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25th - July - 2019
The SVCE Alumni from the 1985-89 batch have been sponsoring the tuition fees for two Girl students from their Second year to Final year based on their financial need and good academic performance in the first year of study, to enable them to carry out their studies without worrying about the financial requirements. The 1985-89 batch has also decided to support the candidates beyond the classroom by arranging internship and by even providing them with job opportunities, if found suitable. They have also planned to increase the number of scholarship recipients from two to four. Congratulations to Ms. Kiruthiga. B, II Year EC and Ms. Alagu Kavery. R.M, II Year EE for being the first batch of students to avail the scholarship instituted by the SVCE 1985-89 batch.
28th - August - 2019
Faculty Research Day 2016 Report
28th - August - 2019
Click to view Report on ICCSET'14
28th - August - 2019
Click to view profile of Dr.T.V.Geetha, Resource Person
28th - August - 2019
FACULTY RESEARCH DAY REPORT
FACULTY RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
28th - August - 2019
II yr CS students (Mr. Bharath. G, Ms. Janani V. I, Mr. Raahul Kalyaan J) have won first place in a Hackathon conducted by St. Peters Institute of Higher Education and Research. They have received a certificate of appreciation and cash prize of Rs 10,000.
28th - August - 2019
III year EC student Mr.Sudarsshan Krishna has bagged 1st prize in PALS residential workshop on *Think, Create,Engineer* conducted at IIT Madras held between Dec 5 to Dec 8 2018 and won Cash prize of Rs 500. The results were announced recently. The certificate of appreciation is attached. The department is proud of his achievement.
28th - August - 2019
III year EC students Shalini.V, Sai pavani.G, Subramania Raman M K, Samer DM won the FIRST prize in the Robo- Race event in ROBO-TI KINGS a National level Robotic competion held at Kings Engg. College on 23rd March 2019. They received a cash price of Rs.5000.The department is proud of their achievement.
28th - August - 2019
Mr Gurucharan’s (III ECE) novel Sunshine with my Solitary Friend was released by Mr. P. Kumar, Honourable Member of Parliament . Lyricist Mr. Pa. Vijay received the first copy on 24, March 2019 at Sangam, Trichy.
28th - August - 2019
Our Institution Innovation Council(IIC) of SVCE earned Second Golden Star based on the Innovative Ideas submitted by our students in Smart India Hackathon(SIH) 2019. More than 250 Ideas were submitted in both Software and Hardware Editions of SIH 2019 competitions. Behalf of Institution Innovation Council(IIC) of SVCE, we thank our students submitted their innovative ideas for SIH2019, SPOCs Mr.V.Gurusamy & Dr.S.Natarajan, All Department IIC Coordinators, Mentors ,faculty and staff members for their contributions.

Dr.S.Natarajan,Convener
IIC SVCE
28th - August - 2019
1.Congratulations to Final year IT students and their team members for securing first prize in IEEE YESIST12 innovation challenge project contest prelims.

Mr. Ajay Kaarthic J(IV yr IT), Mr. Kishore S(IV yr IT), Ms. Nerosha S(IV yr IT) along with Mr. Aravinth Raj(IV yr ECE) and Mr. Mohammed Safi(III yr MECH) mentored by Mr. E. Sakthivel (AP/IT), Mr. AR. Guru Gokul (AP/IT) have secured FIRST PRIZE in "IEEE YESIST12 innovation challenge project contest prelims" organized by the department of IT, SSN college of Engineering on 5th July 2019.



2.Congratulations to Deepika.S of III year IT who won the First prize with cash Rs.2000 in paper presentation. Deepika.S from III year IT 'A" mentored by Dr. G. Sumathi has won First Place and received a prize amount of Rs.2000 in Paper Presentation competition titled "Cloud Computing" held at KCG college of Technology.

They have been selected for participation in the Finals to be held at Stamford International University, Thailand on September 7th and 8th, 2019.

Special Thanks to Mr. Arul AP/ECE and Mr. Sivaramapandian AP/Mech for their support during the project implementation. Congratulations to the winners and mentors!
28th - August - 2019
The app is intended for use by the Beat patrol officers of the Kanchipuram police force. Traditionally when the officers go for their Beat patrol, they inform about their location and presence manually to the higher authorities. This leads to various discrepancies, miscommunication and inaccuracy of information. In order to overcome these drawbacks, the E-Beat app helps in recording the attendance of the officers by means of scanning a QR code and retrieving their GPS location along with the photograph of the officer who is registering his attendance. All this data is then sent to a google sheet which is updated on a daily basis. This sheet is used by the higher authorities to register the attendance of the officers. Thus the E-Beat app ensures a high accuracy of the data which is being recorded and ensures there are no falsehoods in the data. Using the information from the Google sheet, the higher authorities can direct officers who are present nearby a particular location to take any required action or to mobilise them.

The project was done completely under the guidance of the DSP of Sriperumbudur - Mr Rajesh Kannan IPS and the SP of Kanchipuram - Mr Santhosh Hadimani IPS . Our Principal ,Dr Ganesh Vaidhyanathan and the Hod’s offered their fullest support and coordination for the above project.
28th - August - 2019
Our Third year BTech Chemical Engineering students, Mr.D. Sriram Venkiteswaran for winning a Cash prize of 25,000 from the hands of Padmashri Kamalhassan and merit certificate in the grand finale of Federal Bank - Speak for India Tamilnadu edition 2018on 27th February 2019. He was mentored by Dr T. Murugavel, HOD /HSS.
He has been selected to the final round among 45,000 participants from all over Tamilnadu.
28th - August - 2019
Congrats to the students, Mentor and the PALS coordinators for their unstinted efforts in making SVCE stand out in the crowd amidst stiff competition from so many institutions. The selection of so many projects in SIH for the grand finale and this event (PALS - Innowah) once again proves that SVCE has a tremendous Inherent potential and lets work together to bring it out and make our institution proud. First Prize Winner - Novel corn husk based products as a substitute for non – biodegradable polymers Student Members:
A. Ashwin, 2nd Year/BT
Anusuya Narayanan, 2nd Year/BT
N. Shakunthala, 2nd Year/BT
Mentor:
Dr. Nalinkanth V. Ghone, Prof/CH
Finalist Team - Automatic Water Management System in Agriculture Field using the Internet of Things (IoT)
Student Members:
S. Ramkumar, 3rd Year/EE
S. Leoponraj, 3rd Year/EE
A. Dheeraj, 3rd Year/EE
Mentor:
Mr. M. Rajvikram, AP/EE
28th - August - 2019
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SVCE Organizing a 2 Days National Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence application to Renewable Energy Systems” will be conducted during 29th and 30th August 2019.

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CONVENOR
Dr. K R. Santha,
Vice Principal & HOD/EEE


COORDINATORS
Dr. N K Mohanty, Professor/EEE
Dr. C Gopinath, Asso Professor/EEE
Mr. S Kumaravel, AP/EEE
28th - August - 2019

Enrolment of Volunteers to RRC-SVCE Unit for AY: 2019-2020.

CIRCULAR

Ref.No: RRC/02/2019-2020

1st Aug, 2019

The Red Ribbon Club at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering came into effect from 15/09/2006. Its objective is to educate youth with correct, concise and adequate information and heighten their level of awareness about HIV AIDS, STI, prevention of drug abuse and drunken driving.


All our SVCE students are members of RRC-SVCE unit. To know more details about RRC-SVCE Unit and it’s activities refer https://www.svce.ac.in/redribbon/index.html. Now we are in the process of enrolling the volunteers to RRC-SVCE Unit for AY: 2019-20. Interested students are requested to enrol their name in person to the RRC coordinator Dr. S. Prabhu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology at Room No 12-110 first floor.

Link for RRC Registration Form :https://forms.gle/TAq3xvqXsPnTACGA6

28th - August - 2019

A Two Days National Level Workshop on Cloud Based Real Time Applications of IoT using Raspberry Pi and Think Speak on 9th & 10th Aug’ 2019 organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.



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Dr. S. Muthukumar,
Professor & HOD - ECE, SVCE
28th - August - 2019

Kaaviya Baskaran and P.Baskaran of Third year IT has won first place with a cash prize of Rs.1000 in Paper Presentation titled Design of an E-Water Application to maintain the flow of water from common faucets using GSM at Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College under the mentorship of Mr V.Rajaram, AP/IT. 
On behalf of Dept. of IT, I congratulate both the winners and the mentor and wish them to achieve a lot in future.

 

Dr.V.Vidhya

Professor & Head Incharge
Dept. of Information Technology
28th - August - 2019

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING organizing a One Day National Level Conference on “Technological Innovation in Clean Energy Generation and Environmental Remediation” on 4th October, 2019

 

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Dr N Meyyappan
Professor & HOD 
Department of Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
28th - August - 2019

1.Congratulations to Final year IT students and their team members for securing first prize in IEEE YESIST12 innovation challenge project contest prelims.

Mr. Ajay Kaarthic J(IV yr IT), Mr. Kishore S(IV yr IT), Ms. Nerosha S(IV yr IT) along with Mr. Aravinth Raj(IV yr ECE) and Mr. Mohammed Safi(III yr MECH) mentored by Mr. E. Sakthivel (AP/IT), Mr. AR. Guru Gokul (AP/IT) have secured FIRST PRIZE in "IEEE YESIST12 innovation challenge project contest prelims" organized by the department of IT, SSN college of Engineering on 5th July 2019.

2.Congratulations to Deepika.S of III year IT who won the First prize with cash Rs.2000 in paper presentation. Deepika.S from III year IT 'A" mentored by Dr. G. Sumathi has won First Place and received a prize amount of Rs.2000 in Paper Presentation competition titled "Cloud Computing" held at KCG college of Technology.

They have been selected for participation in the Finals to be held at Stamford International University, Thailand on September 7th and 8th, 2019.

Special Thanks to Mr. Arul AP/ECE and Mr. Sivaramapandian AP/Mech for their support during the project implementation. Congratulations to the winners and mentors!
28th - August - 2019
Dress code: Students are expected to  follow dress code conforming to the general serene atmosphere in the campus. Marine Engineering students have uniform and all other students are to follow the given instructions regarding the dress code:
  1. 1. Body fit clothing, transparent or revealing outfits should be avoided.
  2. 2. T shirts or shirts with Chinese collar and torn or faded jeans are not allowed.
  3. 3. 3/4th kind of pants or pants with torn edges and tight pants are not allowed.
  4. 4. Black shirts or shirts with message /slogans are not advisable.
  5. 5. Boys should wear only formal shirts (either half or full sleeves).
  6. 6. For Girls, Salwar kameez with dupatta, jeans with long kurtis and stole are advisable
28th - August - 2019

Schedule of CAT-1 for Second Year Students (3rd Semester)

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21st - January - 2020
21st - January - 2020
The SVCE Alumni from 1990-94 ECE Batch has come forward to give Scholarship for ECE students from Second year to Final year based on their financial status and academic performance. Congratulations to Mr. Buvanesh. S, II Year ECE, Ms. Shivani. R, III Year ECE and Ms. Mahalakshmi. M, IV Year ECE for being the first batch of students to avail the scholarship instituted by the SVCE 1990-94 ECE Batch.
21st - January - 2020
19OS Result for senior students are available at resultsvce.mastersofterp.in
21st - January - 2020
Springboards and Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering is organizing a "6th Summer camp on Engineering & Technology for School Children" during 11-15 May, 2020. Click here to download Brochure
21st - January - 2020
21st - January - 2020
We are happy to inform you that our Student Chapter has been bestowed with the above Award for the year 2019 of the Institute. The Awards will be announced and presented during the 72nd Annual Session-cum-Indian Chemical Engineering Congress (CHEMCON 2019), to be held from 16-19, December, 2019 at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi. Dr N Meyyappan Professor & HOD Department of Chemical Engineering
21st - January - 2020
We are happy to inform you that our Student Chapter has been bestowed with the above Award for the year 2019 of the Institute. The Awards will be announced and presented during the 72nd Annual Session-cum-Indian Chemical Engineering Congress (CHEMCON 2019), to be held from 16-19, December, 2019 at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi. Dr N Meyyappan Professor & HOD Department of Chemical Engineering
21st - January - 2020
MANAGEMENT IS PLEASED TO DECLARE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ODD SEMESTER 2019-20. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT DETAILS IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT TO ACCOUNTS SECTION TO TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT TO RESPECTIVE BANK ACCOUNT. Click here to view and downloadform and the list of students Dr. J. Venkatesan Dean (Students' Welfare) Prof. & Head - Automobile Engineering
21st - January - 2020
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur Taluk– 602 117 Office of Dean (Research) INTRAMURAL FUNDING FOR FINAL YEAR STUDENT PROJECTS - UGProposals are invited for Intramural project funding for the Academic year 2019-2020 Instructions: Click here to view/download
21st - January - 2020
It is very much happy to share that our Institute's IIC has earned the THIRD and FOURTH GOLDEN STARS based on our performance and activities during academic year 2018-19. Behalf of Institution Innovation Council of SVCE, we take this opportunity to thank our Secretary , Principal, Vice Principal, Department IIC Coordinators and Members, Faculty, staff members and students helped us to earn Four Golden Stars.
21st - January - 2020
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21st - January - 2020
Passed out students are requested to contact A2 section of College Office for registration and payment of examination fees in respect of Nov./Dec. 2019 ANNA UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. The last date for registration and payment of examination fee is 3rd Oct. 2019. (2.30 pm) PRINCIPAL.
21st - January - 2020
The Institution of Engineers (India), Tamil Nadu State centre conducted IEI TAMILNADU CENTENARY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ’2019 (ICET ’19) on August 21 and 22, 2019, as a part of IEI centenary year. Students and faculty members from EEE department participated in the conference and received Two awards. The awards were given in an event organized by IEI (India) celebrating the Centenary year of its existence in Chennai on 13th September, 2019. Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Banwarilal Purohit, and Thiru K. Pandiarajan, Honorable Minister for Tamil Official Language, Tamil Culture and Archaeology were the Chief Guests for the event. Presentation Awards of Merit received by the student and faculty member: 1. M. V. Ajayragavan, 3rd Year EEE student, II Prize, “Modified Protection Scheme for Smart Grid” (Mentor: Dr.S.G.Bharathidasan, ASP/EE) 2. Mrs.M.Sasikala, AP/EE, II Prize, “Micro-fabrication of Thin Film Transistor using RF Sputtering” (Mentor: Dr.K.B.Sudhakar, Prof/EE) Congratulations to the awardees.
21st - January - 2020
The Student Council pioneered an initiative called "Plant a Sapling" in our campus and distributed 200 saplings to the first year students. Each student tied a Rakhi to the sapling, thus creating a bond with the sapling and also took an oath to grow it with care. This was done in association with an NGO called Keezhvanam. Unlike regular sapling distribution events where there is no follow up on the state of the saplings, this time, each student shared the location (latitude, longitude) of the plant and will also post updates regarding growth of the plant over time to the NGO, through a seperate whatsapp group created for the same.
21st - January - 2020
The SVCE Alumni from the 1985-89 batch have been sponsoring the tuition fees for a group of Girl students from their Second year to Final year based on their financial need and good academic performance in the first year of study, to enable them to carry out their studies without worrying about the financial requirements. The 1985-89 batch has also decided to support the candidates beyond the classroom by arranging internship and by even providing them with job opportunities, if found suitable. They have also planned to increase the number of scholarship recipients from two to four. Congratulations to Ms. Anuja. J, II Year CHE, Ms. Mohanakrishna Gopika. V, II Year CSE, Ms. Monica. R, II Year ECE and Ms. Vidhya. N, II Year ECE for being the second batch of students to avail the scholarship instituted by the SVCE 1985-89 batch.
21st - January - 2020
Students who have qualified for B.E./B.TECH degree during April/May 2019 AU Examinations, are requested to collect their Provisional Certificate, Consolidated Mark sheet & final semester mark sheet from the Academic section of College Office during working hours. Principal.
21st - January - 2020
Enrolment of Volunteers to RRC-SVCE Unit for AY: 2019-2020. CIRCULAR Ref.No: RRC/02/2019-2020 1st Aug, 2019 The Red Ribbon Club at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering came into effect from 15/09/2006. Its objective is to educate youth with correct, concise and adequate information and heighten their level of awareness about HIV AIDS, STI, prevention of drug abuse and drunken driving. All our SVCE students are members of RRC-SVCE unit. To know more details about RRC-SVCE Unit and it’s activities refer https://www.svce.ac.in/redribbon/index.html. Now we are in the process of enrolling the volunteers to RRC-SVCE Unit for AY: 2019-20. Interested students are requested to enrol their name in person to the RRC coordinator Dr. S. Prabhu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology at Room No 12-110 first floor. Link for RRC Registration Form :https://forms.gle/TAq3xvqXsPnTACGA6
27th - January - 2020
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28th - January - 2020
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28th - January - 2020
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18th - February - 2020
Dear Sir/Madam, Warm Greetings! The Youth Red Cross , Rotaract Club, NSS and NCC of SVCE cordially invite you all for the one-day Blood Donation Camp on 19th February 2020 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) at Multipurpose Hall, SVCE. All are welcome !!! Dr.R.Govindarasu For Organising Team of Blood Donation Camp E2020
22nd - February - 2020
The Management, staff and students congratulate our college Cricket team for securing the Winners up Trophy with an excellent performance in Dr.A.C.Muthiah Rolling Trophy-2020 held in our campus recently. Man of the Match K. Bharath - III ECE Man of the Series E. Heramba Ganesh - IV EEE
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20th - April - 2020
How many of us know that the prospect of marine engineers greatly depends on the Shipping and Logistics sector? In order to understand this, one needs to know the logistics market better.    SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS SECTOR Shipping Industry is very crucial and extensive for the development of any country.  The economy based on sea trade is aptly termed as “Blue Economy.”  According to the Ministry of Shipping, around 95 percent of India’s trading by volume and 70 percent by value is done through the transport services for the maritime industry. India has 12 major, and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports. Under the National Perspective Plan for Sagarmala, six new mega ports will be developed in the country.  The Indian ports and shipping industry plays a vital role in sustaining growth in the country’s trade and commerce. India is the sixteenth largest maritime country in the world, with a coastline of about 7,517 km. The Indian Government plays a vital role in supporting the ports sector. It has allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up to 100 percent under the automatic route for port and harbor construction and maintenance projects. It has also facilitated a 10-year tax holiday to enterprises that develop, maintain, and operate ports, inland waterways, and inland ports.   SHIPPING LOGISTICS MARKET SIZE  During the Financial Year (FY) 2019-20, cargo traffic at major ports in the country was reported at 699.05 million tonnes (MT). Cargo traffic handled stood at 463.07 MT in 2019 (till November 2019). Cargo traffic at non-major ports was estimated at 529.6 MT during FY 2018-19 and grew at 10 percent CAGR between FY 2017-18 and reached 281.0 million tonnes in FY 2018-19 (up to Sep 18). The major ports had a capacity of 1,514.09. MT per annum by FY 2019-20 (partial). The Maritime Agenda 2010-20 has a 2020 target of 3,130 MT of port capacity. The government has taken several measures to improve operational efficiency through mechanization, deepening the draft, and speedy evacuations.    INVESTMENTS/ DEVELOPMENTS
  • In November 2019, JSW Infrastructure commissioned a new iron ore terminal at the Paradip port in Odisha with a capacity to handle up to 18 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
  • In November 2019, the first-ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2), focused on improving the connectivity to the North-Eastern Region (NER).
  • In October 2019, Ease of Doing Business-Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based Port Access Control System (PACS) at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was introduced.
  • JSW Infrastructure entered into a built, operate and transfer agreement with Paradip Port Trust at an investment of Rs 750 crore (US$107.31 million) to operate Paradip port.
  • In August 2019, India became the first country in the world to issue Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), capturing the facial biometric data of seafarers.
  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) became the first Indian port operator to handle cargo movement of 200 million tonnes (MT) in 2018-19.
  • Essar Ports will invest US$70 million in Hazira port by 2020.
  • The current Honourable Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has announced a massive investment in India’s ports and roads sector, which is likely to help boost the country’s economy. The Indian government plans to develop 10 coastal economic regions as part of plans to revive the country’s Sagarmala (string of ports) project.
  • The zones would be converted into manufacturing hubs, supported by port modernization projects, and could span 300–500 km of the coastline. The government is also looking to develop the inland waterway sector as an alternative to road and rail routes to transport goods to the nation’s ports and hopes to attract private investment within the sector.
  • The Ports sector in India has received a cumulative FDI of US$1.64 billion between April 2000 and March 2019.
  • Indian ports and shipping sector witnessed three M&A deals worth US$29 million in 2017.
  GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES  Some major initiatives taken by the government to promote the ports sector in India are as follows:
  • As of November 2019, several projects with a total project cost of Rs 13,308.41 crore (US$1.90 billion) have been awarded in the last three years on up-gradation of the major ports.
  • As of Union Budget 2019-20, the total allocation for the Ministry of Shipping is Rs 1,902.56 crore (US$272.22 million).
  • Net profit at major ports has increased from Rs 1,150 crore (US$178.4 million) in FY13 to Rs 3,413 crore (US$529.6 million) in FY18 while operating margin increased from 23 percent to 44 percent.
  • In May 2018, the Ministry of Shipping allowed foreign-flagged ships to carry containers for transshipment.
  • In March 2018, a revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) was approved to make port projects more investor-friendly and make the investment climate in the sector more attractive.
  ROAD AHEAD
  • Increasing investments and cargo traffic points towards a healthy outlook for the Indian ports sector. Providers of services such as operation and maintenance (O&M), pilotage and harbouring, and marine assets such as barges and dredges are benefiting from these investments.
  • The capacity addition at ports is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5-6 percent till 2022, thereby adding 275-325 MT of capacity.
  • Under the Sagarmala Programme, the government has envisioned a total of 189 projects for the modernization of ports involving an investment of Rs 1.42 trillion (US$22 billion) by the year 2035.
  • The Ministry of Shipping has set a target capacity of over 3,130 MMT by 2020, which would be driven by participation from the private sector. Non-major ports are expected to generate over 50 percent of this capacity. 
  • India’s cargo traffic handled by ports is expected to reach 1,695 million metric tonnes by 2021-22, according to a report of the National Transport Development Policy Committee. 
  • Within the ports sector, projects worth an investment of US$10 billion have been identified and will be awarded over the coming five years.
20th - April - 2020
 Read this article to get a complete understanding of what Marine engineering is and how it is an excellent career option!   MARINE ENGINEERING    Marine engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the operation and maintenance of several equipment onboard ships. The primary job of a Marine engineer onboard of the ship is: - To ensure the safety of the ship. - To ensure the safety of the people onboard.  - To check the safe transportation of cargo.  - To consider environmental protection.  Hence a marine engineer should be competent enough to maintain and operate all the types of machinery without exception onboard of the ship.  Marine Engineers are employable on foreign going and coastal trade ships of various types like Cargo ship, container ship, Oil & Chemical tankers, Car Carrier, LPG & LNG carriers, Off-shore vessels, Passenger ships, etc.    SCOPE OF DOING MARINE ENGINEERING  Marine engineering as a profession gives the scope for using theoretical knowledge into practice, which in turn provides fulfillment and job satisfaction. Let’s have a look at some of its’ benefits:  *A talented person joining this field at the age of around 22 - 24 years, can easily become a Chief Engineer of a ship in the shortest possible time (within 6 to 8 years).  *A medically fit marine engineer can continue to sail up to 70 years.   *Quick promotion to higher ranks in the sailing career is possible, as it depends only on passing the competency examinations along with associated skills possessed and not based on seniority or age.  *Intermittent short time sailing contracts are also possible as per the individual requirement to meet domestic personal commitments.  *Marine engineers are also employable in the Off-shore vessels, Oil platforms. Alternatively, shore-based careers can also be chosen in the Shipbuilding industry, Hospitality industry, Maritime education, Ports & Marine specific government jobs, etc.      BECOMING A MARINE ENGINEER     Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from a reputed, well known, and the well-graded institute has many advantages both during the sea career and later when the candidate opts for a shore job after quitting the seagoing job. Many public and private colleges offer undergraduate degrees in Marine Engineering, but some schools specialize in this particular arena. Marine Engineers are thoroughly involved in the design and operation of shipboard mechanical, thermal, hydraulics, electrical, electronics, and environmental systems as well as power plants. The sea career enables one to get a sound practical knowledge of all machinery and equipment, and also provides considerable confidence to face and solve the problems. Moving on to a Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering will often encompass a broader area of study, including Naval Architecture. Naval Architecture involves the overall structural design of ships and other vessels. Further higher studies like Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the associated fields are also possible.   After years of experience at sea, finding a career in shore-based industries for marine engineers is very easy. The Multinational Companies would honor the inherited personal attributes like leadership, dedication, commitment to the company, and international exposure, etc.      IS MARINE ENGINEERING THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU?   Pursuing an engineering degree is a serious commitment and should not be taken lightly. Like any other engineering field, Marine Engineering requires a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.  Marine Industry is one of the highest-paid industries globally and also offers faster career growth for competent professionals. Maritime Labour Conventions ensures the welfare and rights of seafarers worldwide. International cuisine is provided onboard the ship. Exploring the world is a gift to the seafarers, which comes in addition to their development of global professional expertise.     
  • WHY STUDY MARINE ENGINEERING AT SVCE?
 
