After the Entrance Time gets over, many regret that they didn't appear for one particular exam, which they would have cleared easily. Some also regret that they have not tried towards just Engineering and missed out on other fields like Hotel Management, Merchant Navy/Marine, Law, Designing, etc etc.....
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In a key decision, the IIT Council chaired by Union Human Resource Development minister Smriti Irani has agreed to change the IIT-JEE Advanced eligibility criteria- from the existing top 20 percentile to top 20 percentile or 75 per cent marks in the Class XII board exam, whichever is lower. That apart, minister Smriti Irani also announced at the Council meeting held in Chennai today that a committee will be set up to resolve the IIT-UGC row over nomenclature of degrees and four year courses at IITs.
Recommended by the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) earlier this month, the changed JEE eligibility criteria will be a major relaxation for IIT aspirants from the CBSE board system and state boards which are seen as more generous with their marking system. As of now only students who are among the top 20 percentile in their board examinations and have cleared the JEE Main examination are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. However, the JAB this month recommended that alternatively students who may have scored 75 per cent marks in their Class XII exams should also be seen as eligible for JEE Advanced. This will apply where the last cut-off for top 20 percentile is more than 75 per cent marks. Several students from Andhra Pradesh could not make it to IITs last year as while some had scored over 90 per cent they still could not be among the top 20 percentile- the issue even went to court. Reason being that some school boards are more generous in their marking system than others inadvertently putting their students at a disadvantage when it came to JEE Advanced that has started relying on percentile based screening mechanisms. CBSE also faced similar problems. The JAB is of the view that a relaxation is necessary to ensure that all candidates are at equal advantage when appearing for JEE Advanced. On the UGC-IIT row, a two-member committee with Secretary Higher Education Ashok Thakur and UGC Chairman Prof Ved Prakash will assess how to reconcile the degrees offered at IITs with the 5th July notification of the University Grants Commission (UGC) that listed out recognized academic courses and their duration. The University Grants Commission (UGC) had sparked off a controversy last month when it shot off a communication to the country's 16 IITs asking them to ensure that the degrees they are offering are aligned to those recognized by them. Taking strong exception to the higher education regulator dictating degree specifics to them, the IITs had written to the Smriti Irani led HRD ministry complaining about what they viewed as interference in the IIT system. Incidentally, while the Standing Committee of the IIT Council (SCIC) met on 12th September recommending that the UGC's July notification on recognized degrees be expanded to include IIT degrees, the HRD ministry has decided to set up another committee to look into the matter. Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/iit-council-changes-jee-advanced-eligibility-criteria/1/384392.html
If we want to become something then we must have someone as our role model, someone at whom when we look, we can say, I want to become like him, or like her, and today that place has been taken by Chitraang Murdia of Allen in the millions of JEE aspirants, see what he says about JEE in this video.
Now, just take a look at what Aditi has to say, she has grabbed the 7th rank in JEE Advanced....
Aditi from IIT Roorkee zone has emerged as the topper among female candidates in JEE Advanced 2014 by securing an All India Rank of 7 in the common merit list. This Jalandhar girl is among top five girls, who are under top 100 rankers of this prestigious engineering entrance exam.
Excerpts from the interview:
Careers360: Congratulations for your amazing performance in JEE Advanced 2014! Were you confident about cracking the exam?
Aditi: Thanks a lot. I am feeling great right now. Well yes…to be honest, I was quite sure of cracking the exam. After taking the exam, I was expecting my AIR to be in top 15. I was 100% satisfied that I gave my best shot in the exam.
Careers360: It means that you performed better than your expectations! Do you want to give credit to someone for your outstanding result?
Aditi: Yes, of course. My parents, who both are professors at NIT Jalandhar, were very encouraging at every step. Even if I couldn’t perform well at some point of time, they were very supportive and showed complete faith in me. My brother was a constant source of motivation for me.
Careers360: Now that you are one of the toppers of JEE Advanced, what do you think was the key factor behind your spectacular performance in this most competitive Engineering exam?
Aditi: This achievement has been possible due to my hard work, focus and determination that I put in the last 2-3 years. My teachers and parents played a very important role in this accomplishment of mine. Along with that, guidance in the right direction is necessary, which I got from my school teachers and coaching professors.
As I told earlier, my elder brother, who is also an engineer, was a continuous source of inspiration for me. He has been a very crucial part of my success story.
