Instrumentation Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering deals with designing, developing, installing, and managing equipment used to monitor and control machinery. The duration of Instrumentation Engineering ranges from 3 to 4 years. Candidates will be able to pursue Instrumentation Engineering after the completion of class 10. Candidates are able to pursue Instrumentation Engineering at diploma, graduation, and postgraduate levels. It specializes in the doctrines and operation of measuring instruments that are operated in domains of design, formatting of self-regulating systems in electrical, pneumatic parts, etc.

Candidates can take admission to Instrumentation Engineering through the entrance as well as merit-based. Interested candidates who are willing to be admitted into Instrumentation Engineering are required to score at least 50% marks in their last qualifying exam with PCM subjects. Entrance exams that are accepted in the Instrumentation Engineering institutes are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, AP EAMCET, etc. 

Instrumentation Engineering courses can be pursued online, and offline as well as in a distance learning mode. Some of the top institutes offering Instrumentation Engineering courses in India are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, etc. The average course fee for Instrumentation Engineering ranges from INR 55,000 to INR 3,00,000.

The highlights of the Instrumentation Engineering course overview of the topics that will be covered in this piece. It is always advised the candidates check the highlights prior to the other topics discussed here. This is advised so for the candidates so tht they are well aware of the topics that will be discussed here. 

The scope that the candidates taste after completion of the Instrumentation Engineering course is vast and opens a door to a wide range of high-profile job opportunities and high salaries. Candidates are hired into jobs from private as well as public sector entities. Candidates are hired into top companies, including BHEL, ISRO, GAIL, TCS, Larsen, and Toubro, etc.

Candidates can also pursue higher studies or apply for jobs in corporate companies. The average salary of an instrumentation engineer ranges from INR 5 LPA to INR 18 LPA. Candidates with experience are offered more wages. 

Instrumentation Engineering Courses can be pursued under many domains. Candidates are able to pursue Instrumentation Engineering courses under Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master, and Postgraduate Diploma Courses. Instrumentation Engineering can be pursued as a Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering, Master of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering, or Ph.D. in Instrumentation Engineering. 

Diploma Course in Instrumentation Engineering (Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering)

• Candidates can pursue a Diploma Course in Instrumentation Engineering after concluding their Class 10
• To be eligible for a diploma course, it is compulsory to have a Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) background in class 10+2
• Candidates have to score at least 45% marks (relaxation for reserved candidates 40%) is required to get admission into Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
• The duration of a diploma in Instrumentation Engineering course is 3 years
• A diploma in Instrumentation Engineering has good demand, but not as much as a graduate or master in the field

Undergraduate Instrumentation Engineering Courses ( Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering)

• The duration of the BTech in Instrumentation Engineering course is 4 years
• To pursue an Instrumentation Engineering course at the undergraduate level, candidates need to secure at least 50% (relaxation for reserved candidates 45%) marks in their class 10+2 from a recognized national or state-level education board
• The core subjects in class 10+2 class should be Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCMB)
• Candidates need to clear national-level entrance exams or the entrance exam of the respective institute based on the requirement of the respective college or University

Postgraduate Instrumentation Engineering Courses (Masters of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering)

• The duration of the Master in Instrumentation Engineering course is 2 years
• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering with at least 50 to 60% marks (relaxation for reserved candidates 45% to 55%) from a reputed institute

Doctoral Course in Instrumentation Engineering (Ph.D. in Instrumentation Engineering)

• The duration of a Ph.D. in Instrumentation Engineering is 2 to 5.5 years
• To pursue a doctorate in Instrumentation Engineering, it is compulsory to have a postgraduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering is 2 to 5.5 years
• To pursue a doctorate in Instrumentation Engineering
• To become eligible for a doctorate-level course, candidates need to have a minimum GATE score 
• Candidates are required to score at least 50% marks (relaxation for reserved candidates 45%) in the last qualifying examination

The eligibility criteria for a particular course means the obligations that have to be fulfilled by the candidates so that they are admitted into the respective college/ institution for Instrumentation Engineering Courses. It is always advised to the candidates to check the eligibility criteria of the course along with the college prior to applying for the same. This will make sure that no time is wasted on nullified things.

 Undergraduate Instrumentation Engineering Courses

The eligibility criteria for Undergraduate  Instrumentation Engineering Courses have been listed in the pointers below.

• Candidates who have passed or appeared in the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as main subjects from a recognized Board
• Candidates should score at least a minimum of 60% marks (for the General category) and 55% marks in aggregate (for SC/ST/OBC) and an acceptable score in either JEE Main, JEE Advanced or State level Entrance Tests.

Postgraduate Instrumentation Engineering Courses

The eligibility criteria for Postgraduate Instrumentation Engineering Courses have been listed in the pointers below.

• Candidates should have passed appearing in the final semester of BE/BTech in Instrumentation Engineering
• Candidates should score at least a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate and a satisfactory score in the GATE entrance examination

Note: Candidates should always check the eligibility criteria of the Instrumentation Engineering Course before applying for the course. It is indeed required so that the candidates are not wasting time on the wrong course.

Instrumentation Engineering can be pursued online, offline as well as in distant learning mode. The offline mode is much more popular in India. Candidates who are not able to pursue the Instrumentation Engineering course in offline mode by visiting the institutes can pursue online courses or distance-level courses. Some of the top online courses offered by the top constituents have been listed below. Candidates can take a look at them.

Instrumentation Engineering Online Courses

The Instrumentation Engineering online courses have been listed in the following table along with the institute offering the course. 