  • SVCE is the first engineering college in India to get approval by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, and Government of India to start the four-year program in the B.E. Marine Engineering course in the year 1998. The degree is awarded by the well-known “ANNA University” Chennai.
  • The program is consistently graded as “VERY GOOD” by DGS (Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, and Govt. Of India) authorized agencies during annual CIP (Comprehensive Inspection Program).
  • STCW Courses (Standards for Training Certification and Watch-keeping) are arranged at renowned maritime training institute HIMT, Chennai.
  • The department assists in getting all mandatory government documents like CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate), INDoS Number (Indian National Database of Seafarers), Training Manual, TAR Book (Training and Assessment Record), COC (Certificate of Competency) - Class IV Part A Exemption, SID (Seafarers Identity Document) and Onboard TAR Book.
  • Limited intake helps individual attention to train with the correct attitude and frame of mind for a sea career. 
  • The Six Month Afloat Training at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, to give a rich practical experience onboard a variety of ships.
  • Well, experienced Marine Chief Engineers and faculty members who not just deliver career guidance for marine engineering but also share their expertise to enhance the teaching-learning process.
  • Dedicated placement cell with excellent placement record, even during hard times. 
  • The students after graduation will be able to join as Trainee marine engineers on board the ship.
  • Excellent Infrastructure, Workshops, and Laboratories support academics to an exceptional extent.
  • The classrooms are equipped with modern teaching aids.
  • As this program is offered in an engineering college, students get the best blend of knowledge and practical exposure. Subjects are taught by experts in the respective field.
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Marine engineers onboard the ship monitor the performance of all the machinery and equipment and carry out maintenance as per plan. Normally a ship may have four to five engineers or sometimes more, and each of them has their work schedule and responsibility clearly split out. All the engineers are under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, who ensures the safe operation of the machinery, the safety of personnel under him, and environmental protection. Marine engineers also carry out periodic performance evaluation of ships’ machinery and gather information for maintenance or an upcoming retrofit.  Offshore jobs for Marine Engineers may include spending time on the oil rigs to supervise maintenance or repair efforts involving the rig’s mechanical systems.   Based on the performance specifications of the vessel, marine engineers plan and operate the propulsion system to deliver the power required at maximum efficiency. They also operate the steering system, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems and hydraulics for the ship. If the nature of the job calls for a modification of the existing arrangement, design, or retrofit, the marine engineer views and suggestions are well considered by the designers. Once marine engineers know what equipment is to be installed and where each duct, machine, and power source is to be located, they prepare detailed plans. They create layouts and schematics, determine the work schedule, and prepare a cost estimate for approval by management. As the work progresses, marine engineers may conduct periodic inspections or tests to catch any issues as soon as possible. They ensure that design specifications are being followed, monitor the project budget, and prepare status reports for clients or managers. They also have the additional responsibility to ensure that the systems and machinery confer to the marine standards and specifications, which are well defined and accepted by all maritime nations.   WHERE DO MARINE ENGINEERS WORK? As seagoing vessels are used in various industries, a marine engineer can take his or her own pick about where they will work. Such as:-
  • Navy vessels where you can combine your naval career with your technical qualifications.
  • Manufacturers of shipping equipment.
  • Oil industries.
While they can work on vessels, there are shore job opportunities as well, such as -
  • Hotels that incorporate sea vessels in their services.
  • Government organizations.
  • Shipping companies.
  • Maritime Training Institutes. 
  • Marine Engineering firms.
  • Ship & Boat Building Industries.
MARINE ENGINEERING JOB PROFILES According to reports, the employment of marine engineers and naval architects is expected to grow 12% from the year 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Marine engineers land jobs in Shipping firms, Indian Navy, Shipyards, Engine manufacturing companies, Shipbuilding firms, Ship design firms, Maritime universities, Research Institutions, etc. CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES  IN MARINE ENGINEERING Marine engineers can advance into supervisory or management positions with experience. Typically, the USCG licenses can help marine engineers move up; as the level of license increases, responsibilities usually increase. Some marine engineers move into sales, using their technical knowledge to help clients plan and execute projects.   MARINE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATIONS Compared to some other engineering fields, Marine Engineering is a small and highly focused profession. However, there are opportunities for robust professional development and camaraderie. Probably the largest international group in this field is the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. With membership around 8500, this organization is focused on its stated mission “to advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding, and marine engineering. India has an organization called “The Institute of Marine Engineers (INDIA)“ which helps in promoting knowledge and building relationships.
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In India, whenever one thinks of pursuing a graduation programme, engineering is always on the list. This is because time and again this field has shown how it has grown, adapted to the ever-evolving requirements and given students the knowledge and skills to pursue a fruitful career. Thanks to the increasing demand in the industry and improved scope, this field has branched into Mechanical, Civil, IT, Electronics and Telecommunications and other disciplines. One of these disciplines which stand strong and evergreen is Civil Engineering.  7 reasons why South India continues to be the most preferred destination for real estate The new policies implemented by the government have created structural changes in the Indian economy, and influenced by this, southern cities have become the focal point for future real estate developments. These cities are providing career opportunities in civil engineering.  Real estate in India has been experiencing dynamic transformation in recent times with a series of regulatory policies being brought about by the government. Reforms like RERA, demonetisation and GST have changed the landscape of real estate in the country. Even as these changes were being ushered in, South India continued to maintain momentum in real estate and has been a quiet crusader, strengthening and building itself as one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Consequently, cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are now part of the global real estate map. The new policies implemented by the government have created structural changes in the Indian economy, and influenced by this, southern cities have become the focal point for future real estate developments.  By limiting new launches, focussing on completing delayed projects and aiming for projects that match consumer demand, housing performance has been fairly good in South India. According to Magicbricks‘s Prop Index Report for Q4 2019, South Indian cities of Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have emerged as the best performing market for 2019. This approach has been in direct contrast to markets like Delhi NCR and Mumbai, where the developers are facing the challenge of huge inventory pile up, contrary to the situation in South India. As per a recent report, Bangalore and Hyderabad should be Asia’s fastest and third fastest-growing cities, respectively, over 2020-24. Bangalore should also achieve average annual real GDP growth of 9.9% over 2020-2024 – far above aggregate growth for India of 6.8% and average growth for Asian cities of 3.9% over the same period. Hence, this situation should support demand for investment in property in South India. There are a few key factors outlining why South India has become the preferred destination for real estate in recent times.  
  1. Presence of robust infrastructure:
Public transport and connectivity are good in the Southern cities and are being made robust further through multiple infrastructure projects. Metro connectivity will completely transform the way people travel, and being pollution-free, it will change the real estate dynamics positively. In Bangalore, the planned key developments are the completion of the metro with lines covering Whitefield, Bidadi, Bangalore International Airport and Bannerghatta region. A vast suburban rail system has also been planned around Bangalore apart from the construction of the Peripheral Ring Road. Similarly, a 3-deck elevated corridor is all set to give Chennai’s Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) a makeover as the government is planning a multi-deck elevated transport corridor under two phases to decongest the IT Expressway. The developments have compelled many residents to relocate from old residential zones to the new residential hotspots like OMR and ECR in Chennai.  
  1. Strong IT and Start-up growth:
The astounding growth of the information technology industry, multinationals and public industries in Southern India is to be taken note of. Southern India, especially cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad have emerged as the main arm of the outsourcing business for the US, UK and Europe. With more foreign investors looking to establish their IT back offices in the prime locations of South India, the scope for corporate real estate is immensely high. Start-ups too have emerged very strongly in this region with Bangalore becoming the start-up capital of India. Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are among top 10 cities for start-ups in the country, which now has over 20,000 registered start-ups.  
  1. Availability of land at reasonable pricing:
The vast availability of land at reasonable prices in the Southern metros as compared to Mumbai and Delhi has led to higher demand for luxury housing. The presence of a high number of urban professionals both from within the cities and due to high migration from other cities seeking enhanced prospects has created a major demand for luxury housing in Southern India.  
  1. Housing demand across segments:
South India also has a mixed housing development ranging from high-rises to luxury townships that offer access to world-class amenities in a location. The new developments have transformed the skyline of South India with reputed developers initiating landmark projects in metros like Bangalore and Chennai.  
  1. High retail growth:
Metros in South India have also seen a sharp rise in retail and commercial growth. A slew of supermarkets, malls and leading retail chains has emerged to cater to the rising demand. Millennial have been the driving force behind this change as they seek a superior lifestyle. To cater to their pristine tastes, international and premium Indian brands among others have made their presence felt in the South.  
  1. Social infrastructure:
South India has always been at the forefront of health and education. Some of the biggest brands in healthcare, and the numerous colleges and universities of repute have their presence in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Millennial and their families have been attracted to these cities due to the availability of a wide choice.  
  1. Increased Demand from NRIs:
Owing to the vast presence of physical and social infrastructure, the on-time completion of real estate projects and good track record of developers, NRIs are attracted to invest in South India. The overall NRI investment in the primary real estate market in India is estimated to grow to nearly $25 billion by 2022 and a good portion of this is expected to be invested in South India. Quick and high capital appreciation too makes the region an attractive destination for real estate investment. Also, the rupee hovers at levels that inspire NRIs to stick with their investment.   In conclusion, it can be said that South Indian cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are growing at a fast pace with specific micro-markets like Hebbal and Bannerghatta in Bangalore, OMR in Chennai and Shankarapally in Hyderabad performing very well. Real estate houses have immense opportunities in the South to turn people’s dreams into reality and investment into wealth. They are creating the scope of civil engineering in the private sector as well as government sector. A conducive investment climate, the presence of a dynamic professional class, a well-developed corporate ecosystem, and the rapid rise of co-working spaces have all brought sheen to real estate in South India which will experience further boom in the coming years. The next few years look promising for the real estate industry in South India, especially for those firms who have the expertise to add value and capitalize on these opportunities.  
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Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Civil Engineering involves planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and supervising infrastructures, which include facilities essential to modern life like highways, bridges and tunnels, schools, hospitals, airports, and other buildings, sewage systems, and water treatment facilities. Subsequently, the course also involves protecting the public and environmental health as well as improving existing infrastructure.  

Market Size:

By 2040, the real estate market will grow to Rs 65,000 crore (US$ 9.30 billion) from Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 1.72 billion) in 2019. Real estate sector in India is expected to reach a market size of US$ 1 trillion by 2030 from US$ 120 billion in 2017 and contribute 13 per cent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Retail, hospitality and commercial real estate are also growing significantly, providing the much-needed infrastructure for India's growing needs. Indian real estate increased by 19.5 per cent CAGR from 2017 to 2028. Sectors such as IT and ITeS, retail, consulting and e-commerce have registered high demand for office space in recent times. Commercial office stock in India is expected to cross 600 million square feet by 2018 end while office space leasing in the top eight cities is expected to cross 100 million square feet during 2018-20. Gross office absorption in top Indian cities has increased 26 per cent year-on-year to 36.4 million square feet between Jan-Sep 2018. Co-working space across top seven cities has increased sharply in 2018 (up to September), reaching 3.44 million square feet, compared to 1.11 million square feet for the same period in 2017. New completion of office space is expected to increase 15 per cent to cross 43.6 million square feet in 2019.  

Investments/Developments

The Indian real estate sector has witnessed high growth in recent times with the rise in demand for office as well as residential spaces. Private Equity and Venture Capital investments in the sector have reached US$ 1.47 billion between Jan-Mar 2019. Institutional investments in India’s real estate are expected to reach US$ 5.5 billion for 2018, the highest in a decade. Between 2009-18, Indian real estate sector attracted institutional investments worth US$ 30 billion and received US$ 2.3 billion in the first half of 2019. Real estate attracted around US$ 14 billion of foreign private equity (PE) between 2015 and Q3 2019. During April-June 2019, the gross leasing of office space doubled to 18.7 million sq ft across eight major cities. According to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), construction is the fourth largest sector in terms of FDI inflows. FDI in the sector (includes construction development and construction activities) stood at US$ 25.12 billion from April 2000 to June 2019.  

Market seems to be fine what the media have to say on this?

India needs Civil engineering skill development for the booming construction industry by India Today

The construction industry will become India's largest employer by 2022 with 72 million employees. But what does India need to do to supply skilled engineers?

For a developing country like India, infrastructure is predominant for the economic progress of the country. With India's GDP projected at 7.8 per cent in 2019, skilled professionals are the need of the hour to achieve a continued progression. Being a capital-intensive industry, construction is an imminent contributor to the national economy as the range of consumers of the construction market has varied over the years. As per industry estimates, the size of India's construction industry is expected to be USD 1 trillion by 2030 and contribute to 13 percent of the country's GDP by 2025. Considered as the fastest growing industry, construction is poised to become the largest employer by 2022, employing more than 75 million people. With close to 1.5 million engineers graduating in India every year, the country needs approximately 4 million civil engineers on an average, over the next decade, to deliver potential real estate space and planned infrastructure. Despite the legacy of civil engineering in India, and the huge requirement for qualified professionals working to develop the gaps in infrastructure and real estate, this field of study hasn't flourished, with the construction sector seeing a 6.27 percent decline in employment according to a recent survey. Raising skill levels, properly equipping the workforce, providing improved welfare and ensuring greater safety on sites will motivate workers and empower them to raise productivity.  

Future of Civil Engineering in India in The Next Ten Years- Business World 

In India, whenever one thinks of pursuing a graduation programme, engineering is always on the list. This is because time and again this field has shown how it has grown, adapted to the ever-evolving requirements and given students the knowledge and skills to pursue a fruitful career. Thanks to the increasing demand in the industry and improved scope, this field has branched into Mechanical, Civil, IT, Electronics and Telecommunications and other disciplines. One of these disciplines which stand strong and evergreen is Civil Engineering.  According to the definition, this branch deals with the design, construction and maintenance of manually or naturally-built environments such as roads, bridges, dams, airports, buildings and more. It is the art of applying Mathematics and Science to create a better place for everyone to live in. From stone-made bridges to cable-stayed eight-lane bridges, we have come a long way only because of successful Civil Engineering. Despite the role this branch plays in the development of our country, many students often prefer opting for other disciplines. This is mainly because students are unaware of the scope and the future of Civil Engineering in India in the next ten years. So, let us delve into the understanding of what the future of Civil Engineering entails.  

NRI investments in Indian real estate to rise to $13.1 bn in FY21

Once a limited force, the expatriate community currently accounts for a sizable part of Indian housing demand.

In the past few years, NRIs have come strength to strength in the Indian housing market. Once a limited force, the expatriate community currently accounts for a sizable part of Indian housing demand. As per a report by 360 Realtors, India’s leading real estate advisory, in FY 21, a total of $13.1 billion of NRI capital is expected to enter the Indian housing industry, growing by 5% on a YoY basis. As a leading player in the NRI space, 360 Realtors has been tracking the NRI buying patterns over the past few years. As per the data available with the company, NRI investments will rise to $13.1 billion in FY 21 from $6 billion in FY 14, growing by a little less than a CAGR of 11%. Major sources of NRI investments include the USA, Canada, GCC, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. Interestingly, GCC is the biggest source of NRI investments, accounting for around 42% of the total investment inflow. As there is no citizenship option available in the Gulf region, it is natural for the expatriates living there to buy a home in India. NRIs are one of the crucial growth drivers for the Indian real estate. Post RERA implementation, the confidence levels of NRIs have gone through the roof. Interestingly, NRIs are not buying for end-use, but many are entering the market with a pure-play investment purpose. There are many NRIs who are maintaining a portfolio of properties,” said Ankit Kansal, Founder & MD, 360 Realtors.  

Commercial real estate to continue to do well in 2020

The real estate sector is facing tough times for some time now, but the commercial segment is still doing well and also getting the maximum attention of investors.

The commercial segment is still doing well and also getting the maximum attention of investors. In fact, 2019 saw a total PE inflow of $970 million into Indian retail, and commercial realty attracted the maximum private equity investments, totaling nearly $3 billion in the first three quarters. In the retail sector, vacancy levels have come down to 14 per cent in the calendar year 2019. Approximately 7 million square feet of retail space is expected to enter the market in the year 2020, thereby contributing to the overall robust growth of the real estate sector in India. Growth in this segment is good as investors show great interest in commercial and recently NRIs have also started investing in this segment mainly because of lucrative returns. When we compare the investment in commercial with residential, then it can be said that returns from commercial are better. An increasing number of private equity funds showed interest in the commercial office space in 2018, which was followed by the same in 2019. And now with news of India’s first REIT trickling in, the trend of commercial office space having an upper hand in real estate assets will stay. There is likelihood of further infusion of liquidity in commercial property and developers will come up with more projects in this segment. Hence, it will create ample civil engineering job opportunities for the future aspirants.   
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Aspiring to become a civil engineer? But not sure about your decision?    Read this article to get the complete understanding of the real estate industry in India and job opportunities for the new entrants and how SVCE helps to pursue your dream career in this core sector.  Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines, Civil Engineering involves planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and supervising infrastructures which include facilities essential to modern life like highways, bridges and tunnels, schools, hospitals, airports and other buildings, sewage systems and water treatment facilities. Subsequently, the course also involves protecting the public and environmental health as well as improving existing infrastructure. Introduction The real estate sector is one of the most globally recognized sectors. The real estate sector comprises four sub-sectors - housing, retail, hospitality, and commercial. Students are unaware of the scope and the future of Civil Engineering in India in the next ten years. So, let us delve into the understanding of what the civil engineering future trends entails. The growth of this sector well complements the growth of the corporate environment as it will give way to the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban accommodations. The construction industry ranks third among the 14 major sectors in terms of direct, indirect and induced effects in all sectors of the economy. It is also expected that this sector will incur more non-resident Indian (NRI) investments in both the short term and the long term. Bengaluru is expected to be the most favored property investment destination for NRIs, followed by Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Goa, Delhi, and Dehradun.   Some of the major investments and developments in this sector are as follows:
  • First REIT raised Rs 4,750 crore (US$ 679.64 million) and was launched earlier in 2019 by the global investment firm Blackstone and realty firm Embassy group.
  • In January 2019, Ascendas acquired Chennai's Pallavaram IT Park for US$ 35.70 million.
  • Iconic RK Studios property which is located in suburban Chembur, acquired by Godrej Properties.
  • New housing launches across top seven cities in India are expected to increase 32 per cent year-on-year by 2018 end to 193,600 units.
  • In September 2018, Embassy Office Parks announced that it would raise around Rs 52 billion (US$ 775.66 million) through India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listing.
  • New housing launches across top seven cities in India increased 50 per cent quarter-on-quarter in April-June 2018.
  • In May 2018, Blackstone Group acquired One Indiabulls in Chennai from Indiabulls Real Estate for around Rs 900 crore (US$ 136.9 million).
  • In February 2018, DLF bought 11.76 acres of land for Rs 15 billion (US$ 231.7 million) for its expansion in Gurugram, Haryana.
Government Initiatives for civil engineering future plans The central and state Government of India have taken several initiatives to encourage development in this sector. The Smart City Project, to build 100 smart cities, is a prime opportunity for real estate companies. Below are some of the other major Government Initiatives:
  • In order to revive around 1,600 stalled housing projects across the top cities in the country, the Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of an Rs 25,000 crore (US$ 3.58 billion) alternative investment fund (AIF).
  • Blackstone crosses the US$ 12 billion investment milestone in India.
  • Puravankara Ltd, a realty firm plans to invest around Rs 850 crore (US$ 121.6 million) over the next four years to develop three ultra-luxury residential projects in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.
  • Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)], 1.12 crore houses have been sanctioned in urban areas creating 1.20 crore jobs.
  • The Government has created an Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) in the National Housing Bank (NHB) with an initial corpus of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43 billion) using priority sector lending shortfall of banks/financial institutions for micro financing of the HFCs.
  • As of September 16, 2019, India had formally approved 419 SEZs, of which 234 were in operation.
  • In February 2018, creation of National Urban Housing Fund was approved with an outlay of Rs 60,000 crore (US$ 9.27 billion).
Road Ahead The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its approval for the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) platform, which will help in allowing all kinds of investors to invest in the Indian real estate market. It would create an opportunity worth Rs 1.25 trillion (US$ 19.65 billion) in the Indian market over the years. Responding to an increasingly well-informed consumer base and, bearing in mind the aspect of globalisation, Indian real estate developers have shifted gears and accepted fresh challenges. The most marked change has been the shift from family-owned businesses to that of professionally managed ones. Real estate developers are also investing in centralised processes to source material and organise manpower and hiring qualified professionals in areas like project management, architecture, and engineering to meet the growing need of managing multiple projects across cities, The growing flow of FDI into Indian real estate is encouraging increased transparency. Developers have revamped their accounting and management systems to meet due diligence standards to attract funding.  In 2019, housing affordability showed a marked improvement. We also saw a plethora of launches in the market. In 2020, Knight Frank expects the GDP growth to touch 6-6.5% by next year. It also expects the real estate sector to maintain its momentum. Despite the weakness in the economy, real estate remained stable in 2019 and could revive in the new year, says a report by Knight Frank. Housing prices either fell or remained flat. Among the launches,  61% were in the affordable housing segment. Now, Knight Frank expects the gross domestic product (GDP) growth to touch 6-6.5% by next year. It also expects the real estate sector to maintain its momentum. Here’s how prices and sales moved in eight top metros in India. Scope of Civil Engineering: Civil engineering demand According to a report published in The Economic Times, 95 billion sq. Ft. is the predicted demand in the real estate and construction industry by 2020. Despite such high demand, the sector lacks sufficient workforce to meet this demand. Based on the report titled "Real Estate and Construction Professionals in India by 2020" by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, there is a demand-supply gap ranging between 82% and 86% of skilled civil engineers, architects, and others. This means our country needs 4 million skilled civil engineers until next year. These are a few statistics that make it clear that there is a massive demand for these professionals in the near future. Growth As a country, we are developing faster than ever, especially when it comes to infrastructure. Forty years ago, nobody would have thought that the commute between Bandra and Worli could have been completed in lesser than 40-50 minutes. Today, we can cover this distance in just eight minutes. This is only possible due to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) constructed in the Arabian sea, built by our civil engineers. The BSWL is just one of the many examples that show how we are coming up with innovative solutions to meet the changing requirements. The requirement for such modern developments is bound to grow. If students are willing to work on groundbreaking developments, Civil Engineering provides them with room to grow and a chance to hone their skills. International market value The future of Civil Engineering is not just limited to the geographical boundaries of our country. According to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. on GlobeNewswire, the Civil Engineering industry is expected to reach a size of USD 11.72 trillion by 2025. One of the main reasons for such rapid development of this engineering discipline is the rise in population and urbanisation. By completing a programme from one of the best engineering institutes, students can work on sustainable infrastructure solutions, green buildings, and more all over the globe. Variety Today, Civil Engineering is not just related to constructing roads, buildings and bridges. Due to the advancement in technology, and industry-demand, this branch is further divided into 4-5 types. Civil engineering aspirant can consider leading a career in any one of the engineering niches mentioned below:
  • Hydraulics & Water Resources
  • Coastal and ocean
  • Structural
  • Transportation
  • Materials
  • Urban

