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16 August 2022

How to choose the best engineering branch for a bright career?

A Brief Introduction
Do you want to pursue engineering in your higher studies? If yes, then you must be familiar with various branches of engineering to opt for your preference. Do not go for others’ opinions or perspectives if you do not want to end up getting disinterested or disappointed in the final year of your course.

The selection of an engineering branch depends on your interest and preference while the future job prospects or business opportunities should also be considered. Having a degree no longer gives an edge to a candidate- it is the expertise, knowledge, and skills that make all the difference. And choosing a branch you are not passionate about won’t work in your favour in the long run.

Opt for the Best Engineering Branch: Some easy-to-follow tips

  • Take your own decision
    Never go for shallow considerations when it comes to choosing the most suitable branch in engineering for you. Maybe a branch is suitable for your friend, but it does not mean it would be for you as well.
  • Consider job satisfaction too
    A branch may ensure highly-paid jobs for candidates, but job satisfaction is also one of the most important factors to consider. And the journey starts with choosing the right branch out of the available ones. That is why career counselling is a must-do for candidates after the conclusion of JEE exams.
  • Take the help of counsellors
    You already know how important career counselling is when it comes to choosing the right branch in engineering. Nonetheless, many people are still in favour of listening to others instead of booking sessions with career experts. Parents need to consider the interest or the passion of their children instead of imposing their preferences to help them choose the best option. Students can also take the help of education counsellors who will steer them in the right direction
  • Stay updated
    As a future engineering student, you also need to stay updated with the latest industry news or opinions of industry experts. It would help you to find which engineering field is performing better than the others. Thus, you can have an approximate idea regarding the upcoming job trends of your shortlisted branches and opt for the most suitable branch for you.
  • Consider your interest
    Considering your passion and interest should be the topmost priority, but emphasizing job opportunities is also mandatory. You have to know in advance whether or not you are ready to put hard work and determination needed to reach your dream job designation.
  • Be realistic in your approach
    Note that having dreams about working in a job role and working in that role, in reality, is completely different. That is why you need to be familiar with what it feels like working on real-world problems in your shortlisted engineering branch. It would save you from having regrets or disappointments later.

Whether you are going for a core engineering branch or a non-core engineering branch depends on your preference and future goals. While Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are considered core engineering branches, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering are regarded as the most popular non-core engineering branches.

Based on all the above-mentioned considerations, choose an engineering branch that serves well to your expectations as well as dreams!