Instrumentation Engineering deals with study of measuring instruments used in the design and development of various automated systems. Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering is the most popular undergraduate course in Instrumentation Engineering. Those who have completed this course can works as instrumentation engineers in various industries for improving the productivity, reliability, safety, optimization and stability of the automated systems. They can also pursue higher education on various fields of instrumentation engineering.

Higher Studies Options after B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering

Candidates who have completed B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering can pursue any Master of Engineering, Master of Technology or Master of Science courses given below. Only those who have Master’s degree can pursue Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy courses.

• Master of Engineering in Applied Instrumentation
• Master of Engineering in Instrumentation Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Process Control and Instrumentation
• Master of Philosophy in Instrumentation Engineering
• Master of Philosophy in Instrumentation Technology
• Master of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Electronics and Instrumentation
• Master of Science in Instrumentation Technology
• Master of Science in Bioelectronics and Instrumentation
• Master of Technology in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• Master of Technology in Bio-Medical Signal Processing and Instrumentation
• Master of Technology in Control Systems and Instrumentation
• Master of Technology in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Master of Technology in Instrumentation
• Master of Technology in Process Control and Instrumentation
• Master of Technology in Process Instrumentation
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Bio-Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Instrumentation and Finite Element Analysis
• Doctor of Philosophy in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Instrumentation Technology

Job Opportunities for B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering

Graduates in B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering can find jobs in the research and development units of various public sector or private sector organizations. They can work in several areas like Thermal Power Stations, Steel Plants, Refineries, Cement and Fertilizer Plants for designing, developing and maintaining different control systems. Some of the government organizations which recruit instrumentation engineers are given below:

• Indian Railways
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Steel Authority of India (SAIL)
• Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

These graduates can also work in the areas of sales, marketing, purchasing, human resource development, finance and Information Technology. They can also do consultancy-based work in certain instrumentation companies. Those who have interest in teaching field can work as a faculty in any technical institution.

Short Term Courses for B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering

Graduates in B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering can pursue various short term courses conducted by different institutes. Post B.Sc Diploma in Instrumentation is the most popular one among those different short term courses. Post B.Sc Diploma in Instrumentation is a one year course.