These are just a few fields. As we develop, this branch will have a lot more to offer than it did ten years ago.

These are a few points that explain how and why this sector will boom very soon. This field has a lot to offer. We only need to learn how to make the most of it with the right kind of education and skills. With this unique combination, Civil Engineering aspirants are set for a brighter tomorrow. 

Civil Engineering: Types of Job Profiles

Civil engineers get recruited by the Public Works Department, Central Public Works Department, Railway Recruitment Board, Highways Department, Construction Firms, Defence Forces Development Boards, Municipal Bodies, etc. They work in public and private sectors in all branches of design, construction, maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, dams, canals, docks, airports, housing complexes and in environmental management, etc. Civil engineers also work in quality testing laboratories, Military and defence services and as consultants. Take a look at some of the job profiles that civil engineers land into after graduation.   
Job Profile Job Description
Structural Engineer They design, plan and supervise the construction of infrastructural projects like buildings, bridges, and so on. They also take care of alteration and extension to existing properties or structures.
Geotechnical Engineer The primary responsibility of Geotechnical engineers is to create projects and find solutions to the problems that are related to geology.
Environmental Engineer Environmental engineers develop solutions to environmental problems by  addressing global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. 
Water Resource Engineers Water Resource Engineers design water management systems and oversee the construction and maintenance of these systems as well.
Construction Engineer The main task includes - to plan, direct, and supervise large construction projects. They act as leader and middleman on construction projects and ensure everything about the project is safe, smooth and structurally sound.
Site Engineers They take responsibility for security, safety, health, organizing, supervising material and people working at the site. They are part of the site management team.
Lecturers/Professor A civil engineering lecturer/ professor imparts knowledge of the subject that would include teaching students about the nuances of civil engineering.
  Other Job Profiles for Civil Engineers  
  • Architectural Engineer
  • Bridge Engineer
  • Buildings and Bridge Engineer
  • Cartographic Engineer
  • Civil Inspection Engineer
  • Coastal Engineer
  • Concrete Engineer
  • Construction Engineer
  • Construction Project Engineer
  • Consulting Civil Engineer
  • Dams Engineer
  • Drainage Design Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Foundation Engineer
  • Geodetic Engineer
  • Geomatics Engineer
  • Highway Engineer
  • Hydraulics Engineer
  • Hydrographic Engineer
  • Hydrological Engineer
  • Irrigation And Drainage Engineer
  • Land Drainage Engineer
  • Materials And Testing Engineer, Civil
  • Municipal Engineer
  • Navigation And Positioning Engineer
  • Ocean Engineer
  • Photogrammetric Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer, Civil
  • Pollution Control Engineer
  • Precision Survey Engineer
  • Public Health Engineer
  • Public Works Engineer
  • Rail Transportation Traffic Engineer
  • Reclamation Engineer
  • Remote Sensing Engineer
  • River And Canal Works Engineer
  • Sanitary Engineer
  • Sewage Control Engineer
  • Soil Engineer
  • Solid Waste Management Engineer
  • Spatial Information Systems Engineer
  • Structural Design Engineer
  • Surveying Engineer
  • Traffic Operations Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Tunnel Engineer
  • Urban Road System Engineer
  • Water And Sewer Engineer
  • Water Management Engineer
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Water Systems Engineer
  • Water Treatment Engineer
  Why to choose CIVIL Engineering at SVCE 
  • Faculty expertise in diversified areas like Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Mechanics of Materials.
  • Excellent lab facilities for Materials testing, Soil testing, Concrete and Highway materials testing, Water and wastewater analysis and Computer Lab for training on Drafting, analysis and design software
  • Research activities in core research areas like Green and sustainable building materials, Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Steel structures, Smart Materials, constitutive modelling, seismic isolation, magneto rheological gels
  • Consultancy and Testing facilities on Materials testing , Characteristics analysis of Drinking water and Waste water, Wood, bricks and hollow blocks testing, Soil classification, Shear strength of soil sample,Concrete Mix Design,Structural design and drawing
  • More opportunities for Industrial training and internships 
  • Enhancement of students skills through Civil Engineering Association activities and Students chapters like Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)  and Institution of Engineers (IEI)
  • Career guidance and training to take up Competitive exams 
  • Value Added Courses  and Hands on Training Sessions on Latest  software for civil engineering applications.
  • Motivation for students to enroll in online courses and other certification courses and given due credits.
  • Association of faculty with reputed professional bodies 
      Source :  http://bweducation.businessworld.in/  https://www.indiatoday.in/  https://www.financialexpress.com/  https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/  https://www.ibef.org/   
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Wanted to work for the core engineering departments but worried about the industry growth and job opportunities? This article will help you to get a complete understanding of the core industries in India as well as the job opportunities that are available for the freshers.   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING One of the oldest and broadest fields of engineering, Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. The programme endows students with a basic understanding, and knowledge of how heavy tools and machinery work. A student pursuing a mechanical engineering programme will acquire knowledge about designing automobiles, electric motors, aircraft, and other heavy vehicles. Mechanical engineers design everything from new batteries, athletic equipment to medical devices and personal computers, air conditioners, automobile engines to electric power plants. These engineers also design machines that produce these innovations.    SCOPE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN CORE INDUSTRY  The scope of mechanical engineering career in India and abroad is huge, as mechanical engineering touches almost each and every aspect of our lives in one way or the other. Spanning multiple industries, the career opportunities for students pursuing the programme is vast and diverse.   Core industries can be defined as the main or key industries of the economy. In most countries, these industries are the backbone of all other sectors.  The ‘Eight Core Industries’ are:  
  •  Electricity
 
  •  Steel
  •  Refinery products
  •  Crude oil
  •  Coal
  •  Cement
  •  Natural gas and
  •  Fertilizers
   The Index of ‘Eight Core Industries’ is a monthly production index, which is also considered as a lead indicator of the monthly industrial performance. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index that tracks manufacturing activity in different sectors of an economy. The IIP number measures the industrial production for the period under review, usually a month, as against the reference period. IIP is a key economic indicator of the manufacturing sector of the economy.   GROWTH OF CORE SECTOR IN THE YEAR 2020    India’s core sector expanded by 2.2% in January, a mild increase from 2.1% in December, data released by the commerce and industry ministry. The eight infrastructure industries grew by 1.5% in January last year. The growth was aided by increased output in five out of eight industries — coal, refineries, steel, cement, and electricity. The production of coal, refinery products, and electricity grew by 8%, 1.9% and 2.8%, respectively.    JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS  There are plenty of mechanical engineering career opportunities for mechanical engineering in Government and PSU such as:  
    •   BHEL
 
  •   IOCL
  •   BPCL
  •   HPCL
  •   GAIL
  •   ONGC
  •   SAIL
  •   NLCIL
  •   VIZAG STEEL
  •   DRDO
  •   HAL
  •   BEML
  •   ECIL
  •   MAGZON
  •   NHPC
  •   NTPC
     These are some of the Central Government jobs for mechanical engineers, which can be obtained only through the GATE exam.   KNOW HOW ‘SVCE’ CAN HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAM CAREER IN THE CORE INDUSTRY - WHY CHOOSE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 
  • The department of Mechanical engineering is one of the most sought after departments at SVCE.
  •   The department was started in 1984, right from the inception of the college. 
  • The B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme has been accredited continuously from the year 1998 by the National Board of Accreditation.
  • Over 65% of the faculty are doctorates and remaining are pursuing a Ph.D.
  • The department houses a Centre of Excellence in Composite fabrication and advanced machining, Tribology research, 3D Printing & Automation, and Engine testing. 
  • Dedicated world-class research labs in the field of Vibrations, Bio-Fuels, I.C. Engines, Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Nano-materials are available for students to do research and projects to enhance their technical knowledge.
  • The department also takes up a consultancy in the field of bio-diesel testing, welding, vibration analysis, wear analysis, machining of materials, and processing of composite materials. 
  • On average, over 50 companies visit SVCE for campus placements.   
  • Companies like Tafe, Western Thomson, Brakes India Ltd, India Piston rings, etc., often request the department faculty members to give technical training to their staff.
  AN OVERVIEW OF THE LIST OF CORE COMPANIES WHO HAVE VISITED SVCE IN THE PAST (Partial List)   
Companies 
1 ABB India Limited 39 Mitsubishi Motors Ltd.
2 Accuspeed Engineering Services India Limited 40 MK Autocomponent Ltd.,
3 Adani Port Ltd., 41 MK Autocomponent Ltd.,
4 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. 42 Mobis India Ltd.,
5 Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. 43 MPL Ltd.,
6 APA Engineering Ltd., 44 MRF Ltd.
7 Arjun Chemicals Ltd. 45 Nippon paints Ltd.
8 Ashok Leyland Ltd. 46 NSK Bearing Ltd.,
9 Berger Paints Ltd., 47 Petro6 Engineering & Construction Ltd.,
10 BGR Energy Ltd., 48 RAMCO Systems Ltd.
11 Bharat Electronics Ltd., 49 Rane Ltd.
12 Brakes India Ltd 50 Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited
13 Caterpillar Ltd. 51 Royal Enfield Ltd .,
14 Delphi TVS Ltd. 52 Royal Enfield Ltd.
15 Dow Chemicals Ltd. 53 Saint Gobain Glass Pvt Ltd.,
16 Elgi Equipments Ltd. 54 Saipem Ltd.
17 Fisher Chennai Engineering Ltd., 55 Samsung Ltd.,
18 FLSmidth Private Limited 56 Sanmar Groups Ltd.,
19 Ford India Pvt. Ltd. 57 Schwing Stetter India Ltd.,
20 Ford Technologies Ltd. 58 SPIC Ltd., 
21 GAVS Ltd., 59 Sundaram Clyton Ltd.
22 General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. 60 Sundaram Fasterner Ltd.
23 Godrej Ltd., 61 Super Auto Forge Ltd.,
24 GoFrugal Technology Ltd 62 T I Cycles Ltd.
25 Hinduja Foundaries Ltd. 63 TAFE Ltd.
26 Honeywell Ltd. 64 Tata Chemicals Ltd.,
27 Huawei Communications Ltd. 65 Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd.
28 Hyundai Motor Engg Ltd, Hydrabad. 66 TITAN Industries Ltd.
29 Hyundai Motors I Ltd., 67 TNQ Ltd.,
30 KCC Paints Ltd. 68 Toshiba Machines Ltd.,
31 Kirloskar Brother Ltd., 69 Turbo Energy Ltd.
32 L & T ECC Division  70 TVS Motor Company Ltd.
33 L & T Engineering Services Ltd. 71 Valeo India Ltd.
34 L & T Infra Ltd. 72 Vedanta Ltd
35 L & T  Ltd., 73 Vestas Ltd.,
36 Lucas TVS Ltd., 74 Visteon Automotive ltd.
37 Madras Cements Ltd. 75 Wheels India Ltd.,
38 Magna Automotive Ltd., 76 Yamaha Motors Ltd.,
   
