Tips for Engineering Admissions

Do you aspire to become an engineer? Have you appeared for all the top engineering entrance exams? If the results of most of the exams are out and there is no chance for you to secure admission in the colleges of your choice, here are some questions that must be boggling you:

• Will I get admission in a good engineering college?
• Which branch should I go for?
• Should I apply for some other course?
• Which is more important - branch or college? 

If you are not able to get a seat in IITs or NIITs, don't be worried as there are many private engineering colleges that conduct their own entrance exams and provide candidates a good chance to secure admission. However, before applying for admission to any private college, check the placement records of the college and the branches it offers. It is advisable to make a list of the branches you prefer on the basis of your interest and the job opportunities opened up by a branch. Don't take admission in a college if you are not getting a seat in one of your preferred branches. Branch holds as much importance as a college. 

There are many top engineering colleges in Bhopal, Mumbai, Delhi and other cities in India that have world-class campus, experienced faculty, well-equipped laboratories and other facilities. Do a detailed research before freezing any college. Visit the campus and speak with current students about their experiences with the faculty. See the number of labs and enquire about the kind of companies that visit the campus for placements. 

In short, neither college nor branch can take precedence over one another; both are equally important selection criteria. 

You can also opt for a polytechnic course which can be pursued after 10th standard. This a diploma course in engineering with the duration of 3 years. After completion of the polytechnic course from a good polytechnic college in Bhopal or any other city in India, you can take a lateral entry directly to the second year of the engineering course.