Careers360:What is your rank and section wise score?
Aditi: My All India Rank in JEE Advanced is 7. I got 314 in total out of 360. I secured 114 in Physics, 93 in Chemistry and 107 in Mathematics.
Careers360: What was your preparation strategy and routine study period for JEE Advanced?
Aditi: I am not a bookworm at all. I never counted the hours of studies. Rather I tried strengthening my concepts whenever I sat down to study. For me, time doesn’t matter at all. It’s the knowledge you grasp during that hour which makes the difference.
Careers360: Tell us from where you did your schooling. What was your percentage in class 12th exams?
Aditi: I did my schooling from Swami Sant Dass Public School, Jalandhar. In class 12th, I secured 95.4%.
Careers360: Which subject was the easiest and which was the toughest according to you in the JEE Advanced exam?
Aditi:According to me, the difficulty level of JEE Advanced exam syllabus was average. I found Physics part the easiest. Toughest…well, I can’t tell which the toughest section was, but 2-3 questions from Chemistry were a bit confusing. This part took maximum time to prepare and solve questions later on.
Careers360: Do you think coaching is necessary to crack JEE Advanced exam?
Aditi: To some extent, expert coaching is very much necessary for a student to understand and strengthen the basic concepts. I can say this because I myself took coaching classes from Vidyamandir and the teachers helped me a lot in clearing my confusions. Also, discussions are very important part of learning that can be experienced during different coaching programmes.
I strongly believe that hard work is the key to success. So, along with attending classes, a student needs to give his/her 100% sincere efforts during the preparation time.
Careers360: What made you choose engineering?
Aditi: I have huge interest in learning technical concepts and skills that are applied in day-to-day life. Wherever we go, new technology and advancements can be seen. I want to be a part of that. That is why, I chose this field.
Careers360: It was quite a busy preparation schedule for you. Could you find time to connect with your friends on Facebook during your preparation?
Aditi: During my preparation time, I used my Facebook and WhatsApp account for discussions only with my teachers and friends. I found social media very useful for getting quick responses to my queries.
Careers360:During prolonged study schedule, what did you do to refresh your mind?
Aditi: In 11-12 hours of studies a day, I used to get very tired. In order to soothe my senses, I used to listen to light music. Also, I found great joy in playing badminton occasionally to calm down my mental stress.
Careers360:It would have been hectic preparation for JEE Advanced during last few weeks. Do you also watch movies? If yes, then what kind of movies you like?
Aditi: I like action and comedy movies the most. In Hollywood, Inception and Iron Man are my favorite movies. Apart from that, I like 3 Idiots a lot.
Careers360:Which is your preferred IIT and engineering branch?
Aditi: I am looking forward to get Computer Science at IIT Delhi. Hoping for the best!
Careers360:There are only five female candidates amongst the top 100 rankers and you are one of them. What is your take on that?
Aditi: I am not taking it like that there are just five girl candidates out of top 100 rankers. Rather, I am appreciating the potential of these five girls. I really believe that the number of female toppers is going to increase in the coming years. Girls are very hard working and if encouraged and given the right guidance, they can work wonders.
Careers360:What message do you want to give to the JEE aspirants, who will be appearing for the entrance exam next year?
Aditi: All I want to say is stay focused and work hard. Your will power to excel in the exam will take you higher in future.
Careers360:Careers360 wishes you all the best for your future!
Agricultural engineering is an engineering discipline that applies engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing. Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of animal biology, plant biology, mechanical, civil and chemical engineering principles with knowledge of agricultural principles.
When the knowledge of engineering and biological science is applied to agriculture, it is called agricultural engineering. Agricultural engineers are responsible for designing agricultural tools and equipment as well as machinery and plants. These engineers can either specialize in designing power and machine systems (for environmental or agricultural purposes) or be involved in food and bioprocess. Soil and water conservation as well as agricultural processing are some of their concerns. Agricultural engineers may work in R&D operation or sales or management.
In the past, nearly one-third of all agricultural engineers were employed in professional, scientific and technical services and provided consultancy services to agricultural workers and farming and agro industries. The rest of them were employed in other agriculture –related industries like crop and livestock as well as manufacturing and government concerns.