Candidates are often confused between instrumentation and electrical engineering and get mistaken. The following table highlights the key differences between instrumentation engineering and electrical engineering.

The entrance exams through which candidates are admitted to instrumentation engineering into various courses in India have been listed in the following pointers. Candidates can check them and opt for them based on their preferences.

JEE Main

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Exam Main) is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) every year for admission to the various engineering courses available in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, etc.

JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Exam Advanced) exam is conducted for admission to Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s, or Dual Degree programs in Engineering and Pharmaceutics, Architecture, Sciences, or courses offered by 23 IITs.

KEAM

KEAM is a state-level exam conducted by the Commission of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala for the candidates to take admission into the top government and private colleges across Kerala. 

AP EAMCET 

AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test) exam is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada for admissions to institutes in Andhra Pradesh state.

KCET

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts KCET once a year in offline mode for the candidates who are willing to take admission into the institutes across Karnataka.

GATE

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted across India for admissions to postgraduate courses in Engineering at IISc and IITs.

BITSAT

BITSAT is conducted by BITS Pilani, which allows admission to undergraduate engineering courses at different BITS campuses.

The top instrumentation colleges in India along with their fees have been listed in the following table. 

There is an enormous scope of instrumentation engineering abroad. Instrumentation Engineers can get into different types of industries like petroleum, steel manufacturing factories, and different chemical factories. 

Some such companies are Siemens, Honeywell, and Yokogawa. Another greater extent of scope can be tasted in Middle Eastern Countries like Dubai, Qatar, and other countries where there are Refineries, Oil, and Gas sectors. The best countries to go abroad are the European countries, the USA as well as Canada since they offer great growth prospects and opportunities for Instrumentation Engineers.

Instrumentation Engineering Abroad Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Instrumentation Engineering Abroad have been listed in the pointers below.

• Candidates who want to pursue Instrumentation Engineering Abroad must apply for the entrance exams and must be eligible to sit for it, by coming through class 10 and class 12 standards exams
• 60% aggregate is mandated at the class 12 standards
• A science background is required for candidates at the class 12 standards like Physics, Chemistry, Math, (PCM) Biology, and Computer Science
• Candidates are also required to necessarily give their proof of English Language proficiency (MELAB, IELTS, TOEFL)
• Other requirements include a Statement of Purpose, a Letter of recommendation, and Academic Documents including class 10 and 12 mark sheets.

The top Instrumentation Engineering colleges in the abroad countries have been listed in the following table. Candidates are advised to check them carefully and apply for the same based on their preference.

The top Instrumentation Engineering colleges based on the states and cities have been listed in the following table. Candidates can check the list of colleges out on the basis of their preference for the location. In order to get hold of the colleges, candidates are required to click on the following links present on the table.

Required skill sets in order to succeed as an Instrumentation Engineer, candidates should have problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, etc. 

• Problem-solving – The candidate pursuing Instrumentation Engineering should be able to solve the problems that arrive up in front of them.
• Creativity – Instrumentation Engineering candidates should be able to presume something out of the crate to become innovative.
• Communication skills – Instrumentation Engineering should have fine communication dexterities to solve their customers’ problems correctly.
• Collaboration –Instrumentation Engineering should be efficient in working with the team. Be interactive with them.
• Attention to detail – The candidate willing to pursue Instrumentation Engineering should be alert to the accuracy of the devices closely.
• Lifelong learning –  Instrumentation Engineering candidates should be attentive to the changing fragments in the industry to support themselves regularly updated.

All the required skill sets have been listed in the table given below.

The Instrumentation Engineering course is an integrated course of multiple domains such as computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and control. It is a multidisciplinary study through which the candidates who want to pursue instrumentation engineering will get a prospect to work with how the mechanisms are experienced in Instrumentation, electrical Instrumentation, instrumentation electronics, and process instrumentation.

Candidates will know how the instruments are preserved and utilized or operated on a self-regulating basis. In the Instrumentation Engineering course, how the instrument measures various substances is also taken into concern. The basic doctrines of engineering are guided, for the candidates to know the usage of these automated systems efficiently.

The Instrumentation Engineering syllabus has been divided into four years, each year further subdivided into semesters. Note that, this course syllabus of each year is divided into two semesters.

First-Year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The first-year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus for semester 1 and semester 2 have been highlighted in the following table.

Second-Year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The second-year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus for semester 3 and semester 4 have been highlighted in the following table.

Third-Year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The third-year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus for semester 5 and semester 6 have been highlighted in the following table.

Fourth-Year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The fourth-year Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus for semester 7 and semester 8 have been highlighted in the following table.

The best books required for the candidates willing to pursue instrumentation engineering have been listed in the table below. 

The Instrumentation Engineer job profile along with the average salary received by them per annum have been listed in the table below. Candidates are advised to check them properly.

The career options along with the job prospects have been explained in the following table for the candidates who are willing to opt for job roles after the conclusion of the Instrumentation Engineering course.

Top Recruiters of Instrumentation Engineering

The top recruiters of Instrumentation Engineers have been listed in the pointers below. These top companies are known for supporting and maintaining the well-being of the Instrumentation Engineers through health insurance, paid vacation, corporate discounts, paid sick leaves, performance bonuses, etc. 

• Essar
• National Instruments
• Medha Servodrive
• ABB
• Larsen & Toubro
• Finolex Industries
• Bosch
• Invensys
• Siemens Technology India
• GE
• Shell
• Suzlon