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B.E. / B.TECH.  AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: Introduction

It is a 4 years long Undergraduate Level Bachelor’s Degree program. The 4 years’ duration is divided into 8 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. During each semester, students will have to face separate sets of theoretical subjects as well as practical lab and workshop sessions associated with those subjects.

 

Automobile Engineering focuses on topics such as design, manufacturing and working of vehicles such as cars, buses, motorcycles etc. The program focuses on tools, engines, machinery, electrical and electronics systems used in vehicles as well as in manufacturing them. Also, subjects like cost estimation, plant processes and management, CAD, safety aspects, research and development are also covered in the course.

 

Apart from subjects focusing on the topic of Automobiles and their parts, the course also contains lots of subjects and topics drawn from B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering program.

 

To get a better idea about the course structure and nature of the program, I’ve prepared a list of very important subjects present in B.E./B.Tech. Automobile Engineering program. Let us take a look at it-

 

B.E./B.TECH. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: TOPICS

Note that only important subjects have been listed. This has been done so that readers may get a basic idea about the course structure.

 In case of 1st and 2nd semesters, common set of Engineering subjects are present.

 Engineering Mathematics

§  Engineering Physics

§  Engineering Graphics

§  Communication Skills

§  Environmental Science

§  Elements of Electrical Engineering

§  Elements of Mechanical Engineering

§  Mechanics of Solids

§  Basics of Civil Engineering

§  Computer Programming and Utilization

 

From 3rd semester onwards, subjects focusing on Automobile manufacturing, designing, machinery, parts etc are introduced.

 

§  Machine Design and Industrial Drafting

§  Electrical Machines and Electronics

§  Material Science

§  Manufacturing Process

§  Fluid Mechanics

§  Thermodynamics

§  Dynamics of Machines

§  Mechanics of Deformable bodies

§  Automobile Engines

§  Automobile Systems

§  Control Engineering

§  Power Electronics

§  Automobile Maintenance

§  Management

§  Component Design

§  Heat Transfer in Automobiles

§  Automobile Chassis and Body Engineering

§  Quality Checking and Management

§  Vehicle Dynamics

§  Mechanical Measurements

§  Automobile System Design

§  Automobile Air Conditioning System

§  Automobile Electrical and Electronics System

§  Computer Software and CAD

§  Hydraulics and Pneumatics

§  Military/Special purpose Vehicles Design

§  Two Wheeler/Three Wheeler Design and Technology

§  Alternative Fuels and Engines

§  Aerodynamics

§  Cost Estimation

§  Plant Assembly Processes

 

Some of the above mentioned subjects are recurring ones, meaning that they will appear in more than one semester. Examples of recurring subjects are- Engineering Mathematics, Manufacturing Process etc.

 

Workshop and practical sessions also plays an important role throughout B.E./B.Tech. Automobile Engineering course. In the final and pre final year, Industrial training and Project work will take a very important place!

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

10+2 Science stream students, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, who have passed 12th board examination from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Students must also have taken part in State level entrance examination to be considered eligible to take part in admission process.

 

COURSES TO DO AFTER B.E./B.TECH. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

M.E./M.Tech. in Automobile Engineering is the best technical course that Graduates may pursue after B.E./B.Tech. Automobile Engineering program. After that, if one is interested in the field of research, then one may even go for PhD course!

 

If it is acquiring management skills that a student wants, he/she may also go for M.B.A. Program.

 

Diploma as well as certificate courses related to Computer Aided Design will also help Graduates improve their skills and qualifications.

 

Few courses under this field are: -

 

·         Diploma in Automotive Engineering

·         Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering

·         Bachelor of Technology in Automotive Engineering

·         Master of Engineering in Automotive Engineering

·         Master of Technology in Automotive Engineering

UG:

 

To pursue an undergraduate course in automotive engineering, candidates should be 10+2 pass with 50% marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics from recognized Board examination.

 

PG:

 

To pursue a postgraduate course in automotive engineering, candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering / Bachelor in Technology in automotive from recognized University.

 

Others:

 

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma courses: -

To pursue Diploma course in automotive engineering, candidates should be 10+2 pass in science stream with 50% marks in Physics, Math’s and Chemistry subjects from recognized board examination.

 

Few specializations in this field are: -

 

·         Engine systems

·         Electronics and control systems

·         Fuel technology and emissions

·         Fluid mechanics

·         Aerodynamics

·         Thermodynamics

·         Rapid prototyping

·         Alternative fuels

·         Computer-based systems and electronics

·         Emissions control

·         Vehicle and pedestrian safety or supply chain management

 

 

SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

Automobile Engineering career prospects

Automobile manufacturing firms as well as firms supplying parts and tools to the Automobile Industry are the prime recruiters. Starting salary depends on a number of factors such as quality of the College from which the course has been pursued, academic performance, aptitude of the candidate etc. Generally it is between 3-5 Lakh Rupees per year

 

B.E./B.Tech. Automobile Engineering graduates may land the following job posts in Automobile Industry-

 Automobile Engineer

§  Design Engineer

§  Material Processing Specialist

§  Safety Testing Specialist

§  Material purchase manager

§  Quality Control Executive

§  Research and Development Engineer

 

After M.E./M.Tech. program, one may take up teaching job at Engineering or other Technical Colleges and Institutes. After PhD, one may work as Research and Development professional also!

