Robotics Engineers are responsible for designing, constructing, application and operation of robots that can help and assist humans. They also test the automated machines to ensure safety and also that they are economical to purchase.
Personal Competencies
• You like Science and Math
• You like to analyse and solve problems
• You are good with computers
• You like to think out of the box
• Soft skills
• Sensors and Actuators
• Prototyping and Rapid Development
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B. Tech./B.E.) in Robotics Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech. B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering and then do an M.Tech. in Robotics Engineering OR
Complete Diploma in Robotics Engineering
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad
2. Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad
3. Central Tool Room and Training Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow
5. College of Engineering, Vadakara, Kerala
6. College of Engineering, Pathanapuram, Kerala
7. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
8. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
2. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
4. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, Pune
5. School of Engineering and Technology, Jain University, Bangalore
6. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu
7. Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
8. Dr. DY Patil Institute of Technology, Pune
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 70,000 -3,00,000*.
*(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: Manufacturing plants or laboratories of defence industry, medical equipment manufacturing, aerospace firms, research institutes.
Work Environment: You are expected to work indoors. You may be exposed to loud, distracting sounds or noise levels. You have to work 8 hours per day and overtime is common when deadline is nearing.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Tanya Raghuvanshi is the co-founder and chief technology officer at Peer Robotics, a startup that designs collaborative robots to work alongside humans. She did her B.Tech. at IIT Delhi. She has an appetite for puzzles and problem solving.*
ROBOTICS ENGINEER
NCS Code: NA | E042• You like Science and Math
• You like to analyse and solve problems
• You are good with computers
• You like to think out of the box
• Soft skills
• Sensors and Actuators
• Prototyping and Rapid Development
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B. Tech./B.E.) in Robotics Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech. B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering and then do an M.Tech. in Robotics Engineering
OR
Complete Diploma in Robotics Engineering
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad
2. Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad
3. Central Tool Room and Training Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow
5. College of Engineering, Vadakara, Kerala
6. College of Engineering, Pathanapuram, Kerala
7. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
8. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
2. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
4. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, Pune
5. School of Engineering and Technology, Jain University, Bangalore
6. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu
7. Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
8. Dr. DY Patil Institute of Technology, Pune
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 70,000 -3,00,000*.
*(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: Manufacturing plants or laboratories of defence industry, medical equipment manufacturing, aerospace firms, research institutes.
Work Environment: You are expected to work indoors. You may be exposed to loud, distracting sounds or noise levels. You have to work 8 hours per day and overtime is common when deadline is nearing.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Robotics Technician → Robotics Engineer → Sales Engineer → General Manager
The approx. salary of a Robotics Engineer ranges between INR 10,250 - 83,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Robotics_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Tanya Raghuvanshi is the co-founder and chief technology officer at Peer Robotics, a startup that designs collaborative robots to work alongside humans. She did her B.Tech. at IIT Delhi. She has an appetite for puzzles and problem solving.*
Source: https://www.f6s.com/tanyaraghuvanshi
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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