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What is Elect rical Engineering?

Updated o n Sep 8 , 20 21 0 7:20 IST

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Electrical Engineering is that branch of Engineering which deals with the study of application of
electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. T rained electrical engineers design electric circuits and
equipment. T hey work on large power plants as well in small hardware companies which includes
designing, manuf acturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, computer
chips and ignition systems f or automobiles, aircraf ts, space craf ts and all kinds of engines.

Electrical Engineering is spread across a range of specialties such as acoustics, speech, signal
processing to electromagnetic compatibility, automobiles to vehicular technology, geo-science and
remote sensing, laser and electro-optics, robotics, ultra-sonic, f erroelectrics and f requency control.

A qualif ied electrical engineer has the option to choose his/her line of work f rom a range of areas like
computers, cell phone, electronic gadgets, radars, navigation systems, power plant, etc. Average
starting salary of f resh electrical engineering graduates is Rs 4 lakh and upwards.

T able of Contents

1. Electrical Engineering: Eligibility Criteria and Entrance Exams

2. Electrical Engineering Courses

 3. Electrical Engineering Syllabus

4. Electrical Engineering: Job Prof iles & T op Companies

5. Electrical Engineering: T op Companies

6. Electrical Engineering FAQs

Electrical Engineering: Eligibility Criteria and Entrance Exams

Candidates can pursue Electrical Engineering at both graduate and postgraduate level. Below mentioned
are the eligibility criteria to be f ulf illed in order to pursue Electrical Engineering:

Minimum eligibility criteria to pursue Electrical Engineering (BT ech) is class 12 pass in PCM/PCMB
subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate f rom a recognized school or university or equivalent

T o pursue Electrical Engineering at post graduate level, the candidate must have a BT ech degree in
electrical engineering

Electrical Engineering Entrance Exams:

Admission to BT ech/BE/MT ech (Electrical Engineering) programmes in most of the institutes is based
on entrance exam scores.

JEE Main LPU-NEST AUEET

JEE Advanced COMEDK Assam CEE

BIT SAT WBJEE GEEE

UPSEE GAT E HIT SEEE

KCET SIT EEE VSAT

CUSAT CAT HS T ES VT UEEE

LPU NEST UPESEAT SMIT

IPU CET REAP SAAT

JKCET BCECE AP EAMCET

BIT SAT KEAM KIIT EE

TS
MHT CET SRMJEEE
EAMCET

WBJEE COMEDK UGET T NEA

CG PET MET UKSEE

List of all engineering entrance exams

Electrical Engineering Courses
In India, Electrical Engineering degree course is of f ered by most of the Engineering institutes at UG, PG
and doctorate levels like:

BE/BT ech

ME/MT ech

BSc

MSc

PhD

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Electrical Engineering Syllabus

Some of the core topics in Electrical Engineering course are:
 Syllabus of Electrical Engineering

Calculus Chemistry

Physics Elements of Electrical Engineering

Art of Programming Mathematics

Analog Electronic Circuits Network Analysis and Synthesis

Electrical T ransducers and Measurements ICT T ools and Security

DC Machines and T ransf ormers Digital Electronic Circuits

Control System Engineering Engineering Electromagnetics

Rotating AC Machines High Voltage Engineering

Utilization of Electrical Power Microprocessor and Micro controller

T esting, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical

Electrical Drives and T raction Systems
Equipment

Digital Signal Processors f or Electrical

Power System Protection and Switchgear
Engineering

Environment and Energy Studies Electrical Workshop Practices

T hermal and Hydraulic Prime Movers Electrical Engineering Materials

Fundamentals of Electrical Power System Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Analysis of Electrical Power System Power Electronic Converters

Power System Operation and Control Electrical Machine Design

Some of the Elective courses in Electrical Engineering include:

Permanent Magnet Brushless and Reluctance

Electronic System Design
Motors

Renewable Energy Sources Advanced Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Signals and Systems Dynamics and Modelling of Electrical Machines

Applications of Power Electronics in Power

Extra High Voltage T ransmission
System

Design of Permanent Magnet Brushless and

Computer T echniques in Power System
Reluctance Motors

Electromagnetic Interf erence and

Advanced Electrical Power System
Electromagnetic Compatibility

Control of Electric Drives

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Electrical Engineering: Job Prof iles & Top Companies

Most people relate Electrical Engineering with wires and circuits but it is much more than that. Electrical
Engineers are needed not only in construction or power industry but also in telecommunication, IT ,
navigation, railways, automobile, architecture, aerospace, def ence, etc. From maintaining power grids to
supervising research and development of electronic devices and technology to designing circuits f or
computers, Electrical Engineers are required in various f ields.