20th - April - 2020
Are you looking for an exciting career in AI and machine learning? Your waiting ends here. We at SVCE are excited to introduce a new program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, one of the most sought after and in-demand technical skills in the software industry.   ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE  As machines are replacing core workers, and AI is replacing programmers, the world is now moving towards a new era of employment, and you are one among the few early adopters of this change! Human’s biggest strength is the power to think, rethink, and invent, which machines can’t replicate. This skill is the core of AI and Business Analytics. Jobs relevant to this program demand the unique way of thinking and projecting your ideas and opinions on different sets of data, identifying and solving future problems, which machines can’t do, at least in any near future!   THE PRESENT/CURRENT SCENARIO OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE   According to a recent study, the demand for data scientists has increased by 417% over the past year. Despite the impressive demand, India’s talent pool of data, scientists grew by a mere 19%! This indicates that you will be one among those early adopters who will shift their career towards Data Science and AI, which is and will remain as the most demanding job in the IT industry, at least for a couple of decades from now! In India, the average salary of a Data scientist is 150% of the average salary of a software engineer/developer. Jobs relevant to AI and data science demand the unique way of thinking and projecting your ideas and opinions on a different set of data, identifying and solving future problems, a few of which you already possess, and we are excited to teach you the rest!   WHY CHOOSE SVCE’S UG PROGRAM IN ARTIFICIAL AND DATA SCIENCE?  The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence graduate program at SVCE College is a tailor-made industry-based curriculum specially designed for undergraduates by academic and industry veterans.  SVCE, well known for its infrastructure, dedicated faculty, excellent placement opportunities, and campus life, enables learning by doing with fun and excitement in its AI and advanced Cloud computing labs. SVCE guides you through building your career with intense placement training programs, Industrial internship, and resume development sessions. In addition to aptitude, we also help you enhance your soft skills and communication. At the end of this program, you will be capable of different job roles like Data Scientist, Data Visualiser, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Machine learning Engineer, Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Big Data Engineer/ Architect, Researcher, etc.      
6th - May - 2020
Aspiring to have a career in automobile engineering but worried about the job opportunities and drop in automobile sales?  Read this article to get a complete understanding of the market and recent trends in automobile technologies and how the department of automobile engineering at SVCE helps to pursue your dream career in automobile engineering.  Employment Opportunities and Automobile Market Overview  India became the fourth largest automobile industry in 2018, with sales increasing 8.3 percent year-on-year to 3.99 million units. It was the seventh-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in 2018.   The Two Wheelers segment dominates the market in terms of volume owing to a growing middle class and a young population. Moreover, the increasing interest of the companies in exploring the rural markets further aided the growth of the sector.   India is also a prominent auto exporter and has strong export growth expectations for the near future. Automobile exports grew 14.50 percent during FY19. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.05 percent during 2016-2026. In addition, several initiatives by the Government of India and the major automobile players in the Indian market are expected to make India a leader in the two-wheeler and four-wheeler market in the world by 2020.   Market Size 
  • Overall domestic automobiles sales increased at 6.71 percent CAGR between FY13-19, with 26.27 million vehicles getting sold in FY19. Domestic automobile production increased at 6.96 percent CAGR between FY13-19, with 30.92 million vehicles manufactured in the country in FY19.
  • In FY19, year-on-year growth in domestic sales among all the categories was recorded in commercial vehicles at 17.55 percent, followed by 10.27 percent year-on-year growth in the sales of three-wheelers.
Investments  In order to keep up with the growing demand, several automobile companies have started investing heavily in various segments of the industry during the last few months. The industry has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 22.35 billion during the period April 2000 to June 2019, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).  Some of the recent/planned investments and developments in the automobile sector in India are as follows: 
  • Audi India plans to launch nine all-new models, including Sedans and SUVs, along with futuristic e-Tron electric vehicles (EV) by the end of 2019.
  • MG Motor India to launch MG ZS EV electric SUV in early 2020 and plans to launch affordable EV in the next 3-4 years.
  • BYD-Olectra, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland to supply 5,500 electric buses for different state departments.
  • Premium motorbike sales in India recorded a seven-fold jump in domestic sales, reaching 13,982 units during April-September 2019. The sale of luxury cars stood between 15,000 to 17,000 in the first six months of 2019.
  • In H1 2019, automobile manufacturers invested US$ 501 million in India's auto-tech companies start-ups, according to Venture intelligence.
  • For self-driving and robotic technology start-ups, Toyota plans to invest US$100 million.
  • In India, 7 Seriesfaceliftlaunched by BMW, and the new X7 SUV has been introduced at Rs 98.90 lakh (US$ 0.14 million). 
  • Ashok Leyland has planned a capital expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 155.20 million) to launch 20-25 new models across various commercial vehicle categories in 2018-19.
  • Hyundai is planning to invest US$ 1 billion in India by 2020. SAIC Motor has also announced plans to invest US$ 310 million in India.
  • Mercedes Benz has increased the manufacturing capacity of its Chakan Plant to 20,000 units per year, highest for any luxury car manufacturer in India.
  • As of October 2018, Honda Motors Company is planning to set up its third factory in India for launching hybrid and electric vehicles with the cost of Rs 9,200 crore (US$ 1.31 billion), its largest investment in India so far.
  • In November 2018, Mahindra Electric Mobility opened its electric technology manufacturing hub in Bangalore with an investment of Rs 100 crore (US$ 14.25 million), which will increase its annual manufacturing capacity to 25,000 units.
Government Initiatives   The Government of India encourages foreign investment in the automobile sector and allows 100 percent FDI under the automatic route.  Some of the recent initiatives taken by the Government of India are - 
  • Under Union Budget 2019-20, the government announced an additional income tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh (US$ 2,146) on the interest paid on the loans taken to purchase EVs.
  • The government aims to develop India as a global manufacturing centre and an R&D hub. 
  • UnderNATRiP, the Government of India is planning to set up R&Dcentres at a total cost of US$ 388.5 million to enable the industry to be on par with global standards. 
  • The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has shortlisted 11 cities in the country for the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in their public transport systems under the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme. The government will also set up an incubation centre for start-ups working in electric vehicle space. 
  • In February 2019, the Government of India approved the FAME-II scheme with a fund requirement of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.39 billion) for FY20-22.
 Road Ahead 
  • The automobile industry is supported by various factors such as availability of skilled labor at low cost, robust R&D centres, and low-cost steel production. 
  • The industry also provides great opportunities for investment and direct and indirect employment to skilled and unskilled labour.
  • Indian automotive industry (including component manufacturing) is expected to reach Rs 16.16-18.18 trillion (US$ 251.4-282.8 billion) by 2026.
Some Top Automobile Manufacturers scenario :
  • Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, is India’s biggest carmaker with more than 49.8 percent market share in the passenger vehicles segment in April-August 2019.
  • The company recorded its highest-ever sale in FY19 of about 1,862,449 units. During April 2019-January 2020, total sales stood at 1,332,395 units.  India’s biggest car maker.
  • About 49.83 percent market share in the passenger vehicle segment during Q1 FY19
  • Consolidated Total Income of Rs 88,630.10 crore (US$ 12.68 billion) in FY19 and Rs 38,400.6 crore (US$ 5.49 billion) in H1FY20  
  •   Tata Motors was established in 1945 under the Tata Group. It is among the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles with around 81,090 employee strength.
  •  It was the market leader in the commercial vehicles segment with about 44 percent market share in FY18. It is present in segments like cars and utility vehicles, trucks and buses, and Defence.
  •  The company has extended its presence internationally through entering into joint ventures (JV) like the strategic alliance with Fiat and Marcopolo.
  • Tata Motors is present in about 175 countries with research and development (R&D) centers in the UK, Italy, India, and South Korea.
  • Consolidated total income of Rs 301,938 crore (US$ 43.20 billion) for FY19 and Rs 198,575 crore (US$ 28.41 billion) in 9M FY20.  
  • Hero MotoCorp Limited (formally Hero Honda Motors Limited) is the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.
  •  It is present in South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Hero MotoCorp was the first Indian two-wheeler to establish a manufacturing plant in Latin America. Its key products include Two Wheelers up to 350cc and spare parts.
  • Two-wheelers contributed Rs 29,693.52 crores (US$ 4.25 billion), and sale of spare parts contributed Rs 2,835.97 crore (US$ 405.78 million) to the total revenue of the company during 2018-19.
  •  The company has an objective to reach 50 global markets by 2020. The company plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43 billion) over the next 5-7 years.
  • Consolidated Total Income of Rs 34,658.96 crore (US$ 4.96 billion) in FY19 and Rs 23,494.96 crore (US$ 3.36 billion) in 9M FY20  
  •   TVS Motor Company is the third-largest 2-wheeler company in India with a revenue of over ₹20,000 crores (US$2.9 billion).
  • It has an annual sale of more than 3 million units and an annual capacity of over 4 million vehicles.
  •  TVS Motor is also the 2nd largest exporter in India with exports to over 60 Countries.
  • A member of the TVS Group, it is the largest company of the group in terms of size and turnover. 
Why choose the Department of Automobile Engineering at SVCE? 
  • The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 1999, and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2006.  
  • Choice Based Credit System curriculum allows the students to choose what and when they want to learn courses. This enables them to learn at their own pace and ensures academic success naturally.
  • The department is also setting up a "Centre for Electric Vehicle Research" for the benefit of students to have exposure in emerging areas.
  • Specialized training is being provided to design and develop Electric & Hybrid Vehicles of various ranges, to design and analyze EV motors, to design and develop EV converters, to select EV batteries and BMS, etc.
  • Hands-on-training is offered to the students in emerging areas like IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electric, and Hybrid Vehicles, etc. Students are given exposure in Autonomous vehicles and advanced software like MATLAB, PYTHON, etc.
  • The department also provides a strong practical knowledge in Automotive Engine Testing, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Components, Simulation of Automotive Components, Testing of Fuels and Lubricants, Two andThree WheelerServicing, Vehicle Maintenance and Testing. To list a few important components in the laboratories, AVL Indi module System, AVL Smoke Meter & AVL Five Gas Analyzer, Chassis Dynamometer - Two/Three/Four Wheeler, Computerized Shock Absorber Test Rig, Computerized Wheel Aligner. 
  • The Association of Automobile Engineers (AAE) was instituted in 2002. It conducts technical symposium, guest lectures, and organizes In-plant training and industrial tours for the students.
  • SAE Collegiate Club of SVCE is one of the most active clubs of the Southern section of SAE. The members of SAE participate in events like Trek, Industrial Visits, Lectures, Workshops, and Student convention every year.
  • Through Automotive Research Cell (ARC) many research and consultancy works are being carried out using modern facilities available in the department and the possible investigations are: (i) Performance, emission and combustion analysis of stationary, HCV CI and SI engines fueled with Diesel, Bio-Diesel, etc. with engine modifications, (ii) Durability test of stationary and automotive engines and its components, (iii) Testing of automotive engine radiators with different coolants and (iv) Testing of Two/Three/Four wheelers including electric and hybrid vehicles using Chassis Dynamometer
Explore more at https://www.svce.ac.in/departments/automobile-engineering    Companies Visited SVCE in the past  Reputed core companies like Ashok Leyland, Brakes India, DELPHI-TVS, Hinduja Tech Limited, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Komatsu India Pvt Ltd., L&T-ECC, Mu-Sigma, NSK Bearing, Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, SAME Deutz-Fahr, TAFE, TATA AIG, etc. have visited/visiting our College to recruit Automobile Engineering students. Software companies like Accenture, CTS, Ford Technologies, HCL Technologies, INFOSYS, L&T InfoTech, WIPRO, etc. also visited/ visiting to recruit Automobile Engineering students.    INFOGRAPHICS  AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING 
  • Over the last decade, the automotive components industry has registered a CAGR of 10.06 per cent.  The auto-components industry accounted for 2.3 per cent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 25 per cent to its manufacturing GDP and provides employment to 50 lakh people in 2018-19. 
  • As per Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), automobile component exports from India are expected to reach US$ 80 billion by 2026. The Indian auto component industry aims to achieve US$ 200 billion in revenues by 2026. Turnover of automotive component industry stood at Rs 1.79 lakh crore (US$ 25.61 billion) in FY20 (April-Sept 2019) and exports of auto components grew by 2.7 per cent to Rs 51,397 crore (US$ 7.35 billion) during same time. 
  • The Indian government has also set up an ambitious target of having only electric vehicles being sold in the country. Indian auto industry is expected to see 8-12 per cent increase in its hiring during FY19. 
  • The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India has shortlisted 11 cities in the country for introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in their public transport systems under the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme. The first phase of the scheme has been extended to March 2019 while In February 2019, the Government of India approved the FAME-II scheme with a fund requirement of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.39 billion) for FY20-22. Number of vehicles supported under FAME scheme has increased to 192,451 units in March 2018 from 5,197 units in June 2015. In 2019, government is preparing to promote FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) Phase II scheme to steer India Electric Vehicles (EV) push.
Why to choose the Department of Automobile Engineering at SVCE ? 
  • The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 1999 and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2006.   
  • Choice Based Credit System curriculum allows the students to choose what and when they want to learn courses. This enables them to learn at their own pace and ensures academic success naturally. 
  • The department is also setting up a "Centre for Electric Vehicle Research" for the benefit of students to have exposure in emerging areas. 
  • Special training is being provided to design and develop Electric & Hybrid Vehicles of various ranges, to design and analyze EV motors, to design and develop EV converters, to select EV batteries and BMS, etc. 
  • Hands-on-training is offered to the students in the emerging areas like, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, etc. Students are given exposure in Autonomous vehicles and advanced software like MATLAB, PYTHON, etc. 
  • The department also provides a strong practical knowledge in Automotive Engine Testing, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Components, Simulation of Automotive Components, Testing of Fuels and Lubricants, Two and Three Wheeler Servicing, Vehicle Maintenance and Testing. To list a few important components in the laboratories, AVL Indimodule System, AVL Smoke Meter & AVL Five Gas Analyzer, Chassis Dynamometer - Two/Three/Four Wheeler, Computerized Shock Absorber Test Rig, Computerized Wheel Aligner. 
  • The Association of Automobile Engineers (AAE) was instituted in 2002. It conducts  technical symposium, guest lectures and organizes In-plant training and industrial tours for the students. 
  • SAE Collegiate Club of SVCE is one of the most active Clubs of Southern section of SAE. The members of SAE participate in events like Trek, Industrial Visits, Lectures, Workshops and Student convention every year. 
  • Through Automotive Research Cell (ARC) many research and consultancy works are being carried out using modern facilities available in the department and the possible investigations are: (i) Performance, emission and combustion analysis of stationary, HCV CI and SI engines fueled with Diesel, Bio-Diesel, etc. with engine modifications, (ii) Durability test of stationary and automotive engines and its components, (iii) Testing of automotive engine radiators with different coolants and (iv) Testing of Two/Three/Four wheelers including electric and hybrid vehicles using Chassis Dynamometer 
Explore more at https://www.svce.ac.in/departments/automobile-engineering  Companies Visited SVCE in the past  Reputed core companies like Ashok Leyland, Brakes India, DELPHI-TVS, Hinduja Tech Limited, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Komatsu India Pvt Ltd., L&T-ECC, Mu-Sigma, NSK Bearing, Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, SAME Deutz-Fahr, TAFE, TATA AIG, etc. have visited/visiting our College to recruit Automobile Engineering students. Software companies like Accenture, CTS, Ford Technologies, HCL Technologies, INFOSYS, L&T InfoTech, WIPRO, etc. also visited/visiting to recruit Automobile Engineering students.      
6th - May - 2020
Wanted to work for the core engineering departments but worried about the industry growth and job opportunities? This article will help you to get a complete understanding of the core industries in India as well as the job opportunities that are available for the freshers. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING One of the oldest and broadest fields of engineering, Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. The programme endows students with a basic understanding, and knowledge of how heavy tools and machinery work. A student pursuing a mechanical engineering programme will acquire knowledge about designing automobiles, electric motors, aircraft, and other heavy vehicles. Mechanical engineers design everything from new batteries, athletic equipment to medical devices and personal computers, air conditioners, automobile engines to electric power plants. These engineers also design machines that produce these innovations. SCOPE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN CORE INDUSTRY The scope of a mechanical engineering career in India and abroad is huge, as mechanical engineering touches almost each and every aspect of our lives in one way or the other. Spanning multiple industries, the career opportunities for students pursuing the program is vast and diverse. Core industries can be defined as the main or key industries of the economy. In most countries, these industries are the backbone of all other sectors. The ‘Eight Core Industries’ are:
  • Electricity
  • Steel
  • Refinery products
  • Crude oil
  • Coal
  • Cement
  • Natural gas and
  • Fertilizers
The Index of ‘Eight Core Industries’ is a monthly production index, which is also considered as a lead indicator of the monthly industrial performance. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index that tracks manufacturing activity in different sectors of an economy. The IIP number measures the industrial production for the period under review, usually a month, as against the reference period. IIP is a key economic indicator of the manufacturing sector of the economy. GROWTH OF CORE SECTOR IN THE YEAR 2020 India’s core sector expanded by 2.2% in January, a mild increase from 2.1% in December, data released by the commerce and industry ministry. The eight infrastructure industries grew by 1.5% in January last year.The growth was aided by increased output in five out of eight industries — coal, refineries, steel, cement, and electricity. The production of coal, refinery products, and electricity grew by 8%, 1.9% and 2.8%, respectively. JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS There are plenty of mechanical engineering career opportunities for mechanical engineering in Government and PSU such as:
  • BHEL
  • IOCL
  • BPCL
  • HPCL
  • GAIL
  • ONGC
  • SAIL
  • NLCIL
  • VIZAG STEEL
  • DRDO
  • HAL
  • BEML
  • ECIL
  • MAGZON
  • NHPC
  • NTPC
These are some of the Central Government jobs for mechanical engineers, which can be obtained only through the GATE exam. KNOW HOW ‘SVCE’ CAN HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAM CAREER IN THE CORE INDUSTRY- WHY CHOOSE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE?
  • The department of Mechanical engineering is one of the most sought after departments at SVCE.
  • The department was started in 1984, right from the inception of the college.
  • The B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme has been accredited continuously from the year 1998 by the National Board of Accreditation.
  • Over 65% of the faculty are doctorates and remaining are pursuing a Ph.D.
  • The department houses a Centre of Excellence in Composite fabrication and advanced machining, Tribology research, 3D Printing & Automation, and Engine testing.
  • Dedicated world-class research labs in the field of Vibrations, Bio-Fuels, I.C. Engines, Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Nano-materials are available for students to do research and projects to enhance their technical knowledge.
  • The department also takes up a consultancy in the field of bio-diesel testing, welding, vibration analysis, wear analysis, machining of materials, and processing of composite materials.
  • On average, over 50 companies visit SVCE for campus placements.
  • Companies like Tafe, Western Thomson, Brakes India Ltd, India Piston rings, etc., often request the department faculty members to give technical training to their staff.
  AN OVERVIEW OF THE LIST OF CORE COMPANIES WHO HAVE VISITED SVCE IN THE PAST (Partial List)   ABB India Limited Accuspeed Engineering Services India Limited Adani Port Ltd., Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. APA Engineering Ltd., Arjun Chemicals Ltd. Ashok Leyland Ltd. Berger Paints Ltd., BGR Energy Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd., Brakes India Ltd Caterpillar Ltd. Delphi TVS Ltd. Dow Chemicals Ltd. Elgi Equipments Ltd. Fisher Chennai Engineering Ltd., FLSmidth Private Limited Ford India Pvt. Ltd. Ford Technologies Ltd. GAVS Ltd., General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. Godrej Ltd., GoFrugal Technology Ltd Hinduja Foundaries Ltd. Honeywell Ltd. Huawei Communications Ltd. Hyundai Motor Engg Ltd, Hydrabad. Hyundai Motors I Ltd., KCC Paints Ltd. Kirloskar Brother Ltd., L & T ECC Division L & T Engineering Services Ltd. L & T Infra Ltd. L & T  Ltd., Lucas TVS Ltd., Madras Cements Ltd. Magna Automotive Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Ltd. MK Autocomponent Ltd., MK Autocomponent Ltd., Mobis India Ltd., MPL Ltd., MRF Ltd. Nippon paints Ltd. NSK Bearing Ltd., Petro6 Engineering & Construction Ltd., RAMCO Systems Ltd. Rane Ltd. Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited Royal Enfield Ltd ., Royal Enfield Ltd. Saint Gobain Glass Pvt Ltd., Saipem Ltd. Samsung Ltd., Sanmar Groups Ltd., Schwing Stetter India Ltd., SPIC Ltd., Sundaram Clyton Ltd. Sundaram Fasterner Ltd. Super Auto Forge Ltd., T I Cycles Ltd. TAFE Ltd. Tata Chemicals Ltd., Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. TITAN Industries Ltd. TNQ Ltd., Toshiba Machines Ltd., Turbo Energy Ltd. TVS Motor Company Ltd. Valeo India Ltd. Vedanta Ltd Vestas Ltd., Visteon Automotive ltd. Wheels India Ltd., Yamaha Motors Ltd.,  
6th - May - 2020
It is not so…   Read this article you’ll get the complete understanding about the Biotechnology Engineering and scope in India.   What is Biotechnology Engineering?  Biotechnology engineering is an undergraduate degree program in applied sciences that amalgamates the facts from both Biological sciences and technology. This study utilizes the biological processes which include the study of use of microorganisms for the production of bio-products or knowledge of other metabolites like antibiotics, vaccines and further implement them in various industrial purposes.  In simple terms, Biotechnology is a study which involves the use of living organisms. The living organisms are used to make useful bio-products which can be utilized in industries. Biotechnological products are used in areas like agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medicine and bioremediation.  The Scope of Biotechnology is vast due to an increase in the research and science field. Biotechnologists can work in various environments like the industrial sector, medical sector, food manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. This programme provides the knowledge to understand the occurrence and treatment of disease, food production, development of agriculture, protection of the environment and many more. However, as we are living in the age of research where science has taken the new form, we are at the pace of making new applications and innovations every day and this could be possible with combining Technology and biology together. So, youngsters have a lot of job opportunities in the field of Biotechnology.  What Is The Future Of Biotechnology In India 2020?  Biotechnology does not refer to any particular industry or job. Industrial sectors like food, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, leather, animal husbandry and many more are related to the Biotechnology field. The scope of biotechnology in India is immense because it is an innovative branch of science that has become popular among youngsters as it provides the various scope of career growth. If we define it according to the name of Biotechnology, It creates the mind-blowing fusion with the combinations of biology and technology.    Biotechnology is classified into two categories:  Ø  R&D in Biological Sciences  Ø  Industrial Processes  Careers in biotechnology deal with the research and development of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Cancer Biology, Neurobiology, Structural Biology and many more. Completely R&D work is performed in the Laboratories. While the Industrial processes deals with producing drugs, vaccines, biofuels and pharmaceuticals on an industrial scale using biochemical products and techniques.  If you have a Master's or Postgraduate degree in the Biotechnology discipline, you have many options of Jobs. You have the option of applying in biochemical industries, bioprocessing industries, and other related organizations. Apart from this, an ample number of opportunities are on your doorstep. To quote an epitome, The students of B.Tech Biotechnology are working vastly in Pharmaceutical and Health care sectors. Let’s deep dive into these sectors to understand the market potential and opportunities for the students who are aspiring to have careers in Biotechnology.  Pharmaceutical Sector  India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of global demand for various vaccines, 40% of generic demand in the US and 25% of all medicine in the UK.  India enjoys an important position in the global pharmaceuticals sector. The country also has a large pool of scientists and engineers who have the potential to steer the industry ahead to an even higher level. Presently, over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical industries.  Market Size  The pharmaceutical sector was valued at US$ 33 billion in 2017. The country’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 22.4% over 2015-20 to reach US$ 55 billion. India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at US$ 17.27 billion in FY 2018 and have reached US$ 19.14 billion in FY 2019. Pharmaceutical exports include bulk drugs, intermediates, drug formulations, biologics, Ayush & herbal products, and surgical.  Indian companies received 304 Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) in 2017. The country accounts for ~30% (by volume) and about 10% (value) in the US$ 70-80 billion US generics market.  India's biotechnology industry comprising bio-pharmaceuticals, bio-services, bio-agriculture, bio-industry, and bioinformatics is expected to grow at an average growth rate of ~30% a year and reach US$ 100 billion by 2025.  Investments and Recent Developments  The Union Cabinet has given its nod for the amendment of the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the pharmaceutical sector in order to allow FDI up to 100% under the automatic route for the manufacturing of medical devices subject to certain conditions.  The drugs and pharmaceuticals sector attracted cumulative FDI inflows worth US$ 15.98 billion between April 2000 and March 2019, according to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).  Some of the recent developments/investments in the Indian pharmaceutical sector are as follows:  Ø  Between July-September 2018, the Indian pharmaceutical sector witnessed 39 PE investment deals worth US$ 217 million.  Ø  Investment (as % of sales) in research & development by Indian pharmaceutical companies increased from 5.3% in FY2012 to 8.5% in FY2018.  Ø  In 2017, Indian pharmaceutical sector witnessed 46 merger & acquisition deals worth US$ 1.47 billion.  Ø  The exports of Indian pharmaceutical industry to the US will get a boost, as branded drugs worth US$ 55 billion will become off-patent during 2017-2019.  Government Initiatives  Some of the initiatives taken by the government to promote the pharmaceutical sector in India are as follows:  Ø  In October 2018, the Uttar Pradesh Government announced that it will set up six pharma parks in the state and has received investment commitments of more than Rs 5,000-6,000 crore (US$ 712-855 million) for the same.  The National Health Protection Scheme is the largest government funded health care programme in the world, which is expected to benefit 100 million poor families in the country by providing a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh (US$ 7,723) per family per Ø  year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. The programme was announced in Union Budget 2018-19.  Ø  In March 2018, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) announced its plans to start a single-window facility to provide consents, approvals and other information. The move is aimed at giving a push to the Make in India initiative.  Ø  The Government of India is planning to set up an electronic platform to regulate online pharmacies under a new policy, in order to stop any misuse due to easy availability.  Ø  The Government of India unveiled 'Pharma Vision 2020' aimed at making India a global leader in end-to-end drug manufacture. Approval time for new facilities has been reduced to boost investments.  Ø  The government introduced mechanisms such as the Drug Price Control Order and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority to deal with the issue of affordability and availability of medicines.  Road Ahead  Medicine spending in India is projected to grow 9-12% over the next five years, leading India to become one of the top 10 countries in terms of medicine spending.  Going forward, better growth in domestic sales would also depend on the ability of companies to align their product portfolio towards chronic therapies for diseases such as cardiovascular, anti-diabetes, antidepressants and anti-cancers that are on the rise.  The Indian government has taken many steps to reduce costs and bring down healthcare expenses. Speedy introduction of generic drugs into the market has remained in focus and is expected to benefit the Indian pharmaceutical companies. In addition, the thrust on rural health programmes, lifesaving drugs and preventive vaccines also augurs well for the pharmaceutical companies.  Healthcare sector  Healthcare has become one of India’s largest sectors-both in terms of revenue and employment. Healthcare comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players.  Indian healthcare delivery system is categorized into two major components-public and private. The Government, i.e. public healthcare system comprises limited secondary and tertiary care institutions in key cities and focuses on providing basic healthcare facilities in the form of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas. The private sector provides the majority of secondary, tertiary and quaternary care institutions with a major concentration in metros, tier I and tier II cities. India's competitive advantage lies in its large pool of well-trained medical professionals. India is also cost competitive compared to its peers in Asia and Western countries. The cost of surgery in India is about one-tenth of that in the US or Western Europe. India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare.   Market Size  The healthcare market can increase three-fold to Rs 8.6 trillion (US$ 133.44 billion) by 2022.  Indian medical tourism market is growing at the rate of 18% year on year and is expected to reach US$ 9 billion by 2020. There is a significant scope for enhancing healthcare services considering that healthcare spending as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is rising. The government’s expenditure on the health sector has grown to 1.4% in FY2018 from 1.2% in FY2014. The Government of India is planning to increase public health spending to 2.5% of the country's GDP by 2025.  Health insurance is gaining momentum in India. Gross direct premium income underwritten by health insurance grew 18.2% year on year to Rs. 24,864 crore (US$ 3.56 billion) in FY2020 (up to September 2019).    Investment  The hospital and diagnostic centers attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 6.34 billion between April 2000 and June 2019, according to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). Some of the recent investments in the Indian healthcare industry are as follows:  Ø  The value of merger and acquisition deals in the hospital sector jumped by record 155% at Rs 7,615 crore (US$ 1.09 billion) in FY2019.  Ø  In August 2019, Microsoft India and Apollo Hospitals Group entered in agreement to set up a National Clinical Coordination Committee for AI-powered Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score API.  Ø  In January 2019, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved Tri-County Premier Hearing Services Inc’s plan to acquire Bhilai Scan and Research Pvt. Ltd. (BSR) Diagnostics Ltd. for Rs 67 crore (US$ 9.29 million).  Ø  Healthcare sector in India witnessed 23 deals worth US$ 679 million in 2018.  Ø  India and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation in the areas of health and medicine, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.  Ø  Fortis Healthcare has approved the demerger of its hospital business with Manipal Hospital Enterprises. TPG and Dr. Ranjan Pal could invest Rs. 3,900 crore (US$ 602.41 million) in Manipal Hospital Enterprise.    Government Initiatives  Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote Indian healthcare industry are as follows:  Ø  The Government of India aims to increase healthcare spending to 3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2022.  Ø  In February 2019, the Government of India established a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Manethi, District Rewari, Haryana at a cost of Rs 1,299 crore (US$ 180 million).  Ø  The Union Cabinet approved setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with a three-year budget of Rs 9,046 crore (US$ 1.29 billion) to monitor, supervise, fix targets and guide the nutrition related interventions across ministries.  Ø  On September 23, 2018, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), to provide health insurance worth Rs 500,000 (US$ 7,124) to over 100 million families every year.  Ø  In August 2018, the Government of India has approved Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission as a centrally Sponsored Scheme contributed by both center and state government at a ratio of 60:40 for all States, 90:10 for hilly North Eastern States and 60:40 for Union Territories with legislature. The center will contribute 100 per cent for Union Territories without legislature.  Ø  The Government of India has launched Mission Indradhanush with the aim of improving coverage of immunization in the country. It aims to achieve atleast 90% immunization coverage by December 2018 which will cover unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children in rural and urban areas of India.  Road Ahead  India is a land full of opportunities for players in the medical devices industry. India’s healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors and it is expected to reach $280 billion by 2020. The country has also become one of the leading destinations for high-end diagnostic services with tremendous capital investment for advanced diagnostic facilities, thus catering to a greater proportion of population. Besides, Indian medical service consumers have become more conscious towards their healthcare upkeep. Indian healthcare sector is much diversified and is full of opportunities in every segment which includes providers, payers and medical technology. With the increase in the competition, businesses are looking to explore for the latest dynamics and trends which will have a positive impact on their business. The hospital industry in India is forecasted to increase to Rs. 8.6 trillion (US$ 132.84 billion) by FY2022 from Rs. 4 trillion (US$ 61.79 billion) in FY2017 at a CAGR of 16-17%.  The Government of India is planning to increase public health spending to 2.5% of the country's GDP by 2025.  India's competitive advantage also lies in the increased success rate of Indian companies in getting Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approvals. India also offers vast opportunities in R&D as well as medical tourism. To sum up, there are vast opportunities for investment in healthcare infrastructure in both urban and rural India. 
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In today’s techno-savvy era, Science and Technology revolutionized every nook and corner of the world. Therefore, Biotechnology is also mushrooming everywhere. In the Biotechnology field, biosciences and technology manipulate living organisms as well as the biological system to compose products which are very beneficial for mankind. This programme is totally related to food, agriculture, healthcare, environmental, pharmaceutical, etc. In this article, you can check the Biotechnology scope in brief. It is related to R&D in biological sciences and Industrial processes. Almost all work and procedures are carried out in private and government laboratories. There is also the Industrial process that works on Vaccination techniques and Drugs. Students can choose a career in biotechnology, which is a good and job oriented option for the Individual.

