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Here are the top 5 branches of Engineering. The list is in no particular order. I’ve formed this list after discussing with Engineering graduates of various branches from different colleges 

#ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

      We are talking about the classic ‘Electrical Engineering’ here. This branch is one of the ‘Core Branches’ of Engineering. The course is tough and requires hard work to score good marks. Most of the Engineering colleges in India offer this course. A new course based on Electrical Engineering has been introduced now. It is called Electrical and Electronics Engineering. It is also a good course.

       Some of the important topics covered in this subject are- Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Machine Design, Power Systems, Control Theory, Power Electronics, Micro Controllers, Electromagnetism, Safety Management, and Power Utilization. Lab sessions associated with this course are as important as the theory part! Along with theory classes, there also will be practical sessions.

       After completing Undergraduate level B.E./B.Tech. Electrical Engineering program, graduates may go for PG technical course of M.E./M.Tech. Electrical Engineering. Various specializations are available when it comes to the Master’s program! MBA is another top choice among graduates. Graduates may also go for short-term technical courses such as wiring/piping technology. Such short-term courses are job and industry-oriented.

    When it comes to job opportunities, this branch is an ‘evergreen branch.’ It means that you will easily get jobs after graduating. Most of the big industries require Electrical Engineers. Government job opportunities are also excellent when it comes to the Electrical Engineering branch! So, this is a top course to pursue. Let us take a look at job types available in front of graduates-

• Electrical Engineer
• Plant Supervisor
• Chief Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Consultant
• Machine Designer

         Private and Government organizations are known to be prime recruiters of Electrical Engineers. Some of them are-

• BHEL
• ONGC
• DRDO
• Indian Armed Forces
• Panasonic
• Godrej
• Philips
• TCS
• Reliance Industries
• Essar
• Power Plants

#MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

      Again a member of the ‘core branch of engineering. Mechanical engineers are required by almost all industries. So, the job prospects after graduation are excellent; thus, this branch is also an ‘evergreen branch.’

      It comprises elements of both Mechanical and Electronics Engineering. This is also a top branch.

       Mechanical Engineering covers topics such as Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machine, Theory of Machine, Material Science, Boilers, IC Engine, Machine Design, Product Design, Production Engineering, Industrial Drafting, Quality Engineering, Thermodynamics, Kinematics of Machine, Electrical Machine, and Management. Workshop sessions are as important as theory sessions when it comes to Mechanical Engineering.

        After completing the Undergraduate level program, graduates may go for advanced PG courses such as M.Tech. Automobile Engineering, M.Tech. Production Engineering, M.Tech. Industrial Engineering etc. Short-term technical courses like CADD and Piping can also be pursued by graduates. Graduates may also build a career in the Merchant Navy sector by taking up relevant Maritime courses after graduation! Other than such technical courses, management course like MBA is also popular among graduates.

     Talking about job opportunities, the branch of Mechanical Engineering won’t disappoint you much! It is an evergreen branch of engineering. Ample amount of Government and Private job opportunities are available in front of graduates. Some common job types found in India are-

• Mechanical Engineer
• Quality Control Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Machine Design Specialist
• Industrial Drafting Specialist
• CAD Specialist

     Government organizations and Private firms are known to recruit Mechanical Engineering graduates. Some well-known recruiters are-

• TATA Motors
• Indian Railways
• BHEL
• DRDO
• HAL
• Reliance Industries
• JBM Auto
• Ford India
• Mahindra & Mahindra
• Panasonic
• AMY

#CIVIL ENGINEERING 

       A significant branch of Engineering and one of the ‘core branches.’ Job prospects after graduation are excellent. There are jobs available in both the private sector and the government sector.

       Civil Engineering covers topics such as Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Town & City Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Design, Earthquake Engineering, Maintenance of Structures, Restoration of Structures, Irrigation Engineering, Disaster Assessment & Management, Surveying (Basic and Advanced), Concrete Technology and Computer-Aided Design and Planning.