T his branch of Engineering is basically required broadly in two f ields: Power and T elecommunication.

Power Engineers: Power Engineers are involved in generation and transmission of electricity. T heir
service is sought the most in automobile industry as they are responsible f or designing, manuf acturing
and maintaining engines and maintaining the f low of power f rom the engine attached to devices. Power
Engineers having specialized skills in microelectronics design and manuf acture very small power circuits
used in computers and other electronic devices. T he average starting salary of Power Engineers is Rs 4
lakh and upwards.

T elecommunication Engineers: T hey mainly work on designing and maintenance of cables. T heir
service is also sought f or production of receivers and transceivers. T he average starting salary of
T elecommunication Engineer is Rs 4 lakh and upwards. Key roles of an Electrical Engineer are:

Designing, manuf acturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, and
ignition systems f or automobiles, aircraf ts, space craf ts and other types of engines

Research and design improved ways f or using electrical power

Compute the cost of manuf acture, construction and installation of electrical equipment as per
specif ications

*The above mentioned salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

Some of the Electrical Engineering jobs includes:

Control And Instrumentation Engineer Electronics Engineer

Broadcast Engineer Electrical Engineer

Design Engineer Nuclear Engineer

Consultant Systems Analyst

Electrical Engineering: Top Companies
Listed below are some of the top companies which recruit Electrical Engineers in various capacities:

Electrical Engineering: T op Companies

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Siemens

ABB India Limited Havells India Limited

Adani Power Limited Crompton Greaves

Jindal Steel & Power Limited Bajaj Electricals Limited

Alstom India Limited General Electrics

Larson & T urbo T ata Electric Companies

Philips Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited

Wipro Kirloskar Group

Sterling Schnider Electric

EMCO Limited HBM Power System

Eveready Industries India Limited Exide Industries Limited

Microtek Ankit Electricals

Finolex Cables Limited Balar Marketing Private Limited

Arihant Enterprises Kaydour Cables India

Mellcon Engineers BL Power Systems Limited

Ultra Electric Company India Pvt Ltd. National Wind & Power Corporation

Neolex Cables DLF Power Limited

Lanco Industries Kuber Lighting Private Limited

Electrical Engineering FAQs

Q. Who can apply for Electrical Engineering admission?

A. Candidates who have passed Class 12 exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main
subjects can apply f or Electrical Engineering admission.

Q. Can a diploma passed candidate apply for Electrical Engineering admission?

A. If candidates have completed diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
then they are eligible.

Q. What is the criteria to apply for admission for an IT I passed candidate?

A. An IT I passed candidate can is eligible f or admission if he/she has passed IT I with Electrical or
Electrcal & Electronics trade.

Q. Can a high school passed candidate apply for Electrical Engineering admission?

A. No, high school passed candidates apply f or admission to IT I and Diploma only. T hey will be eligible
f or Electrical Engineering admission af ter completing Class 12/Diploma/IT I.

Q. What is the duration of the Electrical Engineering programme?

A. Bachelor of Engineering (BE)/Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering is a f our
years programme.

Q. What is the fees of Electrical Engineering programme?

A. T he f ees of Electrical Engineering programme varies f rom institute to institute.

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Exams
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Course Rating
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Electrical Delhi Courses
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Exams
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Total Fees
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Median Salary
10 - 15.7 LPA

Course Rating
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 IIT Bombay - Indian Inst it ut e of Technology
Electrical Engineering Courses
4.6
Powai, Mumbai
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Admissions 20 20 | Placements

Exams
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 4.8 6 reviews

B.T ech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)

Of f ered By IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.3 7 reviews

B.T ech. in Electrical Engineering

Of f ered By IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.5 11 reviews

Integrated B.T ech. in Electrical Engineering + M.T ech. in Communication and Signal
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Of f ered By IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of T echnology

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B.T ech. in Electrical Engineering

Of f ered By IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.6 10 reviews

B.T ech. in Electrical Engineering

Of f ered By IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.8 18 reviews

B.T ech. (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering

Of f ered By IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.5 18 reviews

B.T ech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

Of f ered By IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of T echnology

4.5 15 reviews

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Of f ered By IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of T echnology

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A Am e e r Faisal
20 21-0 8 -31 10 :55:34

What is the placement status of Electrical and electronics engineering. Branch in KIET .