Biotechnology Jobs in India

After completing the program in biotechnology, one needs not to be worried regarding the job perspective. Students get a job in private sectors like biotechnology specialists, safety experts, biologists, research analysts or scientific writers in the private sector. The main companies in the private segment are biochemical firms, food processing companies, healthcare industries and pharmaceutical companies. There are several job prospects in government sectors as well. Graduate Students also have many options in research and development, government laboratories, centers and institutes, bioprocessing companies, government universities, and colleges, government-owned pharmaceutical companies, hospitals. After completion, of course, anyone can be appointed as Ø  Process Engineer Ø  Clinical Research Manager Ø  Scientific Assistant Ø  Research Analyst Ø  Calibration Technician Ø  Biostatistician The key areas of research are: Ø  Medical Biotechnology Ø  Tissue Engineering & Stem Cell Technology Ø  Genetic Engineering Ø  Protein Engineering Ø  Food Biotechnology Ø  Nano-Biotechnology Ø  Plant & Animal Biotechnology Ø  Environmental Biotechnology Ø  Applied Microbiology Ø  Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biotechnology Ø  Bioprocess & Bioseparation Engineering Ø  Natural Medicine   There are many organizations that offer decent job opportunities in India. After doing the programme in biotechnology, one can find jobs in the field of
  1. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
  2. Food Processing
  3. Biochemicals & Bioplastics
  4. Biofuels & Bioenergy
  5. Bioprocessing
  6. Medical writing
  7. Bioinformatics
  8. Waste Management
  9. R&D in Government institutions and organizations
  10. R&D in Agriculture Institutes
These fields offer Biotechnology careers  with the best salary in the Government and private sectors. Drug companies also offer biotechnology professionals an exciting salary package. There is also scope in the field of textile, healthcare, environment, etc. One can even take a specialization in one or more sub-fields like genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. This gains the chance of setting firm career roots in the field.

 

Other Job Opportunities

Professionals can work in many organizations under the following positions (but not limited to)

Ø  Scientists Ø  Research Analyst Ø  Research Associate Ø  Bioprocess Engineers Ø  Bioinformatician Ø  Biological Technician Ø  Healthcare Professionals Ø  Microbiologists Ø  Epidemiologists Ø  R&D and Process Development Scientists Ø  Medical Coding Analyst Ø  Genetic Counsellors Ø  Biobanker Ø  Clinical Analyst Required Skill sets for Biotechnology industry jobs Biotechnology engineers tend to work with a broad range of medical, technical and admin professionals. The key skill sets include: Ø  Tissue culture is one of the most widely used techniques in any biological or biomedical research laboratory. If you are looking for a placement or job, tissue culture will be a very valuable biotechnology skill to have. Ø  PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a technique used to make many copies of a specific DNA region in vitro. Ø  Gel electrophoresis is another widely used technique in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and modern biotechnology. Ø  Western blot, also known as protein immunoblot, is a popular molecular biology technique for the detection and analysis of proteins based on their ability to bind to specific antibodies. Ø  ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a popular format of “wet-lab” type analytical biochemistry assay that uses a solid-phase enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect the presence of a substance, usually an antigen (peptides, proteins, antibodies and hormones), in a liquid sample or wet sample. Ø  Molecular cloning or simply gene cloning is a molecular biology technique that is used to assemble recombinant DNA molecules and to direct their replication within host organisms. Ø  Flow cytometry is a laser-or impedance-based technique used in cell counting, cell sorting, biomarker detection and protein engineering, by suspending cells in a stream of fluid and passing them through an electronic detection apparatus. Ø  Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that ionises chemical species and sorts the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. Ø  Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique for increasing optical resolution and contrast of a micrograph by means of adding a spatial pin-hole placed at the confocal plane of the lens to eliminate out-of-focus light. Ø  Cell-based assays are extremely useful for studying cellular mechanisms in a biological context. Ø  Bioreactors are extremely useful for the production of bio-products using microbes, mammalian cell, plant and animal cells. Ø  Chromatographic techniques are a separation techniques used for the purification of biomolecules for its intended applications. Ø  Experimental animal studies related to pre-clinical medicine. Ø  Bioremediation is a process used for the treatment of wastewater using biologics. Ø  Medicinal plant compound identification. Ø  Apart from the wet lab techniques, data analysis using appropriate statistical methods and software is very important in biotechnology and medical research. Why to join Biotechnology at SVCE? The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2005 and it is one of pioneer departments in India offering B.Tech. in Biotechnology.
  • The B.TechBiotechnology programme has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2014.
  • The department is recognized as a Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai from 2011 to carry out PhD programme.
  • The Department frequently conducts various workshops, conferences, short-term training courses, popular lectures and faculty development programmeswith sponsorship from various funding agencies like DBT, CSIR & ICMR, AICTE, EDII, etc.
  • The department offers ~100% placement for the students opted for placement in core and allied industries like M/s. ZifoRnD Solutions, M/s. AstraZeneca India, M/s. AGS Healthcare, M/s. MuSigma, M/s. Cognizant, M/s. Accenture, M/s. Infosys, M/s. Wipro, M/s. Tata Consultancy Services, M/s. Think & Learn, etc.
  • Around 40-50% of our alumni are pursuing higher studies in abroad Universities like University of Texas at Dallas, Johns Hopkins University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Pittsburg State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology at Chicago, State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Maryland, USA; University of Bonn, Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany; Uppsala University, Lund University, Sweden; Centennial College, Canada; Deakin University, RMIT University, Australia; National University of Singapore, Singapore, etc.
 
  • The department has world class laboratories in
  • a)Immunology Laboratory
  • b)Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • c)CPCSEA Approved Animal House Facility
  • d)Computational Systems Biotechnology Laboratory
  • e)Research Laboratory
  • f)Bioprocess and Downstream Processing Laboratory
  • g)Bioinformatics Laboratory
  • h)Bioorganic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory
  • i)Microbiology and Cell Biology Laboratory
  • j)Instrumental Methods of Analysis Laboratory
This facility provides Handling and Immunization of Laboratory Small animals like Mice, Rat, Guinea pig and Rabbit for Laboratory, student projects and research purposes.
  • The Department has a Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) approved Animal house facility since 2010.
  • The Department has Cognizant Technology Solutions sponsored Computational Systems Biotechnology Laboratory to carry out students projects and research.
  • The Department has ~60% faculty members with PhD, ~25% faculty pursuing PhD and an experienced Visiting Professor and Adjunct Professor.
  • Research areas includes
a)   Immunology and Immuno-technology b) Degenerative Diseases and Regenerative Medicine (Cancer,  Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Arthritis, Kidney stones, Peptic ulcer and Brain disorders) in Laboratory small Animals & its treatment strategies using pre and post-treatment (Clinical Biochemistry) and Stem Cell Therapy. c)   Molecular and Synthetic Biology d)   Genetic Engineering and rDNA Technology e)   Microbial Technology & Metagenomics f)    Bioprocess Engineering & BioseparationTechniques g)   Food Biotechnology h)   Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering i)    Metabolic Engineering j)    Aquatic Fish Toxicology k)   Computational Systems Biotechnology l)    Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation m)   Algal Biotechnology n)    Nano-Biotechnology and Drug Delivery o)   Biophysics and Structural Biology p)   Protein Engineering q)   Herbal medicine and Antioxidants Research The Department of Biotechnology has received a total grant of Rs.1.2 Crore from various external funding agencies such as SERB-DST, DBT, ICMR, CSIR, AICTE, MSME, TNSCST, M/s. Lifecell International Pvt. Ltd., Chennai; M/s. Lucas TVS, Chennai; M/s. Centre for Medical Genetics, Chennai; M/s. Eppendorf India Ltd., Chennai & M/s. LevimBiotech, Chennai. Department of Biotechnology has carried out consultancy work to PeriyarManiammai Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur; Indira Gandhi Open University, Chennai; Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam; CEO Skill foundations Pvt. Ltd, Chennai; Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai and CPS Global School, Chennai during the last three years for an amount Rs. 1,03,450/-. The Department of Biotechnology has signed MOU with a)London South Bank University, UK, for Cooperation, collaboration and exchange of academic, research programmes, faculty and students. b)M/s. Innovative Health Care Limited, Chennai for R&D programmesbeneficial to scientific community and industry. c)M/s. Kumar Organic Products Limited, Bengaluru for R&D programmesbeneficial to the scientific community and industry. d)M/s. BrainWaveBiosolutions Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry. e)M/s. BiokloneBiotech Private Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry. f)M/s. MalcolakKnowledge Center, Hyderabad for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry. g)M/s. VClinBioPrivate Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry. h)M/s. Cognizant Technology Solutions, for Students Scholarships Tuition fee for one PG 1styear and 2nd i)M/s. Manya-The Princeton Review, Chennai to conduct Test-Prep program for GRE, TOFEL and IELTS. j)M/s. ValingroExponents Private Limited, Chennai,  (Springboards) for SATY Summer Camp for School Children. k)M/s. ABAN Infrastructure Limited, Chennai, for Collaborative research work in the areas of Biofuel Technology, Bioenergy from algae and microbes. l)M/s. EntraynEducation Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chennai to conduct Test-Prep program for GRE, TOFEL and IELTS.  

 

       
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING  Chemical engineering is the type of discipline that influences numerous areas of technology. In broad terms, chemical engineers conceive and design processes to produce, transform, and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory, followed by implementing the technology in full-scale production.  Chemical engineers are in high demand because of the large number of industries that depend on the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials. Besides traditional careers in the chemical, energy, and oil industries, chemical engineers enjoy increasing opportunities in various other fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronic device fabrication, environmental engineering, etc. The unique training of the chemical engineer becomes essential in these areas when processes involve the chemical or physical transformation of matter.  For example, chemical engineers working in the chemical industry investigate the creation of new polymeric materials with important electrical, optical, or mechanical properties. This requires attention not only to the synthesis of the polymer but also to the flow and forming processes necessary to create a final product. In biotechnology, chemical engineers help design production facilities that use microorganisms and enzymes to synthesize new drugs. Problems in environmental engineering that engage chemical engineers include the development of processes (catalytic converters, effluent treatment facilities) to minimize the release of or deactivate products harmful to the environment.  To do these jobs, the chemical engineer must have a complete and quantitative understanding of both the engineering and scientific principles underlying these technological processes. This is reflected in the curriculum of the Chemical Engineering Department at SVCE, which includes the study of: -   Applied mathematics   Material and energy balances   Thermodynamics   Fluid mechanics   Energy and mass transfer   Separations technologies   Chemical reaction kinetics and reactor design   Process design.   These courses are built on a foundation in the sciences of chemistry, physics, and biology.  THE IMPACT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ON OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE  Chemical engineers have been improving our wellbeing for more than a century. From the development of smaller, faster computer chips to innovations in recycling, treating disease, cleaning water, and generating energy, the processes, and products that chemical engineers have helped create touch every aspect of our lives. Not just these, they have even achieved in various other fields such as bold innovators, new frontiers in the areas of energy, the environment, biomedicine, electronics, food production, materials, etc.  CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TOUCHES EVERYTHING  It would take too long to list all the products that are impacted by chemical engineers, but knowing what type of industries employ them may help you comprehend the scope of their work. Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, etc.  THE IMPORTANCE OF MATH AND SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING   Within these industries, chemical engineers rely on their knowledge of mathematics and science—particularly chemistry — to overcome technical problems safely and economically. They draw upon and apply their engineering knowledge to solve various technical challenges that we encounter. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that chemical engineers only “make things,” though. Their expertise is also applied in the areas of law, education, publishing, finance, and medicine, as well as in many other fields that require technical training.  WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS?   Specifically, chemical engineers improve food processing techniques, and methods of producing fertilizers, to increase the quantity and quality of available food. 
  • They also construct synthetic fibres that make our clothes more comfortable and water-resistant. 
  •  They develop methods to mass-produce drugs, making them more affordable. 
  • They create safer, more efficient methods of refining petroleum products, making energy and chemical sources more productive and cost-effective. 
  • Chemical engineers also develop solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution control and remediation. 
 They process chemicals, which are used to make or improve almost everything we see around us.    DUTIES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS  Chemical engineers typically do the following:
  • Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes. 
  • Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals. 
  • Develop processes to separate components of liquids and gases or to generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes. 
  • Design and plan the layout of the equipment. 
  • Do tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production. 
  • Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes. 
  • Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 
  • Estimate production costs for management. 
  • Some chemical engineers specialize in a particular process, such as oxidation (a reaction of oxygen with chemicals to make other chemicals) or polymerization (making plastics and resins). Others specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials (making extremely small substances), biological engineering, or in developing specific products. 
Chemical engineers also work in producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They work in research in life sciences, biotechnology, and business services.   Chemical engineers must know all aspects of the manufacturing of chemicals, drugs, or other products. They must also understand how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers.  Chemical engineers face many of the same challenges that other professionals face, and they meet these challenges by applying their technical knowledge, communication, and teamwork skills; the most up-to-date practices available; and hard work. Benefits include financial reward, recognition within industry and society, and the gratification that comes from working with the processes of nature to meet the needs of society and community.  SOME OF THE PLACES WHERE CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ARE IN DEMAND    Chemical Engineers are in demand at various places such as:   Mineral-based industries   Petrochemical plants   Synthetic fiber units   Petroleum refining plants   Chemical industries   Refineries   Pharmaceutical companies   Paint manufacturers   Fertilizer industry   Textiles sector   Plastics and    Explosives    SCOPE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS IN INDIA  Scope of Chemical Engineering in India is growing as research organizations, laboratories, defense establishments, atomic power plants, and forensic investigation departments also need chemical engineering experts. The Department of Biochemical Engineering is often seen as one of the most popular sub-branches of Chemical Engineering. Other sub-areas that attract engineering students with alluring career prospects are Nanotechnology and Environmental Engineering.   THE TYPES OF INDUSTRIES FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS  Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries. It has been observed that most students, especially girls, who choose Chemical Engineering as their core discipline, generally drift to Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Environmental Engineering during their specialization phase. Among the conventional Chemical Engineering streams, there are Ceramics, Chemical Processes, Electrochemical Processes, Molecular Chemistry based fields, Fertilizers & Pesticides, and Plastics & Polymers that are still in vogue.  TEN JOB TITLES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS   Chemical engineers can be hard to identify, not just because most people aren’t clear about what chemical engineering actually is, but because chemical engineers rarely can be identified by the job title – chemical engineer!  To help dispel this confusion, we have compiled a list of ten titles of various job opportunities in chemical engineering, that chemical engineers typically fill:  Process engineer Chemical engineers often describe themselves as process engineers. Although Process engineering occurs throughout the full range of chemical engineering sectors, a process engineer will typically work to design engineering packages, develop new ideas and processes, and monitor and maintain plant systems.  Fire and explosions engineer Chemical engineers are extremely focused on improving and maintaining process safety. The ability to design and implement fire and explosion protection systems is imperative in ensuring public and industrial safety. A fire and explosions engineer will work to prevent, control, and mitigate the effects of fire and explosions, such as in the oil and gas industry.  Biochemical engineer Biochemical and chemical engineering are part of the same family. Biochemical engineering is a rapidly developing and growing research area, which is being seen as increasingly important. Biochemical engineers are responsible for tackling many of the world’s problems, such as stem cell therapy to cure illnesses and biofuels made from algae to provide more sustainable energy sources. They do this by translating life science discoveries into materials and processes that contribute to our wellbeing.  Blast furnace supervisor Chemical engineers who work as blast furnace supervisors are responsible for the development and application of new technologies, processes, and design improvements to furnace operations. Furnace engineers are accountable for leading equipment installations and major repairs for plants. To work in this position, you need to be detail orientated to ensure project success.  Food hygiene engineer Many chemical engineers work in the food industry, but only a few of them are actually called chemical engineers. One of the main reasons behind this is that the public mainly gets put off by the idea of chemicals and food together. But we should be thankful as these Food hygiene engineers are the reason why we eat healthy foods as they work day and night to ensure that the food we eat is safe and free from contaminants.  Pharmaceutical engineer These are the chemical engineers who work in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is reliant on chemical engineers to help develop and manufacture new products and processes. Without pharmaceutical engineers, it would be impossible to have a successful development and large-scale production of many lifesaving products. The ability to apply chemical engineering practices to drug production not only makes the process more efficient but saves money, thus producing lower-cost pharmaceuticals.  Continuous improvement engineer While most of the chemical engineers consider themselves to be continuous improvement engineers, however, some of them specialize in being able to innovate and consistently improve the overall efficiency of a process. All a chemical engineer needs is to excel at identifying problems and solutions as well as spotting issues before they happen.  Thermo-fluid engineer A Thermo-fluid engineer must have specialist knowledge of thermodynamics and be able to draw on the basic sciences of fluid mechanics, complex fluids, biomechanics, heat transfer, and energy studies. Thermo-fluid engineers can work to analyze how particles interact and use this to improve processes like low-carbon energy production.  Design authority A Design authority is a person (or group of people) who has the vision and who knows how a project must proceed. Design authority engineers also have the power to make binding decisions. To do this job, you need to have a high level of professional knowledge and chemical engineering skills to make the best choices. As a design authority, you have the power to settle discussions and implement decisions daily.  WHY CONSIDER CHOOSING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering came into existence in 1994 and got accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in the year 2005. 
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering has a Centre for Research since 2011 onwards. 
  • The research centers and focus areas are Mixing, Hydrotropes, Solar Drying, Environmental Technology, Process Control, Automation of Fuel Cell, Membrane Separation, WasteWater Treatment, Biofuel Technology, Food Processing Technology, Bioprocess monitoring and control, Fluidization Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Electrochemical Process, Corrosion, and Advanced Oxidation Process. 
  • The students of the department have been consistently securing top ranks in Anna University since inception. 
  • MoU signed with Central Leather Research Institute, SPIC, Malkolak Knowledge Centre, Thirumalai Chemicals, Phycospectrum Environmental Research Centre, ABAN INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Manali Petrochemical Ltd, Chennai, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Tamil Nadu Petroproducts Ltd (TPL), INDCZECH Engineering Pvt.  
  • The department has lots of sophisticated laboratories and facilities funded by government agencies and corporates like Process Control Laboratory, Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory by AICTE, Heat Transfer Laboratory by CTS, 3D Printing Facility, interdisciplinary Nano Research Centre facilities, etc., that are available for students to pursue research in emerging technologies.  
  • Consultancy is provided to top companies like Tata Chemicals, SPIC, etc. 
  • The department has received an external research grant over 3.00 crores in the last few years from DST, SERB, IGCAR, MSME, CTS, AICTE, etc. 
   
