Environmental engineers use the principles of soil science, biology, and chemistry to design solutions for ecological issues such as waste disposal, erosion, water and air pollution. They design technological solutions to control pollution and contamination. They are responsible for improving the environment and public health.
Personal Competencies
You have strong communication skills
You like to analyze and solve problems
You like to work in a team
You are concerned about the environment related issues
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s (B.Tech/B.E.) in Environmental Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, followed by a Master’s degree (M.Tech/M.E.)
OR
Pursue your diploma in environmental engineering. Students must qualify for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced or the entrance examination conducted by respective state governments such as WBJEE or AP EAMCET.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Environment Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai 2. VJTI Mumbai (Diploma) 3. Singhania University, Rajasthan (Diploma) 4. Shri KJ Polytechnic, Bharuch (Diploma) 5. University of Technology, Jaipur (Diploma) 6. COEP Pune 7. SRM University Chennai 8. MIT Manipal
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
Fees
The average course fees ranges between approx. INR 20,000 to 2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal. Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Central Pollution Control Board (State Government),Scientific and technical consulting services, Petrochemical industries, Hydro-chemical industries, NGOs working for health and safety of public, Organizations involved in research and innovation
Work Environment: You have to work for minimum of 8 hours each day and may need to work overtime if required. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Dr. Rakesh Kumar served as the Director of CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI). He obtained Ph.D. in environmental engineering from RTM Nagpur University. He has a vast experience in all fields of environmental science and engineering, especially air pollution control and management, urban air quality monitoring, climate change and health. Dr. Kumar has contributed in developing technologies for reuse and recycle of domestic and industrial wastewater which brought a paradigm shift in the country.*
Environmental Engineer
NCS Code: 3257.0500 | E0141. Complete 10+2 in Science stream ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s (B.Tech/B.E.) in Environmental Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, followed by a Master’s degree (M.Tech/M.E.)
OR
Pursue your diploma in environmental engineering. Students must qualify for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced or the entrance examination conducted by respective state governments such as WBJEE or AP EAMCET.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Environment Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. NIT, Kurukshetra
2. IIT Roorkee
3. NIT, Warangal
4. DTU Delhi
5. MSU Baroda
6. IIT Bombay
7. IIT Dhanbad
8. JNTU, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
2. VJTI Mumbai (Diploma)
3. Singhania University, Rajasthan (Diploma)
4. Shri KJ Polytechnic, Bharuch (Diploma)
5. University of Technology, Jaipur (Diploma)
6. COEP Pune
7. SRM University Chennai
8. MIT Manipal
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online courses
NPTEL* Swayam - https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103107084
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
The average course fees ranges between approx. INR 20,000 to 2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal. Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Central Pollution Control Board (State Government),Scientific and technical consulting services, Petrochemical industries, Hydro-chemical industries, NGOs working for health and safety of public, Organizations involved in research and innovation
Work Environment: You have to work for minimum of 8 hours each day and may need to work overtime if required. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Environmental Engineering Technician → Environmental Science Engineer → Environmental Science Health and Safety Officer → Environment Compliance Inspector → Project Officer → Professor/Scientist/Researcher
The approx. salary for an Environmental Engineer ranges between INR 15,000 - 82,000 per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Environmental_Engineer/Salary
Experts from the field
Dr. Rakesh Kumar served as the Director of CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI). He obtained Ph.D. in environmental engineering from RTM Nagpur University. He has a vast experience in all fields of environmental science and engineering, especially air pollution control and management, urban air quality monitoring, climate change and health. Dr. Kumar has contributed in developing technologies for reuse and recycle of domestic and industrial wastewater which brought a paradigm shift in the country.*
Source: https://indair-neeri.res.in/team-member/22
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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