Electronics Engineering - Careers, Salary, Jobs, Scope

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Brief Summary

Course Name Electronics Engineering
Duration 4 Years
Level- Degree/Diploma Graduation level degree
Eligibility Passed in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects + Clearing entrance examination for the respective institution
Key Skills Required Critical thinking ability, complex problem-solving skills, strong IT skills, aptitude for mathematics and keen in interest in technology
Expected fee Rs. 1,80,000/- per annum
Average Starting Salary Rs. 3,12,408/- per annum
Admission Process Online Mode
Top Recruiting Companies Siemens, Philips Electronics, Motorola, Conexant and Flextronics, Infosys, Synopsys, EDA, Honeywell, InfoTech, IGATE, Tata Elxsi

Why ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING?

Electronics Engineers design and develop control systems. They become project managers wherein they need to optimize the utilization of resources and minimize the cost. They work to resolve problems with the existing electronics/machinery.

Under this course students learn designing, installing, manufacturing and operation of electronic equipment, telecommunication systems, entertainment media, computer industries and other related areas. The fees charged by the institutes range from INR 10,000 to INR 13,00,000.

Top colleges offering this course are-

An electronics engineer is supposed to put in around 40 hours of work in a week and most of their work is indoors.

 ELECTRONICS Courses

COURSE DURATION
Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.Tech) 4 Years
Electronics & Communication Engineering (M.Tech) 2 Years
Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) 4 Years
Electrical Engineering (M.Tech) 2 Years
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) 4 Years
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.Tech) 2 Years

Jobs and Career Opportunities

Some of the popular job roles which are offered to the students with this degree are-

  • Acoustic Consultant: An acoustic consultant deals with noise assessments on buildings to make sure that they meet building regulations. They need to check noise levels are within the legal limits and test how changes in a building’s design affect sound levels and quality. Their average salary is 5-9 Lacs per year.
  • Electronics Engineer: An electronic engineer works on the systems which control the flow of data. This includes communication and broadcasting, mp3 player, mobile phones, computers and other electronic gadgets. Their average salary is INR 3-4 Lac per year.
  • Electronics Technician: An Electronic Technician is in charge for help in development, designing, installation, manufacturing and preparation of electronic and electrical equipment, communication equipment, navigational equipment, medical monitoring devices and computers. Their average salary is INR 1-2 Lac per year.
  • Production Manager: Production Managers are responsible for managing production schedules. They are involved in planning and assessing projects and are expected to negotiate, estimate and frame budgets and resource allocation. Their average salary is INR 3-4 Lacs per year.
  • Programmer Analyst: A programmer analyst performs the jobs of both a systems analyst and a computer programmer. So they have to design and develop software and computer systems along with the implementing of designs by writing computer programs, updating and repairing existing programs. Their average salary is 3-6 Lacs per year.

Some other popular job profiles are-

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • IT Consultant
  • Electronics Hardware Development Engineer

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING: Salary

JOB ROLE AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY OFFERED TO FRESHERS
PRODUCTION MANAGER Rs 3-4 Lakhs
PROFESSOR Rs 6-7 Lakhs
PROGRAMMER ANALYST Rs 3-6 Lakhs
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER Rs 3-4 Lakhs
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Rs 1-2 Lakhs
IT CONSULTANT Rs 6-10 Lakhs
ELECTRONICS HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Rs 2-6 Lakhs
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT Rs 5-9 Lakhs
AEROSPACE ENGINEER Rs 4-8 Lakhs
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Rs 7-14 Lakhs

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING: Recruiters

Some of the major recruiters of the students from this field are-

Bajaj Auto Limited Crompton Greaves Ltd. Schneider Electric EDA Honeywell
Cadence Bosch Texas Instruments Samsung IBM
Global Electronics Qualcomm ISRO Tata Consultancy Services ABB Corporation
Alstom Birla Group Centum Electronics General Electric ITC India Ltd.
Kelvin Electrical DRDO Labs LSI L&L InfoTech Tata Elxsi

Specialisations

Electronics Engineering builds a core understanding of electrical concepts but at junior and senior levels it branches into a large and diverse set of specialisation areas. Students can choose to specialise in any of the following fields after pursuing electrical engineering course:

  • Communication systems
  • Electromagnetics
  • Microelectronics
  • Power and energy systems
  • Signal processing
  • Remote Sensing & Space Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Acoustics
  • Circuits
  • Control Systems
  • Magnetic resonance engineering

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING: Syllabus

The syllabus of most of the colleges is as follows:

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
Calculus Linear Algebra
Physics Chemistry
Mechanics of Solids Environment and Energy Studies
English-Foreign Language Art of Programming
Engineering Graphics Elements of Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Workshop Practices Communication Skills
Yoga and Meditation Electrical Workshop Practices
SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV
Mathematics for Electrical Engineers Fundamentals of Electrical Power System
Thermal and Hydraulics Prime Movers DC Machines and Transformers
Analog Electronic Circuits Digital Electronic Circuits
Network Analysis and Synthesis Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Electrical Engineering Materials Control System Engineering
Electrical Transducers and Measurements Engineering Electromagnetic
ICT Tools and Security Economics for Engineers
Entrepreneurship Seminar
SEMESTER V Semester VI
Analysis of Electrical Power System Power System Operation and Control
Rotating AC Machines Electrical Drives and Traction Systems
High Voltage Engineering Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
Power Electronic Converters Electronic System Design (Elective)
Utilization of Electrical Power Permanent Magnet Brushless and Reluctance Motors (Elective)
Microprocessor and Microcontroller Renewable Energy Sources (Elective)
Mini Project-I Advanced Microprocessors and Microcontrollers (Elective)
Fractional Course SEMESTER VIII
SEMESTER VII Major Project (Full time)
Electrical Machine Design
Digital Signal Processors for Electrical Engineering
Power System Protection and Switchgear
Minor Project
Organizational Behaviour
Practical Training

Popular Colleges offering ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Below is a list of top college in India offering Electronics Engineering–

COLLEGES ELIGIBILITY AVERAGE SALARY FEE
Jamia Millia Islamia University ·         10+2 from a recognised board with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their main subjects with more than 55% marks in PCM.

Or

·         Diploma in Engineering of 3 or 4 years with more than 55% marks.

 Rs 3.05-15.3 Lakhs per annum Rs 10,850/- per year
Delhi Technological University ·         More than 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

·         They should have passed in English.

 Rs 6.4-38.5 Lakhs per annum Rs 6.4 Lakhs (4 years)
Indian Institute of Technology Candidate should have cleared 10+2 with PCM from a recognized University Rs 16 lakhs-1.4crore per annum Rs 82,260 per year
Birla Institute of Technology and Science ·         Candidate must have passed in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized University.

·         Candidate must be proficient in English.

·         Candidate should have scored more than 75% marks if he/she had Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or more than 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (if the students had biology as one of the main subjects)

 Rs 10-40 Lakhs per annum Rs 3,29,100 per year
National Institute of Technology Candidate should have cleared 10+2 with PCM from a recognized University

 

Valid JEE Mains Score

 Rs 6-8 Lakhs per annum Rs 1,44,200 per year
Vellore Institute of Technology Candidate must have secured more than 50% marks in 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board. Rs 5-30 Lakhs per annum Rs 1,95,750 per year
Osmania University ·         Candidate must have passed in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board.

·         Or, the candidate must have passed in a Diploma examination of engineering.

·         Valid OUCET score

 Rs 3-6 Lakhs per annum Rs 11,875 per year
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Candidate must have passed in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology Rs 4-15 Lakhs per annum Rs 1,35,726 per year
Mangalam College of Engineering Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. Rs 5-15 Lakhs per annum Rs 28,050 per year
Manipal Institute of Technology Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ any technical subject with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects. Rs 5-10 Lakhs per annum Rs 3,62,750 per year

Why should you choose ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING?

UG ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate must have cleared 10+2 examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects from any recognized board. Different entrance exams need to be given for admission into various institutes. Some of the common entrance exams are- JEE Main, BITSAT, JEE Advanced, MUOET, and IPUCET. The duration of the course is 4 years.

PG ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate must have qualified B.E. or B.Tech in the same branch and must have cleared the entrance examination accepted by the respective institution. Some of the major entrance exams are- GATE, BITSAT, WBJEEM, and IPUCET. The duration of the course is 2 years.

RESEARCH (PH.D./M.PHIL) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate must have qualified M.E. or M.Tech. Some of the major entrance examinations held in the country for admission into this course are- GATE,  LPU NEST, and AJEE. The duration of this course is 3 years.

Why should you choose ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING?

There is a huge demand for electronics engineer not only in India but also abroad. This is the reason why they have a wide range of career options. They can work as Production Managers, Health and Safety officers, quality officers, professors, acoustic consultants, aerospace engineers, research assistants, application engineers, etc.

They can work in wide range of fields like power generation, electronics, computers and control systems, telecommunications, bio medical, etc. They have ample of job opportunities in both private and public sector. For example, in railways, civil aviation, atomic power plants, electrical design and consultancy firms, etc. One can also appear for PSUs like Airport Authority of India.

FAQ’s

Ques. How can I take admission in this course?

Ans. Visit the official website of the college you want to take admission into, check the eligibility criteria and admission process. The admission process will include details about the entrance test conducted and its syllabus.

Ques. What is Eligibility for this course?

Ans. The eligibility for undergraduate course is a pass in 10+2 with PCM. For post graduate course, it is bachelor’s degree in the same or related field.

For Ph.D. or M.Phil, it is a master’s degree in engineering from recognised university/ institute.

Ques. Is this course offered in Distance Mode?

Ans. Since it is a technical course, it is not offered through distance/correspondence mode.

Ques. What are the job roles I can perform once I graduate in this course?

Ans. Some of the major job roles offered to the graduates of this course are-

  • Research Assistant
  • Applicant Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Professor
  • Acoustic Consultant

Ques. What is the salary I can expect after graduating with this degree?

Ans. The salary expected after the completion of this course varies widely. It ranges from 5 lakhs per annum to 2 crores per annum.

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