www.nitdgp.ac.in/mme/index.php)

54. B.Tech – Food Processing Technology (IICPT,Thanjavur). (www.iicpt.edu.in)

55. B.Tech – Agricultural Engg., (www.angrau.net)(www.iitkgp.ac.in)(www.hau.ernet.in/coaet/coaet.htm)

56. B.E – Petroleum Engg.,(www.mitpune.com/mit/petroleum)

57. B.Tech – Applied Petroleum Engg., and Gas(www.upes.ac.in)

58. B.Tech – Chemical Engg., & Petrochemicals.59. B.S. – Nanotechnology (www.bu.edu) (Boston

university, USA)60. B.Engg., - Electronics & Nanotechnology

(www.leeds.ac.uk)61. B.Tech – Mathematics & I.T. (MIT).

(www.Inmiit.ac.in) (0141-5191791 / 92, Jaipur).62. B.Tech – Production & Industrial Engg.,

(www.mech.iitd.ac.in / index.php) (IIT, NewDelhi)

63. B.E – Bio-Medical Engg., (www.autmdu.ac.in)(www.manipal.edu)

64. B.Engg., - Bio-Medical engg., (Imperial college,London)

65. B.S – Chemical & Biomolecular Engg., (CBE).(Nanyangtech.university, Singapore) (www.sche.ntu.edu.sg)

66. B.Tech + M.Tech. (5 years Integrated)(www.soainiversity.ac.in) (www.kiitee.ac.in)(www.kiit.ac.in)(www.ismdhanbad.ac.in/depart/petro)


67. M.Sc – Robotic systems Engg., (Carnegie MellonUniversity, USA) (Salford University., UK)(Southern Denmark University)

68. M.Sc (Engg)., Materials Engg., (IISC., Bangalore)(Anna University)

69. M.Sc. (Tech) (5 years Integrated) – Plastics Engg.,(www.cipet.gov.in)

70. B.Sc (Tech) (4 years) – Nautical Sciences (CIFNET,Kochi).

71. M.sc (Tech) in Petroleum Technology(www.nowrosjeewadia–college.edu.in)

72. M.Sc – Nano electronics & Nanomechanics (LeedsUniversity., UK)

73. M.Sc – Nanomarerials & Nanoengineering (LeedsUniversity., UK)

74. M.Sc – Nano Technology (Leeds university., UK)75. B.Phy / M.Phy – Nanotechnology (Leeds

university., UK)76. M.Res – Nanoscience & nanotechnology (one year)

(www.birminghan.ac.uk)(www.nottingham.ac.uk)

77. M.Sc – Design Informatics (one year)(www.designinformatics.org)

78. B.Tech + MBA (5 years. Dual degree)(www.kiitee.ac.in) (www.soauniversity.ac.in) (IIT(K), (B)).

79. M.Tech + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) (petroleum Engg.,)(www.ismdhanbad.ac.in/depart/petro)

80. AME (Bachelor Degree) (Aircraft MaintainanceEngg.,) (3 years) (www.southerncollege.org)(www.ccat.in) (www.iiaskolkata.org)(www.hpai.in) (www.iiagroup.in)

81. VFX (Bachelor Degree) (Visual Effects &Animation) (3 years)

82. Bachelor of fashion Design (foot wear) (4 years)(www.fddiindia.com)

83. Bachelor in Leather Goods & Accessories Design(4 years) (www.fddiindia.com)

84. P.G.D.in Robotics (one year) (www.salford.ac.uk)85. P.G.D.in petrochemical & Refining (one year)

(www.cheminformatics-centre.org/pgper.html)86. Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate courses are

available across the globe which accelerate theemployability skills. It is not advisable to place onrecord about the course details because of placeconstraint. It is left to the choice of theaspirants., courses available are in hundreds.

87. Doctoral Awards for Graduates: This is a specialcategory academics where in the Graduate

Engineers (applicable to extraordinarymeritorious students only) can directly pursueDoctorate studies. We place before you someexamples for your ready reference purpose only:

a) Electrical engg., California University, LosAngeles, USA (www.ee.ucla.edu)

b) Computer Sc.Engg., Carnegie mellon University.,USA. (www.csd.cs.cmu.edu) Rutgers University.,USA. (www.cs.rutgers.edu)

c) Electrical & CS Engg., Virginia Tech. university.,USA (www.ece.vt.edu)

88. B.Tech. Integrated course (for 10th passed): Sixyear Integrated B.Tech. Programme is availablefor SSC (10th standard) passed students(maximum age limit is 18 years for Generalcategory., 21 years for SC/ST candidates). (RajivGandhi University for knowledge Technologies.,IIIT-H campus, Hyderabad. www.rgukt.inemail: [email protected] phone: 040-23001830).

89. B.E. (Hons). www.bitsadmission.com /fd/Thecourse is available at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad inIndia.

90. B.Tech (ECE)+ M.Sc (Sweden) (5 years course)www.jntuk.edu.in (Dual Degree)

91. B.Tech (CSE) + M.Sc (Sweden) 5 years course.,www.jntuk.edu.in (Dual Degree)

92. B.Tech (Civil) + M.S (Bangkok) 5 years course.,www.jntuk.edu.in (Dual Degree)

93. B.Tech (EEE) + M.S (Bangkok) 5 years course.,www.jntuk.edu.in (Dual Degree)

94. B.Tech (Aviation Engineering). 4 years (2½ yearsJNTUK + 1½ years USA) www.jntuk.edu.in(Integrated course)

95. B.Tech (Aircraft Maintainance Engg.,). 4 yearscourse (2 years at JNTUK + 2 years at Scotland,UK) + B.Eng. (Hons) (UK). www.jntuk.edu.in (DualDegree course).

