What has motivated you to pursue a degree in engineering?

Students that understand and continuously remind themselves that engineers are problems solvers that seek to design solutions for the benefit of mankind often have the best chance at successfully completing their engineering degrees. This sentiment is well placed. At its heart, engineering is a service profession.

What is the meaning of pursuing degree?

It might be worth noting that pursuing a degree / diploma / course / etc. essentially refers to the process (of following / studying the course), rather than “chasing after” the end result (the certificate itself, or the *awarding of it upon successful completion).

What makes engineering interesting?

Engineering is important. It is also challenging and exciting. Engineers use models provided by science combined with innovative thinking to solve problems and create new designs that benefit humanity. design and build safer, faster, quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Is there a dearth of Engineers in India?

The dearth is not in the number but in the quality of engineers we produce. It is enough if we are able to improve and maintain the quality of our institutes and retain the people graduating from them by creating ample opportunities for them to work in India with a good salary.

How employable are engineering students in India?

A New Delhi-based employment solutions company conducted an employability-focused study based on 1,50,000 engineering students who graduated in 2013. The findings revealed only 3 per cent of the total graduates have suitable skills to be employed in software or product market, and only 7 per cent can handle core engineering tasks.

Does the world really need so many engineers?

The negativism brought forth by such questions has crippled engineering education in India. In this global era, rather than focus on India, the question should be whether the world needs so many engineers. The answer is a big, “yes.”

How does the Indian education system measure knowledge in engineering?

The Indian education system measures the knowledge on the basis of exams only. Due to which the engineering students are bombarded with too many exams and assignments, thus laying less emphasis on learning and excelling in the subject.