The Making of an Engineer

So, engineering is your preference as a career? Then there are some questions that you need to ask yourself before you go choosing the right branch of study and college.

Genetic Engineering

In simple terms, we can define genetic engineering as a laboratory technique used by scientists to change the DNA (Deoxy ribo Nucleic Acid) of living organisms. This exciting branch of engineering or science allows the human minds to interfere in and modify the processes of life, birth death and even offers escape from some congenital diseases. There is huge potential in this field as the demand for genetic engineers is increasing both in India and abroad. Genetic engineers/scientists re-arrange the sequence of DNA in gene using various artificial...

B.Tech. in Textile Engineering

The Indian textile industry is in rapid growth and is generating huge revenue for the country. It has increased the requirement for engineering graduates with skills in engineering, design, chemistry, management, computers, apparel, marketing/sales, and quality control. Textile industry generally includes manufacturing of different types of fabrics both natural and synthetic as well as of production machinery and application of modern technology. The industry has categorized in three broad areas of work namely research and development, manufacturing...

B.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering

Industrial and Production engineering is the branch of engineering that involved the study of developing, improving, implementing and evaluating the integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, material and as a whole the industrial process. Industrial Engineering can also be called as Operations management, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering depending on the viewpoint...

Vipul Singh, 5th Rank – IIT-JEE, 2010

This young lad from Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) achieved two accolades this year – he earned the first rank in AIEEE and the fifth rank in IIT-JEE. He shares his journey to the top, his hopes, plans and the upcoming International Physics Olympiad in Croatia, this month. Q. Congratulations. Which institution are you opting for? A. Computer Science branch at IIT-Mumbai because I’m interested in things like Logic and programming, and also because I’ll get...

Prsshant V, 5th Rank – IIT-JEE, 2009

CHENNAI boy V Prashant started preparing for IIT-JEE when he was in Class 9. Ironically, he believes that students take the exam too seriously! The IIT Madras student shares that he grew up idolizing former President APJ Kalam and eventually plans to get into research. In his spare time he plays the harmonica and reads Sir Arthur Canon Doyle, his favourite author. Q. How did you prepare for IIT-JEE? When did you start? A. I began seriously preparing...

Anumula Jithendar Reddy – Topper - IIT JEE, 2010

Anumula believes that to crack the highly competitive Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE), one does not need to burn the midnight oil. From the classrooms of St Gabriel's High School in Warrangal, a district in Andhra Pradesh, which boasts ancient temples and stone-carved monuments, to the corridors of the illustrious IIT, the journey has been one of belief, hard work and lots of fun. In an exclusive interview, the...

Achin Bansal - Topper IIT-JEE, 2007

Success mantra for Achin - “Prepare with devotion and without tension. Understand each subject, do not cram”. Once known as the backwaters of Punjab, the Malwa region comprising the Bathinda, Mansa, Muktsar and Faridkot districts, has started making its presence felt in the education field. These districts have scaled new heights especially in the competitive examinations. Bathinda and several towns surrounding the region have developed as nurseries...

Topper's Interviews

ATTITUDE is one of the most important traits needed to achieve success in any competitive examinations. The most critical thing is how serious you are about your studies and the forthcoming examinations. Here are certain remarks from the toppers of several competitive examinations. These comments will help in engineering aspirants in motivating them throughout and in developing a positive ATTITUDE. “Enjoy working towards your goal and slowly build up confidence by gaining conceptual knowledge which can be done by more and more practice.” Arvind...

Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering is one of the most interesting fields of engineering that involves the study of general engineering course followed by professional mining classes in drilling and blasting, materials handling, rock mechanics, mine health and safety, mine ventilation, mine cost engineering, ore reserve analysis, operations analysis, mine planning and minerals processing. Mining engineers are required in mineral extraction and other areas where the earth's crust is utilized. The construction sector, with its requirements of developing roads, railroads,...

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering is one of the frontier branches of engineering that deals with the study of principles and technology to design, manufacture and maintain sophisticated products such as aircrafts, missiles and space satellites. This branch of science also makes an expert in the evolution and research of commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spaceships etc. High vigilance and mathematical precision happen to be the two necessary words for this academic discipline. The sub-disciplines in aeronautical engineering includes the fields...

Download AIEEE Question Papers

Here is the collection of entrance exam papers of AIEEE. Engineering entrance preparation is incomplete without solving past papers. It is for the engineering aspirants to practice the question papers and attempt the questions of the chapters, already done to understand the standard and pattern of the exam. It is true that there is no substitute for regular, systematic and consistent hard work for engineering entrance preparation. At the same time, solving various previous years question Papers can prove to be a very successful tool in clearing...

Agricultural Engineering

Like all other branches of engineering, Agricultural engineering also uses scientific principles and technology to tackle problems relating to sustainable agricultural production. The various tasks of agricultural engineers may include - planning, supervising and managing the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood and water control systems, performing environmental impact assessments and interpret research results and implement relevant practices. Agricultural engineering course also makes an expert in other aspects like...

