Engineering:-
Engineering is a vast field that offers infinite specialisation. All fields in the modern economy has been invigorated by engineering technology. This field deals with designing and its application. The three traditional branches of engineering are civil, mechanical and electrical. Apart form these, there are various other branches like Aeronautical engineering, Ceramic engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, automobile engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, textile engineering etc.
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Civil engineering deals with construction activities including building roads, bridges, tunnels etc. Mechanical engineering deals with design and production of tools, machines etc. to be used in industries. Electrical engineering deals with production of electrical equipments.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with high percentage of marks in Science subjects
Duration : 4 years
Fees: In private colleges fees range from Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh annually. In IIT's it varies between Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per year
Job Prospects: They can find job in Government departments, private and public sector industries, research and teaching institutions etc.
Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering
This field deals with development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defence systems. It specialises in the development and research of commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spaceships etc.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with high percentage of marks in Science subjects
Duration : 4 years
Job Prospects: Jobs are available with the airline services and aircraft manufacturing units. The defence service and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are two other important employers.
They specialises in production of ceramic products like glass, electric power line insulators, semi conductors etc.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with high percentage of marks in Science subjects
Fees: Around Rs. 1 lakh per year and in IIT's fees range from Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per year.
Job Prospects: They can find employment in ceramic industry.
Deals with computer hardware and software. Manufacture and research, development of new design, technical improvements, alterations etc.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with high percentage of marks in Science subjects
Duration : 5 years
Job Prospects: The scope of the job is directly related to the growth and development of computer industry. They can get employment in computer fields and also work as maintenance consultants.
It gives a vast knowledge of production of chemicals and related products.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with high percentage of marks in Science subjects
Duration: 4 years
Job Prospects: They can find employment opportunities with chemical industries, refineries, manufacturers of acids, medicines, varnishes, paints, fertilizers etc. They can also find employment in research laboratories.
This field deals with design, development and maintenance of automobile and its spare parts.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Duration : 4 years
Job prospects : He can find employment in automobile industries, service stations, transport companies etc.
The industrial engineers aim is to increase productivity through management of people and methods of business organisation. They are the bridges between management and operations.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics plus qualifying exam
Duration : 5 years after 10 +2, 1 year after 4 years of mechanical or electrical engineering degree course.
Job Prospects : They can find the jobs in R & D establishments , Self employment opportunities are also possible as consultants.
Environmental Engineering
It is concerned with the conservation of environment.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics plus qualifying exam
Duration : 4 years
Job Prospects : In this polluted environment they can find jobs in Government as well as private sectors, particularly in chemical manufacturing units, mines etc.
Marine Engineers have the complete responsibility of the ship's engine room. Their responsibilities involve development and designing of the engines related to ships and propulsion system. Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India, takes care of the training needs and conducts competency exam through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science (Physics, Chemistry & Maths)
Duration : 1 year for Navigation course, 3 years for B.Sc Nautical science, 4 years for (Marine Engineering Research Institute) MERI course
Selection: Written test / interview (Joint Entrance Examination { JEE})
Job Prospects : This is a highly paid job with lots of overseas travel. Jobs are available with Shipping companies in India and other countries.
They deals with the development, design, manufacturing and quality control of the fibers and fiber products.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 Science (Physics, Chemistry & Maths)
Duration : 4 yrs for Engineering degree, 3 years for B.Sc (Tech) degree
Fees: Around Rs. 1 lakh per year and in IIT's fees range from Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per year
Job prospectus : They can find employment in Textile industry.
B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
Architects design and supervise construction of varies types of buildings keeping in view the primary consideration of stability, utility and beauty. An ideal architect needs skill in visualising, designing, engineering and communicating your ideas to the client. In short Architecture is a unique blend of art and science.
In Architecture there are several areas of specialisation like industrial design, interior design, town planning, regional planning, housing, transport planning, landscape planning, environmental planning etc.
Eligibility : 10 + 2 with high percentage of marks + qualifying examination and interview
Duration : 5 years/4 years
Fees: Around Rs. 1 lakh per year. In IIT's fees are lower.
Prospects : Job opportunities are available in construction firms, government departments, town planning offices, private architectural firms, landscaping consultants etc.
Medical:-
Medicine is one of the most sort out and rewarding career for those interested in Science and dealing with sick people. Over the years, the field of medical studies have undergone various stages of development, it has become so vast that specialisations within are increasing day by day. There is great scope for medicine as a professional career.
A doctor's profession involves a lot of hard work and at the same time, it gives the satisfaction of curing patients at times even saving lives. It is a very demanding profession. To be in this profession is more a responsibility than a privilege. It is more of what you can give the community than what you can get from it.
The increasing complicated lifestyles giving birth to a variety of ailments have made it impossible for General Physicians with an MBBS degree to handle all ailments. It is here that specialisation in a particular branch of medicine becomes a necessity. The major Specialisations include General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, Anesthesiology etc. There is also Super Specialisations which require a further 3-5 years of study in areas such as Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardio-thoracic surgery, Conito-urinary surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Clinical Haematology.
The demand for medical professionals are tremendously increasing with the unfortunate upsurge of diseases and ailments day by day. At the same time super specialty hospitals are mushrooming both within the country and abroad offering employment opportunities. These along with liberalization of economy could bring better opportunities for these professionals in terms of remuneration, research and working facilities.
Other than Allopathy, medicine also covers different systems like Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani etc.
Eligibility : The basic or degree level qualification for a medical profession is MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery) which is of 5 1/2 years duration (including 1 year internship).
Job Prospects and Career Options : Some of the common areas of specialization in medicine and surgery are General Practitioner or Physician, General Surgeon, Anaesthetist or Anaesthesiologists, Psychiatrist, Neurologist etc.
Remuneration : The earnings of a doctor through private practice depends on his/her popularity. The doctors who are working in government hospitalrs are well paid. The pay varies for those working with private hospitals. It may vary from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.
Dentists beginning their careers in government hospitals can expect their salaries to be around Rs 7,000, and those who hold post graduate degrees can begin at salaries of Rs. 8,000. A dentist setting up a private practice can earn, on an average, Rs 6,000 a month.
Ayurveda : Ayurveda is a very ancient system which evolved around 600 BC in India. Ayurvedic treatments are person specific rather than disorder specific.
Dentistry : Dentistry deals with medical or surgical treatment of diseases and disorders related to teeth, gums and soft tissues of mouth.
Homeopathy : Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is practiced on the principle, that a drug and a disease which produce similar symptoms cancel each other out in some way thereby restoring the patients to health.
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