Engineering : Introduction

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Engineering means to find economical solution for technological problems and it has a vital role in the prevailing milieu. It is a vast field that offers infinite specialisation. All fields in the modern economy has been invigorated by engineering technology. This field deals with designing and its application. The three traditional branches of engineering are civil, mechanical and electrical. Apart form these, there are various other branches like Aeronautical engineering, Ceramic engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, automobile engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, textile engineering etc.

Engineers work starting from planning, designing, construction, production, testing, implementation and maintenance etc. Engineers work on scientific theories to get practical solutions. Engineering extends it's branches catering to industries, technology and business. A student is expected to graduate with a solid technical background that will enable him or her to contribute to finding solutions to the complex problems facing our nation. Professionals in this field are in great demand today and the demand keeps on burgeoning day by day. Engineering offers tremendous scope for employment depending upon the area of specialization. Apart from jobs in the private sector, engineers can find employment in the public sector as well. There are numerous opportunities for engineers in the computer software industry, too.

Engineers can join Defense services as commissioned officers. They have great demand in Civil Aviation Industry and Merchant Navy. Other opportunities include working as a Consultant in research / scientific organizations. Engineers with Post Graduate degree get senior position in private and government department or as a planner or advisor on basic infrastructure development of the industry. An engineer with entrepreneurship abilities can also set up his/her own enterprise.

Details of institutes offering engineering courses through correspondence can be had from the following link

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Engineering through Distance education

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Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (AMIE)