Electronics & Electrical Engineering

Specialization

Electrical engineering is a dynamic and exciting field that forms the backbone of our modern technological world. Electrical engineers play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the systems that power our daily lives, from smartphones to power grids. If you're considering pursuing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, you're embarking on a journey that promises countless opportunities and a rewarding career.

Scope & Opportunities

An electrical engineering undergraduate program typically covers various topics, including circuit analysis, electronics, digital systems, electromagnetics, and power systems. Students learn to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems, develop critical thinking skills, and gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and projects.

Top Universities for Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Programs:

Here are the top 5 universities abroad and in India for electrical engineering undergraduate studies:

Abroad:

University	Country	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	USA	4 years	INR 52,00,000
Stanford University	USA	4 years	INR 54,00,000
University of Cambridge	UK	4 years	INR 38,00,000
ETH Zurich	Switzerland	3 years	INR 14,00,000
National University of Singapore (NUS)	Singapore	4 years	INR 25,00,000

In India:

University	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani	4 years	INR 4,50,000

Eligibility Requirements:

To pursue an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, students typically need to meet the following requirements:

Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects
Minimum aggregate score of 60-70% in 10+2 or equivalent
Competitive entrance exam scores (JEE Main/Advanced for IITs, SAT/ACT for international universities)
English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students)

Courses Available and Average Fees:

Course	Average Fees per Year (INR)
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering	INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,00,000
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering	INR 1,00,000 - INR 3,00,000
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000

Scholarships for Indian Students:

Studying electrical engineering abroad or in India can be expensive, but there are various scholarships available for Indian students to help ease the financial burden:

Abroad:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Type	Number of Awardees
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships	INR 30,00,000 - INR 40,00,000	Merit-based	8-10
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 70,00,000	Merit-based	10-12
Tata Scholarships for Cornell University	Full tuition fee	Need-based	20
Commonwealth Scholarship	Full funding	Merit-based	Varies
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship	Full funding	Merit-based	Varies

In India:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Type	Number of Awardees
INSPIRE Scholarship	INR 80,000 per year	Merit-based	10,000
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000 per year	Merit-cum-means	82,000
Aicte Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Merit-based (for girls)	4,000
Siemens Scholarship Program	INR 75,000 per year	Merit-based	200
L&T Build India Scholarship	INR 40,000 - INR 1,50,000	Merit-based	Varies

Job Opportunities and Average Salaries:

Electrical engineering graduates have a wide range of career opportunities across various industries. Here are some popular job roles along with their average annual salaries in India:

Job Role	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Electrical Engineer	INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
Power Systems Engineer	INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
Control Systems Engineer	INR 4,50,000 - INR 9,00,000
Electronics Engineer	INR 3,50,000 - INR 7,00,000
Automation Engineer	INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,50,000