96. B.Tech – Nuclear Engineering.97. B.F.Tech (www.nift.ac.in)98. B.Tech – Construction mgmt. (Distance)

(www.jntuh.ac.in) (www.ignou.ac.in)99. B.F.Tech – Solar Energy (www.pdpu.ac.in)100. B.Tech (Hons) + MBA (5yeras) (www.lpu.in)101. B.Tech(ECE)+M.Tech/M.S (5 years Dual Degree)

www.jntuh.ac.in102. B.Tech(CSE)+M.Tech/M.S (5years Dual Degree)

www.jntuh.ac.in

(The author is Avionics Engineer from US and he is the CEO of Centre for

Innovatie Learning, CEFIL)


Organizations are looking forready to deliver employeesand expect multiple skills set

in fresh engineers. They give priorityto those who possess tailormadeskills set namely communicationskills, attitude, aptitude andinterpersonal skills in addition toDomain knowledge. Hands onpractical experience and additionalqualification(s) certainly add valueto your resume and increaseemployability traits. Now, it is veryeasy to complete two degrees withvaried exposure and the availableoptions are plenty. For example:Dual Degree courses (or) Integratedcourses (B.E / B.Tech / M.SC / B.Sdegree with M.Tech / MBA courses).Universities are introducinginnovative courses in order to caterto the diversified needs of theemerging sectors. Students areadvised to look beyond theundergraduate degrees as alliedsciences have been gainingincreasing popularity. There is a hugedemand for those who are equippedwith addition knowledge &

FUTUREENGINEERINGCOURSES IN

DEMAND

FOCUS

A Study Report by FAIR media Experts Team


certification by acquiring Diplomas,PG Diplomas. The combinationcourses certainly enhance theemployability skills suitable for theemerging / developing Industrysectors.

Let us throw some focus on acouple of branches out of the fewbright courses namely: Renewableenergy & power., electronics &Robotics., Information Technology &computing., mechanical engineering& mechatronics., Avionics & Aerospace engineering.,Telecommunications & Networking.,GIS & Remote sensing applications.,civil engineering & construction /project management.

RENEWABLE ENERGY & POWERSECTOR:

Energy requirement is steadilygrowing in India and the best sourcesof renewable energies are indemand. Energy efficiencyimprovement, energy management,

energy production & developmentare the main focus areas and thedemand is growing. There areseveral sectors in energy & powersector namely Hydropower, thermalpower, Nuclear Products such as oilbye products based power plants /power machines. All these sectorsand allied areas require a largenumber of suitably qualifiedengineers who are exposed in theseacademia. Additionally, theseengineers are required for oil &Natural Gas, Refinery, processplants, Sugar & related oil producingplants, cement plants, locomotive &Automobile, Defence power plants,large scale generators (movable &immovable), Boilers & furnaces,steam engines, rocket fuels, fossilfuels, power and energy equipmentmanufacturers (OEM), etc.

Those who are interested inthese areas can choose the relatedengineering courses at bachelorlevel, such as mechanical, power,

metallurgy, Aeronautics, Materialscience, electrical, electronics,power systems, Nanotechnology,petroleum & Gas, Bio-Medical,chemical bio engineering, controlsystems, production & Industrial,chemical & Biomedecularengineering, etc. After completing abachelor degree in any of thesecourses (doing internship (or)projects during 3rd year and 4th yearin any of the good industries relatedto those areas are compulsorilyrecommended), one can go forspecialization in any of the focusedareas either by pursuing PG course orby doing Diplomas / PG Diplomas /Certifications from reputedorganizations / universities /Institutions. The special emphasis /focus can be put on equipmentdesigns, process methodologies,efficiency management systems,Auto control systems, automization,manufacturing cycles, boiler designs& manufacturing. Oil &


petrochemical exploration, etc.These sectors, related to energy &power , are in demand and bound togrow in future.

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS:Electronics industry is growing

steadily and the requirement ofelectronics professionals isincreasing. There are several ofbranches in Electronics sectornamely consumer electronics,Industrial electronics, Aviationelectronics, defence electronics,Robotics, power electronics,mechanical electronics, visualelectronics, telecommunications,bio-medical electronics, etc.Electronic components are even usedto interface and communicatebetween moving object (likecamera, helicam, UAV, Robot etc)and base control systems. Therefore,electronics has been attracting andis a favoured subjects for a vastmajority of the students. What youneed is innovative thinking,application of mind and selecting aright course combination inaccordance to your inner strengths.

After completing graduateengineering in any of the brancheslike Electronics, control systems,micro electronics, Instrumentation,Telematics, Avionics, mechatronics,power & energy, nanotechnology.Nanoscience, electrical, computer,Nautical sciences, Aerospaceengineering etc. one can either optfor allied industries internship/job orcan pursue higher education in orderto get a better job prospects.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &COMPUTER SCIENCE:

IT sector dominated the othersectors in the past and still iswitnessing a growth compared to theother branches of engineering.NASSCOM and STPI are still quiteoptimistic and projecting 11 to 16percent growth in revenues for theFY 2013-2014. The market demand issteady and growth is expected innear future as the IT professionalsare in demand by upcomingspeciality industries whose focus is incyber security, Telematics, Geo-informatics, GIS & Remote sensing,communication, BPOs, KPOs,

Networking, Cloud computing, etc.After completing graduation inEngineering, one can opt foradditional certification courseswhich will definitely add value to theresume and certainly enhanceemployability skills.

