Automobile Engineering deals with the designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, repairing and servicing automobiles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters etc and the related sub engineering systems. Automobile Engineering uses the features of different elements of engineering such as mechanical, electrical,electronic, software and safety engineering.- it forms a subset of the larger automotive engineering.
Personal Competencies
• You have an analytical mind and can think critically
• You enjoy solving problems
• You like being creative
• You like Science and Maths
• You wouId like to develop design skills
• You have Adaptability
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete B.E./B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, followed by Master's degree in Automobile Engineering or Automotive Engineering
OR
Complete Diploma in Automobile Engineering For admissions to the UG course, you must qualify entrance examinations that are conducted on national/state/university level such as JEE Main, JEE advanced BITSAT, MHT CET, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Automobile/Automotive Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2. Lalabhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3. Veermata Jiiabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, Maharastra
4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
6. National Institute of Technology, Patna
7. Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (R.G.V.P.), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
8. Government College of Engineering and Research, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
4. PSG Tech Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5. Presidency University, Bangalore
6. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
7. PGP Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu
8. KE Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR - 2,00,000 - 5,00,000*
*(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.*
• 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• 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: Automobile Engineering industry, Production plants, Service stations, Insurance companies, Transport corporations, Vehicle design companies, Motorsport companies, Fuel companies, and Research labs.
Work Environment: You will work in an office environment. You may occasionally require to work extended hours to meet deadlines. You may work on a full-time basis with an organization, part-time or hourly basis as a freelancer You may be required to work on rotational shifts. Defense and Aerospace Companies (with automotive divisions)
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Poonam Singh is the first woman in the country to complete her Automobile Mechanic course followed by an apprenticeship from the government-run Industrial Training Institute (ITI). She also won a President's Award for the same. As a supervisor at Maruti Suzuki Mann Service Center, Meerut, her job includes assessing every car that enters, ensuring it is serviced properly and handling client queries.*
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER
NCS Code: NA | E002• You have an analytical mind and can think critically
• You enjoy solving problems
• You like being creative
• You like Science and Maths
• You wouId like to develop design skills
• You have Adaptability
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete B.E./B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, followed by Master's degree in Automobile Engineering or Automotive Engineering
OR
Complete Diploma in Automobile Engineering For admissions to the UG course, you must qualify entrance examinations that are conducted on national/state/university level such as JEE Main, JEE advanced BITSAT, MHT CET, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
This course is offered by the Department of Automobile/Automotive Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2. Lalabhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3. Veermata Jiiabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, Maharastra
4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
6. National Institute of Technology, Patna
7. Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (R.G.V.P.), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
8. Government College of Engineering and Research, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
4. PSG Tech Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5. Presidency University, Bangalore
6. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
7. PGP Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu
8. KE Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra
Information on the institute rankings can be found at -https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings//2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR - 2,00,000 - 5,00,000*
*(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.*
• 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• 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: Automobile Engineering industry, Production plants, Service stations, Insurance companies, Transport corporations, Vehicle design companies, Motorsport companies, Fuel companies, and Research labs.
Work Environment: You will work in an office environment. You may occasionally require to work extended hours to meet deadlines. You may work on a full-time basis with an organization, part-time or hourly basis as a freelancer You may be required to work on rotational shifts. Defense and Aerospace Companies (with automotive divisions)
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Automobile Engineer → Project Engineer → Senior Automobile Engineer → Automobile Engineering Manager
OR
Automobile Engineer → Product Engineer → Product Engineering Manager
The approx. salary of an Automobile Engineer ranges between INR 16,333 - 166,667 per month or more.
Source : https://www.payscale.com/research/lN/Job=Automotive_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Poonam Singh is the first woman in the country to complete her Automobile Mechanic course followed by an apprenticeship from the government-run Industrial Training Institute (ITI). She also won a President's Award for the same. As a supervisor at Maruti Suzuki Mann Service Center, Meerut, her job includes assessing every car that enters, ensuring it is serviced properly and handling client queries.*
Source: https://www.motoroids.com/news/meet-poonam-singh-indias-first-iti-certified-lady-car-mechanic-and-presidents-medal-winner/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
product engineers, manufacturing engineer, development engineer