Electronics engineering is a division of Engineering that applies the scientific knowledge of the effect and characteristics of electrons to develop equipments or devices that utilizes electricity as an element of its driving force. Electronics engineering has many subfield like telecommunications, power and semiconductor circuit in addition to instrumentation engineering. Candidates who have finished their course can find employment in both the private and public sector. Jobs can be found with companies like the All India Radio, Civil Aviation Department, MTNL and National Physical Laboratory in addition to companies like Indian Telephone Industries and the Bharath Electronics Limited. The UPSC performs an Engineering Service Examination every year for recruiting candidates. Many State Public Service commissions carry out their own entrance exams for vacancies in State engineering services. Candidates in this field have an initial salary of Rs. Rs. 15000- Rs. 20000 a month. With experience and proficiency, a candidate can look forward to an elevated remuneration.

Qualifying Exam

There are numerous admission tests that are held for the admittance of candidates into the electronic engineering course. Some of them are – The Indian Institute of Technology –Joint Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE), the All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE), the Joint Entrance Test (JET) or the Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) entrance exam.

Who is eligible to apply?

Students who aspire to join this course should be permanent residents of India. They must have at least 17 years when they apply. The basic qualification criteria for the graduation course in Engineering or Technology is a pass in class 12. They must have taken Physics and Mathematics in addition to Chemistry. A postgraduate degree is needed for the candidates to pursue research or go for teaching as well as management posts. Those aspirants who seek administrative posts in this field should be graduates in business administration. The aspirant’s are chosen according to their merit in the entrance exams.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Candidates need to be well prepared in the subject of Electronic Engineering while appearing for the entrance exam. It is possible for them to get ready by referring to other textbooks or journals on the related subject. Candidates can also prepare by consulting students who have previously written this exam. Practicing mock test papers will also help the student a lot. Another good option is studying in groups. When the candidates are at the interview, they must be confident and honest while replying.