Marine Engineering

From the ancient days till today, Shipping by Ocean remains the most efficient and cost effective modes of transportation, which is used by the traders across the globe. With the increase in exports and imports between countries in the globalized world, the number of ships operating across the globe has already crossed one lakh and the numbers are still growing. Hence, the requirements of marine engineers have been increasing day by day. B.Tech in Marine Engineering is a bachelor level course that deals with the operation of sophisticated machinery...

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the largest and most sophisticated branches of engineering. Its applications are so wide that it affects our daily lives in several ways. This field of engineering has provided to us the equipment like Television, Radio, computers and telephones etc. The technology of electronics and telecommunication helps us to see, hear and communicate over vast distances...

BTech in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is a broad field of engineering that involves the science and technology of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, to design, construct, and maintain products, services, and information systems. Electrical engineering is the historical name for what is presently known as electrical, electronics, and computer engineering. Electrical engineering covers traditional areas like generation, distribution and transmission of electricity as well as modern day applications in electronics that range from telecommunications...

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering course involves the application of physical science (e.g. physics and chemistry), with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more valuable or usable forms. A person employed in this field is known as a chemical engineer. Chemical engineers job is to find the best possible way to design products. A chemical engineer translates processes developed in the lab into practical applications for the manufacturing of products such as plastics, medicines, detergents, and fuels; design plants to maximize...

B.Tech in Computer Engineering

With the rapid advancements of Information Technology, computer industry has become one of the fastest growing segments of modern day’s economy. Because of this, there exists a huge demand for Computer engineering professionals for the development of faster hardware components, new communication equipment and software. Here comes the importance of Computer Engineering as a profession. Computer Engineering includes designing and testing of computer components. It is a branch of Engineering that studies elements from both electrical engineering...

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is considered as one of the oldest branches of engineering studies. The study of mechanical engineering involves design and production of tools, machines and all other mechanical equipment to be used in industries. The industry provides a variety of choices extending across many interdisciplinary interdependent specialties. The branch is concerned with all types of machinery in industries and all aspects of their mechanism and functioning; the design, development, construction, production, installation, operation and maintenance....

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is basic and one of the most sought after professional engineering discipline, which deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally available environment. The domain of civil engineering includes design, construction and maintenance of essential infrastructural facilities such as – roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings. The profession deals with a wide range of engineering tasks including...

Careers in Engineering

Engineering Profession The shape of the modern world has been credited to the rapid advancements in science and technology. The field of engineering has been the biggest contributory factor towards achieving the scientific marvels of modern society. Engineers work with structures, tools, machines, metals, chemicals, and several different materials, and use their mind and creativity to design new things or bring useful changes to already existing ones. Engineering is not so much a career as an expertise that opens doors into a vast range of jobs....

Engineering Colleges in Delhi

Every year, thousands of students arrive in Delhi with an ambition to pursue their interest in the engineering. Over the years, the city has emerged as of the favourite destinations for engineering education in India because of several reasons. Engineering is one such discipline that is unique in many respects. Unique in the sense that unlike other professions, engineering is an application-oriented and practical-based discipline, which demands superior infrastructure and training facilities. The famous three criteria that are YARDSTICKS for...

Top 25 Engineering Colleges of India

Given below is the list of top 25 engineering colleges of India in year 2009. The list is based on different surveys and resources and the different factors that have been taken into account while rating these colleges are - College placements Infrastructure Faculty Quality of students Reputation of college Linkages with industry Top 25 Collges of India in 2009 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras Indian...

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) is an undergraduate academic course designed to fulfill the academic component of professional accreditation bodies, to be followed by a period of practical training prior to the professional examination and registration. A bachelor's degree or diploma in architecture is needed to become a qualified architect. The degree is awarded for a course of study, which lasts up to five years. In some cases, a B.Arch can only be undertaken after having undertaken a three-year generalist architectural degree, in which...

Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE)

The Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (famously known as IIT-JEE or just JEE) is an annual engineering entrance examination in India. A total of fifteen colleges accept JEE as a sole criterion for admission to their undergraduate courses. The fifteen colleges include the seven old and eight new (2009) Indian Institutes of Technology, IT-BHU Varanasi, and ISMU Dhanbad. Starting in 2007, newly established institutes such as Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) at Kolkata, Pune, Mohali, Bhopal &...

All India Engineering Entrance Examination

All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) is an exam organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. Initiated in the year 2002, this national level competitive test is for admission to several under-graduate engineering and architecture courses in institutes that accept the AIEEE score, including 20 renowned National Institutes of Technology’s (NITs).The examination is held in the last Sunday of April and results are announced during the end of May. Candidates get ranking on an all-India basis and also according...