Metallurgical Engineering Courses: Admission 2025, Fees, Syllabus, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Career & Salary

Integrated BTech-MTech Metallurgical Engineering course is a five-year course which is offered by few universities in India. The admissions to this course is also done through JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination.

Pursuing a regular in BTech and MTech takes six years whereas BTech-MTech takes five years. Hence, an integrated course is very popular amongst candidates who wish to make a career in the field of academics or research. 

The average fees for admission to the BTech Metallurgical Engineering range from INR 1.25 to INR 2 LPA. It depends upon the respective institute in which a student is enrolled. Government universities such as NITs and IITs offer scholarships for socially disadvantaged candidates and the fee range is INR 60K-1.5 LPA. For private universities, the fee range is INR 5-20 lakhs for the complete course. 

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1. The session 1 exam will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24 28 and 29, 2025 for Paper 1. For Paper 2, the exam date is January 30, 2025. JEE Main 2025 session 2 will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. NTA has ended JEE Main 2025 session 1 registration. JEE Main Application form 2025 session 1 was available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

The time required to prepare for JEE Mains depends on several factors, such as your current knowledge level, the amount of time you can dedicate to studying, and your desired level of excellence. However, here are some general guidelines:

1. Ideally, you should start preparing for JEE Mains at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you ample time to cover the entire syllabus, practice mock tests, and analyse your performance.
2. If you have already started preparing, it's essential to make a time table and stick to it. Allocate at least 6-8 hours daily for studying, and ensure that you take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
3. It's important to note that the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on your current knowledge level. If you have a strong foundation in the subjects, you may require less time, whereas if you need to build your fundamentals, you may need more time.
4. Additionally, it's important to remember that studying smartly is more crucial than studying for a long time. Focus on understanding the concepts, practicing challenging problems, and analyzing your performance regularly.

In conclusion, the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on several factors. However, ideally, you should start preparing at least 6-8 months before the exam date, and make a study plan that suits your needs and schedule. Remember to study smartly, practice regularly, and analyze your performance to achieve your desired score.

To pursue BTech Metallurgical Engineering, candidates should have obtained 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates should have studied Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in order to pursue this course. Candidates must also clear JEE Main or JEE Advanced in order to pursue this course from IIT or NIT.

Those Science candidates who have studied Geography as an elective in Class 12 are also encouraged to pursue this specialisation. 

Hello candidate, there is no such requirement of 75% marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Mains. The eligibility criteria of minimum 75% marks in class 12 is required at the time of admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. You can apply and appear in JEE Mains 2025 irrespective of your class 12 marks. The detailed JEE Main eligibility criteria 2025 can be checked on the respective official website. You are further advised to carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the JEE Main application form 2025.

All the best!

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be held ion May 18. JEE Advanced 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. JEE Main 2025 qualified candidates who achieve rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates could apply for JEE Advanced exam. Candidates can appear in JEE Advanced two consecutive times. JEE Advanced 2025 will be held in CBT mode and there will be 2 papers. Each paper will have 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Candidates had to attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IITs.

There are some specific eligibility criteria that the candidates will have to fulfill for WBJEE admission into Jadavpur University. The candidates should have passed 10+2th standard examination in the Science stream in the regular mode of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination from a recognized Council/Board with:

• Individual pass marks (both in theory & practical/project wherever applicable) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum of 60% marks in the above subjects taken together (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) having 60% marks in Mathematics (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) as well as pass marks in English with a minimum mark 30% (for all category of candidates) in the said qualifying examination. 

You have to apply on the official TNEA website. Engineering colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu offer admission based on the results of the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA exam.

1. The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education is in charge of conducting this exam. Following the exam, seats are assigned in engineering colleges through the TNEA counselling process.
2. After the results are released, you must register on the official TNEA website in order to take part in TNEA counselling.
3. On the TNEA website, you have to fill out the application form, pay the counselling fees, and list your choices. 4. After the application process is finished, the TNEA will publish a list of seats allocated according to ranks.

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The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA is the process through which students are admitted to undergraduate engineering courses offered by various colleges in Tamil Nadu. The TNEA admission process is managed by the Anna University, Chennai, and the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. Here is an overview of the TNEA admission process: Eligibility: To be eligible for admission, a candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Application: The TNEA application form is available online on the official website. Candidates must fill the application form with all the necessary details and submit it along with the required documents and application fee.

Rank List: Based on the information provided in the application form, the university prepares a rank list of eligible candidates. The rank list is based on the candidate's 10+2 aggregate marks.

