Tips on Choosing the Most Appropriate Course in Engineering

The choice of an appropriate course for an engineering aspirant is a hard nut to crack. This is because there are already 130 streams in B. Tech and are expected to grow in future, thus, making engineering one of the most diverse disciplines of the world.

The entrance exams for B. Tech and B.E. - test the students on general subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics. For B. Arch students, the prerequisite subjects are mathematics, drawing and aptitude.

As students have only the fundamental knowledge of these subjects, they know little about what all courses have in store for them and how will they benefit them in future.

As this decision is quite perplexing, we give you some tips to choose the most appropriate course in engineering.

• Know the courses: Do not remain blank and go after the popular courses. Surf the internet, and look for all the courses offered for B. Tech in India. Make a list of the courses that are available in India and appeals to you the most.
• Assess yourself: This is the most important step; knowing what you want to do. You may have already made your choice or might change your decision when you come to know about some exciting course. But make sure you know what you are comfortable with, and where you see yourself 10 or 20 years down the line.
• Research: Once you know what to do, research carefully about every course. Note down the subjects to be taught, and all the relevant academic content involved.
• Course and college compatibility: Make sure the college offers optimum education in that course. The college must be able to provide all the necessary facilities and expertise for training you.
• Take advice: Take advice from informed parents, siblings, ex-students, teachers and experts. You must know the inside story of the course of your choice.
• Ask faculty: Ask teachers, mostly college faculty. Colleges provide orientations where you can interact with professors and know more about a course.
• Know the benefits and costs associated: Consider what the course has to offer and what all you will have to offer it. Consider fees, expenses involved, placement opportunities and innovation support by the college.
• Follow your passion: After considering all these factors, make a decision. However, make sure you are emotionally and psychologically comfortable with a course. This is important as the course must not be too stressful for you in future.

These are the general tips that will help you to make a good judgement regarding your courses in engineering. Always remember that just being an engineer is not enough. You must have the right course to pursue that matches your potential and gives you the specialization that will benefit you in your professional life.