Best Engineering Colleges in Bhopal

List of Engineering Colleges in Bhopal

Engineering in general terms can be defined as the application of maths and science to solve general and technical problems. Engineers are responsible for designing, development, and maintenance of various types of machines, equipment, chemicals, structures and various other types of infrastructure assets. The steady growth in economy, industrialisation and advancement in technology have made engineering one of the most demanding courses that is pursued by students after completing higher senior secondary level education, especially those who have passed class 12th in Science stream.

Candidates who have passed +2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core papers from a recognised board in India are eligible to get enrolled in engineering courses in their bachelors. Since Engineering as a field of study has over 100 specialisations, students who are inclined towards a particular branch or specialisation in Engineering like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, etc. can also apply for the same. After completing the bachelors programme in engineering (BE or BTech), candidates who wish to continue their academics in the same field can apply for Masters programme in Engineering (ME or MTech).

Given below are details on the best engineering colleges and courses in Bhopal. The details have also covered various specialisations offered by these engineering colleges in Bhopal, their admission procedures, eligibility criteria, job options, top recruiters, and frequently asked questions on the same.

 Engineering Colleges in Bhopal: Specialisations available

▪         Undergraduate level

⮚     BTech or B.E. Computer Science Engineering: Career option in the field of Computer Science and its related field. This is the most sought engineering course after 12th.

⮚     BTech or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering: Engineering field about Machinery and Mechanics.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Electrical Engineering: Engineering field careers in Electronic Technology.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Civil Engineering: Engineering field for Infrastructure Development.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Chemical Engineering: Engineering field studying Chemicals and Metallurgy.

⮚     BTech or B.E. IT Engineering: Engineering field for Information & Technology field.

⮚     BTech or B.E. IC and EC Engineering: Engineering courses in the field EC Engineering and IC Engineering

⮚     BTech or B.E. Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering: Engineering courses for studying the Technology of Airplanes, Aviation – Building and Operations.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Electronics: Deals with the Engineering Science of Electronic Devices and Technology to make them function.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Telecommunication: Engineering courses for the niche sector of Telecom and its Technology.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Oil & Petroleum: Engineering related to Fossil Fuels – the technology to find them, and how to extract and use them.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Biotechnology: Engineering courses in the Burgeoning Industry of Biotechnology like GMO.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Genetic: Engineering courses specifically about Genetic Engineering and useful in health and life.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Power: Engineering courses for fields in Power Generation from Hydro, Fossil Fuel, or Natural Resources.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Food Processing and Technology: Engineering courses related to the Science of Food Processing.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Agricultural: Engineering courses dealing with the subject of Agriculture, dealing with the Technology of Horticulture and Permaculture.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Dairy Technology: Engineering courses related to Dairy Production, Dairy Quality, and its Science of Consumption by Humans.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Mining: Engineering courses for Mining and Extraction Technology.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Textile Engineering: Courses for the Technology &Science related to Textile Manufacturing Industry.

⮚     BTech or B.E. Automobile: Engineering courses for Science and Technology related to Automobile Manufacturing Industry.

More courses in Environment, Plastics, Marine and Naval Architecture Engineering are also available. In recent years, courses related to Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine learning, Data Science, Internet of things (IoT), and Cybersecurity are also being introduced as new and specialised courses as they are in huge demand in the market and from students as well.

▪         Postgraduate level

PG courses in engineering include Masters in Engineering (M.E) or Masters in Technology (M. Tech). These courses are of 2 years duration which can be pursued after completing a 4-year bachelors programme in engineering. Masters course in Engineering is undertaken to specialise in a certain field or branch.

PhD in Engineering is a postgraduate research course in engineering that one takes after completing his/her master’s course in Engineering (M. Tech or M.E). PhD is generally for five years, it can also be lesser like 3 years or more than that. In this advanced programme, students are supposed to work on a thesis and work on it and finally submit it.

▪         Diploma programmes

In engineering, candidates who have passed their class 10th and 12th examination can also enrol in various diploma programmes. Diploma courses in engineering are professional in nature and are for a duration of 3 years. The advantage of the diploma programme is that students can directly take admissions in B. Tech as lateral entries in the second year of the course. The course is similar to that of the bachelor’s course, except ones who join B. E or B. Tech programmes through lateral entry will have 3 years of diploma + 3 years of B.E/ B. Tech to complete the whole course.

Certificate programmes

Certificate programs on engineering can be general or specific. Certificate courses are specifically for those candidates who are seeking additional skills for their professional career or other stream of academics. The duration of the certificate program is usually for a year. It depends from one institution to another.

Engineering Colleges in Bhopal: Eligibility Criteria

▪         For undergraduate courses

⮚     Candidates should have completed 12th or equivalent qualifying examination with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects.

⮚     Aspirants from the general and OBC category should have scored 45% aggregate marks in 12th.  For SC/ST the minimum aggregate is 40%.

⮚     Along with these, Candidates who qualified JEE main are also eligible.