There are plenty of Diploma /certification courses available bothin on-line and off-line namely ApacheHadoop, Linux, Java, C++, Dot Net,Unix, testing tools, ethical hacking,cyber security, etc., they can as wellpursue M.Tech / M.E / MBA / M.Scourse for better job prospects incomputer Science, InformationTechnology, Computer Networking &information security, GIS & Remotesensing, cloud computing, etc. youare advised to reach out to moreuseful information beyond theregular curriculum, during the timeof graduation, for choosing a goodacademic career path. A variety ofcapsule courses are available insoftware development sector. Youshould search for more informationin websites, social media etc.namely www.edx.org;www.coursera.org


TELECOMMUNICATIONS &NETWORKING

The telecom sector has beenphenomenally growing and hasbecome an essential part of life intoday’s globalization scenario.Information and communicationtechnology is serving as a catalyst totelecom industry. This is one of thefastest growing sectors in the world.Telecom services are being utilizednot only by human beings but also bymachines., broadband internetservices are connecting remote areaswith the rest of the world and thusthe communication is made easy,instant and dependable. Machine tomachine telecommunicationtechnology (for example: Robotics,Aerospace, GIS, cloud computingetc) is reaching new heights and theoperational arena is on everincreasing side. This is a good signand thousands of companies arecompeting with each other indeveloping new applications, newtechnologies, new methods and newproducts. 3G & 4G services areexpanding by utilizing high speedwireless networking. Mobileentertainment is in much demand.There are wide range of

opportunities available for studentswhose exposure at graduateengineering level is in core brancheslike electronics, IT, computerscience, GIS & Remote sensing andmechanical engineering.

There are a large number ofcompanies who are hiring graduateengineers from the core areas,whose interest is examined insoftware applications developmentsfor the telecommunications sector inaddition to Designing. India has thelargest growing potential market forsuch products and will be the secondlargest internet user in near futurein the world. Soon after completinggraduation in engineering , you areadvised to go for short term courses(job oriented) in applicationDevelopment (Android etc,), productdesigning (Nokia, Samsung etc),mobile value added services(e.commerce, medical,entertainment etc)., these coursesare available in on-line and off-line.,a good number of organizations areinto training & development. Theseadditional, tailor-made, short-termcourses enhance your employabilityskills and there is a good demand forsuch highly skilled engineers.

TIPS FORENHANCINGEMPLOYABILITYSKILLS FORBUDDING GRADUATEENGINEERS:

• Learn to participatein work-shops,conferences,symposiums to track thedevelopment stages.• Learn to utilizeopen sourcetechnologies (likeinternet) to get updatedknowledge.• Make it a point todo intern-ships /

projects at least in twocompanies i.e. one in third yearand the other in fourth year.

• Mould yourself in accordance tothe market tune while shapingyour talent, as the course regularcurriculum can not match thegrowing industry needs.

• Tone up your skills set namelytechnical skills; soft skills likecommunication, presentation,inter-personal, team work etc.,put them in use in your day to daylife. Learn one extra language,preferably a foreign language.

• Go for short-term courses (tailormade which suits your passion)soon after completing graduationor during the course period.

• Believe in sustainable careerprogression and constructivegrowth.

• Every moment is a learningmoment., believe in listening &learning., select a suitable, idealjob instead of focusing too muchon materialistic comforts.

• Learn to lead a simple lifepossessing human values, ethics,social responsibility & peace ofmind for ever.

• Learn to value culture., thisattitude preserves your values.


GUIDANCE TOENGINEERING

COURSE ASPIRANTS

Engineering colleges have been given grades basedon key parameters like

Having quality faculty with Ph.Ds in respectivebranches/Programmes/disciplines, Research and ConsultancyProper Infrastructure, State of the art- Laboratoryequipment, Library, e-learning resources, Internet and intranet facilities, Quality project works being under taken by faculty

and students, Funding projects from Regulating and researchagencies like AICTE/UGC/NRB/DRDO/ISRO/msmeMoUs with Industries, Add-on programmes facilitation, Co curricular and Extra curricular activities etc.,Placement in core and non core/softwareindustries-salary packagesEntrepreneurial ACTIVITIES

GRADING OF COLLEGES

Dr KCB. Rao

Over the last 30 years, more private Engineeringcolleges have reached to the level desired byparents and students in A.P. Some of them wereaccredited by National Board of Accreditation(NBA), New Delhi, which is an autonomous body


College Name Location State NationalIITs/NITs/IIITsIIIT Hyderabad Hyderabad AAA+ TopNIT-Warangal Warangal AAA+ AAAIIT-Hyderabad Hyderabad AAA AAAOther Deemed Universities/Central UniversitiesGITAM Institute of Technology Vishakapatnam AAA AKL University Vaddeswaram AA+ AState Universities/Affiliated CollegesChaitanyaBharathi Institute of Technology Hyderabad AAA+ N.R.College of Engineering, Osmania University Hyderabad AAA+ N.R.JNTU college of Engineering Hyderabad AAA+ N.R.Andhra University College of Engineering Visakapatanam AAA N.R.Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Tirupati AA N.RGayatriVidyaParishad College of Engineering (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam AA N.R.JNTU College of Engineering Anantapur AAA N.R.JNTU College of Engineering Kakinada AAA N.R.JNTU College of Engineering Vizianagaram AAA N.R.JNTU College of Engineering Pulivendula AAA N.R.Bapatla engineering College Bapatla AAA N.RSreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology Hyderabad AAA N.R.SreeVidyanikethan Engineering College Tirupati AAA N.R.Vasavi College of Engineering Hyderabad AAA N.R.ANR Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences Bheemunipatnam (M) AA+ N.R.Aditya Engineering College Peddapuram AA+ N.R.CVR College of Engineering RR District AA+ N.R.GMR Institute of Technology Rajahmundry AA+ N.R.MVGR College of Engineering Vizianagaram AA+ N.RG.Pulla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous) Karnool AA+ N.R.Gudlavaleru Engineering College Gudlavaleru AA+ N.R.GMR Institute of Technology Rajam AA+ N.R.Kakatiya Institute of Tech. & Science Warangal AA+ N.R.LakireddyBalireddy College of Engineering Mylavaram AA+ N.R.Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology Hyderabad AA+ N.R.MaturiVenkataSubbaRao Engineering College Hyderabad AA+ N.R.MuffakhamJah College of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad AA+ N.R.R.V.R. &J.C.College of Engineering Guntur AA+ N.R.SagiRamakrishnamRaju Engineering College Bhimavaram AA+ N.R.Velagapudi Ramakrishna Sidhartha Engineering College Vijayawada AA+ N.R.Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Joythi Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad AA+ N.R.Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science Hayathnagar AA N.R.BonamVenkataChalamayya Engineering College AllavaramMandal AA N.R.