Prime Institutes for this career

National Institute Of Technology Raipur

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi (iit Delhi)

Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur (iit Kanpur)

 

More Institutes for this career

Madras Institute Of Technology

Jadavpur University(faculty Of Engineering & Technology)

 

Below is a list of the top 20 Automobile Engineering Colleges in India 
 

Name	Place	Contact details	Placement %	Average package	Industry Interface
Sathyabama University	Chennai	Jeppiaar Nagar, Old Mamallapuram Road IT High Way Chennai - 600019 Tamil Nadu Phone: (44) 24501644 , 24500813	100%	Rs 2.75 lakhs	VST Motors, Philips, PMR Technology
Anna University	Chennai	Sardar Patel Road College Of Engineering Chennai - 600025 Tamil Nadu Phone: (44) 22351723 , 22351126	100%	2.5 lakhs	Bharath Petroleum Corporation, IBM, Maruti Udyog
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology	Chennai	40, G.S.T. Road St. Thomas Mount Chennai - 600016 Tamil Nadu Phone: (44) 22342155 , 22341389 , 22340980	100%	Rs 4 lakhs	Ashok Leyland, Cadbury, Shell Research International
IIT Delhi	Delhi	Postal Address: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016  Fax no.: +91-11-26582037, 26592277	100%	Rs 6.55 lakhs	Lehman Brothers, Ashok Leyland & Maruti Suzuki
IIT Roorkee	Roorkee	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, Uttarakhand India - 247667 Contact No. +91-1332-285311	100%	Rs 6.2 lakhs	Hindalco, Jindal Steel, Maruti, Mahindra 7 mahindra
Madras Institute of Technology	Madras	College of Engineering Chennai - 600044 Tamil Nadu Landmark: Near Chrompet Phone: (044) 22232403	100%	Rs 4.34 lakhs	Bajaj, Force Motors & Ashok Leyland
Kohinoor Technical Institute	Pune	J.M. Road Deccan Gymkhana Pune - 411004 Maharashtra Landmark: Near Mc Donalds Phone: (20) 25531769	100%	4.5 lakhs	Maruti Udyog,ABN Amro, Citi Bank
Pimpri Chichwad Polytechnic	Pune	Sector 26, Nigdi Pradhikaran Pimpri Chinchwad  Pune - 411044 Maharashtra Phone: (20) 27654156	90%	Rs 2.75 lakhs	Tata Motors, Maruti Udyog
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology Affiliated to: Anna University	Coimbatore	Udumalai Road Makkinaickenpatti Coimbatore - 642003 Tamil Nadu Phone: (04259) 237766 , 237788	90%	Rs 2.45 lakhs	Google, Citi Bank, Maruti
P.S.G. College of Technology	Coimbatore	Peelamedu Coimbatore - 641004 Tamil Nadu Landmark: Near Coimbatore Railway Station Phone: (042) 22572177 , 4344777	90%	3.5 lakhs	TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati North Guwahati, Guwahati-781039  INDIA Tel: +91 361 2582700 Fax:+91 361 2690762	95%	Rs 6 lakhs	SAIL, Samsung. BEL, DRDO,Mahindra & mahindra
Malviya National Institute of Technology	Jaipur	Jawahar Lal Nehru MargJLN Marg, Malaviya Nagar Jaipur Rajasthan India, Pin Code: 302017 Phone: +91-141-2529078	100%	Rs 3.34 lakhs	Microsoft, CDOT, Hindalco, Maruti Udyog
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Ordnance Factory Estate, Yeddumailaram 502205 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA Phone : +91-40-2301 6033	100%	Rs 5,27 lakhs	DRDO, DRDL, ISRO, BEL
IIT Kanpur	Kanpur	Contact Address: IIT Kanpur Nankari, Kanpur Nagar Kanpur - 208 016 Uttar Pradesh Phone: +91-512-259 7674, 7199	100%	Rs 8.88 lakhs	ITC, Force Motors, Maruti
IIT Kharagpur	Kharagpur	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur - 721302, India Phone No: +91-3222-255221	100%	Rs 6 lakhs	Automotive Research Association,
Delhi College of Engineering	Delhi	Bhawan Road, Delhi 110042 Phone: 27871018	95%	Rs 5.12 lakhs	Google, Maruti, Ashok Leyland
Bits Pilani	Rajasthan	Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS, Pilani) Vidya Vihar Campus Pilani Rajasthan PIN Code - 333031 INDIA	90%	Rs 4.5 lakhs	Adode, Microsoft, Maruti
IT BHU	Varanasi	Varanasi-221005 City Varanasi State Uttar Pradesh Phone Number 0542-2368938,0542-2368558	90%	5 lakhs	Tata Motors, Mahindra & mahindra
ISM Dhanbad	Dhanbad	Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad - 826004, Jharkhand, India. Phone : (0326)2296559/60/61/62  Fax : 2296563	100%	Rs 7.3 lakhs	Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra