Engineering Branches in Detail

K. Sudhir
Head - Career Counselor,
Direcotorate of admissions, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
 Computer Science & Engineering

One of the most trending disciplines among the Engineering aspirants,

Computer Science deals with the study of computer programming languages,
software development, algorithm design, networking etc. A student taking
CSE as discipline would have knowledge of design and management of
information system of both hardware and software aspects. Various technical
institutions all over the world offer the course at undergraduate and post-
graduate levels awarding B.Tech / B.E. and M.Tech / M.E. degree in CSE
respectively. The candidates pursuing the course can go for specialization in
Artificial Intelligence, Computer and Network security, Human-Computer
Interaction etc.
Major Courses in Computer Science Engineering Curriculum:

• Data Structure & Algorithms

• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Database Systems
• Computer Networks
• Compiler Design
• Logic Design
Career Options in Computer Science Engineering

• Software Engineer
• Software Tester
• Mobile Application Developer
• IT Administrator
• Website Developer
Popular Companies for Computer Science
Engineers:

• Google
• Microsoft
• Yahoo
• Facebook
• Amazon
• Oracle
• Cisco
• Wipro
 Computer Science AI
&
Computer Science Cyber Security
 Automation and Robotics Engineering

▪ Mobility, healthcare, agriculture are some domains which are becoming more and more dependent on
Automation and robotic technology.
▪ This domain is projected to have a rapidly growing market, with vast career potential for those with the
right expertise.
▪ The orientation of this course combines know-how from mechanical, electrical, and control engineering
with the basics of computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence.
▪ With strong emphasis on theoretical principles and practical projects, the student will acquire all the
necessary skills to build a career as an Automation and robotics specialist.
▪ The focus of this course is Automation in Agriculture, Autonomous Vehicles, Automation in
Manufacturing and Robotic systems for healthcare.
 Programme Educational Objectives

The department envisages the students to

▪ Apply their Knowledge in Science, Mathematics and Engineering to address Industrial and Societal
problems with a strong emphasis on creativity, confidence, ethics, and responsibility.
▪ Apply latest computational, analytical, simulation tools and techniques to develop and improve products
and processes.
▪ Solve multidisciplinary problems by working in cross functional teams.
▪ Develop and upgrade technical, intellectual and emotional skills for life-long learning to compete in a
rapidly evolving world
▪ Nurture entrepreneurial ventures and foster research activities that support sustainable economic
development to enhance the quality of life.
 Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest disciplines of Engineering which uses
principles of physics and material science for analysis, design and manufacturing of
mechanical system or a machine. It is a very broad engineering discipline in which
expects the understanding of core concepts of mechanics, kinematics,
thermodynamics, structural analysis and materials science from the students. A
student taking Mechanical Engineering as discipline would have understanding of
designing of automobiles, turbo-machinery, aircrafts and other heavy machineries.
The discipline is offered by various technical Institutes across the globe at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels awarding B.Tech/B.E. and M.Tech/ M.E.
degree in mechanical engineering respectively. The candidates pursuing mechanical
engineering can go for specialization in Automotive, Robotics, Manufacturing, Fluid
mechanics, Thermal science, materials etc.
Major Courses in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum:
• Machine Design
• Dynamics of Mechanism and Machines
• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbomachinery
• IC Engines
• Refrigeration and Cooling
• Manufacturing Technology
• Material Science
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Industrial Engineering & Operation Research
Career Options in Mechanical Engineering
Being a broad discipline, there are various domains like automobile, power, cement,
steel, hydraulics, mining etc. in which a mechanical engineer can choose to work.
Generally it can be said that a mechanical engineer designs and analyze a system
which goes into manufacturing and tests it for feasibility and efficiency to carry out
improvement processes. A mechanical engineer can also opt for Engineering Services
under the government.
Popular Companies for Mechanical Engineers:

•DRDO
•ABB
•Indian Railway
•TATA Motors
•Reliance Industries
•Ashoka Leyland
•Reliance Power Ltd.
•Mahindra & Mahindra
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering can be arguably said the oldest discipline of engineering as all the
wonders like the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Egypt etc what we see today would not have
been possible without the civil engineers. The engineering discipline deals with the
planning, designing, construction, maintenance and operation of infrastructure. A
student taking the discipline would get an understanding of strength of materials,
designing of structures like bridge, tall buildings etc. The discipline is offered by
various technical Institutes across the globe at undergraduate and postgraduate
levels awarding B.Tech/B.E. and M.Tech/ M.E. degree in civil engineering respectively.
The candidates pursuing civil engineering can go for specialization in Construction
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering,
Transportation Engineering, Environment Engineering etc.
Major Courses in Civil Engineering Curriculum:
• Hydraulics
• Transport Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Solid Mechanics
• Transportation Engineering
• Design of RC structures
• Water and Waste Water Engineering
• Elements of Surveying
Career Options in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineers mainly get recruited by construction firms as structural engineers,
geotechnical engineers, site engineers, construction engineers etc. Other than this
they also have opportunity under public sector like CPWD, Defense Forces
Development Board, Municipal bodies etc. They may also be recruited in quality
testing, laboratories or military as consultants.
Popular Companies for Civil Engineers:

•Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

•Engineers India Ltd.
•PWD
•Indian Railways
•DRDO
•SERC
•DLF
Electronics and Communication Engineering
The discipline deals with the development of electronic devices like transistors,
printed circuit boards, integrated circuits which are used in computers, mobiles, MP3
players, TVs etc. It involves the transmission of information across channels like coax
cables, optical fibers. A student pursuing degree in Electronics and Communication
Engineering will gain ample knowledge of digital electronics and logic design,
fundamentals of communication engineering, electronic circuits, signals and system,
applied electromagnetic theory, integrated circuits, power electronics, computer
architecture, VLSI and control systems. The discipline is offered by various technical
Institutes across the globe at undergraduate and postgraduate levels awarding
B.Tech/B.E. and M.Tech/ M.E. degree in Electronics& Communication Engineering
respectively. The candidates pursuing electronics and communication engineering
can go for specialization in Embedded Systems, Wireless Communication, VLSI
System Design, Communication System and Design etc.
Major Courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering Curriculum:

• Microprocessors and Embedded Systems

• Signals and Systems
• VLSI
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electrical Circuits and Machines
• Communication System
• Optical Systems
• Analog Communication
• Digital Communication
• Antennas and Propagation
Career Options in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineers may choose a career path in consumer

electronics, radio and television industry, hospital diagnostic equipments,
communication, electricity generation and distribution and offshore industries. One
of the basic work of their job involves research and development of satellite design,
cable system, mobile phones, internet etc.
The graduates also work on cross functional engineering branch projects to develop
new systems, circuits and devices or develop existing technology.
Popular Companies for Electronics and
Communication Engineers:

•Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

•Intel
•Texas Instruments
•Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
•Samsung
•Electronics
•Toshiba
•Sony
•Philips Semiconductors
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering is that discipline of engineering which involves the study of
electromagnetism and development and maintenance of electrical systems. A
qualified electrical engineer designs electric circuits and equipment for various uses
like production and distribution of power. Students who opt to study electrical
engineering study about the semiconductors and microprocessors and their
applications. The discipline is offered by various technical Institutes across the globe
at undergraduate and postgraduate levels awarding B.Tech/B.E. and M.Tech/ M.E.
degree in Electrical Engineering respectively. The candidates pursuing Electrical
Engineering can go for specialization in Power and Energy systems, Control Systems,
Signal Processing, Electromagnetics etc.
Major Courses in Electrical Engineering Curriculum:

• Power Systems
• Electrical Machines
• Power Generations
• Signal Systems and Networks
• Semiconductor Devices Technology
• Fiber-optics
• Microprocessor and Microcontroller
• DC Machines and Transformers
Career Options in Electrical Engineering
Jobs in Electrical Engineering is not only limited to power industry but electrical
engineers are also recruited in telecommunication, navigation, railways, automobile,
aerospace defense etc. As electricity is an important source of energy for almost all
industries, requirement of electrical engineers is everywhere. They are recruited by
various public and private firms for role of Design Engineer, Control and
Instrumentation Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Systems Analyst
etc.
Popular Companies for Electrical Engineers:

•Bajaj International Private Ltd.

•Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
•Centre for Electronics Design and Technology
•Siemens Ltd.
•Crompton Greaves Limited (CGL)
•Reliance Power Ltd.
Aeronautical Engineering

It is a specialized discipline of Engineering that is concerned with the design and

development of aircrafts and spacecraft. It also includes new technologies of space
exploration. It covers a great part of mechanical engineering and subjects like
mathematics, physics, aeronautics, electricity, robotics etc. It is said to be a tougher
course in comparison to others and is available at a limited number of Institutes. The
discipline is offered by some Institutes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
awarding B.E./ B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech degree in Aerospace Engineering
respectively.
Major Courses in Aeronautical Engineering Curriculum:

• Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Design
• Spaceflight Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Propulsion
• Incompressible Fluid Mechanics
• Aerospace Structural Mechanics
• Aerospace Propulsion
• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Flight Mechanics
• Aircraft Propulsion
Career Prospects in Aeronautical Engineering:
Aerospace Engineers are recruited by public and private sector companies for
designing of aircrafts, spacecraft and missile systems. They are also responsible for
the assembling, maintenance and proper functioning of these systems. It is an
evergreen field which is continuously growing and welcoming advancement of
technologies thereby creating large number of opportunities in the production and
functioning of aircrafts and spacecraft.
Popular Companies for Aerospace/
Aeronautical Engineers:

•Civil Aviation Department

•Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
•Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)
•National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
•India Space Research Organization (ISRO)
•Samtel Avionics
•India Space Research
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design and development of processes by
which raw materials or chemicals are processed to valuable forms. It involves the
study of operations of machines and plants which alter the physical and chemical
states of materials. This discipline of engineering also covers areas of biotechnology,
nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, synthetic fibers, petroleum refineries etc. The
discipline is offered by various technical Institutes across the globe at undergraduate
and postgraduate levels awarding B.Tech/B.E. and M.Tech/ M.E. degree in Chemical
Engineering respectively. The candidates pursuing Chemical Engineering can go for
specialization in Petroleum Engineering, Food Engineering and Ceramics etc.
Major Courses in Chemical Engineering Curriculum:
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Reactions Engineering
• Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer
• Numerical Methods
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Process Fluid Mechanics
• Process Dynamics and Control
• Process Instrumentation
• Process Equipment Design
• Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
Career Prospects in Chemical Engineering
Graduates in chemical engineering have opportunities in manufacturing and service
industries like food, Tyre manufacturing, plastics, materials and minerals based
industries, petrochemicals, synthetic fibers and pharmaceuticals etc. There are also
opportunities in public sector and the candidates can get a job in Engineering Service
after clearing the examination conducted by UPSC or any other agencies. They are
deployed in atomic power plants, healthcare projects, power conservation projects
etc.
Popular Companies for Chemical
Engineers:

•ONGC
•Essar Oil Limited
•Reliance Industries Ltd.
•Gujarat Gas Company Limited
•Coromandel Fertilizers Limited
•Indo Gulf Fertilizers Ltd.
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Age: Candidates born on or after 1 st July, 2001.

Educational Qualification: A pass in 10 + 2 (Class XII) or its equivalent examination with

minimum 60% aggregate of marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with not less
than 55% in each of these three subjects.

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