Class 12 students are often in a dilemma about their undergraduate studies and with so many fields emerging, it is no doubt a tricky task to choose a career path. Engineering mainly deals with the application of science and technology and has been a favourite since a long time, but again which branch to choose. Choosing the right option is a matter of passion and understanding. Here we have tried to help you go through all the Top branches with their career opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering:
Mechanical engineering is considered one of the oldest forms of engineering and mainly deals with design, construction and maintaining of machines and its parts. Students interested in machines or who have a knack for automobiles, motors, engines, etc can opt for Mechanical engineering.
Mechanical engineers can specialize in transportation, manufacturing, mechatronics,etc.
Career opportunities: Mechanical engineer, Automotive engineer, Maintenance engineer, Aerospace engineer, etc.
Employment Sector: Manufacturing industry, Automobile manufacturing, Software companies, Railways, Armed forces, etc.
Computer Science Engineering
Computer engineering as we all know is the most sought-after course thanks to the technology boom. Students who are interested in computers and want to learn more about computer programming, programming languages, computer software, computer hardware and all other related topics can opt for this branch of engineering.
Top Recruiters for computer science graduates are TATA, Cognizant, Google, HCL, etc.
Career Opportunities: IT consultant, software engineer, system analyst, cybersecurity expert, games developer, information system manager, etc
Employment sector: IT sector, games industry, IT department of any company, etc.
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics as the name suggests deals with the study of flow of electrons and its application. Electronic engineering mainly deals with the in-depth study and understanding of electronic systems and equipment. Electronics and Communication engineering includes communication and broadcast systems, digital and analogue communication, manufacturing of electronic devices and circuits and many such topics.
Top recruiters include DRDO, BEL, HCL Technologies, Motorola, Samsung, etc
Career Opportunities: Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Customer Support Engineer, Electronics and Communication consultant, etc.
Employment sector: Aviation sector, Electricity plant, Communication and telecommunication, Manufacturing, Radio and Television, etc.
Civil Engineering
Like mechanical engineering, Civil Engineering is also an old branch of engineering and mainly deals with building, maintaining, supervising, etc of infrastructures including highways, bridges, school, hospitals and other buildings.
Top Recruiters for Civil Engineers are L&T, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd., Shapoorji Pallonji,etc.
Career Opportunities: Construction Engineers, Structural Engineers, Site Engineers, etc.
Employment Sector: Construction firms, construction and maintenance of various infrastructures, Government jobs, etc.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering mainly deals with application of electric power. It also includes study of electricity, electromagnetism, electric circuits and equipment. It also deals with production and supply of electricity.
Top Recruiters are BHEL, L&T, Philips, Wipro, Bajaj Electricals, Siemens,etc.
Career Opportunities: Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Systems Analyst, Power engineers, etc.
Employment Sector: Power plants, Government jobs, Communication sector, etc.