       Upon completing the Undergraduate level Civil Engineering program, graduates may go for various Master’s (M.Tech.) programs and specialize in promising disciplines. Some of the popular Master’s programs in India are- M.Tech. Civil Engineering, M.Tech. Geotechnical Engineering, M.Tech. Coastal Structures and Port Engineering, M.Tech. Airport Engineering, M.Tech. Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering, M.Tech. Computer-Aided Structural Engineering, M.Tech. Environmental Engineering, M.Tech. Structural Engineering and M.Tech. Environmental Engineering. Besides the above-mentioned 2 years long Master’s courses, graduates may also go for short-term courses such as piping technology, CADD, wiring technology, etc. Management course of MBA is also a popular choice among Indian Civil Engineering graduates.

       Talking about job opportunities and career prospects, some of the common job types available in front of Civil Engineering graduates are-

• Civil Engineer
• Chief Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Chief Planning Engineer
• Site Supervisor
• Consultant
• Resource Management Officer.

 Ample amount of Government and Private job opportunities are present in front of Graduates. Some of the well-known recruiters and areas of employment are-

• PWD
• State-wise Municipal Corporations
• Town Planning Commission
• Realty firms
• Infrastructure management firms
• Ports
• NGOs
• Reliance Industries
• Essar
• ONGC
• Indian Railways
• THAI
• L&T
• TATA Realty and Infrastructure

          If you are talented enough and have sound management skills, you may also start your own business venture. With enough startup capital, one may start own consultancy or realty developing venture. If you are not interested in drawing plans and sketches, then this course is not for you!

#INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (IC) ENGINEERING

       This has resulted in a deficiency of IC graduates. The demand for IC Engineers is high, but the supply is not enough. The job prospects are excellent, and the pay is also great.

        IC Engineering covers topics like Automation, Control Systems, Engineering Mathematics, Robotics, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Sensors, Logical Controllers, Programming, and Software.

      After completion of the Undergraduate level course, graduates may go for the PG course of M.Tech. Some well-known Master’s programs available in India are- M.Tech. Instrumentation, M.Tech. Process Control and Instrumentation and M.Tech. Instrumentation and Control. Other than the 2 years long Master’s courses mentioned above, there also exist short-term technical courses. Some such technical courses are- robotics, programming controllers, and the study of various software. Other than the technical courses mentioned above, graduates also go for management course- MBA!

         When it comes to the field of Instrumentation and Control, some of the well-known job profiles available after graduation are-

• Automation Engineer
• IC Engineer
• Programmer
• Machine Designer
• Automation Unit Supervisor
• Independent Software developer
• Data Analyst

       Wherever there is Automation and Hydraulics involved, IC Engineers will find a job in that Industry/Plant! Also, IC Engineers may independently develop Software and thus become self-employed! Companies like Reliance, TATA consultancy recruit IC graduates each year consistently.

#CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

        Again, when compared with other branches and courses, this course is offered by fewer colleges. It is an ‘Evergreen branch’ when it comes to job availability.

          The Chemical Engineering program covers the following topics- Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Biochemistry, Thermodynamics, Safety Technology, Process Control, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Chemical reaction Engineering, Equipment Design, Chemical processes, and Chemical plant design.

        After course completion, graduates may go for M.Tech. (Masters) program and specialize in a particular discipline. Some such specializations are- Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Synthesis, Petrochemicals, and Fertilizers. Let us take a look at some of the well-known job profiles available in front of graduates-

• Chemical Engineer
• Chief Engineer
• Plant Manager
• Plant Designer
• Safety Officer
• Resource Manager

           It is being said that the branch is tough and requires hard work to score good marks. Mastering Organic and Inorganic Chemistry could be tough; dealing with balancing Chemical reactions could be tricky. But after Graduation, bright Graduates will be able to land high-salary jobs in different Industries like- Chemical, Refining, Food Processing, and Pharmaceutical Sectors! Not only the private sector, but Graduates will also be able to find jobs at Public sector giants such as ONGC, FACT, OIL, etc.! Sectors where graduates will find employment-

• Refineries
• Chemical plants
• Food Processing units
• Fertilizer manufacturing units
• Oil & Natural gas plants
• Power plants.
• Pharmaceutical units.