Bachelor of Technology specialization in Electrical Engineering is a 4 years degree course. The eligibility of admission in this course is 10+2 pass or equivalent from a recognized board or university. Electrical engineering is one of the most sought after branches of engineering. Admission to this course is done through either entrance exams conducted at national and state level or on merit based on qualifying exam. Average fees for this course in most of the engineering colleges in India vary from 4 to 10 Lakhs.

Electrical Engineers have job opportunities in both private and public sectors. Shell, TATA technologies, DRDO, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, HCL technologies, Google, Microsoft, Power grid corporation of India Ltd, Samsung, Sony Corporation etc. are some of the most renowned recruiters of this field. Average salary package offered to Electrical Engineers is 3.5 to 6 LPA in most of the top recruiting companies.

Electrical engineering is the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism for the development and maintenance of electrical and electronics equipment. Electrical Engineering course study includes Circuit analysis, machines & drive system, Power System, Control system, Power electronics, Utilization etc. The main focus of the course will be on industrial requirement of ‘Electrical engineering’.

The scope for students of B. Tech in Electrical Engineering is very high. There are two options available for them either they can join higher education after this course or they can join their professional career as per skills. At present, electrical engineers have great demand in the market.

Objective of this course is to sure the success of the students for long time. Students can develop their electrical skills and abilities with the study of this course. They also can improve abilities of professional attitude, effective communication skills as well.

Most of the engineering institutes in India offer Electrical Engineering course. Following are some of the best public and private colleges/universities for Electrical engineering-

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK)
• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL)
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT)
• Malaviya National Institute of Technology, MNIT
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
• VIT University
• PEC University of Technology
• Anna University

For Direct entry: Passed in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and one of the subjects from Chemistry/ Computer Science/Biology/ Biotechnology.

For Lateral Entry: Candidate must have a diploma in the relevant course.