RATING ORDER OF ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN AP


BVC Institute of Technology and Science

Balaji Institute of Technology & Science Narsampet AA N.R.

CMR College of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad AA N.R.

Gates Institute of Technology Peddavaduguru (M) AA N.R.

J.B. Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad AA N.R.

Jayamukhi Institute of Technological Sciences Narasampet AA N.R.

Malla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology Dhulapally AA N.R.

Narasaraopeta Engineering College Narasaraopet AA N.R.

Pragati Engineering College Surampalem AA N.R.

Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology Kanuru AA N.R.

PadmasriDr.B.V.Raju Institute of Technology Narsapur AA N.R.

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology Nandyal AA N.R.

Sir CRR College of Engineering Eluru AA N.R.

Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women Bhimavaram AA N.R.

Sri VenkatesaPerumal College of Engineering and Technology (SVPCET) Puttur AA N.R.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology Chittoor AA N.R.

VignanaBharati Institute of Technology Hyderabad AA N.R.

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research Guntur AA N.R.

Guru Nanak Engineering College Ibrahimpatnam A+ N.R.

Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology & Science Nustulapur A+ N.R.

Kamala Institute of Technology & Science Huzurabad A+ N.R.

S.R. Engineering College Hasanparthy A+ N.R.

Sri SaiAditya Institute of Science & Technology Surampalem A+ N.R.

St. Ann's College of Engineering & Technology Chirala A+ N.R.

Vaagdevi College of Engineering Bollikunta A+ N.R.

Vaagdevi College of Engineering Warangal A+ N.R.

VidyaVikas Institute of Technology Chevella A+ N.R.

Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology Gudur A N.R.

Devineni Venkata Ramana & Dr.HimaSekhar MIC College of Tech. Kanchikacherla A N.R.

Dr Samuel George Institute of Engineering & Technology Markapur A N.R.

G.Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science for Women Hyderabad A N.R.

Gokula Krishna College of Engineering Sullurpet A N.R.

Intell Engineering College Anantapur A N.R.

Kuppam Engineering College Kuppam A N.R.

Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology Hyderabad A N.R.

NallaMalla Reddy Engineering College Ghatkesar A N.R.

Parvatha Reddy BabulreddyVisvodaya Institute of Tech. & Science Kavali A N.R.

PBR Visvodaya Institute of Technology & Science Kavali A N.R.

Prakasam Engineering College Prakasam A N.R.

Raghu Engineering College Bheemunipatnam(M) A N.R.

SaiSpurthi Institute of Technology Sathupally A N.R.

SreeVisvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Science Devarakadra A N.R.

Sri ChundiRanganayakulu Engineering College Ganapavaram A N.R.


Sri KottamTulasi Reddy Memorial College of Engineering

Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women Hyderabad A N.R.

SwarnaBharathi Institute of Science & Technology Khammam A N.R.

Tirumala Engineering College Hyderabad A N.R.

V.R.S. & Y.R.N College of Engineering and Technology Chirala A N.R.

Vaagdevi Institute of Technology & Science Peddasettipalli A N.R.

Vishnu Institute of Technology Bhimavaram A N.R.

Vivekananda Institute of Technology & Science Bommakal A N.R.

Surveys are being carriedaway by several agencies like

OUTLOOK group, India todayGroup, careers 360, Data Questand many other. They havebeen doing since 2008, and noproper conclusions werederived.

REMARKS:They have been taken only

few parameters and neglectedother key parameters. Manysuch surveys lack depth ofanalysis to take any decision byparents/students. Authenticityalso lacking in some surveys, asthey have appeared on surface.Engineering is a professionalcourse, to be chosen by youngindividual, by considering allround development parametersas discussed.

ANALYSIS ABOUT SURVEYS-REMARKS

USE THIS KEY TO UNDERSTAND RATING

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Outstanding AAA+

Excellent AAA

Very Good AA+

Good AA

Decent A+

Average A


Engineering college University Location Outlook2011

IndiaToday 2011

Dataquest2011

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Kanpur

Indian Institute ofTechnology Kanpur Kanpur 04 01 Unranked

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Delhi

Indian Institute ofTechnology Delhi New Delhi 02 02 03

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Kharagpur

Indian Institute ofTechnology Kharagpur Kharagpur 01 03 04

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Madras

Indian Institute ofTechnology Madras Chennai 05 04 02

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Roorkee

Indian Institute ofTechnology Roorkee Roorkee 06 05 Unranked

Birla Institute of Technologyand Science, Pilani

Birla Institute of Technologyand Science, Pilani Pilani 08 06 06

Delhi TechnologicalUniversity

Delhi TechnologicalUniversity New Delhi 09 07 12

National Institute ofTechnology Karnataka

National Institute ofTechnologyKarnataka Surathkal 14 08 09

Institute of Technology,Banaras Hindu University Banaras HinduUniversity Varanasi 07 09 08

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Guwahati

Indian Institute ofTechnology Guwahati Guwahati DNP 10 07

National Institute ofTechnology, Warangal

National Institute ofTechnology, Warangal Warangal 15 11 15

Vellore Institute ofTechnology

Vellore Institute ofTechnology Vellore Unranked 12 Unranked

National Institute ofTech., Tiruchirappalli

National Institute ofTechnology, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli 10 13 17

