Electrical Engineering

What is is Electrical Engineering?

Electrical engineering is a broad field of engineering which deals with the science and technology involving electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, to design, construct, and maintain products, services, and information systems. The course focuses on the manufacturing of electrical equipment used in a number of sectors including construction and building and the production and distribution of power. This branch of engineering covers traditional areas like generation, distribution and transmission of electricity as well as new age applications in electronics ranging from telecommunications to computers and micro processors.

When Can I Enroll for Electrical Engineering?

COURSE	ELIGIBILITY	DURATION	ENTRANCE EXAM
Diploma	SSC/ITI Lateral entry	4 Yrs.	No Entrance Exam
B.E./B.Tech.	HSC with PCM	4 Yrs.	JEE (Main), JEE (Advanced), BITSAT
Lateral Entry after completing Diploma	3 Yrs.	No Entrance Exam
*AMIIetE	HSC with PCM/B.Sc./ Diploma Engg.	4 Yrs.	No Entrance Exam
M.E./M.Tech.	BE/B.Tech Electrical	2 Yrs.	GATE
Ph.D	M.E./M. Tech in related field	3-5 Yrs.	JEST

* AMIIetE – Associate Membership of the Indian Institute of Electrical Engineering
NOTE: Candidates can get Direct Entry in 2nd Year of B.E / B. Tech [Electrical] after Diploma in related field.

What Personality Traits are Required to Become an Electrical Engineer?

Problem Solving Attitude
Ability to Grasp Things Faster
Creativity

Good in Technical Drawings
Excellent Communication Skills

What Aptitude is Required to Become an Electrical Engineer?

High Abstract Reasoning
Above Average/High Numerical Ability

Above Average/High Mechanical Reasoning
Average/High Psychomotor Ability

IQ Required to Become an Electrical Engineer

Above Average level Intelligence preferred with sufficient amount of Hard Work

Job Prospects After Electrical Engineering

Information Technology Industry
Petroleum & Energy Sector
Public & Private Sector

Teaching in Educational Institutes
Telecommunications Industry
Aerospace Industry

Regulatory Body

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) & of Technical Education (DTE)

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