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We can’t imagine the world without the existence of electronics and communication gadgets. At the same time, it is also challenging to find the functioning of any other domain area without the involvement of these gadgets. Electronics and Communication Engineering always plays a significant and crucial role in the development of current digital technology.    It is not possible for everybody to understand engineering without having a fundamental idea about engineering studies and its different disciplines. Only when the students clearly understand the spread of current technology and the available job options, they can travel towards their destiny and attain the set goals without any greater obstructions. Hence, it is inevitable to know about the different job opportunities that are presently left available for Electronics and Communication Engineering graduates to grab and shine with a dream and super dream companies.   FUTURE PROSPECTS OF ECE ASPIRANTS  One of the most common questions that arise among the minds of students who wish to study engineering is ‘why to choose Electronics and Communication Engineering, among other options that are available’?. There are many statistics that are obtained from both industry and other governmental organizations that substantially advocate for this division of engineering.   Every year the job openings for ECE graduates grow significantly by 7% from 2016 to 2026. During the last few years, this branch of engineering has seen steady growth among other disciplines besides the ongoing recession. Both the electronics and the recent developments that happened in digital technology contribute to this growth.   Its widespread applications in various other fields such as wireless mobile communication, telecommunication engineering, digital communication, satellite communication, VLSI, Cryptography and Network Security, Embedded Systems, Computer Networks, etc., makes this branch of engineering quite exciting and also ever-demanding among the students who wish to study engineering.   The ECE graduates are always needed in all Multinational Corporations (MNCs) having a good market presence in consumer electronics, health care, aerospace, etc., besides considering the regular job openings from governmental departments, industry corporations, government research organizations, and Armed forces.    Various technical skills that are acquired by ECE graduates would help them to create, design and develop everyday devices such as smartphones, Smart LED Televisions, Projectors, High-Resolution Cameras, Smart Wrist Watches, Musical Instruments, Laptops, Tablet PCs, Smart Speakers, etc.,  Electronic engineering always enables students to come out with innovations and developments in all related fields such as robotics, computing hardware, power and electrical equipment, control systems, automation, and microelectronics involving computer chips.    Due to above-said reasons, there is always a shortage of electronics and communication engineers around the world, and the present situation is still likely to continue for the upcoming years as well by creating a massive surge in the demand for ECE engineers.  JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING   Some of the major career choices that are applicable for ECE graduates are listed below:  Electronics Engineering requires technical skills to design, develop, evaluate, and maintain electronic systems and components. Engineers who have good exposure to this field are much needed from small companies to larger corporations. Day-to-day activities may differ based on the company’s operations. Still, they are generally expected to design, plan, perform research, inspect the equipment, carry out assembling, attend conferences, and cooperate on matters of mutual concern with others.   JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING   Employers look for communications engineers to help prepare and maintain communications systems. Expected duties do include designing, developing, installing, and testing system equipment and implementing procedures to make all components operational.   Because of an ever-increasing demand for broadband services, ECE students pursue jobs in communications, networking, and broadcast transmission system work areas. This job is mainly targeted to consolidate electronics engineering, conceptualize the framework of a communication network, and ensure its flawless implementation and functioning by meeting the demands of customers.  JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONICS DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING  Normally Design engineers do research and develop ideas for new products; create systems that are used to make them. They are expected to do research, design, and test products in a variety of industries, ranging from electronics to textiles industry. They work on diverse projects such as the redesign of a mobile phone to the construction of Computer Chips. Thereby, Electronics design and development engineering is one of the most preferred career choices of ECE graduates who wish to have good prospects in electronic designing and development engineering involving embedded systems, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, VLSI, Micro Electronics, etc.,   JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO COMPUTER NETWORKS ENGINEERING   The profile of a System Support Engineer is required in both IT and non-IT companies. This means there will be no scarcity of job options for ECE graduates in this position. For those with more of an interest in the operation and maintenance of computer networks and other information systems, a career in systems administration could be the right fit.   Computer systems administrators discuss with management to finalize what equipment and functionality are required. They perform other vital activities that include installing equipment, running performance tests, troubleshooting issues, making repairs, and setting up new user access.  Obtaining certification offered by software and computer product vendors may provide an advantage when looking for a job.   JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING   The system control engineer job includes not only the designing of complicated electronic systems but also testing of it. This is one reason why the candidates for this profile are recruited as technical supervisors, system control managers, etc.  JOB AREAS PERTAINING TO MICROELECTRONICS ENGINEERING  Microelectronics is a major subdivision of electronics engineering, which mainly focuses on the design of small electronic parts like semiconductors, circuit boards, and microchips that are used in the design of biomedical, electronic, aerospace, and information technologies devices and systems.   Microelectronic engineers construct prototypes of new designs, perform specialized tests, and record and interpret data on the performance of new models.  Some of the important job titles that ECE pass-outs can serve are listed below:  Job titles: 
  • Electronics Engineer 
  • Electronics Design & Development Engineer 
  • Software Analyst 
  • Technical Director 
  • Field Test Engineer 
  • Senior Sales Manager 
  • Network Planning Engineer 
  • Customer Support Engineer 
  • Electronics and Communications Consultant 
  • Research & Development Software Engineer 
  • Electronics Research Engineer 
  • RF Engineer 
  • Electronics Test Engineer 
  • Control Systems Engineer 
  • Design and Development Engineer, Electronic Systems. 
  • Microelectronics Engineer 
  • Desktop Support Engineer 
  • Service Engineer 
MAJOR INVESTMENT/ DEVELOPMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY   With a daily increasing subscriber base, there have been a lot of investments and developments in the sector. FDI inflows into the telecom sector from April 2000 – June 2019 totalled to US$37.05 billion, according to the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).  Some of the developments in the recent past are: 
  • As per the report by Ericsson, India has the world’s highest data usage per smartphone at an average of 9.8GB per month. 
  • As of August 2019, Jio’sIoT platform is ready to be commercially available from January 2020. 
  • In August 2019, commercially launched JioGigaFiber as a wired broadband service. 
  • During the first quarter of 2018, India became the world’s fastest-growing market for mobile applications. The country remained as the world’s fastest-growing market for Google Play downloads in the second and third quarter of 2018.                
  • Bharti Airtel is planning to launch 6,000 new sites and 2,000 km of optical fiber in Gujarat in 2018-19. 
  • Vodafone India and Idea Cellular have merged into ‘Vodafone Idea’ to become India’s largest telecom company, as of September 2018.
MAJOR INVESTMENT/ DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE AND R&D INDUSTRY   With support from the government, considerable investment and development have been incurred in different sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, space research, and nuclear power through scientific research. For instance, India is gradually becoming self-reliant in nuclear technology. 
  • As per the Government records, the number of Indian scientists coming back to India to pursue research opportunities has increased from 243 in 2007-2012 to 649 between 2012 and 2017. Within 5 years, around 649 Indian scientists have returned to pursue research opportunities. 
  • India’s space business is predicted to witness a tremendous growth within the next five years, on the back of technology advancement, global space business opportunity and a sharp rise in Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) satellite launch capability. 
  • GridRasterInc, working in the virtual and augmented reality space, has raised US$ 2 million as seed funding, which will be used for marketing and product development. 
  • India’s R&D investments are forecasted to increase to US$94.06 billion in 2019 from an estimated US$86.24 billion in 2018. 
MAJOR INVESTMENT/ DEVELOPMENT IN CONSUMER DURABLE INDUSTRY  According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, during April 2000 – June 2019, FDI inflows into the electronics sector stood at US$2.45 billion.  The following are some recent investments and developments in the Indian consumer market sector. 
  • In November 2019, Nokia entered in partnership with Flipkart to enter the consumer durables market in India and plan to launch smart TVs. 
  • In October 2019, Apple Inc. entered into an agreement with Maker Maxity mall, co-owned by Reliance Industries, to open its first company-owned iconic outlet in India. 
  • In August 2019, Voltas Beko launched India’s first five-star washing machine. 
  • In July 2019, Voltas Limited entered into a partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to manufacture and sell 5-star rated Inverter Air Conditioners. 
  • In April 2019, TCL Electronic announced its entry into the home appliances market in India. 
  • Xiaomi became India’s largest brand network in the offline market, having a presence in over 790 cities in the country. 
  • Bosch Home Appliances to invest US$ 111.96 million to expand in India. 
  • The number of TV households and viewers in India reached 197 million, 835 million, respectively, in 2018. 
  • According to the retail chains and brands, there is a 9-12 percent increase in the sales of consumer electronics in the Diwali season in October 2019. 
  • The smartphone shipment witnessed a year-on-year growth of 9.3 percent in July-September 2019, with 46.6 million units shipped. 
  • Consumer durables loans in India increased by 68.8 percent to Rs 5,445 crore (US$780 million) in September 2019. 
  • Intex Technologies will invest around Rs 60 crore (US$9.27 million) in 2018 in technology software and Internet of Things (IoT) startups in India in order to create an ecosystem for its consumer appliances and mobile devices. 
  • Micromax plans to invest US$ 89.25 million by 2020 for transforming itself into a consumer electronics company. 
  • Haier announced an investment of Rs 3,000 crore (US$415.80 million) as it aims a two-fold increase in its revenue by 2020. 
Due to the investments mentioned above and development scenario, one can see that electronics are a part of our everyday life, and the ECE field shows no signs of slowing down. This is quite encouraging for students who wish to study ECE, as it always ensures abundant opportunities for them in leading companies.   The only thing that one needs to do is to select the right institution to study and determine their Electronics and Communication Engineering scope in future.   WHY STUDY ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 
  • The NBA has accredited the department since April 2002.  
  • Recognized by Anna University, Chennai, as an approved research center for Ph.D.and MS (by Research) with effect from May 2009.   
  • The major thrust areas of research are RF and Microwave Engineering Wireless Networks, Network Security, VLSI, Cognitive Radio, Image & Signal Processing, Neural Networks & Soft Computing, Embedded Systems &IoT, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.  
  • The department is doing a good number of consultancy work in the field of PCB Prototyping and RF measurements using Network Analyzer.   
  • On average over 75 companies visits for campus placements.   
  • External Research grant of Rs 48.26 Lakhs received from ISRO and Cognizant technology solutions in the last three years for various projects.  
  • Students actively participate in research projects related to wireless communications, networking, embedded systems, virtual surveillance, Robotics, drone, etc.   
  • The department has signed over 10 MOUs with reputed companies in various aspects, mainly to ensure the following listed points.   
  • To ensure industry involvement for framing the syllabus under the autonomous regulation.  
  • Towards motivating students to do industry projects. 
  • To enable students to undergo industrial visits, internship & in-plant training in their companies as applicable.  
  • To conduct various events (workshop, Value added courses, Industrial training to faculty, staff, and students) 
  • For planning/revising various educational objectives such as course outcomes(COs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs), Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs), etc., to satisfy the requirements of both institution and industry. 
Hence, it is always better to choose Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE), Sriperumbudur which helps you to travel in the path of success towards reaching your career goals, as this is the only destination which guarantees the best campus placements / higher studies or venturing with your own business entity. 
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WHAT WILL BE THE FUTURE DEMAND FOR ECE ENGINEERS? Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) involves researching, designing, developing, and testing of electronic equipment used in various systems. Electronics and Communications engineers also conceptualize and oversee the manufacturing of communications and broadcast systems. This stream of engineering deals with analog transmission, basic electronics, microprocessors, solid-state devices, digital and analog communication, analog integrated circuits, microwave engineering, satellite communication, antennae, and wave progression. It also deals with the manufacturing of electronic devices, circuits, and communications equipment. The future of technology advancements is likely to depend on the developments in the electronics and communication field. Electronics and communication are the two primary pillars of our society these days. In the coming years, the trend will continue, and ECE will eventually emerge as one of the most prominent fields of engineering studies with substantial demand for ECE engineers all over the world. Over the years, communication and electronics have crept in our lives like never before. This change in the technological field has ensured a bright path ahead for ECE pursuers. With smartphones in hand and widespread opportunities to communicate, electronics and communication engineering is the next best thing to rule the global market. Let’s have a brief look into the future potential of the electronics and communication field of engineering. ELECTRONICS AS A PART OF DAY-T0-DAY LIFE Apart from the smooth modes of communication, smart electronic devices have also become indispensable for all of us. Starting from FM radios to high-end satellites, there is hardly any sphere left these days which does not include electronic devices within its periphery. The impact is expected to grow in the future as well, and the same would imply a sustained and increasing demand for ECE in the times to come. The major growth for Electronics and Communication engineers lies in the following industries:
  • Telecommunication
  • Sciences and R&D
  • Consumer durables
Let us look at each of the industries, how the market looks, and the future prospects. TELECOMMUNICATION The telecommunication sector is made up of companies that make communication possible on a global scale, whether it is through the phone or the internet, through airwaves or cables, through wires or wirelessly. These companies created the infrastructure that allows data in words, voice, audio, or video to be sent anywhere in the world. The largest companies in the sector are telephone (both wired and wireless) operators, satellite companies, cable companies, and internet service providers. Recently, the telecommunications sector comprised a club of prominent national and regional operators. Since the early 2000s, the industry has been swept up in rapid deregulation and innovation. In many countries around the world, government monopolies are now privatized, and they face a plethora of new competitors. Traditional markets have been turned upside down, as the growth in mobile services outpaces the fixed-line, and the internet starts to replace voice as the staple business. India is currently the world’s second-largest telecommunications market with a subscriber base of 1.20 billion and has registered strong growth in the past decade and a half. The Indian mobile economy is overgrowing and will contribute substantially to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a report prepared by GSM Association (GSMA) in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As of January 2019, India has witnessed a 165 percent growth in app downloads in the past two years. Around 4.8 billion downloads of mobile applications were registered in India in the first three months of 2019. Market Size of Telecommunication Industry The telecommunications sector comprises three primary sub-sectors: telecom equipment (the largest), telecom services (next largest), and wireless communication. The major segments within these sub-sectors include the following:
  • Wireless communications
  • Communications equipment
  • Processing systems and products
  • Long-distance carriers
  • Domestic telecom services
  • Foreign telecom services
  • Diversified communication services
India ranks as the world’s second-largest market in terms of total internet users. The number of internet subscribers in the country increased at a CAGR of 45.74 percent during FY06-FY19 to reach 636.73 million in 2018-19. Overall wireless data usage in India grew 119.00 percent year-on-year to 17,940,576 terabytes between April-June 2019. The internet subscribers reached 665.31 million till June 2019. Further, India is also the world’s second-largest telecommunications market, the total telephone subscriber base, and teledensity reached 1,195.24 million and 90.52 percent, respectively, at the end of September 2019. Gross revenues of the telecom sector stood at Rs 61,535 crore (US$ 8.93 billion) during April-June 2019. Over the next five years, the rise in mobile-phone penetration and decline in data costs will add 500 million new internet users in India, creating opportunities for new businesses. Investment/Major development in the Telecommunication Industry With a daily increasing subscriber base, there have been a lot of investments and developments in the sector. FDI inflows into the telecom sector from April 2000 – June 2019 totalled to US$37.05 billion, according to the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Some of the developments in the recent past are:
  • As per the report by Ericsson, India has the world’s highest data usage per smartphone at an average of 9.8GB per month.
  • As of August 2019, Jio’s IoT platform is ready to be commercially available from January 2020.
  • In August 2019, commercially launched Jio GigaFiber as wired broadband service.
  • During the first quarter of 2018, India became the world’s fastest-growing market for mobile applications. The country remained as the world’s fastest-growing market for Google Play downloads in the second and third quarter of 2018.
  • Bharti Airtel is planning to launch 6,000 new sites and 2,000 km of optical fiber in Gujarat in 2018-19.
  • Vodafone India and Idea Cellular have merged into ‘Vodafone Idea’ to become India’s largest telecom company, as of September 2018.
Government Initiatives to boost the growth of Telecommunication The government has fast-tracked reforms in the telecom sector and continues to provide room for growth for telecom companies. Some of the other major initiatives taken by the government are as follows:
  • The Government of India will soon come out with a new National Telecom Policy 2018 instead of rapid technological advancement in the sector over the past few years. The policy has envisaged attracting investments worth US$ 100 billion in the sector by 2022.
  • The Department of Information Technology intends to set up over 1 million internet-enabled common service centres across India, as per the National e-Governance Plan.
  • FDI cap in the telecom sector has been increased to 100 percent from 74 percent; out of 100 percent, 49 percent will be done through the automatic route, and the rest will be done through the FIPB approval route.
  • FDI of up to 100 percent is permitted for infrastructure providers offering dark fiber, electronic mail, and voicemail.
  • The Government of India has introduced a Digital India programme under which all the sectors such as healthcare, retail, etc. will be connected through the internet.
Future Prospects for students and investors in Telecommunication Revenues from the telecom equipment sector are expected to grow to US$ 26.38 billion by 2020. The number of internet subscribers in the country is expected to double by 2021 to 829 million, and overall IP traffic is expected to grow 4 fold at a CAGR of 30 percent by 2021. The Indian Government is planning to develop 100 smart city projects, where IoT would play a vital role in the development of those cities. The National Digital Communications Policy 2018 has envisaged attracting investments worth US$ 100 billion in the telecommunications sector by 2022. The Indian Mobile Value-Added Services (MVAS) industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.3 percent during the forecast period 2015–2020 and reach US$ 23.8 billion by 2020. App downloads in India are expected to increase to 18.11 billion in 2018F and 37.21 billion in 2022F.   SCIENCE AND R&D INDUSTRY India ranks third among the most attractive investment destinations for technology transactions in the world. Modern India has had a strong focus on science and technology, realizing that it is a key element of economic growth. India is among the topmost countries in the world in the field of scientific research, positioned as one of the top five nations in space exploration. The country has regularly undertaken space missions, including missions to the moon and the famed Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). India is likely to take a leading role in launching satellites for the SAARC nations, generating revenue by offering its space facilities for use to other countries. Market size India ranks 6th position for scientific publications and ranks at 10th for patents, which included only resident applications. The total number of patent applications filed by scientists and inventors in India increased to 61,788 in FY19 (up to Dec 18) from 47,857 in FY18. India ranks 13th position at the Nature Index in 2017, based on counts of high-quality research outputs in natural sciences.India improved its rank on the Global Innovation Index for the second year consecutively. From being ranked at the 81st position in 2015, India improved its ranking to 66th in 2016 and further to 60th in 2017.The Government of India is extensively promoting research parks technology business incubators (TBIs) and (RPs), which would promote innovative ideas until they become commercial ventures. India is the world’s third-largest technology startup hub, incorporating 1,000 new companies in 2017.The engineering R&D and product development and market in India is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 20.55 percent to reach US$ 45 billion by 2020 from US$ 28 billion in FY18. Developments/Investments: With support from the government, considerable investment and development have been incurred in different sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, space research, and nuclear power through scientific research. For instance, India is gradually becoming self-reliant in nuclear technology.
  • As per the Government records, the number of Indian scientists coming back to India to pursue research opportunities has increased from 243 in 2007-2012 to 649 between 2012 and 2017. In the span of 5 years, 649 Indian scientists have returned to pursue research opportunities.
  • India’s space business to witness tremendous growth in the next five years, on the back of technology advancement, global space business opportunity, and a sharp rise in Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) satellite launch capability
Investment Scenario
  • GridRaster Inc, working in the virtual and augmented reality space, has raised US$ 2 million as seed funding, which will be used for marketing and product development.
  • India’s R&D investments forecasted to increase to US$ 94.06 billion in 2019 from an estimated US$ 86.24 billion in 2018
Government Initiatives
  • In February 2018, the Union Cabinet approved the implementation of the ‘Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF)’ scheme, which will promote the mission of development through innovation, at a total cost of Rs 1,650 crore (US$ 245.94 million) for a period of seven years beginning 2018-19.
  • In February 2018, Union Government of India announced a grant of Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 155.55 million) for the second phase of Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT), a fund created by the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
  • The Government of India granted Atal Innovation Mission with US$ 24.84 million would boost the academicians, entrepreneurs, and researchers to work towards innovation.
  • In July 2018, Atal Innovation Mission, along with MyGov, launched the “Innovate India Platform” to provide a common point for all the innovation happening across India.
Future Prospects India is aggressively working towards establishing itself as a leader in industrialization and technological development. Significant developments in the nuclear energy sector are likely as India looks to expand its nuclear capacity. Nanotechnology is expected to transform the Indian pharmaceutical industry. The agriculture sector is also likely to undergo a major revamp, with the government investing heavily for the technology-driven Green Revolution. The Government of India, through the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy-2013 aspires to position India among the world’s top five scientific powers. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its first Indian human mission by 2022. CONSUMER DURABLES INDUSTRY Indian consumer durables market is broadly segregated into urban and rural markets and is attracting marketers from across the world. The sector comprises a large middle class, relatively large affluent class, and a small economically disadvantaged class. Global corporations view India as one of the key markets from where future growth is likely to emerge. The growth in India’s consumer market would be primarily driven by a favorable population composition and increasing disposable incomes. Per capita GDP of India is expected to reach US$ 3,273.85 in 2023 from US$ 1,983 in 2012. The maximum consumer spending is likely to occur in food, housing, consumer durables, and transport and communication sectors. Market Size
  • The growing purchasing power and the rising influence of social media have enabled Indian consumers to splurge on good things. The import of electronic goods reached US$ 53 billion in FY18.
  • Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market reached Rs 2.05 trillion (US$ 31.48 billion) in 2017. India is one of the largest growing electronics markets in the world. The Indian electronics market is expected to grow at 41 percent CAGR between 2017-20 to reach US$ 400 billion.
  • The television industry in India is estimated to have reached Rs 740 billion (US$ 10.59 billion) in CY2018 and projected to reach Rs 955 billion (US$ 13.66 billion) in CY2021.
  • As of FY18, the washing machine, refrigerator and air conditioner market in India was estimated around Rs 7,000 crore (US$ 1.09 billion), Rs 19,500 crore (US$ 3.03 billion) and Rs 20,000 crore (US$ 3.1 billion), respectively.
  • India’s smartphone market grew by 14.5 percent year-on-year with a shipment of 142.3 million units in 2018. India is expected to have 829 million smartphone users by 2022. In 2019, India was expected to manufacture around 302 million handsets.
Investments According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, during April 2000 – June 2019, FDI inflows into the electronics sector stood at US$ 2.45 billion. The following are some recent investments and developments in the Indian consumer market sector.
  • In November 2019, Nokia entered in partnership with Flipkart to enter the consumer durables market in India and plan to launch smart TVs.
  • In October 2019, Apple Inc. entered into an agreement with Maker Maxity mall, co-owned by Reliance Industries, to open its first company-owned iconic outlet in India.
  • In August 2019, Voltas Beko launched India’s first five-star washing machine.
  • In July 2019, Voltas Limited entered into a partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to manufacture and sell 5-star rated Inverter Air Conditioners.
  • In April 2019, TCL Electronic announced its entry into the home appliances market in India.
  • Xiaomi became India’s largest brand network in the offline market, having a presence in over 790 cities in the country.
  • Bosch Home Appliances to invest US$ 111.96 million to expand in India.
  • The number of TV households and viewers in India reached 197 million, 835 million, respectively, in 2018.
  • According to the retail chains and brands, there is a 9-12 percent increase in the sales of consumer electronics in the Diwali season in October 2019.
  • The smartphone shipment witnessed a year-on-year growth of 9.3 percent in July-September 2019, with 46.6 million units shipped.
  • Consumer durables loans in India increased by 68.8 percent to Rs 5,445 crore (US$ 780 million) in September 2019.
  • Intex Technologies will invest around Rs 60 crore (US$ 9.27 million) in 2018 in technology software and Internet of Things (IoT) startups in India in order to create an ecosystem for its consumer appliances and mobile devices.
  • Micromax plans to invest US$ 89.25 million by 2020 for transforming itself into a consumer electronics company.
  • Haier announced an investment of Rs 3,000 crore (US$ 415.80 million) as it aims a two-fold increase in its revenue by 2020
Government Initiatives
  • National Policy on Electronics Policy was passed by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology in February 2019.
  • The Union Cabinet has approved a new Consumer Protection Bill, Government of India, that will make the existing laws more productive with a broader scope.
  • The mobile phone industry in India expects that the Government of India’s boost to the production of battery chargers will result in setting up of 365 factories, thereby generating 800,000 jobs by 2025.
  • The Union Cabinet has approved incentives up to Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.47 billion) for investors by amending the M-SIPS scheme to further incentivise investments in the electronics sector, create employment opportunities and reduce dependence on imports by 2020.
  • The Government of India has allowed 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route in Electronics Systems Design & Manufacturing sector. FDI into single-brand retail has been increased from 51 percent to 100 percent; the government is planning to hike the FDI limit in multi-brand retail to 51 percent.
Road ahead Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market is expected to increase at a 9 percent CAGR to reach Rs 3.15 trillion (US$ 48.37 billion) in 2022. Demand growth is likely to accelerate with rising disposable incomes and easy access to credit. Increasing the electrification of rural areas and the wide usability of online sales would also aid growth in demand. GLEAMING FUTURE PROSPECTS OF ECE The question of why to choose Electronics and Communication Engineering courses and what makes it an ideal option often pops among the minds of young students. Well, to answer this, it is important to take a look at the figure provided by the Bureau of Labor of Statistics (BLS). It is predicted that the jobs for engineers will grow by 7% from 2016 to 2026. Furthermore, it has also been found that employment in the ECE sector has amplified significantly in the last few years. The reason behind this positive change of wind is the growing nexus between the electronics industry and digital technology. The application of ECE in fields, such as satellite and mobile communication, digital telecommunication, power electronics, etc. has created fantastic career options for Electronics and Communication engineers. Apart from this, manufacturing companies, Multinational Corporations (MNCs), research-based or industrial corporations, government authorities, aerospace manufacturing companies, consumer electronics manufacturing, healthcare tools manufacturing, Armed forces (Army/ Air Force/Navy), many others look for candidates with ECE background. ECE engineers expertise in managing large-scale research, conceptualizing, designing, developing and testing of the electronic equipment used in latest communication devices and other handy technological equipment, such as smartphones, tablets, processors, smart wristwatches, smart LED TV’s, etc. has only led to the surge in their demand. In a nutshell, one can say that the skills of ECE engineers in planning, executing the testing process, framing of the system layouts, and delivering the end product is an excellent way to enhance their market value. This means that as an aspiring student of ECE, candidates need to ensure they select the right course in Electronics & Communication Engineering, in which they have an interest and which offers better career options in the future   The Career Choices for Electronics & Communication Engineer Graduates One cannot ignore the fact that a few years back, there was a sudden dip reported in the jobs for ECE engineers. Nevertheless, now the situation has altered to a great extent. In fact, according to a collective survey by ASSOCHAM and NEC Corp, the electronics market of India is predicted to reach $400 billion by the year 2020 at a 41% CAGR rate. As far as remuneration in the field of Electronics & Communication Engineering is concerned, it is essential to note that there is no uniformity in this. It profusely depends on the designation of the individual and their skills.   Despite saying this, there is no qualm that Electronics and Communication Engineering is a promising growth-driven stream, and adequate knowledge in the field, when amalgamated with specific skill sets, qualifies the individual for a wide range of entry-level openings. Some of the important positions that ECE pass-outs can serve are listed below: Job titles:
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Electronics Design & Development Engineer
  • Service Engineer
  • Software Analyst
  • Technical Director
  • Field Test Engineer
  • Senior Sales Manager
  • Network Planning Engineer
  • Customer Support Engineer
  • Electronics and Communications Consultant
  • Research & Development Software Engineer
  • Electronics Research Engineer.
  • Electronics Test Engineer.
  • Control Systems Engineer.
  • Design and Development Engineer, Electronic Systems.
  • Microelectronics Engineer.
  • Desktop Support Engineer
Why Study Electronics and Communication Engineering at SVCE?
  • The NBA has accredited the department since April 2002.
  • Recognized by Anna University, Chennai, as an approved research center for Ph.D. / MS (by Research) with effect from May 2009.
  • The major thrust areas of research are RF and Microwave Engineering Wireless Networks, Network Security, VLSI, Cognitive Radio, Image & Signal Processing, Neural Networks & Soft Computing, Embedded Systems & IoT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
  • The department is doing a good number of consultancy work in the field of PCB Prototyping and RF measurements using Network Analyzer.
  • On average, over 75 companies visit for campus placements.
  • External Research grant of Rs 48.26 Lakhs received from ISRO and Cognizant technology solutions in the last three years for various projects.
  • Students actively participate in research projects related to wireless communications, networking, embedded systems, virtual surveillance, Robotics, drone, etc.
  • The department has signed over 10 MOUs with reputed companies in various aspects to ensure industry involvement for framing the syllabus under the autonomous regulation, towards motivating students to do industry projects, to enable students to undergo industrial visit, internship & in-plant training in their companies as applicable, to conduct various events (workshop, Value added courses, Industrial training to faculty, staff and students), for formulating/revising different educational objectives such as course outcomes(COs), PSOs, PEOs, etc., to satisfy the requirements of both institution and industry.
       
