Introduction: Mechanical Engineering is one of the most chosen career options among engineering aspirants, aspirants who have passion for machines and would like to learn and engage with mechanics of the trade should inspire to complete an under graduate program Bachelor of Technology-Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech-ME).
The Mechanical Engineering program is the branch that utilizes the Physics & Mathematics engineering to create machinery, maintain it and analyze the outcomes of the machine functioning with the limits of the mechanical science.
The discipline basically deals with the industrial implementation of physics, mathematics and chemistry applicability in the fields of Motor manufacturing such as for motorcycles and cars, aerospace, large vessels like ships, heavy machinery used in the manufacturing units, military arms and machinery, robotics, biotechnology and metallurgical process etc.
This discipline of engineering is not just limited to deal with the mechanical knowledge of machines and motors but will also compel you to learn about software known as computer aided design software (CAD) and computer aided machines (CAM) such as SOLID EDGE, MATLAB. ANSYS and Pro-E. These software are pioneer software of today time in designing of mechanical machines.
All aspirants will learn skills related to physical manufacturing of motors along with virtual designing of such as machines with aid of software, adding to the skills it will be like double edged sword. We have seen aspirants who have dedicated their career to these software and design sophisticated machinery parts and motors solely with these computer designers.
Career option for enthusiastic students will lead them into the field of biotechnology where they will contribute in imitating biological system with the help of study of mechanical engineering, and you never know you can make a breakthrough in designing a machine capable of providing second chance to suffering patients, this could be anything from a sophisticated artificial life saving machine to a simple respirator.
Mechatronics (combination of mechanical and electronics) engineering is yet another exciting field under the discipline of mechanical engineering. If I have to be precise than this is a kind of career that is totally secure and will open unlimited vistas of career you can choose from.
Eligibility Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Program
Qualifying criteria for the course: The basic eligibility is same as other engineering program, a 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as subjects from CBSE or recognized board. For engineering qualifying exam the aspirant should have a valid JEE mains score card, marks obtained in JEE score card will also help the student to obtain scholarship from the college.
Many private colleges give a great fee waiver for students who have obtained good marks in JEE mains this encourages young talents to inspire and do well at the college level. Students interested in the field of engineering should start preparing from as early as from 10th standard itself, this will give students a head start and strong base to clear the JEE mains and also get excellent marks in the 12th standard.
Now days it’s very easy to prepare for engineering exams as there are plethora of training and caching centers which help students intelligently prepare for the qualifying exams, earlier it used to be very tough as minimum guidance was available but now coaching is more affordable, accessible and feasible.
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Why to choose Mechanical Engineering?
Why you should opt for mechanical engineering: The discipline of mechanical engineering engages an aspirant with technical details of designing, manufacturing, analyzing and creating mechanical components and parts. Those who have inclination to play with motors and machinery from childhood should just go for the mechanical engineering as it will be fruitful to enjoy it as career.
The branch is concerned with all types of machinery used within and outside for the industry and will help you study functioning, design, development, construction, production, installation, maintenance and operation of movable and non-movable devices.
Over a time of period on your education journey you will for sure develop affinity for different machines and their unique functioning. The undergraduate program will provide you with right environment where you hone the industrial and technical skills of the discipline, your inborn potential will be nurtured to familiarize you from fundamentals to complex learning of the engineering study.
Subjects related to Mechanical engineering: Beginning with the subjects one will learn about Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Dynamics and statics, solid mechanics, strength material of materials, composites, hydraulics and pneumatics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion, Instrumentation & measurement, vibration control theory and control engineering.
These just few of subjects in order to give the idea of what will be your learning in the undergraduate program will be. Further, basic applied physics, mathematics and chemistry will also be there as core subjects this remain constant as all other subjects will be directly or indirectly related upon these subjects.
Future Scope for Mechanical Engineering
Future vista: Once students have completed their degree program they will be readily prepared for the job, nationally the recruiters are Tata steel, Thyssenkrupp Inc, Outotec etc. these are only few we are mentioning here in the article there are all sort of recruiters whether big or small.
Every mechanical manufacturing company is potential recruiters for you. Aspirants don’t have to worry for the employment avenues you will be employed. With respect to the degree there is a good future abroad where you could be find great career opportunities, Germany is the country for manufacturing class of the act cars and are great place to get employed.
We would also like to suggest to students that they can also plan to further study in the areas like aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, ship engineering etc as per your taste and career preferences if you would like see your self employed then go for further studies.
Many aspirants as matter of fact go for a Masters in business administration degree program so that they could be employed as managerial positions in big projects and lead the team for manufacturing, improvising and solving problem as they come along.
Conclusion: Aspirants post graduation with this branch of engineering will choose to pursue higher education in India and abroad in the field of Robotics, CAD/CAM, Mechanisms, Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering, material Sciences, Industrial engineering as well as Material Sciences. Energy management, Petroleum industry, Oil rigs, Nano-engineering and biomedical is other career and unique options available.
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