Engineering Colleges: News

Inspiring success stories of 5 GATE top rankers

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted for admission into postgraduate/doctoral courses in technology and engineering at top institutes.

Decoding exam preparation strategies of GATE top rankers

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is taken for securing admissions to postgraduate/doctoral programs in top institutions. It also opens the door for aspirants for PSU jobs and CSIR fellowships.

BCA vs BTech: Eligibility, scope, salary, everything you should know

In India, BTech and BCA are among the most popular undergraduate courses.

5 scholarships for every engineering student

Engineering is one of the most popular streams of study opted by Indian students.

GATE 2023: Format, eligibility criteria, fees, and more details

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted jointly by the IISc Bangalore and seven IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE that functions under the Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education.

Engineering seats in India drop to lowest in a decade

Engineering seats in India have dropped to their lowest number in a decade, even though it still remains the most popular technical course across the country.

Andhra Pradesh engineering student develops ingenious biodegradable face shield

In May 2021, a 21-year-old student of Mechanical Engineering at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, Pabolu Mohan Aditya, was granted a design patent for a biodegradable face shield that costs just Rs. 15.

Math, physics no longer mandatory for engineering aspirants, says AICTE

Studying mathematics and physics in Class-12 would no longer be mandatory for students wishing to join engineering courses, according to new guidelines in All India Council for Technical Education's (AICTE) Approval Process Handbook for 2021-22.

#CareerBytes: What options do PCM students have other than engineering?

In India, most science students who have completed Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) opt for engineering.

#CareerBytes: 5 best private engineering colleges in the country

In India, engineering is the most preferred professional course among students after Class 12 because of the vast prospects it offers.

#CareerBytes: Didn't get good JEE-Advanced rank? Here's what to do

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the country's most difficult engineering entrance exam.

#CareerBytes: Top engineering colleges that accept JEE Main score

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the most difficult engineering entrance exam through which students are admitted to top technical institutes in the country.

IIT Madras registers 15% increase in placement offers, breaks record

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has concluded the campus placements for the session 2018-19 and recorded an increase of 15%, which is an all-time high.

#CareerBytes: Top private engineering colleges in India

Engineering remains the most preferred course in India after Class-12 given the vast prospects it offers.

#CareerBytes: Internship options that are currently being offered by IITs

Summer is here and college students across the country must be busy trying to find internships that offer a great learning experience.

#CareerBytes: Didn't clear engineering entrances? Here are some alternate options

In India, most science students opt for engineering after Class 12. A career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

#NewsBytesExclusive: GATE-2019 topper Shashank Mangal on preparation-strategy, challenges, and more!

The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, were declared on Friday.

MHRD committee: Empower IITs to pick own directors, chairpersons

A year after a new Act granted unprecedented autonomy to IIMs, a committee of IIT directors have sought similar powers for the premier engineering institutes.

#CareerBytes: 5 scholarships every engineering student should know about

Engineering is one of the most preferred professional courses but as education is becoming expensive, many are unable to afford to pursue engineering.

AICTE to stop setting up new engineering colleges from 2020

In an unprecedented move that could impact many engineering aspirants, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided not to permit registration of new engineering colleges from the academic year 2020-2021.

JEE Main results declared: Here's how to check

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for the JEE Main January session nearly two weeks in advance.

#CareerBytes: How to choose the right engineering college?

Engineering is the most sought-after profession in India and every year, many students have a tough time choosing the right engineering college that offers top quality of education.

#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam

The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.

#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.

IISc-Bangalore, IIT-Bombay rank among world's top 200 engineering, tech universities

IISc-Bangalore has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the subject category 'Engineering and Technology' in 2019 Times Higher Education rankings.

#CareerBytes: Tips to crack Aptitude tests for campus placements

Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

#CareerBytes: Top online courses to prepare for campus placements

Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

#CareerBytes: Tips for engineering students to crack campus placement interviews

In any engineering student's life in India, Campus placement is one of the most important phases- in-fact, it's a career-determining stage.

#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam

The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.

#CareerBytes: Busting common myths about the IIT-JEE exam

The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.

#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for campus placement interview

Campus placements is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

#CareerBytes: Top 5 best private engineering institutes in Mumbai

Not making it to IIT Bombay or other top government institutes for that matter doesn't mean it's the end of your engineering career.