International Institute ofInformation Tech., Hyderabad

International Institute ofInformation Technology Hyderabad Hyderabad 16 14 05

R.V. College ofEngineering

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore 35 15 Unranked

College of Engineering,Pune Pune University Pune 24 16 16

National Institute ofTechnology, Rourkela

National Institute ofTechnology, Rourkela Rourkela DNP 17 18

SardarVallabhbhai NationalInstitute of Technology

SardarVallabhaiNationalInstitute of Technology Surat Unranked 18 21

Indian School of Mines Indian School of Mines Dhanbad 11 19 Unranked

P.S.G. College ofTechnology Anna University Coimbatore 19 20 Unranked

Birla Institute ofTechnology, Mesra

Birla Institute of TechnologyMesra Ranchi 13 21 11

NetajiSubhas Instituteof Technology University of Delhi New Delhi 17 22 10

National Institute ofTechnology, Calicut

National Institute ofTechnologyCalicut Kozhikode Unranked 23 Unranked

University VisvesvarayaCollege of Engineering BangaloreUniversity Bangalore Unranked 24 Unranked

TOP ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN INDIA


West Bengal University ofTechnology

West BengalUniversity ofTechnology Kolkata Unranked Unranked 29

P.E.S. Institute ofTechnology

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore 32 Unranked 30

National Institute ofTechnology, Silchar

National Institute of Technology,Silchar Silchar Unranked Unranked 31

Harcourt ButlerTechnological Institute

Uttar PradeshTechnicalUniversity Kanpur 26 Unranked 32

MepcoSchlenk EngineeringCollege

Anna Universityof TechnologyTirunelveli Sivakasi 40 Unranked 33

Sir M. VisvesvarayaInstitute of Technology

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore 63 Unranked 34

BharatiVidyapeeth DeemedUniversity College of Engg, Pune BharatiVidyapeeth Pune Unranked Unranked 35

B.N.M. Institute ofTechnology

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore Unranked Unranked 36

B. S. AbdurRahmanUniversity B. S. AbdurRahmanUniversity Chennai Unranked Unranked 37

Rungta College ofEngineering and Technology

Chhattisgarh SwamiVivekanandTechnical University Bhilai 58 Unranked 38

Galgotias College ofEngineering & Technology

GautamBuddhTechnicalUniversity Greater Noida 68 Unranked 39

New Horizon College ofEngineering

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore Unranked Unranked 40

Maharaja AgrasenInstitute of Technology

Guru Gobind SinghIndraprasthaUniversity New Delhi Unranked Unranked 25

Sri SivasubramaniyaNadarCollege of Engineering Anna University Chennai 38 Unranked 24

National Institute ofTechnology, Jamshedpur

National Institute of Technology,Jamshedpur Jamshedpur Unranked Unranked 23

Indian Institute of InformationTechnology and Management, Gwalior

Indian Institute of InformationTechnology and Management, Gwalior Gwalior 29 Unranked 22

Indian Institute ofTechnology, Bombay

Indian Institute of TechnologyBombay Mumbai 03 Unranked 01

Motilal Nehru National Instituteof Technology, Allahabad

MotilalNehruNational Instituteof Technology,Allahabad Allahabad Unranked Unranked 20

Thapar University ThaparUniversity Patiala 27 Unranked 19

Amity School ofEngineering & Technology

Guru Gobind SinghIndraprasthaUniversity New Delhi 72 Unranked 13

DhirubhaiAmbani Institute ofInformation and Commun Tech

DhirubhaiAmbani Institute of Informationand Communication Technology Gandhinagar Unranked Unranked 14

Thiagarajar College ofEngineering

Anna Universityof Technology,Chennai Madurai 44 Unranked 50

National Institute ofTechnology, Hamirpur

National Institute of Technology,Hamirpur Hamirpur 22 25 Unranked

Institute of Technology,Nirma University

Nirma Universityof Science andTechnology Ahmedabad 30 Unranked 26

Amrita School ofEngineering Amrita VishwaVidyapeetham Coimbatore 46 Unranked 27

College of Engineering,Trivandrum University of Kerala Trivandrum Unranked Unranked 28

Birsa Institute ofTechnology Sindri VinobaBhaveUniversity Dhanbad 25 Unranked 52

Model Engineering College CochinUniversity of Science andTechnology Kochi 47 Unranked 54


Government College ofEngineering, Amravati

SantGadge BabaAmravatiUniversity Amravati 48 Unranked 68

Maharashtra Institute ofTechnology University of Pune Pune 49 Unranked 74

P.E.S. College ofEngineering

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Mandya 42 Unranked 88

University College of Engg,Osmania University OsmaniaUniversity Hyderabad 37 Unranked 90

B.M.S. Institute ofTechnology

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Bangalore 50 Unranked Unranked

ChaitanyaBharathiInstitute of Technology OsmaniaUniversity Hyderabad 43 Unranked Unranked

Dwarkadas J. SanghviCollege of Engineering University of Mumbai Mumbai 45 Unranked Unranked

College of Engineering,Guindy Anna University Chennai 12 Unranked Unranked

GaneshiLal Bajaj Institute ofTechnology and Management MahamayaTechnical University Greater Noida Unranked Unranked 49

Orissa Engineering College BijuPatnaikUniversity ofTechnology Bhubaneswar Unranked Unranked 48

Bannari Amman Instituteof Technology

Anna Universityof Technology,Coimbatore

Sathyamangalam 74 Unranked 47

Rajagiri School ofEngineering and Technology Mahatma Gandhi University Kochi Unranked Unranked 46

GMR Institute ofTechnology JNTU, Kakinada Rajam 71 Unranked 45

Maharaja SurajmalInstitute of Technology

Maharaja Surajmal Institute ofTechnology New Delhi Unranked Unranked 44

Oriental Institute ofScience and Technology

Rajiv GandhiProudyogikiVishwavidyalaya Bhopal Unranked Unranked 43

Army Institute ofTechnology, Pune University of Pune Pune Unranked Unranked 42

Dehradun Institute ofTechnology UttarakhandTechnical University Dehradun Unranked Unranked 41

PEC University ofTechnology PEC University of Technology Chandigarh 23 Unranked Unranked

VeermataJijabaiTechnological Institute University of Mumbai Mumbai 34 Unranked Unranked

University Institute of Engg& Tech., Panjab University PanjabUniversity, Chandigarh Chandigarh 31 Unranked Unranked

ShriGovindramSeksariaInstitute of Tech & Science

Rajiv GandhiProudyogikiVishwavidyalaya Indore 39 Unranked Unranked

JNTU Hyderabad Jawaharlal NehruTechnologicalUniversity, Hyderabad Hyderabad 20 Unranked Unranked

Institute of ChemicalTechnology

Institute of ChemicalTechnology Mumbai 28 Unranked Unranked

Madras Institute ofTechnology Anna University Chennai 35 Unranked Unranked

Manipal Institute ofTechnology ManipalUniversity Manipal 21 Unranked Unranked

National Institute ofEngineering

VisvesvarayaTechnologicalUniversity Mysore 33 Unranked Unranked

Guru Nanak Dev EngineeringCollege, Ludhiana PunjabTechnical University Ludhiana 41 Unranked Unranked

Indian Institute of InformationTechnology, Allahabad

Indian Institute of InformationTechnologyAllahabad Allahabad 18 Unranked Unranked


Rank Institute / College Place

1 JNTU College of Engineering Hyderabad

2 A U College of Engineering Visakhapatnam

3 JNTU College of Engineering Kakinada

4 O U College of Engineering Hyderabad

5 ChaitanyaBharathi Institute of Technology Gandipet, RR Dist

6 S V U College of Engineering Tirupathi

7 Vasavi College of Engineering Langarhouse, RR Dist.

8 GayathriVidyaParishad College of Engineering Vishakhapatnam

9 JNTU College of Engineering Anantapur

10 Srinidhi Institute of Sciences and Technology Ghatkesar, RR Dist.

11 R V R and J C College of Engineering Guntur

12 V N R VignanJyothi Institute of Engg and Technology Bachupally, RR Dist.

13 M V S R Engineering College Nadergul, RR Dist.

14 GokarajuRangaraju Institute of Engg and Technology Miyapur, RR Dist.

15 V R Siddhartha Engineering College Vijayawada

16 Sri VidyaNiketan Engineering College Rangampeta

17 JNTU College of Engineering Vizianagaram

18 Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology Gandipet, RR Dist.

19 S R K R Engineering College Bhimavaram

20 Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences Bheemunipatnam

21 JNTU College of Engineering Karimnagar

22 C V S R College of Engineering Ghatkesar, RR Dist.

23 Bapatla Engineering College Bapatla

24 G P R Engineering College Kurnool

25 Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Sciences Warangal

26 G M R Institute of Technology Rajam

27 LakireddyBalireddy College of Engineering Mylavaram

28 JNTU College of Engineering Pulivendula, Kadapa

29 M V G R College of Engineering Vizianagaram

30 J B Institute of Engineering and Technology Yenkapally, RR Dist.

31 KU College of Engineering and Technology Warangal

32 Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology Vijayawada

33 B V Raju Institute of Technology Narsapur, Medak

34 VasireddyVenkatadri Institute of Technology Guntur

35 Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Engg & Tech Nandyal

TOP ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN AP


Colleges accredited by NATIONAL BOARD OFACCREDITATION (NBA), New Delhi.

List of Accredited Programmes in TechnicalInstitutions from January, 2009 onwards

STATE : ANDHRA PRADESH

Alphabetical order wise listed:1. Al-Habeeb College of Engg. & Tech., R.R.Distt., AP

Best Programmes: Electrical & Electronics Engg.And Computer Science &Engg.

2. Annamacharya Institute of Technology&Sciences,Thallapaka (Panchayath), NewBoyanapalli (Post),Rajampet (Mandal),KadapaDistt., AndhraPradesh – 516 126Best programmes: Mechanical Engg. Electrical &Electronics Engg. Electronics &Commu.Engg.Computer Science &Engg. InformationTechnology.

3. AnuragEngg. College,kodad, Nalgonda, A.P.Best programmes: Information TechnologyElectrical & Electronics Engg.Electronics& Comm.Engg. Computer Science &Engg.

4. B.I.T. Institute of Technology,hindupur, AndhraPradeshBest programmes: Electronics &Commu.Engg.Computer Science &Engg.

5. BonamVenkataChalamayyaEngineeringCollege,Odalarevu, NearAmalpuram,AndhraPradeshInformation TechnologyBest programmes: Comp. Science &Engg.Electronics & Comm. Engg.Electrical & ElectronicsEngg. Mechanical Engineering

6. College of Engg. AndhraUniversity,Waltair,Visakhapatna. – 530 003Best programmes: Electrical & Elect. Engg., ECE,Mechanical, Civil, CSE, Chemical

7. C.V.S.R. College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesha. Computer Science &Engg.Electronics& Comm.

Engg.Electrical& Electronics Engg. 8. GokarajuRangarajuInstitute of Engg. &Technology,

Bachupalli,(Via) Kukatpally,Hyderabad – 500 072,AP.Preferable programmes: Electrical & Electron.Engg.Mechanical Engg.Electronics& Comm.Engg.Computer Sci. &Engg. Information

Technology .9. Intel Engineering College,Anantpur Andhra

Pradesh.Preferable programmes: Mechanical Engg.Electronics& Commu. Engg.Computer Science&Engg.Electrical& Electronics Engg.

