According to Statistics, over 15 lakh students graduate with an Engineering degree every year in India. Out of this total figure, only 3% or 2.5 lakh individuals land well-paying, quality jobs. What should the remaining percentage do? The good news is that there are many career opportunities available for engineering graduates. These options range from opting for higher education to setting up one’s own practice, appearing for competitive examinations, etc.
There are many well-ranked universities in India offering Engineering degrees today. One such institute is Kalinga University which offers a B.Tech degree in four major concentrations. Most graduates choose university placements or other popular career choices after completing the course. Below is a list of the top career choices.
Career Opportunities After Engineering
1. Masters in Engineering: The first choice in terms of career after Engineering is to opt for a Masters in Engineering degree. The ME degree is a two-year-long program meant for students with a bachelor’s in Engineering. Like the bachelor’s degree, the ME degree also has a selection of concentrations to choose from. Admissions are typically through a national-level entrance test like GATE. ME degree holders find jobs in both private and public sector jobs such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, HCL, Amazon, Flipkart, and more.
2. MBA: Getting a management postgraduate degree is another popular choice for higher education for engineering graduates. Many companies actively look for candidates with a B.Tech or BE degree along with an MBA degree. MBA courses require candidates to possess a national level, state level, or university level entrance test such as CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. Post following a rank in the test, a round of personal interviews and group discussions take place at universities. This is a competitive field and much effort is required to be successful in it.
3. Competitive Examinations: Competitive examinations like Civil Services are attempted by lakhs of students every year. After graduation students can prepare for the UPSC Civil Services exam. The exam takes place to fill up job positions in the Government sector. The examination takes place in two parts, a preliminary and the main exam followed by a personal interview round. The jobs one can get after this exam are stable with regular increments but the examination is tough to excel in.
4. Entrepreneurship: Engineers do not have to necessarily work for an organization to have a successful career. Graduates can also work on setting up their own practices. Most startups are set up to help address a specific issue. This concept can be applied to an Engineering organization too. There is much flexibility and a bigger profit margin when one is their own boss. However, there is a lot of work and responsibility. Getting regular work is also another major issue for entrepreneurs.
5. Internship: A good way to start out a career in working in a specific field is to start with an internship. The university’s placement cell helps to connect students with internships at some of the top companies across the country. Students can gain hands-on experience as well as practical knowledge. Internships are also a good way to get a more full-time job after the internship period and to get an idea of the field one wishes to work in. All the top engineering colleges in Raipur provide quality internships to their students.
6. Campus Placements: As a continuation of the previous point is to opt for campus placements. Students can land a job as they are finishing their course and they can start working immediately upon graduation. A major advantage of campus placements is that the university’s placement cell will help students prepare for the interviews and design the perfect resume. Many top recruiters, national and international, visit the best engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh annually to place students in their jobs.
7. Short Term Courses: It is common to be confused after graduation as to which job to pick or what direction to move the career at. One good way to address this doubt is to opt for short-term certificate and diploma courses. These courses can be finished in a few days to up to six months. Also, there are a large variety of specializations one can choose from. Most short-term courses are also online and also free of cost. Completing a short-term course will help students to update their skills and get an idea of what career path to choose.
8. Educator: Engineering is a competitive and tough field to get into. Students about to finish their schooling look for coaching classes geared towards cracking the Engineering entrance examinations. Here, one can set up their own coaching practice or work with an institute providing the same service. Alternatively, many teachers are also setting up their teaching practices through online mediums. For individuals who enjoy working with students and also have a passion for teaching would thrive in this field.
9. Armed Forces: Engineering graduates can prepare to work in the Armed Forces also. There are three wings of the Armed Forces, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. The eligibility criteria and admission process for each field are different. Generally one has to attempt a national level entrance test and undergo physical tests. There are several jobs available in the Armed Forces, even for Engineering graduates. People who wish to work and serve the country can enjoy a considerable amount of pride in doing so.
10. Technical Writing: Engineering graduates with knowledge of software, hardware and other fields of IT can opt for a writing field. Many jobs are available in Technical Writing for companies providing service in the same field. Write-ups can be requested for websites, blogs, marketing copies and more. This is one field that has endless opportunities and one can sit in India when working for an international client in another part of the country. As a technical writer, one can work for themselves and also with international clients when sitting at home. One only needs good writing skills and a good knowledge of grammar to work in this position.
