Engineering is a vast field that offers infinite specializations in various domains.
Acoustic
Engineering
Acoustic or
Sound
Engineering
teaches students
how to design
sound-proof
buildings and
rooms, and
develop
techniques, and
sound-absorbing
materials to
reduce noise.
Correspondingly,
it plays a key
role in
enhancing the
sound quality
for public
platforms, such
as auditoriums
and halls.
Acoustic
Engineers work
with
construction
companies
involved in
building large
halls, buildings
and public
address systems;
theatres and
producers of
large music
systems or
speakers. At a
time when the
real estate
industry is
experiencing an
unprecedented
boom, this
discipline
offers great
opportunities.
Aeronautical
Engineering
An Aeronautical
engineer is
involved in
developing
various
technologies
related to
aircrafts,
spaceships and
missiles.
Aeronautics and
astronautics are
among the most
popular of
engineering
disciplines.
Most students
wish to work
with NASA after
pursuing this
branch of
Engineering. One
can join a space
research
organization or,
can become an
Astronaut. Some
students may go
on to work with
airplane or
missile
manufacturing
companies.
Agriculture
Engineering
A student, after
getting this
degree, can work
in designing
agricultural
equipment, which
may lead to
control of soil
erosion.
Agricultural
engineers work
in irrigation
and land
conservation
projects; and
efficient
processing,
transporting and
storing of
agricultural
products for
maximum
freshness and
minimum losses;
and also to
reduce any kind
of human effort
involved in
these chores.
Automobiles
engineering
Students of this
branch of
engineering
study about
developing
various
technologies
related to
automobiles and
other vehicles
as well as their
design and
production. With
the growing
automobile
industry, this
branch of
engineering
provides
lucrative job
opportunities
and excellent
compensation for
fresh
engineering
graduates as
well as
experienced
professionals.
Biological
engineering/
Medical
engineering
Students of
Biological
engineering or
medical
engineering
study about how
to help in
promoting life
and health by
making equipment
for medical
diagnosis and
drug delivery.
The booming
health care
industry in
India offers
infinite
opportunities in
this field.
Chemical
engineering
Chemical
engineers study
an advanced
level of
Chemistry,
Physics and
Mathematics to
create an
engineering
science that
contributes to
production of
various
chemicals and
their processes
Civil engineering
Civil engineering -- one of the oldest branches of engineering and the first to develop scientific principles -- deals mainly with construction. Their applications can be found in construction of buildings, bridges, roads, highways, flyovers and all kinds of structures for airports, railways and many other constructions. The real estate, infrastructure, and construction industry is growing at a very fast pace in India. These industries serve as excellent career options for civil engineers and architects. The salaries of civil engineers and architects have been growing exponentially in the last few years.
Computers engineering/ Software engineering/ Information Technology
In Computer Science and Software Engineering branches, both the hardware and software of computers is taught. This branch of engineering deals with all aspects of Information technology, like applications of artificial intelligence, robotics and computations used in modern industrial scenario. Software involves learning programming languages and operating systems, which may be used to develop application programs for man-machine interface.
Electronics engineering/ Electronics and Tele-Communication
Electronics engineering essentially deals with the production of all kinds of electronic equipment, computers, medical and scientific electronic instruments and consumer durables. An electronics and communications engineer specializes in telecommunication equipment and processes. There is a high demand for electronics and communications engineers so as to meet the growing requirements of the telecom software development industry, telecom equipment manufacturers and service providers. New research and development in the wireless telecom standards has led to the creation of new opportunities for high-end research and development work.
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is involved in developing, producing and testing of electrical and electronic machines, such as generators and motors. They also deal with power production and distribution systems. In India, telecom software industry has been hiring electrical engineers in great numbers.
Environment engineering
This branch of engineering deals with prevention and control of toxic pollution like air, water, soil and noise. They also build environment friendly industrial processes. Environment engineers are trained in technologies related to public health, public works, waste management, and environmental protection and remediation.
Instrumentation engineering
Instrumentation Engineering is concerned with measurement and control of processes in industry. For example, an instrumentation engineer may be involved with production or design or maintenance of flow measuring equipment.
Mechanical engineering
A mechanical engineer studies about production transmission and the use of mechanical power and designing, operating and testing of various types of machines. Mechanical engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. These engineers are required in various industries, such as automobile, chemical, electronics, steel plants, oil exploration and refining, technical wings of armed forces, and space research organization.
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear Engineering, as a field of study revolves around the technological application of nuclear energy for the production of energy and related equipment.
Systems engineering
Systems engineering is geared towards the design and development of large and complex systems, such as the intercontinental ballistic missiles system. It uses results of systems theories and shares techniques with operations research and is akin to software engineering, which also tackles designing complex systems.
Polymer engineering
This branch of engineering is concerned with production of Polymers, their processes and applications.
Petroleum engineering
This branch of engineering deals in the production, storage and transportation of petroleum and natural gas.
Industrial/ Production engineering
Both Industrial and Production Engineering apply engineering analysis and techniques to the production of goods and techniques, more particularly, mathematical models to simulate flow of work through the organization and to evaluate the effects of any proposed changes.
Metallurgical engineering
Metallurgical engineering is concerned with the study of structure, properties, production and use of various materials – metallic and non-metallic. It deals with refining ores to a pure state (extractive metallurgy) and converting refined materials into useful finished products (physical metallurgy)
Marine engineering/ Naval architecture
Marine Engineering is related to the production and maintenance of marine machinery and equipment which are used in commercial ships and naval bases. Naval Architecture deals with the design and construction of ships as well as other vehicles.
Mining engineering
Mining Engineering as a field of study, is the integrated application of multiple scientific and engineering disciplines related to the extraction of natural materials from the earth’s crust.
Ocean engineering
Ocean Engineering deals with the design and installation of all kinds of equipment used in large water bodies.
Textile engineering
Textile Engineering is concerned with machinery and processes used to produce both natural and synthetic fibers and textiles.
How do you choose your specialization?
Let us look at some guidelines, which might help you to choose a field of study and specialization-
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Introspect and understand where your interests lie (For example, curiosity in automobiles may indicate that automobile engineering is the right choice for you)
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The kind of job profile you would want after your engineering degree – are you interested in working on a construction site (civil engineering) vs. in an office environment (software engineering) ?
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Potential job prospects (Whether there are enough opportunities for a specialization). For example, whether studying textile engineering will provide you with lucrative job opportunities.
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Get information on future economic and technology trends, for instance, nanotechnology promises to be the next big thing in the next 5-10 years.
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Interest in academic profession (You might take up MSC Integrated in Physics or Mathematics)
