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With the importance of electricity and electronics in the modern world, the need for Electrical Engineering has been rising over the past decade. Various types of courses are offered under the Electrical Engineering domain to cater to the needs of all students. Students can opt to study full-time degree courses or they can take up part-time/online and even certification courses.

Types of Electrical Engineering Courses

Students will be able to pursue various types of Electrical Engineering courses as per their preference and eligibility. Electrical Engineering courses range from full-time to distance to online and certifications since it is a popular choice among engineering aspirants.

Popular Electrical Engineering Courses

While most Electrical Engineering courses are popular among the students, most prefer to undertake full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These courses are often chosen since it makes the students more knowledgeable about the subject.

Electrical Engineering Degree Courses – UG

The list of UG degree courses in Electrical Engineering is listed in the table below.

Name of the Degree

College

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Delhi

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Madras

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Bombay

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIIT Kharagpur

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Roorkee

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Mandi

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Hyderabad

BTech Electrical Engineering

SVNIT Surat

BTech Electrical Engineering

SRM University

BTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Kanpur

BTech Electrical Engineering

Manipal University, Jaipur

B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

BITS Pilani

Distance Electrical Engineering Courses – UG

Some colleges that offer distance courses in Electrical Engineering are given below.

Course Name

College

Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering in Distance Education

CIIS

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

IIME Delhi

BTech in Electrical Engineering

Karnataka State Open University

Distance Education in BTech Electrical Engineering

Shri Balaji Institute Pune (SBIP)

Part-Time/Short-Term Electrical Engineering Courses – UG

Electrical Engineering is available in Part-Time/Short-Term mode for eligible students. Some of the popular courses are listed below.

Degree Name

College

B.Tech. Electrical Engineering (Part-Time)

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University)

B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)

Sandip University

Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering in Distance Education / Correspondence / Part-Time

CIIS

Online Electrical Engineering Courses – UG

The list of online Electrical Engineering courses offered to eligible students is given below.

Course Name

Platform

Circuits and Electronics

edX

Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering

edX

An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

Coursera

Basic Electrical Technology

NPTEL

Electrical Engineering Diploma Courses – UG

Students can check the list of undergraduate diploma Electrical Engineering courses offered by colleges below.

Course Name

College

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Sandip University

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Lovely Professional University

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Brainware University

Electrical Engineering Certification Courses – UG

Eligible students can opt to study certification courses in Electrical Engineering. Some of the popular platforms offering these courses are.

Course Name

Platforms

Principles of Electric Circuits

edX

Solid State Devices-1

edX

Electronic Cooling Simulations using ANSYS ICEPAK

Skill Lync

Analog Electronic Circuit

SWAYAM

Applied Electromagnetics For Engineers

SWAYAM

Electrical Engineering Degree Courses – PG

The list of popular postgraduate degree courses in Electrical Engineering is given in the table below.

Name of the Degree

College

MTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Hyderabad

MTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Indore

MTech Electronics and Electrical Engineering

IIT Guwahati

MTech Electrical Engineering

IIT Varanasi

ME Electrical Engineering

Chandigarh University

MTech Electrical Engineering

NIT Rourkela

Distance Electrical Engineering Courses – PG

Distance PG Electrical Engineering is very popular among students. Some of the courses are given below.

Degree Name

College

MTech Electrical Engineering

Karnataka State Open University

Part-Time/Short-Term Electrical Engineering Courses – PG

Students can also opt to study Electrical Engineering as a postgraduate part-time/short-term course. The list of colleges offering these courses is given below.

Course Name

College

M.Tech.(Control & Instrumentation Systems)

Jamia Millia Islamia University

M.Tech.(Electrical Power System & Management)

Jamia Millia Islamia University

MTech Electrical Engineering (Part-Time)

IIT Bombay

Online Electrical Engineering Courses – PG

Some of the online Electrical Engineering courses and the platforms offering them are listed in the table given below.

Name of the Course

Platform

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Coursera

MS Electrical Engineering

Stanford

Post Graduate Program in Electric Vehicle Design & Development

Skill Lync

Electrical Engineering Diploma Courses – PG

Various colleges offer PG diploma courses in Electrical Engineering. Some of the colleges and courses are given below.

Course Name

College

Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering

IIT Gandhinagar

Post Graduate Diploma In Industry 4.0 Based Mechatronics & Robotics

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Electrical Engineering Certification Courses – PG

Students can check the top platforms/colleges that offer postgraduate Electrical Engineering certification courses below.

Courses

Platform/College

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Coursera

Power Electronics

Coursera

Electrical Design and Drafting Course

ADI Institute of Quality Engineers

Electrical Engineering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Electrical Engineering?

A. Electrical Engineering deals with the study of application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Electrical Engineering?

A. For admissions into the undergraduate Electrical Engineering course, the students should have passed 12 th standard with the required passing marks in PCM.

Q. Which is the major exam for the undergraduate Electrical Engineering?

A. The major exam for the undergraduate admissions in Electrical Engineering is JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

Q. What are the job prospects for Electrical Engineering students?

A. After completing the Electrical Engineering course, the students will have a variety of job profiles to choose from such as Electronics Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Power Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer and more.

Q. Which are the top companies that recruit Electrical Engineering students?

A. Some of the top companies that recruit Electrical Engineering students are – TATA, BHEL, Adani, DLF, etc.

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Electrical Engineering. Students interested in pursuing a career on Electrical Engineering, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

22 Jan ' 25 - 24 Jan ' 25

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1

28 Jan ' 25 - 29 Jan ' 25

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1

7 Jan ' 25

GATE 2025 Admit Card

1 Feb ' 25

GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 | AG | MA | CS2 | NM | MT | T...

30 Dec ' 24 - 15 Feb ' 25

MHT CET 2025 Application Form

16 Feb ' 25 - 22 Feb ' 25

MHT CET 2025 Application Form with late fee

Popular Electrical Engineering Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Electrical Engineering Colleges in India. Learn more about these Electrical Engineering colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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2.69 L - 10 L
17.92 - 18.5 LPA

#2 India Today

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3 L - 8 L
14 - 20 LPA

#1 India Today

4 Courses
1 L - 7.8 L
4.1

Top 25 in India

Electrical Engineering Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
1.23 L - 6.87 L
4.4

#7 India Today

6 Courses
10 K - 8 L
17 - 39.27 LPA

#3 The Week

23 Courses
20 K - 10 L
21.28 LPA

#4 India Today

Popular Private Electrical Engineering Colleges in India

1 Course
1.29 L
5.75 LPA
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2.36 L
3.5 LPA
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2.41 L
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2.28 L
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4.12 L
3.5 LPA

Top 20 in Nagpur

1 Course
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Popular Electrical Engineering UG Courses

Following are the most popular Electrical Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

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Popular Electrical Engineering PG Courses

Following are the most popular Electrical Engineering PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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