B.Sc in Electronics graduates have better options compared to Diploma holders in EEE in terms of higher study options and also career avenues. They have higher study options like M.Sc, B.Tech and PG Diploma and can find career openings in areas like power sector and electronics industry. They can earn more than Diploma holders in EEE in reputed organizations.

Job Avenues for B.Sc in Electronics graduates

Higher studies in the field will help them to improve their job opportunities. It will help in getting higher remuneration too. B.Sc in Electronics graduates can opt for the following higher study courses.

• Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media
• Master of Science in Electronics
• Master of Science in Electronics and Instrumentation
• Master of Science in Electronic Science
• Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication
• Master of Science in Electronics & Communication
• Master of Science in Applied Electronics

Certificate courses in the field will help them to improve their job prospects and they can work in various job profiles based on these certifications. They have options to go for the following certification courses as well.

• Certificate in Engineering Vocations (Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning)
• Certificate Course in Mobile Phone Repairing (CMPR)
• Certificate course in Mobile Communication (CDMA Track)
• Certificate Course in Maintenance of Electrical Equipments
• Certificate Course in Maintenance and Servicing of TV, VCR and VCP
• Certificate Course in Mobile Communication (GSM Track)
• Certificate Course in Maintenance of Television
• Certificate Course in Maintenance and Repairing of Electronic Domestic Appliances (CMREDA)
• Certificate Course in Basic Electronics

Top firms that recruit these graduates include:

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Oracle
• IBM
• Apple
• Nokia
• Blackberry
• Sony Ericson
• Emphasis
• Wipro
• Hero Honda
• Microsoft
• Samsung
• LG
• Infosys
• CTS
• Maruthi
• L&T
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

They can try for following job profiles

• Technical Head
• Electronics Executive
• Sound Technician
• Television Production Manager
• Software tester
• Electronic designer
• Electronics administrator
• Software developer
• Broadcast Technician
• Communication Operator
• Audiovisual Production Specialists
• Technical executive
• Technical support associate

Job Avenues for Diploma holders in EEE

Diploma holders in EEE can opt for the following higher studies.

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Following certification courses can be chosen by these diploma holders.

• Certification in Embedded system
• Certificate Program in Robotics and Intelligent Systems
• Control system certification course
• Advanced Training in System Engineering
• Certificate Program in VSLI technology
• Advanced program in DC and AC motors
• Certificate Program in PLC
• SCADA
• Hardware networking course
• Certification in Real Time Operating Systems
• Power Electronics NPTEL Course
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering-Electrical System
• Short term program in Mechatronics
• Course in Testing and Measurement
• Certificate program in CCNA
• Short term course in Signal processing

Though employment areas are almost same for B.Sc Electronics graduates and Diploma holders in EEE, their nature of work will be different. Degree holders are more in demand in reputed organizations. The number of job openings will be comparatively more for B.Sc in Electronics graduates. The status of the job profiles will be better too as well as their pay. Diploma holders in EEE will be offered remuneration of around Rs.10000/- per month whereas B.Sc in Electronics graduates will be given a remuneration of around Rs.20000/- per month in the initial stage itself.