BTech In Electrical Engineering 2024- Explained Everything!

Electrical Engineering is one of the most interesting specializations of engineering. The domain allows electrical engineers to work with energy management in microgrids, design and optimization of smart grids, and artificial intelligence modeling for power systems.

Electrical engineering has changed our lives due to the introduction of light bulbs, telephones, radios, and televisions and the development of transistors and integrated circuits to electric motors, home appliances, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. 

What is Electrical Engineering?

To describe an Electrical Engineering course in simple terms, it is the engineering branch that engages with electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism which is used in developing power grids and technological fields.

Power plants and hardware companies require electrical engineers to perform operations at power plants, electrical motors, computer chips, industrial machinery, and ignition systems much needed for aircraft, automobiles, and space crafts.

BTech Electrical Engineering- Regular Course

After getting an electrical engineering undergraduate degree, students can practice their learning or acquire skills on the job training to start their line of work. Here are the highlights of the BTech Electrical Engineering Regular Course: 

BTech Electrical Engineering After 12th
Particulars	Details
B.Tech ( Full Form)	Bachelors of Technology
B.Tech Specialization	Electrical Engineering (EE)
Degree	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years
Semester	8
Eligibility	60% aggregate score in the 12th standard PCM are compulsory subjects
Entrance Exam	JEE Mains, JEE Advance, VITEEE, SRMJEEE
Top Colleges	IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, VIT Vellore, IIT Madras, DTU
Jobs	Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Designer Engineer, Content Writer, Associate, Electrical Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Systems Analyst
Top Recruiters	Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Siemens, Aerotek, Havells India Limited, Wipro Lighting Corporate, Schnider Electric
Sectors	Manufacturing, Healthcare, Defence, Research and Development, Logistics, Telecommunications, Networking, Electronic Components, Industrial Electronics, and Consumer Electronics
Salary	Fresher salary ranges between INR 19,000 and INR 30,000 per month

BTech Electrical Engineering- Flexible Timing Course 

BTech Regular Program can be applied after the 12th standard, and BTech Flexible Timing courses such as BTech Lateral Entry or BTech for Working Professionals can be enrolled after the Polytechnic Diploma.

The purpose of introducing the BTech Flexible Timing program is to advance the skills of the employees. 

BTech Electrical Engineering Lateral Entry
Particulars	Details
B.Tech Lateral Entry Specialization	Electrical Engineering (EE)
Degree	Undergraduate
Duration	3 years
Semester	6
Eligibility	Diploma certificate in Electrical Engineering  Relevant working experience
Entrance Exam ]	LPUNEST, Haryana LEET, PULEET, DTU LEET   For the BTech Lateral Entry Program, students have to qualify entrance exam whereas for engineering programs for working professionals/flexible timing universities don’t conduct any admission test.
Top Colleges	Lingaya’s Vidyapeetha University, Shri Venkateshwara University, DTU, LPU
Jobs	Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Designer Engineer, Content Writer, Associate, Electrical Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Systems Analyst
Top Recruiters	Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Siemens, Aerotek, Havells India Limited, Wipro Lighting Corporate, Schnider Electric
Sectors	Manufacturing, Healthcare, Defence, Research and Development, Logistics, Telecommunications, Networking, Electronic Components, Industrial Electronics, and Consumer Electronics
Salary	Fresher salary ranges between INR 19,000 and INR 30,000 per month

Eligibility Criteria for BTech Flexible Timing In Detail 

After a diploma in engineering, enthusiastic learners can apply for programs such as BTech for Lateral Entry, BTech for Working Professionals, Online BTech for Working Professionals, and BTech Work Integrated Learning Program.

The admission criteria are simple as indicated below: 

• 3 year's diploma certificate in Electricity Engineering is needed. 
• 2 to 3 years of working experience. 
• Some universities conduct entrance exams whereas other universities allow direct admission.

