B Tech Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering

Material Science and Metallurgic Engineering are core branches of engineering that deal with the study of minerals, their processing and their transformation. The four-year programme comprises various aspects of minerals including their mechanical behaviour, physical metallurgy, thermodynamics, kinetics, etc.

The programme prepares the candidates to deal with the production of various products using different materials and elements be it electrical products, chemical products or simply metals. There are various jobs in this field that are offered by industries that deal with metal production (iron and steel), production of electronics as well as textiles.

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Some important highlights about the B.Tech material science and metallurgical engineering course are as follows - 

The detailed eligibility criteria to apply for B.Tech materials science and metallurgical engineering admission are as follows - 

• Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognized institute in the Science stream

• Applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsorily at the qualifying level

• Applicants must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their respective qualifying exams

• Reserved category candidates can apply with an overall aggregate score of 45%

There are different ways to taking admission into the 4-year B.Tech materials science and metallurgical engineering programme offered by reputed institutions in the country - 

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There is a great need for Material and Metallurgic Engineers in the manufacturing sector as they are required for technical support and management.

Another industry where there are good opportunities for material engineers is the telecommunication Industry. In this field, you will be required to come up with new and better materials for communication devices.

Material engineers also have a contribution to the microelectronics sector. From designing microelectronics units to increasing the device capacity, material engineers are required for different kinds of jobs.

Other industries where Material and Metallurgic Engineers can find opportunities after completing the course are the aircraft and aerospace industry, clothing industry, chemical and fuel industry. Some of the top job profiles are as follows:

• Production Metallurgy

• Welding Engineer

• Process Design Engineer

• Maintenance Engineer

• Researcher

• Professor of Material Science and Metallurgy

• Metallurgist

The starting salary of a Materials Engineering graduate can vary from Rs. 3,59,150 to Rs. 8,50,000 depending on the institute and placement trends in the industry. The best salary package and job opportunities in this field are offered to students enrolled at IITs.

Students interested in research can work with organisations like BARC since they offer great salaries. BARC conducts an entrance exam for selecting research candidates. Salary packages improve after gaining experience.