Jamia Millia Islamia University recently organized a good placement drive that brought welcome news for students. Three students of the Diploma in Electrical Engineering course received offer letters from the renowned company, Voltas. What is even more thrilling is the fact that these offers were for Middle East-based postings and that all three of them received a whopping salary package of Rs. 12 lakh per year.
These foreign postings are a testament to the relentless efforts and dedication of Jamia Millia Islamia's University Placement Cell. The cell has been sacrificing its time selflessly in assisting students of various courses in reaching out to top companies, both national and international. Their efforts in establishing quality contacts with such leading employers have gone a long way in assisting the students in receiving such high-profile offers.
Department of Electrical Engineering at JMI
Jamia Millia Islamia Electrical Engineering Department is one of the most elite departments of the university. It is recognized for its quality education and research in electrical engineering and is nationally and internationally acclaimed.
The department was founded in 1985 and has since expanded considerably. It brought in new concepts and kept a high standard in academics to align itself with the latest trends in engineering and technology.
The department provides a broad range of programs at doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate levels. The department also maintains a high level of research focus, considering that it has granted over 150 Ph.D. degrees in its existence. The h-index of the department at a robust 57 is also a reflection of the department's role in research and academic publication.
Jamia Millia Islamia postgraduates and graduates of the Department of Electrical Engineering are placed in industries. Huge numbers of them are placed by campus placement and national-level selection processes and are working in the top public sector units, private sector organizations, and government departments.
Courses Offered by the JMI Department of Electrical Engineering
The department provides a series of courses in electrical engineering at different levels of study. The following is a comprehensive list of programs provided with their levels:
Undergraduate Level:
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Postgraduate Level:
- Master of Technology in Electrical Power System Management
- Master of Technology in Control and Instrumentation Systems
Doctoral Level:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
These courses are structured to provide students with industry-specific theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students are also provided with opportunities to engage in real-world projects and research, which improves their learning process.
Career Opportunities in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering is one of the engineering fields that provide a broad variety of career avenues. Electrical engineers can pursue their careers in various industries such as aerospace engineering, renewable energy, manufacturing, and automobile. The need for expert electrical engineers is increasing day by day with the ongoing development of technology.
Some of the most sought-after careers for electrical engineering graduates are as follows:
- Project Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Telecommunication Engineer
- System Analyst
These jobs all entail dealing with electric systems, designing and operating equipment, and developing innovative solutions to technical issues. With time and ongoing education, those in this field can move up to higher-level positions and work on gigantic engineering projects globally.