Entrance Exam for BTech Electrical Engineering Regular Program

Students have to qualify for the entrance exam for prestigious national, and state universities owned or funded by the government or esteemed private universities. The most preferred admission test applied by students to pursue the engineering program are:

• JEE Main
• JEE Advance 
• CUET
• MHT CET
• BITSAT
• VITEEE
• COMEDK UGET
• WBJEE
• TS EAMCET
• KEAM

Related Programmes
B.Tech Online	B.Tech Part Time
B.Tech for Working Professionals	B.Tech After Diploma
B Tech Distance Education

List of Entrance Exams for BTech Lateral Entry Electrical Engineering Program for University

Here is the list of the entrance exams that students can apply for the best national and state universities and institutes to get admission in their preferred Electrical Engineering course:

Entrance Exam for BTech Lateral Entry
Entrance Exam	Colleges/Universities
TS ECET	JNTU Hyderabad
UPSEE	Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh
UKSEE Lateral Entry	Uttarakhand Technical University
Haryana LEET Test	Haryana State Technical Education Society
Assam JLEE	Assam Science And Technology University

AICTE Approved BTech Engineering Colleges for Working Professionals- Direct Admission 

Those who are aiming for the BTech Working Professional course are mainly employees who want to upskill their learnings or require a graduation degree so that they can meet the eligibility criteria to apply for promotions and higher roles.

Such applicants prefer to apply for working professionals courses that mainly use the hybrid mode of education. Check the list of such colleges here: 

• Sri Venkateswara University
• Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University 
• Galgotias University
• BITS Pilani 

Electrical Engineering Fees for BTech Working Professionals Program 

Generally, the cost for undergraduate electrical engineering working professional courses ranges between INR 35,000 and INR 50,000 per semester.

The duration of the BTech for Working Professionals is 3 years as students are promoted directly to the 2nd year of the program due to the valid working experience in the domain.

Top Government Colleges For BTech Electrical Engineering Program and Their Fees 

BTech Electrical Engineering Government Colleges in India. Some colleges offer Electrical and Electronics Engineering instead of Electrical Engineering.

Hence, students are advised to check the specialization and syllabus before enrolling for the program at any university or institute to find out whether it is in their best interest. 

Government Electrical Engineering Colleges with NIRF Ranking and Fees
Institute	NIRF Ranking 2024	Fees Per Semester (INR)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	1	1,12,663
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	2	1,07,800
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	3	1,19,750
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	4	1,12,142
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	5	1,18,480
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	6	1,48,700
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	7	1,11,750
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	8	1,19,000
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	9	1,12,450
Jadavpur University	10

Private Colleges For BTech Electrical Engineering Program and Their Fees 

If students want to get admission to a private university for a BTech Electrical Engineering course can apply to the below-mentioned universities: 

Private Colleges For BTech Electrical Engineering Program
Institute	NIRF Ranking 2024	Annual Fees (INR)
Vellore Institute of Technology	11	1,76,000
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	19
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	20	1,41,900
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	28	1,96,000
Amity University	31	95,000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	36	1,20,000
Chandigarh University	38	2,05,000
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	39
Lovely Professional University	50	1,40,000/-
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi	53	116000

BTech Electrical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects

The Electrical Engineering course includes core and elective subjects that include practical and theory of sub-disciplines like speech, signal processing, acoustics, electromagnetic compatibility, automobiles, geoscience, robotics, ultra-sonic, frequency control, electro-optics, and vehicular technology.

Here is the list of the Electrical Engineering subjects in detail:

BTech Electrical Engineering Syllabus- Semester-Wise
Semester 1	Semester 2
Mathematics- I Mechanics/English for communication Electrical Technology/Introduction to Programming and Data Structures Introduction to Manufacturing Processes	Mathematics- II Elements of Electrical Engineering Electronic components and devices Basics of IT
Semester 3	Semester 4
Introduction to Material Science and Engineering Introduction to BioScience and Technology Signal and Systems Introduction to Electronics Lab	Introduction to Signal Processing/Communication Systems Environmental Science Technology and Management Digital Electronic Circuits Network Theory
Semester 5	Semester 6
Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems Biomedical Systems Microprocessor and Microcontroller Digital Communication	Satellite Communication Engineering Digital Signal Processing Control Systems VLSI Design
Semester 7	Semester 8
Environment and Energy Studies Thermal and Hydraulic Prime Movers Fundamentals of Electrical Power System Analysis of Electrical Power System Power System Operation and Control	Electrical Workshop Practices Fundamentals of Power Electronics Electrical Engineering Materials Electrical Machine Design Power Electronic Converters

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Books 

Books from renowned authors and reading Electrical Engineering journals regularly enrich the knowledge and understanding of the students besides updating them about the latest news and information in the fields.

