About B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Admission

Power generation and power plant management are the two most important sectors of any nation. Power and electricity are the most important part of people’s lives and well as for the development of the nation. Therefore there is a huge need for proficient Electrical Engineers in the country. Since there are ample of jobs available in this field, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is one of the most popular courses among engineering aspirants.

The course trains the candidates to understand systems, procedures and machines that are essential in power production. There are various industries and companies which have a demand for electrical engineers. The above-mentioned are top recruiters for electrical engineering in India. For organizations like Indian Railways, Coal India Limited, ISRO, NDMC and others the recruitment is conducted based on a written test and interview.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

The detailed eligibility criteria for B.Tech Electrical Engineering course can be checked below -

• The candidates must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 50% of marks.
• The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects in 12th.
• There is no maximum age limit to apply for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.

Why Choose B.Tech Electrical Engineering?

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course is available in various IITs or IIITs and also in various private institutions. The difference in government and private institutions for B.Tech is related to its fee structure. The fees of government institutions are quite less and affordable as compared to private institutions.

Pursuing B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course provides great opportunities for students to gain authentic and practical knowledge of the very basic aspect of the world that is electricity.

This course opens up good career options for students in the future. Students can pursue careers as mechanical engineers, as maintenance engineers, etc.

The options for higher studies are available through this. The average fees could vary between 3 lakhs per annum to 10 lakhs per annum.

Jobs to students of electrical engineers are easily available in hospitals, educational institutions, MNCs, banks and other Electrical Engineering sectors.

Syllabus of B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem I Syllabus

• Engineering Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Professional Communication Skills
• Physics
• Engineering drawing Laboratory 
• Introduction to Computing
• Engineering Mathematics-I
• Engineering Graphics

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem-II Syllabus

• Basic Electrical and Electronics
• Chemistry - II
• Chemistry Laboratory
• Physics - II
• Professional communication skills-II
• Physics Laboratory
• Engineering Maths - II
• Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem III Syllabus

• Applied Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments 
• Electrical Machines
• Engineering Mathematics-III
• Network and Analysis
• Engineering Thermodynamics and Hydraulics
• Electrical Machines Laboratory
• Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments Laboratory

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem IV Syllabus

• Control Systems
• Signals and System
• Electrical Machines -II
• Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
• Instrumentation and process control
• Engineering Mathematics-IV
• Microcontrollers Laboratory
• Instrumentation Laboratory

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem V Syllabus

• Power Systems-I
• Digital Signal Processing 
• Electric Drives 
• Communication Systems 
• Electronics Circuit Design
• Power Electronics Laboratory
• Electric Drives Laboratory

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem VI Syllabus

• Power Systems-II
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Computer-Aided Design 
• Design of Electrical Machines
• Basic Robotics
• Advanced Simulation Laboratory
• Power Systems Laboratory

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem VII Syllabus

• Advanced Control Systems
• Switch Gear & Protection
• Engineering Economy and Financial Management
• Elective - II
• Elective - III
• Summer Internship

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Sem. VIII Syllabus

• Management Principles and Concepts
• Elective - IV
• Elective - V
• Industrial Engineering and Operation Research
• Project - II
• Industrial Management and Economics

Admission for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

There are various entrance exams held all over India to provide admissions to lakhs of Electrical Engineering students.

Some of the entrance exams are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, VITEEE, BITSAT, WBJEE. Most of these exams are conducted in online mode for a duration of three hours.

Generally, the application forms for these entrance exams are released between the months of December and May.

The above-mentioned entrance tests help students attain admission in top colleges for Electrical Engineering.

Future Scope For B.Tech Electrical Engineering

After pursuing B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, students have multiple options to begin their career.

The first option available to students is to opt for a higher level of studies such as M.Tech., ME or MBA, and after that could set up their PhD. as well.

In terms of job opportunities, the candidates of Electrical Engineering are in great demand in the market. They could easily avail the job in the electronics sector of the country or abroad as in Microsoft.

Electrical Engineering graduates may work as an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, professor, lecturer, etc. There are various popular companies all over the world offering wonderful salaries and job profiles to Electrical Engineering students.

Some of the companies are TCS, Siemens, Samsung, Oracle, etc. The approximate expected electrical engineering salary from these companies could vary between INR 3.6 lakhs per annum to INR 6.5 lakhs per annum.

Another aspect of the field of work for electrical engineers could be in the government sector as well.

After completing graduation through Electrical Engineering, the students could sit for competitive examinations like UPSC, GATE, etc. as well.

Career Options and Job Prospects of B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

In India, the career options for electrical engineering is splendid. Some of electrical engineers even get qualified to attain management positions, supervising a team of engineers or technicians, engineering managers or program managers and much more.

The candidates who wish to go to higher positions have to pursue research and postgraduate programs in the field of Electrical Engineering. Electrical Engineers can seek the following profiles after completing B.Tech in Electrical Engineering:

• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Sales Engineer
• Engineering Associate
• Professor/ Lecturer
• Electrical Design Engineer
• Staff Electrical Engineer

The salary after pursuing B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is completely based on the skills and knowledge of the candidate. The basic pay that is offered by most of the private companies ranges from Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 per annum. Individuals with exceptional communication and math skills can get higher packages.