Diploma in Automobile Engineering

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Course Details

Degree Course Type

Diploma

Entry Level Qualification

Class 10

Degree Course Duration

3 Year

Course Fields

Engineering

Degree Course Entrance Exam

CUET UG, JEE MAIN BE/BTECH, JEE ADVANCED, GATE, MHTCET, KCET

Average Course Fee

20000 - 200000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered

200000 - 1500000 Per Year

Course Details

Course Highlights

Here are some key highlights related to the course:

Course Level	Diploma
Full Form	Diploma in Automobile Engineering
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester-Type
Eligibility	Class 10th with 60%
Admission Process	Merit or Entrance Based
Top Recruiting Organizations	TATA Motors, JBM Auto, TVS Motor Company, Vehicle Service chains, Mahindra and Mahindra, Yamaha Motor, Hero Motocorp, Bajaj Auto
Average Course Fee	INR 20,000 to 2,00,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2.4 LPA
Job Positions	Automobile Engineer, Designer (CAD), Material specialist, Technician, Inspection and Quality Control professional

About Course

Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Polytechnic in Automobile Engineering is a three years course, which is designed to help students gain basic knowledge and skills required by a professional working in the automobile industry.

It is a basic course that a student can choose after completing Class 10th study and further go for higher education. During the course, the candidate gets a chance to explore skills like installation, maintenance and problems associated with the automobile, its devices and equipment.

A candidate pursuing a diploma in Automobile Engineering is well trained in designing, testing and understanding the parts and working of various parts of the automobile, which help them get a job in the automobile industry. Those who are interested in further studies can get direct admission in the second year of bachelor’s degree.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills

1. Automobile engineering is an important career path. In every corner of the globe, there are millions of cars on highways, and car engineers are the people responsible for that.

2. A career as an automobile engineer is for automobile enthusiasts. They must have a considerable understanding and interest in mechanics, electronics, and mathematics. Automotive engineers must be organized people capable of operating in a methodical manner.

3. Automobile engineers receive a large salary as compared to any other type of engineers. When they begin gaining experience, they have a decent amount of job protection.

4. The growth in automobile engineering is very strong, and the addition of more features to this area is at its height.

5. India is on the brink of expansion in this sector and is considered to be one of the leading manufacturers of two and three wheelers in growth and production.

Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for Diploma in Automobile Engineering is given below:

1. The candidate must have passed Class 10th from a recognised board.

2. He/ She must have studied Science and English in qualifying examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects,

3. Minimum percentage required for admission is 50% in Class 10th board.

4. Relaxation is given to candidates with sports quota, PwD or reserved category candidates.

Entrance Exams Details

Chhattisgarh Pre-Polytechnic Test , Delhi Common Entrance Test , Assam Polytechnic Admission Test , Haryana Diploma Entrance Test Lateral , Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test are some of the exams that you can appear for to get admission in Diploma in Automobile Engineering courses.

Major entrance exam for Diploma in Automobile Engineering Course :

S.NO	Exam Name
1	CUET UG
2	JEE MAIN BE/BTECH
3	JEE ADVANCED
4	GATE
5	MHTCET
6	KCET

Degree Course Syllabus

Diploma in Automobile Engineering is a three years course and its academic curriculum is divided into six semesters in most of the institutes in India. The semester wise syllabus of Diploma in Automobile Engineering is given below: -

Semester 1

1. Applied Physics I

2. Applied Chemistry I

3. Applied Mathematics I

4. Basics of Information Technology

5. Engineering Drawing I

6. English and Communication Skills

7. Workshops

8. Labs

Semester 2

1. Applied Physics II

2. Applied Chemistry II

3. Applied Mathematics II

4. Engineering Drawing II

5. Environmental Studies

6. Workshops

7. Labs

Semester 3

1. Applied Mechanics

2. Automobile engineering Drawing

3. Thermal and Hydraulic engineering

4. Electrical and electronics

5. Automotive materials

6. Workshops

7. Labs

Semester 4

1. Auto Engine

2. CAD in automobile engineering

3. Strength of Material

4. Chassis body and transmission

5. Workshop technology

6. Workshops

Semester 5

1. Auto Electrical and Electronics equipment

2. Auto engine II

3. Auto Repair Maintenance

4. Basics of management

5. Basics of design

6. Projects

Semester 6

1. Auto Repair Maintenance II

2. Vehicle and transport management

3. Elective subjects

4. Tractor and heavy machinery

5. General and entrepreneurship skills

6. Projects

Top Colleges

Following are some of the top colleges offering Engineering courses :

1. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (Nagpur)

2. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (New Delhi)

3. Indian Institute of Technology (Chennai)

4. Indian Institute of Technology (Mumbai)

5. Indian Institute of Technology (Bhubaneswar)

Course Fees

The average fee for Diploma in Automobile Engineering is INR 10000 per year.

Top Recruiters And Salary

Some top recruiters are: TATA Motors, JBM Auto, TVS Motor Company, Vehicle Service chains, Mahindra and Mahindra, Yamaha Motor, Hero Motocorp, Bajaj Auto.

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Package
Automobile Engineer	The job responsibility is to design, manufacture and operate automobiles. It incorporates elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering as applied to design and manufacture buses, bikes, trucks, and other vehicles and machines.	INR 6,26,201
Design Engineer	Design engineers study, research, and create ideas for new products and systems. To improve productivity or enhance performance, they also change existing products or processes.	INR 3,71,560
Production Engineer	Responsible for implementing production processes and procedures, leading efficiency improvements through project-based initiatives, including the introduction of new products and the design of manufacturing cells to minimize waste, increase quality and safety, and reduce operating costs.	INR 2,98,665
Material specialist	Material specialists have a responsibility to test and ensure that raw materials have the desired characteristics. In order to track material reactions, the expert also controls the manufacturing process and advises production engineers on quality control.	INR 3,70,500
Technician	The repair and preventive maintenance of automotive machinery is the responsibility of an Automotive Technician. Duties include the success of emission tests, vehicle diagnostic testing, and replacement of worn parts.	INR 2,45,496
Inspection and Quality Control professional	For almost all manufactured goods, quality management inspectors check quality standards. To do their work, they depend on several instruments. Although others also use hand-held measuring instruments, such as calipers and alignment gauges, etc.	INR 2,59,877
Associate Manager	Associate Managers are responsible to ensure that retail stores work well with the store and corporate management. Job duties include maximization of revenue, scheduling of staff, enhancement of customer service, and organization of employees.	INR 5,83,950

Course Scope And Career Options

After the completion of a Diploma in Automobile Engineering course, a candidate can choose from a list of job role which is given below:

1. Automobile Mechanic

2. Automobile Technician

3. Quality Engineer

4. Design Engineer

5. Production Engineer

6. Automobile Maintenance Engineer

7. Engineer Trainee

Admission Process

Most of the institutes in India accept admission in Diploma in Automobile Engineering on merit basis. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria and based on his/ her performance in Class 10^th, he/she is considered for admission.

However, certain institutes may conduct its own entrance examination based on Class X syllabus to consider admission in Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Candidates interested in studying Diploma in Automobile Engineering must apply at the respective institute by filling the application form and complete the admission process for admission.