▪         For Postgraduate courses

⮚     Candidates who have completed their BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 50% marks for General and OBC category, 45% of marks for SC/ST category.

⮚     Candidates must have obtained a GATE score if they are applying through GATE.

⮚     For PhD - Aspirants must hold a master’s degree in any engineering course and must have a valid GATE score in order to apply for Ph.D. in engineering

▪         For Diploma courses

⮚     Aspirants must have passed Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/tenth standard/equivalent examination, with at least 35 per cent in Science and Maths subjects.

Engineering Colleges in Bhopal: Admission Process

▪         For Undergraduate courses

⮚     Candidates need to apply for the admission in B.E/B. Tech in the official website of DTE Madhya Pradesh

⮚     The authorities will release a cut off separately for JEE main qualified candidates and Class 12th qualified students.

⮚     Then, based on the merit lists for both the candidates, the counselling process for admissions will be held.

▪         For Post-Graduation courses

●       Admission to MTech Courses is conducted based on postgraduate engineering entrance exams conducted either by the institutes or the state.

●       Candidates may have to appear for entrance exams where they will have to obtain qualifying marks in order to appear for counselling and personal interviews to evaluate the technical knowledge of students.

●       The final selection is done on the basis of the marks obtained in the M.E/ M. Tech entrance test and in personal interview.

●       In order to get admissions into the PhD, a candidate must possess a postgraduate degree in the respective engineering branch with not less than 50% aggregate marks from a recognized institute in India.

▪         For Diploma courses

 Admission to the course is entrance exam based, similar to the process of admission for Undergraduate courses.

Engineering Colleges in Bhopal: Courses Wise List of Colleges

Engineering Colleges in Bhopal for PhD 

I.            Maulana Azad National Institute of technology

II.            VIT University

III.            Indian Institute of science education and research Bhopal

IV.            RKDF institute of science and technology

V.            Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University

Career Options For Engineering Graduates

Common job titles for engineers are –

1.      Software engineer

2.      Project engineer

3.      Chief engineer

4.      Assistant engineer

5.      Professor

6.      Researcher or Scientist

7.      R & D engineer

Top employers for Engineering Graduates 

Some of the popular recruiters for engineering graduates are: - 

1.      Accenture

2.      TCS

3.      Cognizant

4.      Infosys

5.      Tata motors

6.      DRDO

7.      Hindustan Lever LTD.

8.      NCL

9.      SAIL

10.  L&T

For PhDs – They can opt for any research-oriented jobs and also join as professors in colleges or Universities. 

FAQs

1)   Is there a separate state level entrance exam for the college in Madhya Pradesh (including Bhopal)?

No. The directorate of technical education, Madhya Pradesh does not conduct a state level entrance exam for B.E admission. All engineering/B.E colleges accept JEE main score for admissions. 

2)  Do engineering colleges in Bhopal offer scholarships for the students?

Yes, several of the engineering colleges in Bhopal offer scholarships for the students based on “Need-cum-Merit” basis. The details for the same are available on college websites. 

3)  Which branch in engineering has more scope?

The answer to this question is very difficult to arrive at as almost all branches in engineering have a good scope that helps one in building his/her career. But if we have to name a few according to the demand of the subject and the number of students enrolling in it, then we can say that Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are some of the top branches in Engineering.

Today there are many specialised courses like Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Machine Learning having great future prospects and job opportunities.

4)  Can a student enrol in two courses at the same time in engineering?

No, enrolling in two regular courses is not possible in engineering. You may want to enrol in one regular course and one certificate course to add to your skill, but two regular courses at the same time is impossible.

5)  Can a student who has completed his bachelor’s in engineering enrol in MBA or any other course that is unrelated to engineering?

 Yes, exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT etc. are for candidates who have completed bachelors in engineering and want to pursue further studies in fields other than engineering. Likewise, there are also other entrance examinations which allow engineering students to apply to other courses as well.

6)  Which college can be named as one of the best engineering colleges in Bhopal?

It is really tough to name anyone as there are many great colleges in Bhopal but according to the NIRF list, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) is one of the best engineering colleges in Bhopal.

7)  Out of government and private engineering colleges, which one is the best to study in?

Government colleges have better academics and flexible fee structure which makes it very affordable. On the other hand, private colleges have modernized infrastructure and have great placement opportunities as well but the fees may be pretty high. 

8)  Is it possible to pursue a PG course in engineering which is different from the subject in your UG?

No, it is not possible to pursue a PG course in engineering which is different from the subject in your UG course. The PG course must be related to the subject in your UG.

9) How to differentiate between B.E and B. Tech?

Bachelor in Engineering and Bachelor in Technology are very similar courses, except the prior is more theoretical and less practical. B, Tech is a more practical oriented course.

10)  What are the reasons to pursue MTech after BTech?

If you need to excel in any specialization within your branch, If you want to do research (Doctorate), to get more knowledge and practical experience, to get a higher level job with higher salary, etc.