Mechanical
engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering and is also
referred to as the ‘mother’ branch. Technically, it is the
application of the problem-solving methodologies of engineering from
design to manufacturing to the marketplace for any object.
Traditionally,
it
is a combination of concepts such as mechanics, robotics, kinematics,
thermodynamics, structural analysis, fluid mechanics and many others.
Furthermore, mechanical engineers apply these concepts in the process
of designing state-of-the-art manufacturing units, aircraft and
aerospace parts, various types of motor vehicles, and a vast
assortment of industrial machinery.
Additionally,
mechanical
engineers also
contribute in the development of different engines, heating and
cooling systems, power plant equipment, and other simple and complex
machinery.
However,
time has changed. Nowadays the opportunities of mechanical engineers
are expanding beyond the traditional boundaries. Now, mechanical
engineers are focusing
their attention towards new areas of research such as development of
composite materials, nano-technology, biomedical applications,
environmental conservation and many more.
Educational
Requirements:
The
basic and most important to become a Mechanical Engineer is 10+2 with
PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). To be eligible for a
graduate engineering programme in a college/ university, you should
have scored at least 50% marks and 60% for being eligible for Indian
Institute of Technology with PCM as main subject.
There
are various entrance examinations such as:
The
Joint Entrance Examination for IITs (IITJEE) for admission to diverse
IITs
All-India
Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE) for admission to various National
Institutes of Technology or regional engineering colleges
Other
State level exams
Apart
from these, there are thousands of engineering colleges in India where you can get
into a graduate programme in mechanical engineering. Some of the
colleges conduct their own entrance exams whereas some accept IIT,
UPSEE or AIEEE scores. You can also opt for diploma in mechanical
engineering. For this, you should have 50% marks in class 10th.
Job
Options in Mechanical Engineering
Jobs
directly
related to Mechanical Engineering degree:
Aerospace
engineer
Automotive
engineer
Contracting
civil engineer
Control
and instrumentation engineer
Maintenance
engineer
Mechanical
engineer
Water
engineer
Mechanical
Engineering Industries
Mechanical
engineers are hugely demanded in both India and abroad. Since a
mechanical
engineer deals with the design, development, installation, operation
and maintenance of anything. Because of this, a mechanical engineer
will find relevant opportunities in a range of sectors, including:
Aerospace
Automotive
Construction
Energy
Manufacturing
Medicine
Railway
Sport
The
growth of a mechanical engineer in all the given sectors. As per a
survey report, the successive growth is registered in this industry
and it is said that by 2017 Mechanical Engineering will be the
highest paid career option.