Course Duration
4 years BE/ B.Tech
Education Stream
Science
Specialization
The bachelor's degree courses covers basic physical, engineering, and agriculture sciences, Soil conservation, drainage method, irrigation practices, firm machinery, dairy engineering etc.
Will The Course Suit Me?
If you want to become an Agricultural Engineer, you should posses the following qualities:
You should have a keen interest in understanding of agriculture, horticulture or forestry and the ways that these industries work.
You should have a very practical and logical approach to problem solving and a strong mechanical interest.
You should be able to analyze problems clearly and then produce workable solutions.
In addition to your technical and engineering skills, you would need good communication skills to explain technical issues to others who do not have your expert knowledge.
What Does an Agricultural Engineer do?
Agricultural Engineers may perform tasks such as planning, supervising and managing the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood and water control systems, perform environmental impact assessments, agricultural product processing and interpret research results and implement relevant practices.
A large percentage of agricultural engineers work in academia or for government agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture or state agricultural extension services. Some are consultants, employed by private engineering firms, while others work in industry, for manufacturers of agricultural machinery, equipment, processing technology, and structures for housing livestock and storing crops.
Agricultural engineers work in production, sales, management, research and development, or applied science.
Agricultural universities and non government voluntary organizations.
Some Agricultural Engineers are also self employed as consultants or have their own production units for manufacturing agricultural implements or processing agricultural products
Scope of Agricultural Engineering
Demand for agricultural engineers is supposed to multiply almost as quickly as the demand for all other occupation. The global trend toward standardization of all agricultural products and equipment will lead to greater demand for agricultural engineers.
The increasing demand for agro-products, the efforts toward attaining greater efficiency in the agricultural industry and the emphasis of conservation of scare resources would result in higher job opportunities in this sector.
Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering with a wide scope for growth. This field deals with the development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defense systems. It specializes in the designing, construction, development, testing, operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft, spacecrafts and their components as well as satellites and missiles.
As Aerospace engineering involves design and manufacture of very high technology systems, the job requires manual, technical as well as mechanical aptitude. Aeronautical engineer's usually work in teams under the supervision of senior engineers, bringing together their skills and technical expertise. Though highly paid, the work is very demanding. An aeronautical engineer needs to be physically fit and fully dedicated to his work. One needs to be alert, have an eye for detail and should have a high level of mathematical precision to be successful.
The specializations includes areas like structural design, navigational guidance and control systems, instrumentation and communication or production methods or it can be in a particular product such as military aircrafts, passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc. Engineers may work in areas like design, development, maintenance as well as in the managerial and teaching posts in institutes. They find a very good demand in airlines, aircraft manufacturing units, air turbine production plants or design development programmes for the aviation industry. Aerospace environment is sophisticated with rewarding career opportunities involving leading-edge technology.
Specialization:
Aerodynamics
Dynamics & Control
Aerospace Propulsion
Aerospace Structures
Systems Design and Engineering
Will The Course Suit Me?
Aerospace Engineers also should possess the following skills:
Mathematics
Communication skills
Inventiveness
Creativity
Organizational skills
Other similar traits
What Does an Aeronautical Engineer do?
An aeronautical engineer designs aircrafts, air control systems, propulsion systems, flight simulators, communications systems and other structures related to aviation while overseeing their development and manufacture. Typical job duties for an aeronautical engineer include creating prototypes and models for new aircrafts, designing test procedures, conducting tests on the prototype and then modifying his or her design based on the results. Aeronautical engineers make use of wind tunnels, computer visualization software and mathematical equations to test their models for performance, safety and efficacy.
Work Prospects:
Job opportunities for an Aeronautical Engineer in India, lies with
Various airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Helicopter Corporation of India, flying clubs, private airlines and government owned air service and aircraft manufacturers like the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) with its factories at Bangalore, Nashik, Koraput, Kanpur etc.
Defense Research and Development Laboratories, National Aeronautical Lab (NAL), Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department etc.
The Defense services and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) also happen to be two major employers.
Scope of Aeronautical Engineering:
Scope in India:
In India aeronautical engineers are mostly employed by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) and the Defense Ministry. One can also look for jobs available with the Civil Aviation Department, National Aeronautical Laboratory, Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Scope Abroad:
A lot of job opportunities for aeronautical engineers are also available in countries like United States of America, France, UK and Germany. Therefore, aeronautical engineers from India as well as from all other parts of the world flock to these countries. A good percentage of Indians constitute the work force of engineers and technical professionals in NASA.