#CareerBytes: Top 5 private engineering colleges in Bengaluru

Home to more than 2000 private companies (some of them counted among the Fortune 500 companies of the world), the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru identifies itself as the undisputed tech hub of the country.

Central government scholarships for engineering, medical students

Both engineers and doctors play equally significant roles in the development of the country.

Over 45% engineering seats remained vacant in four years: Government

The dismal engineering education sector in India is far from recovery. Over 45% seats in AICTE-approved engineering colleges remained vacant in four years, government data shows.

277 'fake' engineering colleges in India, Delhi tops list

Delhi, India's capital, is one of the top rankers in several undesirable aspects: crimes against women, general crimes, drug consumption, drug trafficking, and even human trafficking.

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

AICTE: 42% of engineers got campus placements this year

According to AIl India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) data, in 2017-18, campus placements for engineering students crossed the 40% mark for the first time in five years.

#CareerBytes: 5 Mumbai University engineering colleges and their placement rates

Established in 1857, the University of Mumbai is one of the country's premier state universities where engineering is a widely-picked undergraduate course.

Agra students build solar car to protect Taj from pollution

Students of ACE college of engineering and management in Agra have developed a four-seater solar car named "Negen" to protect the Taj Mahal from rising air pollution in the city.

#CareerBytes: Top 7 colleges for engineering in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is one of the most popular destinations in India for engineering students as it is home to some of the best engineering institutes.

8 popular engineering colleges in South India

South India is home to some of the best engineering institutes in the country, making it one of the most preferred destinations for engineering aspirants.

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

Engineering students might soon have open-book exams

The Indian education system focuses excessively on marks, and performance in final exams often determines "intelligent" and "dull" students.

Best engineering colleges (other than IITs/NITs) for Computer Science courses

Aspiring computer science engineers may feel overpowered by the abundance of options, especially with engineering college admissions already underway in India.

Engineering colleges' intake to reduce by 1.36 lakh seats

Engineering colleges across seven states have approached All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to reduce the number of seats in B.Tech/M.Tech courses by 1.3 lakh, effective the new session in July.

Government scholarships for Engineering students: Here's all about them

To promote quality education in the field of engineering, the government awards various scholarships to students who want to pursue engineering based on various criteria, including their merit, community, and family's annual income.

India to lose 3.1L engineering seats in four years

Engineering aspirants might be in for a hard time. According to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), there will be 80,000 fewer seats in engineering this year, expected to reduce by 3.1L in four years.

Best engineering colleges (other than IITs, NITs) after 12th Class

Given the vast prospects that it offers, Engineering remains one of the most preferred courses in India after Class-12.

IIT-B students asked to use separate plates for non-veg food

An email to students of IIT-Bombay purportedly from the mess coordinator of Hostel 11 has raked up a controversy.

Facebook to help young India create Virtual Reality products

Facebook partnered with Startup Village Collective (SV.CO), a Bangalore-based digital incubator, on Wednesday to help Indian students develop their ideas on virtual reality (VR) into globally marketable products and services.

300 private engineering colleges may be asked to shut down

Supreme Court says no to technical education through correspondence courses

In a landmark judgment affecting millions of Students across India, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled against institutes providing technical Education through long-distance courses.

A whopping 800 engineering colleges to shut down next year

The AICTE is planning to shut down 800 engineering colleges due to plunging admission rates in these institutions, Chairman Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe said.

Over 27 lakh engineering seats vacant for last 3 years

According to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), over 27 lakh engineering seats have been lying vacant across various engineering colleges in India since the last three years.

Karnataka: Engineering colleges raise their cut-off ranks this year

Anxiety gripped engineering aspirants in Karnataka as several engineering colleges raised their cut-off ranks this year. RV College of Engineering, for instance, raised its cut-off rank to 310 from 450 in 2016.

No yoga or other sports, no engineering degree!

The All India Council for Technical Education has now made it mandatory to be actively involved in yoga, sports or other socially relevant activities to be awarded a degree in engineering and technical colleges and institutes.

89 of 311 institutes submitted fraudulent data to AICTE

In a shocking news, a whopping one-third of engineering and technical institutes have been found to submit false data to the All India Council for Technical Education for getting approval.