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Are EEE Engineers going to save the mother Earth and make it greener? Have a look at this article.    A DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Electric power is one of the most significant inventions, which has transformed the way we live and communicate. Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with the study of the application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. There is hardly any other domain that serves humanity in such a vigorous manner and is going to make the mother earth greener. Hence, it is almost inevitable that electrical engineering will remain as one of the best career choices, even in the coming future. Electrical and Electronics Engineers design and identify new ways to power our planet and satellites; design microelectronics circuits to make computer chips and smart devices; build robots to automate the industries and undertake precision surgeries; design ignition systems for automobiles, aircraft, space crafts and all kinds of engines, and much more. Electrical and electronics engineers also learn computer engineering, which integrates hardware and software components in electronic devices and embedded systems.  The students at SVCE use engineering principles to design, build and control electrical systems encompassing macro to micro machines, solve real-world challenges, and improve our quality of life. They learn from experts, the nuances of Electric circuit design, Electrical machines, Power electronics, Power Systems, Embedded systems, and Nanotechnology and apply them in real-world applications.     The major growth for Electrical and Electronics engineers lies in the following sectors:
  • Electric Vehicles (Electrical Machines Design, Power Electronic Drives, Micro Electronics, Control Design, Battery management)
  • Renewable Energy Sector (Solar and Wind)
  • Power Sector Companies(Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Smart Grid) 
  • Energy Auditing
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Embedded systems
Nowadays, Electrical and Electronics Engineers with their allied Computer Engineering subjects work in many sectors of society and industry. They conduct their work in several areas, including Cybersecurity, Networking, Design Automation, Machine Intelligence, Computer Software, Internet of Things (IoT), Biomedical, and Embedded Systems.    A graduated, qualified Electrical and Electronics Engineer has a wide option to choose his/her line of work from various areas such as: -  Engineering Services  -  Research and Developments including Social benefits of Renewable Energy -  Electric Vehicles (Machine Design, Power Electronic Drives, Battery Management, Automation, and Control)  - Electric Power Transmission and Distribution  - Semiconductor and Electronic component manufacturing  - Navigation  - Measuring and Control instruments manufacturing  - Embedded system  - Data analytics  - Mobile Technology  WHY CHOOSE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 
  • The department has been accredited with the top grade by the NBA since April 2002.
  • Recognized by Anna University, Chennai, as approved research center for Ph.D. / MS (by Research) with effect from January 2006.
  • The curriculum and syllabus have been fine-tuned as per the requirements of industries and research trends.
  • The major thrust areas of research and centers of excellence are DST FIST sponsored Interdisciplinary Nano Research Centre, Electric Vehicle Design, Renewable Energy Sources, Smart Grid, Power Electronics and Drives, Power System,  Design of Electrical Machines, Digital Signal Processing, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Control System Design.
  • On an average over 65 companies visits for campus placements
  • External Research grant of over Rs.1.20 crore received from DST, AICTE, and IEI R&D in the last three years for various projects.
  • The department has been supporting a few reputed companies like PanickkerSwitchGearPvt. Ltd, GLR Laboratories, Chennai, to carry out their project at our world-class laboratories and facilities.
  • The department carries out lots of consultancies works from its associated companies, and it also supports students from other reputed colleges to utilize its facilities to a large extent.
  
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WHAT DO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS DO?[Text Wrapping Break]   Electrical Engineers use knowledge of machines, circuitry, and power generation to plan, design, and implement projects that harness different components of electricity and power. They use their electrical system knowledge in projects that are so small they could fit into your pocket to larger projects like ‘aircraft electrical systems or communications systems’. Once done, they design and test their projects, ensuring that everything created is safe.   SCOPE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CAREERS   One can find space for an electrical engineer in a wide range of fields. The field continues to be lucrative with the advent of all the 21st-century computing technology and electrical devices like smartphones and computer systems. The electrical engineer even has an extensive opportunity within the field of biomedical engineering.   TYPES OF INDUSTRIES FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Electrical engineers are usually concerned with large-scale electrical systems like motor control and power transmission in power transmission company jobs, utilizing electricity to transmit energy, etc. Electrical engineers work on a diverse range of technologies, such as the designing of household appliances, lighting, and wiring of buildings, telecommunication systems, electrical power stations, satellite communications, etc. Another emerging field for electrical engineers is microelectronics, which involves the designing and development of electrical systems and circuits in computers and mobile devices.  SVCE graduates are not just limited to the industries mentioned above. The Electrical Engineering degree at SVCE teaches you excellent problem-solving skills and logical thinking. The courses are structured in a way that encourages analytical thinking, helps students master time management, and ensure the technical proficiency of the students.[Text Wrapping Break]   Because of this, electrical engineers from SVCE are in high demand in various areas, including:   Renewable energy 
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies
  • Mobile networking
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Arts
  • Management Consulting 
Most people relate Electrical Engineering with wires and circuits, but it is much more than that. Electrical Engineers are needed not only in the construction or power industry but also in telecommunication, IT, navigation, railways, automobile, architecture, aerospace, defense, etc. From maintaining power grids to supervising research and development of electronic devices and technology to designing circuits for computers, Electrical Engineers are required in various fields.  This branch of Engineering is basically required broadly in two fields: Power and Telecommunication.  POWER ENGINEERS   Power Engineers are involved in the generation and transmission of electricity. Their service is sought the most in the automobile industry as they are responsible for designing, manufacturing, and maintaining engines and maintaining the flow of power from the engine attached to devices. Power Engineers have specialized skills in microelectronics as well, where they design and manufacture tiny power circuits used in computers and other electronic devices.    TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERS    They mainly work on designing and maintenance of cables. Their service is also sought for the production of receivers and transceivers. Key roles of an Electrical Engineer are:[Text Wrapping Break] 
  • Designing, manufacturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, and ignition systems for automobiles, aircraft, space crafts and other types of engines
  Research and design improved ways of using electrical power   Compute the cost of manufacture, construction, and installation of electrical equipment as per specifications  Some of the Electrical Engineering jobs include: 
  1. Control and Instrumentation
  2. Engineer Electronics Engineer
  3. Broadcast Engineer
  4. Design Engineer
  5. Consultant
  6. Electronics Engineer
  7. Systems Analyst
  8. Nuclear Engineer
COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE LIKELY TO GO UP The earning potential of an electrical engineer is sure to experience a hike in the coming years. According to the basic law of demand and supply, the more the demand, the higher is the price associated. As the future would experience a rise in the electrical engineering domain by 8 to 9%, the need for skilled professionals would automatically rise, thereby elevating the compensation packages as well. At present, an electrical engineer draws a salary of 3-4 lakhs per annum at the entry-level, which has been predicted to go up by 9% in the coming years. This signifies a substantial leap in the earning capacity of professionals in this domain.  The roles and responsibilities that electrical engineers carry are likely to act as a catalyst to boost their market demand in the coming times. This makes it evident that electrical engineering is and will undoubtedly remain a profitable venture for those aspiring to make a career in the same.     
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In India, the computer science engineering scope is increasing day by day. Let’s know more about the job roles and responsibilities of computer engineers.   Software Developer  Software developers create software programs that allow users to perform specific tasks on various devices, such as computers or mobile devices. They are responsible for the entire development, testing, and maintenance of software.  Software developers must have the technical creativity required to solve problems uniquely. They need to be fluent in the computer languages that are used to write the code for programs.  Communication skills are vital for securing the necessary information and insight from end users about how the software is functioning.  Database Administrator  Database administrators analyze and evaluate the data needs of users. They develop and improve the data resources used to store and retrieve critical information.  They need the problem-solving skills of the computer science major to correct any malfunctions in databases and to modify systems in line with the evolving needs of users.  Computer Hardware Engineer  Computer hardware engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer components, such as circuit boards, routers, and memory devices.  Computer hardware engineers need a combination of creativity and technical expertise. They must be avid learners who stay on top of emerging trends in the field to create hardware that can accommodate the latest programs and applications.  Computer hardware engineers must have the perseverance to perform comprehensive tests of systems, again and again, to ensure the hardware is functioning as it should.  Computer Systems Analyst  Computer systems analysts assess an organization's computer systems and recommend changes to hardware and software to enhance the company's efficiency.  Because the job requires regular communication with managers and employees, computer systems analysts need to have strong interpersonal skills. Systems analysts need to be able to convince staff and management to adopt technology solutions that meet organizational needs.  Also, systems analysts need the curiosity and thirst for continual learning to track trends in technology and research cutting-edge systems.  Systems analysts also need business skills to recognize what's best for the entire organization. Similar job titles are business analysts or business systems analysts.  Computer Network Architect  Computer network architects design, implement, and maintain networking and data communication systems, including local area networks, wide area networks, extranets, and intranets. They assess the needs of organizations for data sharing and communications.  Computer network architects also evaluate the products and services available in the marketplace. Computer network architects test systems before they are implemented and resolve problems as they occur after the setup is in place.  Computer network architects need to have the analytical skills to evaluate computer networks.  Web Developer  Web developers assess the needs of users for information-based resources. They create the technical structure for websites and make sure that web pages are accessible and easily downloadable through a variety of browsers and interfaces.  Web developers structure sites to maximize the number of page views and visitors through search engine optimization. They must have the communication skills and creativity needed to ensure the website meets its users' needs.  Information Security Analyst  Information security analysts create systems to protect information networks and websites from cyberattacks and other security breaches. Their responsibilities also include researching trends in data security to anticipate problems and install systems to prevent issues before they occur.  Security analysts also need strong problem-solving skills to investigate breaches, determine the causes, and modify or repair security systems.  Computer and Information Research Scientists  Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields.  Computer and information research scientists write algorithms that are used to detect and analyze patterns in very large datasets. Some computer and information research scientists create the programs that control robots.  Computer and Information Systems Managers  Computer science engineering jobs include computer and information systems managers analyze a company's technology needs and oversee the implementation of appropriate data systems. They need to be able to evaluate software, hardware, networking, and other technology resources for purchase or development purposes.  Because computer and information systems managers hire, train, and supervise staff, interpersonal skills are vital in this role. They must be strong leaders who can communicate effectively with their staff.  IT Project Manager  Project managers in the IT sector coordinate the efforts of a team of programmers/developers and analysts to complete projects. They also analyze technical problems for their company or a client organization, proposing solutions and tips to enhance productivity.  Problem-solving skills and a broad knowledge of technology and computer systems help computer science majors excel in this role. Strong communication skills are required to decipher the needs of users and convey technical specifications to developers.  Other Roles  Data Scientist / Data Associate : for this profile companies mostly prefer students who have worked or taken courses in this area. It pays as you grow experienced. Experience matters here.  Software Engineers: these are mostly product or services developers in the industry. Some come with a profile like front-end developer/ back- end-developer .It is also one and the same thing. So these will be mostly the application building guys.  Infrastructure: Some companies offer the Software engineer profile but for the Infrastructure. This mostly includes your storage, database, deployment, cloud etc. You may work on writing scripts for the automation of the infrastructure maintenance process. Basically sub roles under this are DB admin etc.  System Engineer : It is closer to the hardware. You mostly work on c/c++ etc. Work on software specific to a hardware. However, it is also good as it is lately being intersected with Artificial Intelligence, robotics etc.  Security Engineer: As the name says, again it requires a skill in handling security issues. You basically work towards securing systems. writing authentication artifacts.  Business Analyst: Basically it involves dealing with clients and chalking out the requirements and product boundaries and getting the required features in product or services.  Delivery manager: It is basically an Architect role. Architects require you to be aware of everything from start to finish in a product or service development role. It requires coding as well. It is highly unlikely that you get this profile for graduates.      
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  • Cloud Computing 
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning 
  • Natural Language Processing 
  • Cyber Security 
  • BlockChain 
  • Analytical Reasoning 
  • UX Design 
  • Mobile Application Development 
  • Social Media Marketing 
  • Scientific Computing 
  • Game Development 
Now let us go through them one by one. 

CLOUD COMPUTING 

Cloud Computing is a term where anything or everything is provided as a service over the Internet. These are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol.  A cloud service has three distinct characteristics that make it different from traditional web hosting. It is sold on demand, mainly by the minute or the hour, it is flexible as a user can have as much or as little of a service as they need at any given time, and the service is only managed by the provider.  A cloud may be private or public. A public cloud sells services to anyone who wants its services. Presently, Amazon Web Services is the largest public cloud provider. A private cloud is a network or a data center that supplies hosted services to a handful number of people. Private or public, the main aim of cloud computing is to provide easy, scalable access to computer resources and IT services.  Cloud Computing Characteristics and Benefits: 
  • Self Service Provisioning:  End users can use compute resources for almost any type of workload on demand. This eliminates the need for IT administrators to provide and manage compute resources. 
  • Elasticity: Corporations can scale up as computing needs increase and scale down again as demands decrease. This eliminates the need for massive investments in the infrastructure. 
  • Pay per use: Compute resources are measured at a granular level, enabling users to pay only for the resources and workloads they use. 
  • Workload resilience: Cloud service providers typically implement most occurring resources to keep storage and to keep important workloads of user’s running often across multiple global regions. 
  • Migration flexibility: Organizations will move certain workloads to or from the cloud or to different cloud platforms as desired for better cost savings or to use new services as they emerge. 
Types of Cloud Computing Services  Cloud computing has changed over time, it has been divided into three different service categories: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS).  IaaS providers supply a virtual server instance and storage, and APIs that enable users to migrate workloads to a VM. Users have a fixed storage capacity and can start, stop, access and configure the VM and storage as we desire. IaaS providers offer small, medium, large clouds in addition to customized instances, for various workload needs.  In the PaaS model, cloud suppliers host development tools on their infrastructures. Users access these tools over the internet using web portals or gateway software. PaaS is used for general software development, and many PaaS suppliers host the software after it’s developed. PaaS providers include Salesforce, AWS Elastic Beanstalk and Google App Engine.  SaaS is a distribution model that delivers software applications across the internet; these applications are called web services. Users will access SaaS applications and services from any location using a computer or mobile device that has internet connection. Most common example of a SaaS application is Microsoft Office 365 for productivity and email services.   

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE and DATA SCIENCE 

John McCarthy, who named the term in 1956 and defines it as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.  Some other names for the field have been proposed, which are computational intelligence, synthetic intelligence or computational rationality.  Artificial intelligence is also used to describe a property of machines or programs which is the intelligence that the system demonstrates. Artificial Intelligence research uses tools and information from many fields, including computer science, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, probability, optimization and logic.  Artificial Intelligence analysis also overlaps with tasks such as robotics, control systems, data mining, logistics, speech recognition, facial recognition and many other tasks. Learning of the machine is based on empirical data and is associated with non-symbolic AI, scruffy AI and soft computing.  Application of AI  Gaming: AI plays a major role in strategic games such as chess, poker, tic-tac-toe, etc., where machines have to think of a large number of possible positions. Natural Language Processing: It has now been made possible to interact with the computer that understands the language spoken by humans. Expert Systems: There are some special applications that integrate machines, software, and special data to impart reasoning and advising. They provide explanations and recommendations to the users. Vision Systems: These are the systems that understand, observe, interpret, and comprehend visual input on the computer. For example,oA spying airplane takes photographs, which are used to figure out spatial information or map of the areas. nowadays, Doctors use the clinical expert system to diagnose the patient. police using computer software that is able to recognize the face of a criminal with the stored portrait created by a forensic artist.  Speech Recognition: Some intelligent systems have the capability of hearing and understanding the language in terms of sentences and their meanings while a human talks to it. It will still recognize your voice if you use different accents, slang words, noise in the background, change in human noise due to cold, etc. Handwriting Recognition: The handwriting recognition software reads the text which is written on paper by a pen or on the screen by a stylus. It is also able to recognize the shapes of the letters and convert them into editable text. Intelligent Robots: Robots are made intelligent enough to perform the tasks given by a human. They have sensors located inside them to detect physical data from the real world such as light, heat, temperature, movement, sound, bump, and pressure. They have highly efficient processors, multiple sensors, and huge amounts of memory, to exhibit intelligence. They are also capable of learning from their mistakes and can easily adapt to the new environment.   DATA SCIENCE  Data science is a blend of data inference, algorithm development, and technology to solve analytically complex problems which arise in day to day situations. The ultimate goal of Data Science is to use this data in creative ways to generate business value.   

MACHINE LEARNING and DEEP LEARNING 

Machine Learning is mainly based on algorithms and they are a sequence of instructions used to solve a problem. Algorithms are developed by programmers to instruct computers in new tasks and are the building blocks of the advanced digital world which we are seeing today. Computer algorithms can organize a large amount of data into information and services that are based on certain instructions and rules.  Instead of programming the computer every step of the way, this approach offers the computer directions that allow it to learn from data without new instructions at each step by the programmer. This means that computers can be used for new, complicated tasks that were not possible to program manually. Tasks like photo recognition applications for the visually impaired or the task of translating pictures into speech.  The basic process of machine learning is to give the data which is acquired during training to a learning algorithm. The learning algorithm then generates a new set of rules, based on inferences from the data. By using different types of training data, the same learning algorithm can be used to generate different types of models. For e.g. this type of learning algorithm could be used to teach the computer how to translate different languages or predict the stock market.  Deep learning is a part of a broader family of machine learning methods based on artificial neural networks with representation learning. Deep learning architectures such as deep neural networks, deep belief networks, recurrent neural networks, convolutional neural networks, have been applied to fields including computer vision, speech recognition, Natural Language Processing, AR and VR etc. where they have produced results comparable to and in some cases surpassing human expert performance.  How Machines Learn?  Supervised learning: The learning algorithm is given a set of data which is labelled and the desired output. For e.g., pictures of dogs labelled “dog” will help the algorithm identify the rules to classify pictures of dogs.   Unsupervised learning: The data given to the learning algorithm is not labelled, and the algorithm is asked to search for patterns in the input data. For e.g., the recommendation system of an e-commerce website where the learning algorithm discovers similar items often bought together.   Reinforcement learning: The algorithm interacts with a dynamic environment and keeps learning from experience and provides feedback. For e.g., self-driving cars.  The current growth in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning is tied to developments in three important areas   Data availability: We can say that over 3 billion people are online with around 17 billion connected devices or sensors, which generate a large amount of data which when combined with decreasing costs of data storage, can be easily available for use. Machine learning can use this as training data for learning algorithms and hence making new rules to perform increasingly complex tasks.     Computing power: Powerful computers and their ability to connect remote processing power through the Internet and make it possible for machine learning techniques to process these huge amounts of data.   Algorithmic innovation: These new machine learning techniques, specifically in neural networks which is also known as “deep learning” have inspired new services, but are also making investments and research in other parts of the field.  Social and Economic Impact: It is predicted that Artificial Intelligence technologies will bring economic changes which will result in an increase in productivity. This includes the use of machines that will be able to perform new tasks, such as self-driving cars, advanced robots or smart assistants to support people in their daily lives. 

