In india scope of mechanical engineering

Definitely not as bad as Chris Gardner (The Pursuit of Happyness, movie).

There's a high demand for skilled labour in automobile industry so do not worry. I'm writing this assuming you are an average guy.

Average definition: One who can draw Bending Moment diagram of a Cantilever Beam, one who knows the difference between Stress and Pressure Etc.

1. If you're from IITs, NITs and top private colleges then you need not worry at all. You will be hired with a decent package.
2. If you're from colleges like GITAM University, Amrita University, Manipal University, Satyabhama University, Osmania University, JNTU, Etc then you've to work extra hard to get into automobile companies.

It's the right mixture of Aptitude and Attitude which makes the difference. Concentrate on core subjects like Strength of Materials, Material Science, Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Technology etc. Apart from academics, take part in extra curricular activities, have a decent internship and work on communication skills and there you're, the perfect Graduate Engineer Trainee material.

3. If you're from any other college, it's pretty much the same except you might have to put in extra efforts. It's better to go for GATE if the college doesn't offer campus placements. Prepare seriously for GATE, if you are not able to crack it then try getting a job in some company related to automobiles, gain experience and switch to an automobile company.

P.S: Try to improve your skills (Leadership, Communication, persuasive…) apart from the regular academics.

Good luck!

First let me give a perspective of the current scenario and upcoming trends as I see it.

• Lot of companies outside India are bringing their R& D work to India.
• The number of projects with the design consultancies and engineering consultancies are growing this is evident by no. of job postings
• Make in india campaign will create jobs for mechanical engineers with Major OEM setting up plants in India.
• Tech. Startups and 3d printing would contribute to job creation but very limited manner.
• Existing Automotive companies will grow and generate more jobs as more products will be developed and India is the next big market.
• Public sector will also grow with new projects in Wind, Solar and other energy harvesting initiatives.

These are certainly positive signs for a mechanical engineer. The knowledge building for mechanical engineering product development is only just getting started in India.

This growth is not going to happen overnight nor is it guaranteed with a certain progression

So the growth in no. Of jobs will be progresdive not drastic.

Also the no of jobs in mechanical is directly proportional to the growth of the manufacturing industry . If the manufacturing industry of India so will the jobs in mechanical engineering.

The initiatives by the government will surely help in the long term Make in India if it encourages much more mechanical product development in house rather than just being service companies to outside powerhouses will create high quality knowledge gathering jobs.

It is going to be difficult because research in mechanical engineering is becoming more and more specialized highly dependent on knowledge gathered through years of experience locked away in the knowledge vaults of the powerhouses in core engg ( US, Japan, germany)

Huge Opportunities lie mostly in how you utiliize available knowledge base and create designs , processes to solve problems.

In order to be part of this predicted growth and make an impact in India a mechanical engineer graduating should be equipped with high level skills .

• Creativity
• Out of box thinking
• Concurrent engineering
• Design for Six sigma
• Robust engineering

The future is certainly amazing but we have a lot to learn. The average mechanical engineer in India is just not to the same level as in powerhouses.

All the best. Keep learning.