So below is the list of books that are shared for the reference of the learners: 

Electrical Engineering Books
Books	Authors
Electrical Engineering 101	Darren Ashby
Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics	Fawwaz Ulaby and Umberto Ravaioli
Microwave Engineering	David M. Pozar
Instrumentation and Measurement in Electrical Engineering	Roman Malaric
Engineering Circuit Analysis	William Hayt, Jack Kemmerly
The Art of Electronics	Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill
Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design	Constantine A. Balanis
Practical Electronics for Inventors	Paul Scherz
Modern Control Systems	Richard Dorf and Robert Bishop
Solid State Electronic Devices	Ben Streetman and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee

What Career Opportunities Are Available In Electrical Engineering?

The curriculum of the Electrical Engineering Course prepares the learners for the Power and Energy Sector, Electronics Industry, Automation & Control Systems, and Telecommunication and Networking.

Sub-disciplines decide the career of an individual mentioned here: 

• Microelectronics and semiconductors
• Optics and photonics devices and systems
• Signal and image processing
• Telecommunication systems
• Aerospace electronics
• Remote sensing
• Electric power systems, transmission, distribution, and maintenance
• Electronic circuit and system design
• Instrumentation
• Control systems
• Embedded hardware/software systems
• Automotive electric systems

BTech Electrical Engineering Jobs and Salary 

Electrical Engineering jobs after BTech are the most demanded jobs that are available in the market at present. Moreover, the Electrical Engineering salary for freshers and experienced employees are discussed below: 

Job Roles And Expected Salaries
Job Role	Fresher Salary Per Annum (INR)	Experienced Salary Per Annum (INR)
Power Engineers	2.8- 3.5 Lakhs	6-9 Lakhs
Telecommunication Engineers	2.5- 3.0 Lakhs	5.5- 8.5 Lakhs
Electronics Engineer	2.7- 3.2 Lakhs	6.5- 9.5 Lakhs
Instrumentation Engineer	2.5-  3.2 Lakhs	6.6- 8 Lakhs
Embedded Systems Engineer	2.6- 3.3 Lakhs	7- 10 Lakhs
Electrical Maintenance Engineer	2.8- 3.1 Lakhs	6.6- 12 Lakhs
Electrical Designer Engineer	2.6-3.2 Lakhs	7.1 - 11 Lakhs
Electrical Control Engineer	2.7- 3.3 Lakhs	6.2- 10 Lakhs

Top Recruiters of Electrical Engineers 

Companies hire candidates through campus placement or use various platforms to list the job vacancies available in the companies. Here are the top recruiters of Electrical Engineering companies in India: 

Top Hiring Electrical Engineering Companies in India
BHEL	Havells
Larsen & Toubro	Siemens
Boeing	Schneider Electric
Jindal Steel and Power Limited	Bajaj Electricals Ltd
Polycab India Ltd	Philips

Is EEE better than ECE?

Students are confused among Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Electronic  Engineering (EEE), and Electronics and Communication (ECE). so, the basic difference between EEE and ECE is mentioned here to clarify both specializations of engineering and how they are similar and different from each other: 

Difference B/w EEE and ECE
Particulars	EEE	ECE
Full Form	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering
Purpose	The Program emphasizes electrical engineering as well as electronics	The program emphasizes electronics and communication
Study Material	More stress is placed on the power system and basic electronics	Electrons to develop devices, systems, and equipment that use electricity.
Core Areas	Electrical technology and machines, circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetism, electrical engineering materials, instrumentation, control systems, power engineering, and transmission and distribution.	Analog transmission, basic electronics, solid state devices, microprocessors, digital and analog communication, analog integrated circuits, satellite communication, microwave engineering, antennae, and wave progression. Besides dealing with the manufacturing of electronic devices, circuits, and communications equipment.
Job Roles	Control and instrumentation engineer, Electronics engineer, Broadcast engineer, and Electrical engineer	Hardware Engineer, Telecommunications engineering, and Control Systems Engineer

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Conclusion

It isn’t that Electrical Engineering has faded now as a branch of engineering after the introduction of new branches of engineering such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. It is constantly evolving and it is believed that Electrical Engineering in the future will be included in renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, the Internet of Things and electrification of transportation, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.