Computer engineering is one amongst the many divisions of engineering. It is a discipline that combines many fields of computer science and electrical engineering. This field mainly focuses on the various areas related to computers. A person who practices Computer Engineering is called as a Computer Engineer. People who have completed his/her education in this field have many career opportunities. They can work with firms of both the private as well as public sectors. The remuneration of the candidates will be based upon their qualification and the type of the firm that hires them.

Qualifying Exam

There are a lot of colleges and universities in our country that provide graduate as well as postgraduate programs in Computer Engineering. A student who seeks to join the graduate course should write an entrance exam that is carried out by these educational institutions. Some of those entrance exams include the entrance exam conducted Indian Institute of Technology i.e. IIT Joint Entrance Exam. There is also the All India Entrance Exam conducted at the national level. At the State level there is the Common Entrance Exam and the Associate Membership Examination for the courses under the Associate Memberships of the Institution of Engineers. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Entrance Exam is carried out for the admission of students into the Master’s courses in the related subject.

Who is eligible to apply?

The qualification required to join the graduate course in computer engineering is a pass in standard 10+2 with a science background. The same is pertinent for candidates who wish to go for a Diploma Course in Computer Engineering.

How to prepare for the exam and interview?

The most important quality an aspirant requires to become a computer engineer is the ability to innovative. A good knowledge in computer programming will be of great help too. They can go for coaching in computer centres nearby or train with their friends. Good skills in communication are also essential for them. Creating a time table and following it meticulously will enable them to hone their mind. The candidate must also be attuned with new and upcoming computer technologies and know its areas of application. At the time of the interview, the candidates must make certain that they answer correctly.