An Industrial Engineer is concerned with increasing overall productivity of an industry. Industrial engineers develop innovative ways to improve the overall design and utility in the production process. They help in maintaining the optimum utilization of resources.
Personal Competencies
• Knowledge of System Design and Process optimization
• Quality Control
• Work, Motion and Time Study
• Facility Layout Design
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Industrial Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M. Tech/ M.E.) in the same field OR
Completed 10th
Pursued Diploma in Engineering
Lateral Entry in Second Year of B.E/B. Tech. (4 Year Degree Course) in Industrial Engineering and Management based on Diploma certificate. Candidates having B.Sc. degree and also Mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 are also eligible
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or State level (WBJEE, AP)
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat
5. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
7. Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
I. Satara Polytechnic, Jakatwadi, Maharashtra
2. Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore
3. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
5. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
6. Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka
7. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
8. Institute of Technology Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 52,000 -25,00,000*.
*(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
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. 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 Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes 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: You can work in the Infrastructure sector, Power companies, Steel companies and in the Oil and gas sector
Work Environment: Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Industrial Engineer → Senior Industrial Engineer → Project Manager → Head Of lndustrial Engineering → General Manager
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Industrial Engineer ranges from INR 16,250 - 68,500* per month.
Caroline Rosas is an industrial engineer who is the executive director of WIIE Academy. She also works as an academic coordinator at SGS Academy, Peru developing new products, improving the strategy and performance of the unit, and is in charge of tutoring the main graduates of the institution. She had completed her education from the National University of Engineering and later went on to do her MBA from the University of Piura, Peru. She is also one of the instructors at the open online course provider 'Coursera'.*
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
NCS Code: 2141.0300 | E026• Knowledge of System Design and Process optimization
• Quality Control
• Work, Motion and Time Study
• Facility Layout Design
1. Complete 10 + 2 in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Industrial Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M. Tech/ M.E.) in the same field
OR
Completed 10th
Pursued Diploma in Engineering
Lateral Entry in Second Year of B.E/B. Tech. (4 Year Degree Course) in Industrial Engineering and Management based on Diploma certificate. Candidates having B.Sc. degree and also Mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 are also eligible
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or State level (WBJEE, AP)
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat
5. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
7. Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
I. Satara Polytechnic, Jakatwadi, Maharashtra
2. Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore
3. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
5. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
6. Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka
7. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
8. Institute of Technology Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 52,000 -25,00,000*.
*(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
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. 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 Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes 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: You can work in the Infrastructure sector, Power companies, Steel companies and in the Oil and gas sector
Work Environment: Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Industrial Engineer → Senior Industrial Engineer → Project Manager → Head Of lndustrial Engineering → General Manager
The approx. salary of an Industrial Engineer ranges from INR 16,250 - 68,500* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Industrial_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Caroline Rosas is an industrial engineer who is the executive director of WIIE Academy. She also works as an academic coordinator at SGS Academy, Peru developing new products, improving the strategy and performance of the unit, and is in charge of tutoring the main graduates of the institution. She had completed her education from the National University of Engineering and later went on to do her MBA from the University of Piura, Peru. She is also one of the instructors at the open online course provider 'Coursera'.*
Source: https://www.coursera.org/instructor/-110069673
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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