Counselling: Candidates who are shortlisted based on their rank are invited for counseling. During the counseling process, candidates have to choose the college and the course of their choice.

Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on the candidate's rank, choice of college, and availability of seats.

Admission: Once the seat is allotted, candidates have to report to the college with the necessary documents and pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. It is important to note that the TNEA admission process may vary depending on the guidelines issued by the authorities. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the latest updates and notifications related to the TNEA admission process.

Hope this answered your question. Have a good day!

National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main exam in online mode as a computer based test. JEE Main exam is conducted for three different courses; B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan. The exam for B.Tech and B. Plan is completely online while the exam for B.Arch is partially online and drawing part is conducted offline. The exam is held across various test cities in India and abroad.

WBJEE 2025 exam date has been announced. WBJEE 2025 will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test on April 27, 2025. While filling out the WBJEE application form, the candidates will have to select their preferred exam city preferences. WBJEE will be of 4 hours in duration and the candidates will have to attempt two papers - Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). 

Candidates will be able to select their choice of WBJEE exam centres online while filling out the application form. During the form filling process, the candidates will have to select and submit three preferred WBJEE exam zones. The selection of the zones have to be done in the order of preference. The authorities will allot WBJEE exam centres as per the candidate's preference and the corresponding availability. In case the candidate's first preference is not available, then the second choice will be considered. 

GATE Syllabus have 3 major sections namely General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Chosen subject.

GATE General aptitude syllabus is based on intermediate level general understanding to test aptitude of candidates. However, Engineering mathematics and chosen subject's syllabus will be of graduation level. A candidates must expect good undergraduate level question from the syllabus in the GATE exam.

The distribution of questions in all papers except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, the marking distribution is as follows - General Aptitude (15), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and Subject-specific (72).

The distribution of questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL is as follows - General Aptitude (15) and Subject-specific (85). 

To secure a job in top PSUs such as GAIL, NTPC, ONGC, CIL, Hindalco etc. candidates can either apply in the direct recruitment such as Recruitment for Management Trainee or apply from their portal. Another method of recruitment is to qualify GATE which is considered as a screening criteria for recruitment in various job positions. Candidates must aim at maximizing their scores in GATE in order to secure a job in PSUs.

Candidates who want to become AE in the Metallurgical Department of various states will be required to clear the required exam with a decent score and then participate in various processes. They must ensure that they possess a genuine BTech degree in Metallurgical Engineering and must gain relevant experience through internships or training assignments. They must appear for GATE examination and apply for Assistant Engineer positions by clearing the entrance examination for recruitment. 

Some of the top colleges or Universities for M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering are:

• NIT Surathkal
• IIT Madras
• NIT Trichy
• IIT Kharagpur
• Jadavpur University

. Some of the colleges offering Integrated BTech-MTech in Metallurgical Engineering includes the following:

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Madras
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Roorkee
• IIEST Shibpur

VIT University has been ranked as the 11th best Engineering Institution by NIRF 2024. Therefore, all four campuses provide the best engineering education to students. All campuses are well-equipped and have a good faculty. While choosing their campus, the students are advised to check the courses offered since it varies. Every campus has a different set of courses that are offered to the students.

Metallurgical Engineers are also recruited by the DRDO, which is a government organisation engaged in defence research and organisation. DRDO conducts open recruitment examination for candidates who possess degree from recognised university. They also seek candidates who have one-two years of professional experience. The organisation releases notification in case of any requirement or vacancy in the pertinent discipline for positions such as Research Scientist, Technician and Engineer.

Candidates are required to pursue internships and seek industrial exposure as a part of their curriculum. They can work as Research interns while pursuing the course or can also work for short-term after graduation. The top companies for pursuing an internship after completion of the BTech Metallurgical Engineering are:

• SAIL
• Hindalco
• TISCO
• ArcelorMittal
• Larsen and Toubro

Candidates who wish to become a professor after BTech in Metallurgical Engineering will also be required to complete M.Tech and PhD in the required discipline. To pursue MTech, candidates must clear GATE and score a decent rank in Metallurgical Engineering. Moreover, to become a Professor, candidates must also pursue PhD by clearing Research Entrance Test conducted by the university. They must also write and publish research papers in order to strengthen their research proposal. 

PSUs offer INR 50,000 approximately (monthly) to the candidates selected as Metallurgical Engineers. The benefits of these companies is that they provide excellent job security to their employees as well as pension benefits. Since these companies are located in metro cities, they offer various other allowances such as Housing allowance, Travel allowance and education allowance to the employees.