To be an instrumentation engineer one need to have a graduate degree (B.E /B.Tech)
or at least a diploma in engineering. One can also go for Diploma program
after completion of his/her class 10th. Diploma holders can get direct
admission into second year of engineering in the same stream in which they
have completed their diploma. To be eligible for bachelor's degree course i.e.
B.E or B.BTech, one must clear 12th std. board exam with at least 50%
marks(60% for IITs) in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as
compulsory subjects. Those with B.E/B.Tech can further advance their studies
by doing post graduate course M.E/M.Tech. Individuals with interests in
research areas can pursue PhD after his/her post graduation studies for
carrying out research works. One can do PhD in the following areas: Digital
Signal processing, Monitor Control, Speech Processing, Censor Network,
Intelligent Controls. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered
by IITs, NITs, private and government engineering colleges.
Selection : Selection to the graduate courses ( B.E / B.Tech ) is based on
merit i.e the marks secured in the final exams of 10+2 and through entrance
exams. Entrance to the IIT's is through 'JEE' (Joint Entrance Exam) and for
other institutions through their own separate entrance exams and other state
level and national level exams. Apart from the IIT's, some other famous
institutes also recognize JEE scores for selection. The national level exam
AIEEE is also conducted for admissions in the NITs in India and many other
prestigious colleges. Selection to the postgraduate courses ( M.E / M.Tech) in
different universities is through an 'All India Combined Entrance exam'
conducted by JNU, New Delhi, and to IIT's is through 'GATE'.
Duration : B.E/B.Tech courses are of 4 year's duration. The diploma courses
are of 2-3 year's duration. Post Graduate course M.E/M.Tech is of 2 years
duration.
Personal attributes
An instrumentation engineer need to have a sharp, analytical and practical
mind and attention to detail. They should be able to grasp and adapt to new
and changing concepts. Good communication skills are also important to
communicate their ideas to others in their field. He should be good at
organizing and solving problems. He may need to work under pressure and have
the ability to keep calm during crisis. Along with various other personal
attributes one must also have dedication and commitment towards the
profession.
A successful engineer possesses not only an understanding of his area of
concentration, but also a broad grasp of engineering in general.