Three quarters of the earth’s surface is surrounded by water and for that reason itself Marine engineering is a very exciting and challenging field for those who are passionate about sea and are fond of working with tools. Even though waterways are comparatively used less for traveling, above 80% of the goods transportation happens through sea. For international export and import of freights, countries mainly depend on ships and other water vessels. Marine Engineering is the most basic profession as far as ships and navigation is concerned.
Marine engineering is a branch of Engineering that deals with nautical architecture and science. The term 'Marine Engineering' is meant for research conducted in oceans and coastal or inland waters connected to the sea. Marine Engineering courses deal with construction and maintenance of ships and other sailing vessels. There are three main professions in this field of engineering namely Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Ocean Engineering.
All are interrelated and sometimes may be confusing. Naval Architects are those who are involved with basic ship design, starting with hull forms and overall arrangements, power requirements, structure and stability. Ocean Engineers study the ocean environment to determine its effects on ships and other marine vehicles and structures.
They may design and operate stationary ocean platforms, or manned or remote-operated sub-surface vehicles used for deep sea exploration. Marine Engineers have the complete responsibility of the ship's technical management. They are responsible for selecting the ships' machinery, which may include diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines; and for the design of mechanical, electrical, fluid and control systems throughout the vessel. They are the members of a ship's crew who are in charge for managing a team of marine technicians and craftspeople.
The construction, operations and maintenance of the engine room are the main obligation of a Marine engineer. That means the Marine engineer deals with the technical area of the ship. In fact, they are the overall in-charge of the engine and its crew, and ensure the safety and standards of the marine body. The role of Marine Engineers has widened and smoothened with modern development and electronic navigation. A four year BE in Marine Engineering is the basic educational qualification needed to become a Marine engineer.
This is a career that offers vast job opportunities including off-shore jobs and the most attractive part is its huge remuneration and NRI status. Many Indian and foreign institutes offer courses in Marine Engineering. Immense job opportunities are waiting for Marine engineers and they have nearly 100% placement rates. The demand for Marine Engineers in public and private shipping companies has risen sharply, with the increase in international global sea traffic.Course Duration:
4 years BE/ B.Tech Will The Course Suit Me?
A marine engineer should be:
Responsible
Practical and adaptable
Accurate
Quick and efficient
Calm
"You need to be able to operate under pressure. If something goes wrong, you've got to look at the situation in a cool and calm manner so you can make a rational decision." Peter Harding, Marine EngineerWhat Does a Marine Engineer do?
Marine engineers are responsible for the design and construction of ships, the construction of ports and waterfront cargo facilities, and the operation of ships and support vessels.
They design, construct and develop nautical equipments.
They are also responsible for selecting the ships machinery, which may include diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines or nuclear reactors.
They are also responsible for the design of mechanical, electrical, fluid and control systems throughout the vessel.
They also make sure of the safety of the ship while it is in the sea.
Work Prospects:
Public and private shipping companies are the main job creators for Marine engineers. Navy, engine production firms, ship building and designing firms, research bodies are some of the other firms where Marine engineers are highly in demand. Marine Engineers can take up employment in different foreign and Indian shipping companies and with the port and harbor departments.
The latest developments in moving natural gas from ports to the pipeline offer excellent opportunity for future graduates looking to work portside. They are in great demand in the oil and gas industry where they have to design and build pipelines and other equipment.
Marine Engineers are also employed in the areas of designing, research and consultancy. They have opportunities in designing and building firms and even in the teaching or training profession. They can also opt for any job that a mechanical or electrical engineering graduate hunt for.
Scope of Marine Engineering: Jobs in this field are extremely lucrative. This is because it is a tough academic choice that requires hard work and intelligence. You may very well be starting off with over 40000 once you graduate. Job seekers on oil tankers are even higher paid. Marine engineer have a number of job opportunities on shore as well. Ports require the services of trained marine engineers and so does the shipping industry in general. Then you have a number of openings in the government sector of Directorate General of Shipping. You can also continue in the field of teaching marine engineering in an institute. Many international companies are willing to recruit fresh graduates in the field. They offer them training along with generous compensations that makes it a great career line. There are plenty of job opportunities in France and the U.K as well.
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