Is Mechanical Engineering suitable for girls?
No stream is difficult for girls and no job in engineering is gender-specific. They are equally good in all mechanical engineering jobs.
Can I do Mechanical Engineering if I hate Physics?
There is no escaping from physics in this stream and students will study lot of physics topics. Some topics like Electricity from Physics are comparatively less.
I like Mathematics and Computers but hate Physics. What do I choose?
One has to be adept at Mathematics as it is an important component of all engineering streams apart from Physics. Those who don't like chemistry can perhaps look at mechanical engineering as chemistry is less in it.
Which is the second most preferred subject after Structures in Civil Engineering?
Structures is not the most preferred stream as you think as students choose different options. However, Transportation Engineering is an excellent option at present given the investments in infrastructure in India.
What is the future of Environmental Engineering with regard to jobs?
Job opportunities are immense. Lot of companies dealing with solid waste management, which is a big issue in the cities, provide jobs. The same companies are also getting into urban health. But students should have interest to do such kind of jobs.
What is the scope of Architecture and Design in foreign countries?
Architects are the head of all projects in the West. In fact, the engineers report to the Architects. However, now Europe is not investing in infrastructure and recession-hit USA too is not investing much. All those companies are now moving to India and there is great scope for these professionals in India.
Which is the best IIT to pursue Ph.D in Environmental Engineering?
IIT-Madras has good faculty. It has a vey strong Chemical Engineering department, which is related to Environmental Engineering.
What is the scope of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering for girls?
Girls can pursue any kind of course and any job. They are as good as boys.
What are the pros and cons of dual degrees?
One needs to work hard in the dual degree courses as there is lot of inter-disciplinary approach. Students here get to study inter-disciplinary subjects and it is an advantage in a sense that engineering is increasingly turning inter-disciplinary.
Is it possible to switch over to Electronics from Computer Sciences?
Yes, one can change streams and be comfortable.
What about M.Sc (Economics) and B.Tech combinations?
There is good future for inter-disciplinary courses. In fact, lot of engineers are hired by finance companies and it helps.
Which should be the first option, Institute or branch?
Brand always helps and IIT aspirants need not worry about job opportunities based on branches. If you are looking at better opportunities go for the institute and choose the branch if you are particular about the functionality of the course.
Is Electronics or CSE better at IIT Bombay?
Just go by the passion as job opportunities are equal at most IITs.
What is the scope for jobs and research in EEE?
As India is a growing economy there will be immense opportunities in Power Engineering. With the kind of investments being made in the power sector in India there will be do dearth of opportunities.
Is Engineering and MBA a good combination?
Engineering education provides analytical skills and big thinking and these qualities help take quick managerial decisions too. Most successful people heading top organisations have this combination of engineering and management degrees.
Is Aerospace Engineering inter-disciplinary?
Yes, it is mix of several branches of engineering and students get to study mechanical, chemical, electrical and electronics in it.
What is the scope for Aeronautical Engineering?
It is a tough branch and one needs to be good in Physics and Mathematics. The course is intense. There is lot of scope for research.
My parents say that Chemical Engineering is not good, study ECE?
Chemical Engineering too has bright opportunities as it plays an important role in not only chemical industries but also pharma and organic industries. I request parents not to thrust their opinion on their children.
Factors that you can predict the future of engineering?
If India grows at 8 per cent rate per year there is no fear of opportunities.