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R Ram e sh
Singh
Beginner-Level 1
5 days ago

T he Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department of the KIET Group of

institutions has achieved 100% placement f or the session 2020-21. Such a great
achievement is the outcome of the continuous, f ocused, and persistent ef f orts of
dedicated EEE team members. With this great and proud ac...more
 S Salim
Beginner-Level 1
5 days ago

T he Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department of the KIET Group of

institutions has achieved 100% placement f or the session 2020-21. Such a great
achievement is the outcome of the continuous, f ocused, and persistent ef f orts of
dedicated EEE team members. With this great and proud ac...more

R Raviyaajay
20 21-0 8 -21 10 :42:40

I am Diploma in Electrical Engineering f rom Gujarat T echnological University 2013 pass

out, I want to do B.E. / B.T ech. / B.Sc.

Reply to raviyaajay

N Nikit a Sharm a
Beginner-Level 4
2 weeks ago

If you have passed your class 12, then only you can pursue any of the course.

S SYED KAREEM
20 21-0 8 -19 0 4:0 9 :47

I am a electrical engineering student and I have interest in PhD So plz suggest me a best
PhD courses related to electrical and electronic

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Gro up Capt ain Vinayak

De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
2 weeks ago

Hello Syed Kareem, Ph.D. is not like a course of B.T ech or M.T ech. It's carrying out
research in your f ield of study under guidance of a teacher. First you need to decide your
area if research or f ind out who all are guides f or Ph.D. students. T hen in consultation
decide the specif ic topic of res...more

A Akash Dhe kane

20 21-0 8 -0 3 0 7:0 4:45

Is BE electronic and telecommunications background students can take admission f or M

T ech electrical? If yes then how and which sub?

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 Gro up Capt ain Vinayak
De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
a month ago

Hello Akash Dhekane, Normally speaking yes. GAT E is the pref erred choice f or entrance
examination of many universities f or giving admission to PG courses in engineering. A
student just need to select the correct paper to appear and if gets into merit, can get
admission in PG course connected with...more

M Mast e r J e rry
20 21-0 7-30 22:25:51

What is cutof f f or Electrical engineering branch in Pune college f or JEE Mains?

Reply to Master Jerry

Gro up Capt ain Vinayak

De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
a month ago

Hello Master Jerry, let me clarif y that admissions to dif f erent engineering colleges in
Maharashtra are based on the entrance exam conducted by the state government called
MHT CET . Very f ew seats are reserved f or what is xalled as All India Quota and are f illed
up based in JEE Mains. As a result,...more

H Harpre e t Singh
20 21-0 8 -0 1 20 :35:33

I completed Diploma in electrical engineering. What all are best electrical engineering
colleges in Punjab.

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Gro up Capt ain Vinayak

De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
a month ago

Hello Harpreet Singh, I am attaching a link that will give you the inf ormation about top
ranked engineering colleges in the state of Punjab. You can select the one that suits you
best out of these colleges. https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ranking/top-
engineering-colleges-in-Punjab/44-2-120-0-...more

K Khan Aht e sham

Aslam
20 21-0 6 -15 15:22:47

I have complete my diploma in electrical engineering can I do my btech f rom here

 Reply to Khan ahtesham aslam

Gro up Capt ain Vinayak

De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
2 months ago

Hello Khan Aslam, all diploma holders are eligible to seek admission directly into the
second year of 4 year degree course in engineering under lateral mode of admission.
You just need to register yourself with portal of Dte of T ech education of Maharashtra
Govt. T hat's all. Of course admissions ...more

M Munigant i Vinay
20 21-0 6 -14 0 0 :37:52

Sir, I completed my Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering af ter completion of

tenth class can I eligible f or applying the AFCAT ?

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Gro up Capt ain Vinayak

De o dhar
Scholar-Level 18
2 months ago

Hello M Vinay. I can understand your angst and anxiety. For all purposes Diploma is
considered as equivalent to 12thand hence you are def initely eligible to appear f or
AFCAT . Where ever they talk of 12th, you assume it to be f or Diploma. Fill up the f orm
and don't worry. Best wishes to you.

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