10.Jayamukhi Institute of TechnologicalSci.,Warangal, A.P.Preferred: Electronics & Comm. Engg.ComputerScience &Engg.Information Technology, Electrical&gg.

11.JayaprakashNarayanCollege of Engg.,Dharmapur(V),Mahabubnagar (Distt),-509 001.Preferred: Electronics &Commu.Engg.ComputerScience &Engg.Electrical& Electronics Engg. .

12.JNTU College of Engg.Kukatpally, Hyderabad –500072.-All branches are preferable.Computer Sci. &Engg.,Electronics& Comm.Engg.,Mechanical Engg.,Metallurgical Engg.

13.JoginpallyB.R.EngineeringCollege,Hyderabad,AndhraPradesh, preferred: Bio-Technology

14.Mahatma Gandhi Instituteof Technology,ChaitanyaBharathi, Gandipet,HyderabadPreferred: Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engg.Electronics& Comm. Engg. Metallurgy& MaterialTech. Computer Science &Engg.Electrical&Electronics Engg.Information Technology

15.MVGR College of Engg.,VizayaNagaram A.P.Preferred: Electrical & Electronics Engg.MechanicalEngg. Computer Science &Engg.InformationTech. Electronics& Comm. Engg.ChemicalEngg.

16.MaturiVenkataSubbaRao (M.V.S.R.) Engg.College,Nadergul (P.O),Via – RangannagudemXRoad,SaroornagarMandal, R.R. Dist.,Hyderabad – 501510,Andhra PradeshPreferred: Electronics & Comm. Engg.Electrical &Electronics Engg.

17.Nalanda Institute of Engg.& Technology,SiddhardhNagar, Kantepudi (V),Sattenapalli (M),Guntur(DT), Andhra Pradesh –522 438Preferred: Information TechnologyElectrical&Electronics Engg.Electronics& Comm. Engg..

18.NarasaraopetaEngg.College, KotappakondaRoad,Yellamanda (P.O.),Narasaraopet – 522 601,GunturDistt. AndhraPradesh.

NBA ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS IN A.P


Preferred: Electronics &Commu.Engg.Electrical&Electronics Engg.Computer Science &Engg.InformationTechnologyMechanical Engineering

19.QIS College of Engineering andTechnology,VengamukkaPalem, Ongole-523 272PrakasamDisstt. AndhraPradesh.Preferred: Mechanical Engineering Electronics &Commu.Engg.Computer Science &Engg.Electrical&Electronics Engg.

20.Padmasri Dr. B.V. RajuInstitute of Technology,Vishnupur, Narsapur,Medak (Distt)-502 313 AndhraPradeshPreferred: Electronics & Commu. Engg.ChemicalEngg. Electrical& Electronics Engg.Computer Science &Engg.Bio Medical Engg.Information Technology

21.Sreenidhi Institute of Science&Technology,Hyderabad,Andhra PradeshPreferred: Bio-TechnologyM.Tech.Electrical&Electronics Engg.M.Tech.CAD/CAMM.Tech.DigitalSystem &Comp. Science.

22.Sreekavitha Engineering College, Karepalli,Khammam Distt. A.P.Preferred: Computer Science &Engg.Electrical&ElectronicsEngg.Electronics&Commu.Engg.InformationTechnology.

23.TRR College of Engg.TRR Nagar, Inole(Village)Patancheru(Mandal), MedakDistt.Andhra Pradesh –502 319.

Preferred: Electronics &Commu.Engg.ComputerScience &Engg.

24.Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha EngineeringCollege, Kanuri (Post),Vijayawada-520 007, A.P.Preferred: Civil EngineeringComputer Science &Engg Electrical& Electro. Engg. MechanicalEngineering Electronics& Comm. EnggInformationTechnology Electronic & Instrumentation Engg.

25.SreeDattha Institute of Engineering andScience,Sherigunda (V),Ibrahimopatman, A.P.Preferred: Electronics &Commu.Engg.Electrical&Electronics Engg.Information Technology ComputerScience &Engg.

26.Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad,Andhra PradeshPreferred: Computer Science &Engg. Electronics& Commu. Engg. Electrical & Electronics Engg.Information Technology

27.Aditya Institute of Tech. & Management,Srikakulam Distt., A PPreferred: Computer Science &Engg.Electronics&Comm. Engg.Electrical& Electronics Engg.

28.ViswambharaEducationalSociety, Vaagdevi Collegeof Engg., WarangalPreferred: Electronics & Comm. Engg.Electrical&Electronics Engg.InformationTechnologyComputerScience &Engg.

29.Viswanadha Institute of Tech. & Management,Visakhapatnam, AP.Preferred: Civil Engineering-UG

Analysis of 2012 ranks and marksweightage is also made available for yourreference in this article. Inter andEamcet-Weightage-Probable rank range-anestimation. (Based on 2012-Rank analysis).

To define rank in EAMCET, basicallyInter GROUP marks weightage and EAMCETmarks weightage shall be taken togetherto finalize the Rank. These TWOweightages were taken as 25% and 75%respectively.

Every 10 marks in Inter group (Total of600), the weightage is equal to(25/600)X10)) 0.4166 and every 10 marksin EAMCET( Total of 160), the weightage isequal to (75/160)X10)) 4.6875.

6. GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN A.P:

Inter Marks(GROUP)

Weightage

EamcetMarks

Max.156 forlast year

WeightAge

TotalWeightage Rank

595 24.79 149 71.63 96.42 1597 24.88 143 68.75 93.63 10577 24.04 136 65.38 89.42 100595 24.79 119 57.21 82 500593 24.71 111 53.37 78.08 1000583 24.29 89 42.79 67.08 5000589 24.54 76 36.54 61.08 10000578 24.08 68 32.69 56.77 16000588 24.50 63 30.29 54.79 20000564 23.50 61 29.33 52.83 25000

Sample calculation for Inter and Eamcet marks with weightage andcorresponding Rank as obtained in 2012 is given here under for reference:


GUIDANCE TO THE NEEDY:

Those who got less than 1000rank may get preferred seat ofhis/her choice. If Rank is above5000, then getting seat may bepossible in best private institution inA.P. If Rank is beyond 10,000, thenpriority shall be given toProgrammes/Branches accreditedby NBA. These institutions are listedfor your reference.

7. To choose the branch/programme, the following tips maybe considered as reference.

Prefer ECE or Mechanical basedon thescores of mathematics andPhysics at SSC and INTER.Choose CSE/IT/Bio-Tech/Aeronautical, Nanotechnology branches to doMasters in abroad.Preference may be given toECE/Mechanical/EEE/Civil andother core engineering branches,if mathematics is an interestedsubject.Choose chemical/Bio-tech/Metallurgy/Petrochemical/and other allied branches, ifchemistry is a preferred subject.Please do not carried away byother’s opinion/suggestionwithout your verification.

8. To choose the institution, thefollowing information/queries mayhelp you to decide:

Few government engineeringcolleges, under A.U (1), JN TU(9), O.U (1),SVU (1), havedistinction with goodinfrastructure, well qualifiedfaculty, good placement, goodfacilities like transport, hostels,canteen as specified in list.To know about other institutions,Use internet/Google to…Enquire about facilities, faculty

qualifications and experience,Laboratory equipment and itscost invested during last 3 years, placement details in corecompanies and softwarecompanies with salary packagesover last 3 years. For Mechanical, Civil, EEE andcore branches placement may beOFF campus, so enquireaccordingly.Enquire about how manystudents qualifiedin GATE, IES,and other competitiveexaminations over last 3 years.Enquire about any qualityimprovement initiatives for

faculty, students and staff beingorganized over last 3 years likeworkshops, training activities,add-on programmes, certificateprogrammes etc.,Enquire about any Industry visits,Guest lectures by eminentfaculty, were organized forstudents regularly duringholidays/semester breaks.Enquire about qualityprojects/internships beingguided by faculty at third yearand fourth year.Enquire about any guidance orcounseling is being offered bycollege for higher

As per the given table, one shall understand even one or two marksmay play critical role in defining the Rank. But in A.P, we have plenty ofseats in 700 odd engineering colleges. So, no need to worry at present.

Choosing the college and branch are critical before aiming forplacement at first year.

Comparison of Ranks with and without weightage

Eamcet plusInter Weight age Eamcet Rank EAMCET MARKS

ALONE Eamcet Rank

93.6 Less than 10 More than 149 Less than 10

91 Less than 50 148-140 11- 100

86.5 Less than 100 139-130 101-280

81 Less than 500 129-120 281-700

77 Less than 1000 119-110 701-1200

72 Less than 2000 109-100 1201-2500

70 Less than 3000 99-90 2501-5500

68 Less than 4000 89-80 5501-8000

66 Less than 5000 79-70 8001-13000

64 Less than 6000 69-60 13001-24000

63 Less than 7000 Less than 60 More than 24000

62 Less than 8000

61 Less than 9000

59.5 Less than 10000

58 Less than 12000

57 Less than 14000

56 Less than 16000

55 Less than 18000

53 Less than 20000


studies/entrepreneurialactivities/sports/NSS/NCC etc..

9. Preference ofbranches/programmes-a reviewfor future:For the last decade,

1. Electronics and CommunicationEngineering Branch/programmehas been the choice for TOPRANK students.This programme has thecurriculum with the balance ofbasic concepts of both Softwareand Hardware.This programme has theflexibility to switch towardsSoftware career/Core industries.We are all witnessing theexplosion of applications inCommunication include DTH,Mobile phones, Internet, e-sevas, Air and Rail reservations.So in coming few years, thisprogramme shall continue itsconstant demand for TOPPERS!!

2. Computer Science andEngineering & InformationTechnologyBranches/programmes havesimilar curriculum and havingflexibility to choose career inIndia and abroad.-best choice forstudents, who wish to go abroad.

3. Core branches like Chemical,Mechanical, Civil, Electrical havetraditional curriculum across allinstitutions, so students whopassed out with good credentialswith GATE score, preferred bycore industries/researchinstitutions likeISRO/DRDO/DLRL/NSTL in India.

4. Hybrid branches like Bio-technology, Petro chemicalengineering, Electronics andInstrumentation Engineering,Mechatronics, Electronics andTele communications,Aeronautical Engineering, Nanotechnology etc.., have

specialized institutions withlimited seats across India. Theseprogrammes shall be moreinteresting, if they areaccredited by NBA.

5. In coming FIVE years, in India,As service sector is moving withlot of innovative ideas, Engineerswith suitable skills from ECE,CSE,IT, shall have bright futureto become entrepreneurs aswell.As core industry is in expandingmood, EEE, MECHANICAL, CIVILbranches will have theirsignificance as usual.For specialized programmes,Proper skill updates, add-oncertification courses shall beuseful to absorb in relatedindustry.

Over the last 30 years, lots of

private Engineering colleges havereached to the level desired byparents and students in A.P. Some ofthem were accredited by NationalBoard of Accreditation (NBA), NewDelhi, which is an autonomous bodyas mentioned earlier.

Few of them also accredited byTata Consultancy Services (TCS),Wipro and other reputed softwarecompanies to offer Internships,Faculty development programmesand placement.

All the best for Rank holders,would be ENGINEERS of our GreatCountry!!!

(The author is AcclaimedAcademician, Associate Professorin JNTUK University College, VZM)

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