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Nishtha Surbhi

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Yes, nuclear engineering is one of the top 10 engineering courses for the future. The whole world is focusing on more energy production and nuclear energy is the best source to fulfill their needs. It's a highly specialised field with unique challenges, nuclear engineering offers significant opportunities. The average salary of nuclear engineers is USD 97,480 per year in USA.

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Pragati Singh

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There isn't one single cut-off mark for Nuclear Engineering courses in India. Here's why:Entrance Exams: Admission to these programs relies on entrance exams like JEE Main (undergraduate) and GATE (postgraduate). These exams have a qualifying percentile or rank depending on the institute and category (general, reserved etc.). The cut-off percentiles/ranks vary year-to-year based on the difficulty of the exam and the number of applicants.University-Specific Criteria: Universities might have their own minimum eligibility marks in Class 12 (typically 60-70% with PCM) and might conduct additional entrance exams besides national exams.

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Pragati Singh

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Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate Nuclear Engineering programs typically involves entrance exams, such as:Undergraduate:JEE Main: This national-level entrance exam is mandatory for admission to many prestigious engineering colleges in India.State-level engineering entrance exams: Some states conduct their own engineering entrance exams for admission to state universities and colleges.Postgraduate:GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering): This national-level exam is crucial for admission to Master's programs in engineering, including Nuclear Engineering, at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other premier instituti
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Pragati Singh

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IIT Kanpur and IIT Bombay both have reputable nuclear engineering programs. From reactor physics to nuclear materials science, they provide a challenging programme that covers every facet of nuclear engineering. Both programs have excellent faculty and research infrastructure. Candidates should have obtained 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates also need to clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced in order to secure admission in BTech Nuclear Engineering course. 

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Pragati Singh

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Yes, few universities offer specialisations within the Nuclear Engineering courses, Theses are mentioned below:Nuclear reactor physics and designNuclear fuel cycle and materials scienceRadiation protection and health physicsNuclear non-proliferation and security

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Pragati Singh

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Nuclear engineering programs typically cover subjects like:Nuclear reactor physicsReactor engineering and designNuclear fuel cycle and materialsHeat transfer and thermodynamics in nuclear systemsRadiation detection and shieldingNuclear safety and risk assessmentNuclear waste management

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Pragati Singh

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Careers for nuclear engineers can be diverse, and remuneration depends on the engineers’ experience, specialty, and the organisation that they work for. Here's a table outlining some prominent opportunities:Career PathDescriptionAverage Salary (INR)Reactor Engineer (Nuclear Power Plant)Design, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors for safe and efficient power generation.7 Lakhs - 15 Lakhs+Fuel Cycle EngineerDevelop strategies for fuel utilization, manage nuclear waste disposal, and ensure compliance with regulations.5 Lakhs - 12 LakhsNuclear Safety EngineerImplement safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure
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Pragati Singh

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Yes, Nuclear Engineering can be a quite fulfilling profession for those who have bent towards science, technology and knowledge solving. The nuclear energy sector is relatively stable and provides decent wages while allowing one to make a meaningful, positive impact on both the job market and technological developments in the energy field.

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It may differ from university to university, however, a strong mathematical background in calculus, linear algebra, strong physics background in mechanics, electromagnetism, nuclear physics and chemistry are a must.

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Nuclear Engineering is a branch of engineering which focuses on the use of nuclear energy through application of physics concepts for production and utilization of energy. This includes the design of nuclear power plants such as nuclear reactors, management of fuels, protection from radioactivity, and controlling the disposal of nuclear wastes.

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