CYBERSECURITY 

Cybersecurity, an evolving information technology security field mainly focuses on the protection of computers and data from unintended and unauthorized users. There is a heavy demand for the cybersecurity analyst jobs in the wings of the army, police, and software companies. In the current era as the information and data is being hacked, the role of the cybersecurity professionals is going to be extremely challenging.  BLOCKCHAIN  Block chain, distributed  or digital ledger mainly for recording the details of financial and non financial transactions. It is a combination of cryptography, programming and networking technologies which makes a revolution in the field of information registration and distribution for making a trustable digital relationship.  NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING  NLP is a combination of three Technologies such as machine learning ,Artificial Intelligence and linguistics to talk to machines, as if they were humans .These Technologies empowers the chatbot Google search engine ,Amazon’s Alexa ,Siri of Apple and  Google translator in the business worlde.It harness the unstructured data, acts as personal digital assistant and helps to make an effective analytical decision.   COMPUTER GRAPHICS  Computer graphics is the production of images on computers which can be used in any medium. Images that are used in the graphic design are often produced on computers, as well as the still and moving images we see in animations. The real life images seen in electronic games and computer simulations would not have been created or supported without the enhanced capabilities of modern day computer graphics.  Computer graphics are also important for scientific visualization, a part of computer graphics that uses images and colours to model complex phenomena such as air currents and electric fields, in which objects are drawn on a computer and analyzed in computer programs. Even the windows-based graphical user interface, which is a common means of interacting with a lot of computer programs, is associated with computer graphics.  UX DESIGN  User experience (UX) design is the process of creating products that provides us with meaningful and relevant experiences to the users. This involves the design of the entire process of acquiring the product and including aspects of branding, design, usability, and function.  User Experience Design is usually associated with terms like User Interface Design and Usability, Usability and User Interface Design are important aspects of UX Design. A UX designer is concerned with the entire process of acquiring and integrating a product which includes aspects of branding, design, usability and function.  UX designers don’t just focus on creating products that are usable; they concentrate on other aspects of the user experience, such as pleasure, efficiency and fun, too.  MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT  Mobile application development is the process by which a mobile application is developed for mobile devices.  The difference between a good application and a bad application is usually because of the quality of its user experience (UX). A good UX design is what separates successful apps from unsuccessful ones. Nowadays, mobile users expect a lot from an application such as fast loading time, ease of use and delight during an interaction. If you want your application to be successful, you have to consider UX to be not just a small aspect of design, but an essential part of product strategy. What to work on in Mobile Development?  Minimize Cognitive Load: Cognitive load here refers to the amount of brain power required to use the application. The human brain has a limited amount of processing power, so you should keep in mind to not provide too much information at once, it might overwhelm the user and make them abandon the task. 
  • Decluttering: Clutter is one of the worst enemies of good design. By cluttering your interface, you overload users with a lot of information: Every added button, image and icon makes the screen more complicated, so make sure to keep it simple. Clutter is terrible on desktop, but it is more worse on mobile .It’s essential to get rid of anything in a mobile design that is not necessary because reducing clutter will improve comprehension. 
  • Offload Tasks: We look for anything in the design that requires user effort, and look for other alternatives. For example, in some cases you can reuse previously entered data instead of asking the user to type again, or use already available information. 
  • Familiar Screens: Familiar screens are those screens which the users see in many apps. Screens such as “Getting started,” “What’s new” and “Search results” have become standards for mobile applications. They do not require additional explanation because these features are known to the users. This allows users to use prior experience to interact with the application, with no learning curve. 
  • Anticipate User’s Needs: We look for steps in the user journey where users might need help. 
  • Avoid Jargon: Clear communication should always be a top most priority in any mobile application. Use what you know about the audience you are targeting to determine whether certain words or phrases are appropriate. 
  • Make the Design Consistent: Consistency is a fundamental principle of design. Consistency eliminates confusion. Maintaining an overall consistent appearance throughout an application is essential.  
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING  Social media marketing is the most powerful way for businesses to reach prospects and customers. The customers are already interacting with brands via social media, and if you do not speak directly to your audience through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, you’re missing out the opportunity to promote your product. Good marketing is the main element of social media marketing and can bring success to your business.  Social media marketing, or SMM, is a type of internet marketing that involves creating and sharing your content on social media in order to achieve the marketing goals set by your corporation. Social media marketing includes activities like posting text and uploading images or videos, and other content that keeps the audience engaged, as well as paid social media advertising.  Social Media Marketing can help meet a number of goals, such as: 
  • SMM can help in increasing the website traffic 
  • SMM  can help in building conversions 
  • Raising brand awareness of a product 
  • To create a brand identity and positive brand association 
  • Improving communication and interaction with the key audiences 

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING 

Scientific Computing is the collection of tools, techniques, and theories which are required to be solved on a computer.  Most of these tools, techniques, and theories were originally developed in Mathematics and many of them come long before the introduction of electronic computers.   This set of mathematical theories and techniques is called Numerical Analysis and constitutes a major part of scientific computing.  Many of the numerical methods that had been developed for the purpose of hand calculation had to be revised and sometimes abandoned. Considerations that were irrelevant or unimportant for hand calculation now became of utmost importance for the efficient and correct use of a large Computer System.  Many of these considerations such as programming languages, operating systems, management of large quantities of data, correctness of programs all were put under the new discipline of Computer Science, on which scientific computing now heavily depends. Mathematics still continues to play a vital role in scientific computing because it provides the language for the mathematical models that are solved and information about the availability of a model and it provides the theoretical foundation for the numerical strategies and, increasingly, many of the tools from computer science. VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT  Video game development is the field that consists of many aspects involved in creating a video game. Every video game needs a concept, storyline, graphic design and to make the public release of the product.  Video game development is a very vast field; it is a combination of game production and game design and requires skills from both fields forming the core of a video game developer’s knowledge.  A video game developer usually holds a big position in the creation of a video game, who guides the project through multiple phases.  A video game developer is a mixture of a producer and a programmer, they are coordinating administrators with a great vision who also possess the technical skill to overcome and they also contribute to software engineering, editing and other aspects of game design.  Roles of a Development Team 
  • Game Producer 
  • Game Artist 
  • Programmer 
  • Graphic Designer 
  • Creative Writer 
  • Storyline Editor 
  • Audio Specialist 
  •  Level Designer 
           
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Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is an academic program that integrates the field of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. The program, which emphasizes the basics of computer programming and logical thinking, comprises a plethora of topics. The topics are related to computation, algorithms, programming languages, program design, computer software, computer hardware, etc.  Computer science engineering jobs include many aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers to circuit designing and writing software through logical thinking that powers them.  Information technology (IT), in today's world Information Technology (IT), has become the most fundamental need for the proper functioning of human society. Be it running the banks or getting food from an eatery home-delivered; Information Technology has become part and parcel of our lives. This dependence on Information Technology has given rise to the demand for learning and further innovation in this field. As a result, it has become one of the most popular areas in education and career. You can find IT specialization in every branch of education, from IT & Software, Engineering, Aviation and Medicine to MBA and even Hospitality. In such a scenario, a career in IT sector is the most relevant and financially rewarding path to follow for students.    Indian IT and ITES Industry  The global sourcing market in India continues to grow at a higher pace compared to the IT-BPM industry. India is the leading sourcing destination across the world, accounting for approximately 55 percent market share of the US$ 185-190 billion global services sourcing business in 2017-18. Indian IT & ITeS companies have set up over 1,000 global delivery centers in about 80 countries across the world.   India has become the digital capabilities hub of the world, with around 75 percent of global digital talent present in the country.   

Market Size  

The IT-BPM sector in India stood at US$177 billion in 2019, witnessing a growth of 6.1 percent year-on-year and is estimated that the size of the industry will grow to US$ 350 billion by 2025. India's IT & ITeS industry grew to US$ 181 billion in 2018-19. Exports from the industry increased to US$ 137 billion in FY19, while domestic revenues (including hardware) advanced to US$ 44 billion. The IT industry employs 4.1 million people as of FY19.  Spending on information technology in India is expected to reach US$ 90 billion in 2019.  Revenue from the digital segment is expected to comprise 38 percent of the forecasted US$ 350 billion industry revenue by 2025.   

Investments/ Developments 

Indian IT's core competencies and strengths have attracted significant investments from major countries. The computer software and hardware sector in India attracted cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows worth US$ 39.47 billion between April 2000 and June 2019. It ranks second in an inflow of FDI, as per data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).  Leading Indian IT firms like Google, Amazon, Zoho, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and Tech Mahindra, are diversifying their offerings and showcasing leading ideas in blockchain, artificial intelligence to clients. They are using innovation hubs, research, and development centers to create differentiated offerings.  Some of the major developments in the Indian IT and ITeS sector are as follows: 
  • The total export revenue of the industry is expected to grow 8.3 percent year-on-year to US$ 136 billion in FY19.
  • UK-based tech consultancy firm, Contino, has been acquired by Cognizant.
  • In May 2019, Infosys acquired a 75 percent stake in ABN AMRO Bank's subsidiary Stater for US$ 143.08 million
  • In June 2019, Mindtree was acquired by L&T.
  • Nasscom has launched an online platform that is aimed at up-skilling over 2 million technology professionals and skilling another 2 million potential employees and students. 
  • Revenue growth in the BFSI vertical stood at 6.80 percent y-o-y between July-September 2018.
  • As of March 2018, there were over 1,140 GICs operating out of India.
  • PE investments in the sector stood at US$ 2,400 million in Q4 2018.

Government Initiatives 

Some of the major initiatives taken by the government to promote the IT and ITeS sector in India are as follows: 
  • In May 2019, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched theMeitYStartup Hub (MSH) portal. 
  • In February 2019, the Government of India released the National Policy on Software Products 2019 to develop India as a software product nation
  • The government has identified Information Technology as one of 12 champion service sectors for which an action plan is being developed. Also, the government has set up a Rs 5,000 crore (US$ 745.82 million) fund for realizing the potential of these champion service sectors. 
  • As a part of Union Budget 2018-19, NITI Aayog is going to set up a national-level program that will enable efforts in AI^ and will help in leveraging AI^ technology for development works in the country.
  • In the Interim Budget 2019-20, the Government of India announced plans to launch a national program on AI* and setting up of a National AI* portal.
  • National Policy on Software Products-2019 was passed by the Union Cabinet to develop India as a software product nation.

Achievements 

Following are the achievements of the government during 2017-18: 
  1. About 200 Indian IT firms are present in around 80 countries.
  2. IT exports from India are expected to reach the highest ever mark of US$ 137billionof of revenues in FY19 growing at 8.3 percent. 
  3. Revenue of GICs is expected to touch US$ 50 billion by 2025.
  4. Indian IT firms generated the highest ever revenue at US$ 181 billion in 2018-19.
 

Road Ahead 

India is the leading offshoring destination for IT companies across the world. Having proven its capabilities in delivering both on-shore and offshore services to global clients, emerging technologies now offer an entire new gamut of opportunities for top IT firms in India. Export revenue of the industry is expected to grow 7-9 percent year-on-year to US$ 135-137 billion in FY19. The industry is expected to grow to US$ 350 billion by 2025, and BPM is expected to account for US$ 50-55 billion out of the total revenue.  Career in the IT sector  India is considered the hub of IT education, with over 4000 institutes and colleges offering various courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate level. Besides, it is a known fact that almost all the top global IT companies have a sizable number of Indian IT graduates working in various capacities. In fact, the USA accounts for more than 60% of Indian IT professionals.  Information Technology courses are taught at both UG and PG degree levels. Various institutions in India also offer short-term courses like IT diplomas and certifications.   What media is mentioning in the news?  Indian tech industry facing biggest-ever HR challenge needs to recruit, skill two mn professionals:  The Economic Times  The increasing competition has not left organizations with much of an alternative. They have to either embrace the challenge or perish, according to the report titled 'AI & Future Of Work: Redefining Future Of Enterprise.' Employability with technology continues to be a problem despite India having a large number of higher academic institutions.  The Indian technology industry is facing its biggest-ever HR challenge with the need to recruit and skill more than 2 million professionals, as growing demand for 'exponential tech professionals' puts extreme pressure on it to remain globally competitive, according to a report.  Employability with technology continues to be a problem despite India having a large number of higher academic institutions, it added.  "There is an expected supply of 7 million people for the Indian technology industry that consists of graduates, PGs (postgraduates), diploma holders and PhDs (but) overall employability is 18 percent only," the report said. On the other hand, it said, "Several jobs at the mid-level of Indian technology companies are becoming redundant or changing dynamically. Massive re-skilling in exponential technologies required swiftly."         
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The sensors included in wearable devices depend entirely on the function and design of the device. IoT has become a big deal with sensor development as it spreads rapidly to science, industry, and even daily life. This folio discusses the role of IoT in modern materials chemists look into the trends in this field. It aims to form realistic knowledge that can be used in actual research field through theory and practice focused on ChemIoT.

Vital signs are used to measure the body's basic functions. These measurements are taken to assess the general physical health of a person, giving clues to possible diseases and to show progress towards recovery.

There are four primary vital signs;

  • Body temperature
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse (heart rate)
  • Breathing rate (respiratory rate)

However, depending on the clinical setting, the vital signs may include other measurements called the "fifth vital sign" or "sixth vital sign". Vital signs are recorded using the sensors constructed based on metal, metal oxide, polymers and its composites. The technology revolution in the miniaturization of electronic devices is enabling to design more reliable and adaptable wearables, contributing for a world-wide change in the health monitoring approach. The next part discusses each of these signs, in terms of signal origin, medical and health importance, wearable sensors technology state-of-the-art.

  • Temperature sensing devices: The most recent examples of flexible temperature sensors are first discussed with regard to their materials, structures, electrical and mechanical properties; temperature sensing network technologies in new materials and structural designs are then presented based on platforms comprising of multiple physical sensors and stretchable electronics.
  • Blood pressure sensing devices: Blood Pressure can be measured both by invasive and non-invasive methods. In the non-invasive method, no piercing is required and is used easily. Blood Pressure Sensor is used to measure the blood pressure using the non-invasive method. It is similar to sphygmomanometer but instead of the mercury column, a pressure sensor is used to detect the blood pressure.
  • Respiratory rate monitoring devices: Monitoring respiration rate is an important task while evaluating a subject's health. Respiration rate monitoring devices can be classified by a number of ways depending on the manner of their use and their operation. There is an ever-growing demand for measuring respiratory variables during a variety of applications, including monitoring in clinical and occupational settings, and during sporting activities and exercise.
  • Pulse or heart rate sensing devices: The preliminary research constructs the heart beat or pulse measurement for medical devices. The research prototype focuses the pulse rate and analysis system which consists of hardware and software parts.
  • Blood oxygen saturation sensing devices: Lack of oxygen, commonly termed as hypoxia, is frequently encountered in different disease states and is detrimental to human life. However, at the end of the 19th century, Paul Bert and James Lorrain Smith identified what is known as oxygen toxicity. The molecular basis of this phenomenon is oxygen's readiness to accept electrons and to form different variants of aggressive radicals that interfere with normal cell functions.
  • Height, weight and body mass index (BMI) sensing devices: A number of different techniques for body composition assessment have been developed, from very simple indirect measures such as waist-to-hip ratio and calipers to sophisticated direct volumetric measurements based on three-dimensional imaging techniques. There are also a range of invasive or in vitro methods for body composition analysis such as inhalation or injection of water-accumulating or fat-accumulating agents, or dissection and chemical analysis of cadavers.
  • Pain sensing devices: Facial expressions are among behavioural signs of pain that can be employed as an entry point to develop an automatic human pain assessment tool. Such a tool can be an alternative to the self-report method and particularly serve patients who are unable to self-report like patients in the intensive care unit and minors. A wearable device with a biosensing facial mask is proposed to monitor pain intensity of a patient by utilizing facial surface electromyogram. The wearable device works as a wireless sensor node and is integrated into an Internet of Things system for remote pain monitoring.

The Internet of Chemical Things is perched to alter further research for the better sensor developments. We believe it is time to protect our precious human resource by allowing our materials to assist sensor for our future biomedical development. In the next few years chemistry will change in the ways outlined.

By Dr. S. Ananda Babu Assistant Professor Department of Applied Chemistry SVCE
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nanomaterials

The purpose of this tale is to provide details about biomedical applications of nanoparticles (NPs) and their toxicology scrutiny to help readers quantify and qualify the toxicity of the drug products incorporating nanotechnology features.

Nano-technology in Medical applications
  • Drug delivery & Potential Therapies (Cancer & HIV) - The efficacy of drug delivery through nanomedicine is largely based upon: efficient encapsulation of the drugs, successful delivery of drug to the targeted region of the body, and successful release of the drug.
  • Imaging - Nanoparticles of cadmium selenide (quantum dots) glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. When injected, they seep into cancer tumors. The surgeon can see the glowing tumor, and use it as a guide for more accurate tumor removal.
  • Sensing - Sensor test chips containing thousands of nanowires detect proteins and other biomarkers left behind by cancer cells. It enables the detection and diagnosis of cancer in the early stages from a few drops of a patient's blood.
  • Tissue engineering - Nanoparticles such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, molybdenum disulfide and tungsten disulfide are being used as reinforcing agents to fabricate mechanically strong biodegradable polymeric nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering applications
  • Medical devices - Using nano devices enables computers to linked to the nervous system for sensing purposes.
Toxicity of nanomaterials
  • The production, use, and disposal of prepared NPs lead to discharges into air, soils, and aquatic systems.
  • Therefore, it is crucial to investigate their transport into the environment and their impacts on human health.
  • The indiscriminate use of engineered NPs with unknown toxicological properties might pose a variety of hazards for environment, wildlife, and human health.
Types of toxicity

Biological toxicity

  • NPs enters the human system via Mucociliary movement, oral intake of food, cosmetics, drugs & drug delivery system in nano scale
  • NPs primarily target the respiratory organs & gastrointestinal tract.
  • They first interact with biological components like proteins & cells.

Environmental toxicity

  • A lot of NPs to the environment, lead to nano particle pollution, by deposition of NPs in ground water & soil.
  • It also affects the ecosystem. Ex; toxicity of fullerene -C60 in aquatic species, increased LPO in gills.
  • The effects of NPs on plants and microbes are also rare.

Toxicity of nanoparticles depends on;

✔ Nature of chemical used for the synthesis

✔ Type of precursor

✔ Concentration of precursor

✔ Duration of exposure

✔ Personal susceptibility

✔ Mode of entry

✔ Size of nano particle

✔ Environmental factors

✔ Threshold value.

NANOPARTICLE ENTRY ROUTES INTO HUMANS

The nano particle ranges between 1 nm to 100 nm, enters into the human body through inhalation, skin contact & ingestion.

Inhalation

1. Most important route for the intake of airborne nano particle.

2. Depending on the size, particles are trapped in mucous layer and 0.1 nm size particles are exhaled.

3. Less than 7.0, deposit deep inside the lungs.

4. Less than 0.1 deposits in the alveolus.

5. The inhaled material may alter the deposition of particles and may remain permanently within the lung tissues.

Skin contact

1. The penetration of nanoparticles through skin occurs via lipids and dissolved material.

2. It causes exposure of nanoparticles through skin absorption.

3. Lipid solubility & molecular size are the most important factors.

4. Higher lipid solubility & small molecular size enhance NPs transformation towards body.

Ingestion

1. Compared with inhalation & skin absorption, ingestion plays a minor role in the absorption of toxic materials in industries.

2. Toxic materials that are soluble in body fluids are absorbed in the digestive system & circulated by the blood.

3. During the process of synthesis contaminated objects may entered into the mouth.

4. Insoluble toxic nano dust by while swallowed with food or saliva affects body functioning.

Mechanisms of toxicity

1. Oxidative stress: The greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), including free radicals. ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity; it may result in oxidative stress, inflammation, and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA.

2. Cytotoxicity : A primary marker for the damaging effects of NPs has been cell viability as determined by state and exposed surface area of the cell membrane. NPs have been found to induce apoptosis in certain cells primarily due to the mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress brought on by the foreign NPs electrostatic reactions.

3. Genotoxicity : Metal and metal oxide NPs such as silver, zinc, copper oxide, uraninite, and cobalt oxide have also been found to cause DNA damage. The damage done to the DNA will often result in mutated cells and colonies as found with the HPRT gene test.

Toxic effects

✔ Allergy

✔ Fibrosis

✔ Organ failure

✔ Inflammation

✔ cytotoxicity

✔ Tissue damage

✔ ROS generation

✔ DNA damage

✔ Increase of Lipid peroxidation level

✔ Increase in expression of genes

✔ Decreases the rate of aerobic respiration

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Reasons for toxicity

  • Increased in the surface area to volume ratio.
  • Chemical composition of the particles.
  • Surface change of the particles.
  • Hydrophobicity & lipophilic groups.
  • Complementarity of nanostructures.
  • Accumulation of innert particles in the body.

Although current toxicity testing protocols may be applied to identify harmful effects of NPs, research into new methods is required to address the special properties of nanomaterials. It is crucially important to assess their safety for sustainable implementation of nanotechnology with its full potential.

No specific regulations have been developed for NPs usage.

Nanomedcine and nanotoxicology are like the two sides of the coin, the worth this coin depends on its prudent use.

By

Dr. S. Ananda Babu Assistant Professor Department of Applied Chemistry Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering Pennalur, Sriperumbudur Tk 602 117
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