A Tool Engineer deals with the manufacturing and designing Of electronic and technical tools. The work comprises designing tools, designing advanced tools and also bringing a variation to the existing tools to hasten and make the work easy. The work also includes the creation of die-cast designs, fixtures, designing jigs, and plastic moulds. It requires being well versed in metrology and measurements.
Personal Competencies
• You like Science and Maths
• You enjoy analytical thinking and solving problems
• You have an eye for detail
• You can manage your time well
• Creativity
• Design skills (CAD/CAM)
Entry Pathway
1. Complete your 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B. Tech/ B.E.) in Tool Engineering OR
Complete a Diploma in Tool Engineering/B.Voc in Tool Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's and then follow it up with Master's (M Tech/ ME) in Tool 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?
This course is offered as a part of Mechanical Engineering Department in certain institutes.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
2. Indo German Tool Room, Aurangabad
3. Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology, Allahabad
4. Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad
5. Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, New Delhi
6. Shri Vishwakarma Skill University
7. Punjab Technical University
8. Government CPC Polytechnic, Mysore
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Murugappa Polytechnic College, Chennai
2. St. Soldier Institute of Engineering and Technology Jalandhar
3. RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology, Patiala, Punjab
5. GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
6. KMCT Polytechnic College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. AWH Polytechnic College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Chandigarh Polytechnic College, Mohali, Punjab
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,80,000 -18,00,000*.
*(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 Automobile industry, Manufacturing and Technology companies.
Work Environment: You will typically complete your design work in office environments, plants, or factories. You might have to travel to manufacturing plants and factories to gather information and liaise with the manufacturing and design team.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
PV Rajalakshmi is the first woman Tool and Die Engineer in Asia. She now runs an engineering services in Bangalore, called Mantra Leistung where training is imparted in design and manufacturing. It also organises skill development programmes for individuals and industries. She completed her Diploma in Tool and Die Making in 1982 from NTTF, Kerala; then worked for 5 years in NTTF, Bengaluru for industrial training. After gaining some experience, she started her own training institute to help employees across different industries by training them according to industry requirements*.
TOOL ENGINEER
NCS Code: NA | E047• You like Science and Maths
• You enjoy analytical thinking and solving problems
• You have an eye for detail
• You can manage your time well
• Creativity
• Design skills (CAD/CAM)
1. Complete your 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B. Tech/ B.E.) in Tool Engineering
OR
Complete a Diploma in Tool Engineering/B.Voc in Tool Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's and then follow it up with Master's (M Tech/ ME) in Tool 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
This course is offered as a part of Mechanical Engineering Department in certain institutes.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
2. Indo German Tool Room, Aurangabad
3. Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology, Allahabad
4. Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad
5. Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, New Delhi
6. Shri Vishwakarma Skill University
7. Punjab Technical University
8. Government CPC Polytechnic, Mysore
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Murugappa Polytechnic College, Chennai
2. St. Soldier Institute of Engineering and Technology Jalandhar
3. RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology, Patiala, Punjab
5. GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
6. KMCT Polytechnic College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. AWH Polytechnic College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Chandigarh Polytechnic College, Mohali, Punjab
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,80,000 -18,00,000*.
*(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 Automobile industry, Manufacturing and Technology companies.
Work Environment: You will typically complete your design work in office environments, plants, or factories. You might have to travel to manufacturing plants and factories to gather information and liaise with the manufacturing and design team.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Tool Engineer → Manufacturing Engineer → Senior Manufacturing Engineer
OR
Tool Engineer → Design Engineer → Manager, Design Engineering
The approx. salary of a Tool Engineer ranges between INR 16,333 - 83,333* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Tooling_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
PV Rajalakshmi is the first woman Tool and Die Engineer in Asia. She now runs an engineering services in Bangalore, called Mantra Leistung where training is imparted in design and manufacturing. It also organises skill development programmes for individuals and industries. She completed her Diploma in Tool and Die Making in 1982 from NTTF, Kerala; then worked for 5 years in NTTF, Bengaluru for industrial training. After gaining some experience, she started her own training institute to help employees across different industries by training them according to industry requirements*.
Source: https://www.nttftrg.com/about-us/alumni/p-v-rajalakshmi
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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