Engineering has numerous branches and Acoustical Engineering is one of them. It is mostly referred as the science of vibration and resonance. The job of an acoustical engineer is to manipulate and control sounds. Acoustical engineering has different branches. Its implications are into different fields like military, arts and music and architecture.

List of Entrance Exams

There are many entrance exams that are held for the admission of the candidates into engineering courses. They are:

• All India Engineering Entrance Exams
• All India Common Entrance Test
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
• Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Exam
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Engineering Entrance Exam
• State Level Engineering Entrance Exam

Diploma/Certification courses

• Acoustic Performance of Building Measure & Certification

This is architecture related course offered by the Sahyadri Engineering Academy, India. This certification enables the student to gain a fundamental knowledge about acoustic in construction. It also helps the student to manage their performance in the construction phase and design phase in acoustics. After the completion of this course, candidates will be able to find jobs as acoustic inspectors in construction sites. Another key feature of this course is that it equips the candidate to be aware of the legal problems that are related to the acoustic requirements and prescriptions.

Undergraduate Course

• B.Tech in Audio Engineering

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who desire to join this course must have a pass in their 10+2 class from an acknowledged board or university of India.

Postgraduate courses

• M.Tech in Audio Engineering

This a similar course offered in the field of acoustics in India. There are many universities abroad offering PG level courses in acoustical engineering. In India, a candidate can pursue M.Tech in audio engineering at School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Technology College. This course for audio engineering is for generally 2 years.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who are joining this course must have finished their graduation in a related course from a recognized university or institute.

Career prospects

According to the area of expertise, students will get excellent career opportunities in their relevant fields. Candidates who have completed m. tech in acoustical engineering can enter into the military or defense field. Those who specialize in audio and sound engineering can find jobs with the media fields like advertisement, music related jobs, website development etc. Diploma courses for acoustical engineering in the architectural field will also provide career opportunities for students.  People who finish their M.Tech courses abroad can get jobs in military and defense. Job prospects for B.Tech holders can be found with electronic companies like Videocon, Samsung and Sony etc. The remuneration of the candidates will depend on the field they are working. According to the course, the area can vary from architecture, military, arts and music etc.