As a Mechanical Engineer in the Railways, I totally appreciate what you say at around 06:00 about people's life depending on engineering. Remember shaking in my boots when I moved to the site of a passenger train derailment a few years back. Fortunately, nobody died that day.
In short, if you love and are passionate about the subject you go and grab. But if your aim is money and other worldly things and if you can be influenced by social media , then do what is really required for that. Great respect for you professor you told it in a very sensitive and mature way. I hope the majority of teachers and professors were like you.
@Prof_JC How to learn to become a true engineer ? I am an engineering student currently studying at a government university in srilanka. Now I am feeling like I can't become a true engineer. Because I am not a top level student with high iq. I am an average or slightly above average student. The reason why I am feeling like this is because I have to put a lot of work to understand and learn mathematics and physics. If I can't learn those subject deeply , and fast how can I apply them fluently in real life. Even though I don't have any other choices to take. I have to study it. Is there any way to learn to think like an engineer , I want to learn and understand engineering subjects so deeply and I should be able to use it fluently. Can you guide me
Nice video Professor. Especially the definition of high pay is something very much to think about. True that people earn in foreign and convert it in INR and feel proud about. But what u said, is the true real sense of high pay. My cousin is an automobile engineer, but he always cribs about it. I will send this video to him and ask him to watch it. Thank you
Thank you, Madam. I hope your cousin feels a little better. But everyone has their individual preferences. (Sorry, I haven't checked out your son's program yet.)
@@Prof_JC No problem Sir. Pls look at the game, when you find free time. My cousin, took automobile stream, because of very less marks in 12th as well as engineering entrance. Due to lot of layoff, in automobile industry over the years, he used to regret about his past mistakes. He is not that down, but I thought, if he sees ur video it would be a motivation factor for him.
Thanks a lot sir. I have always wanted to pursue mechanical engineering. But all anybody wants to do is computer sciences and related courses. Thankfully, my parents have always been supportive of my dream. Your video was recommended to me at a perfect time. Thank you again for your wonderful insights.
You all often talk about taking up what you're interested in. But a 12th pass-out student doesn't know enough about the branches to understand what they teach. And if they watch a 10-minute video, they decide based on that whether they like it or not, which isn't enough to understand. The truth is they don't know yet what their interest is, and even if they find out that their interest lies in a particular branch, you know that in India, you don't get branch based on your interest, but based on your rank. That's the sad reality of our education system.
Respected Sir, Yes it is 100% absolutelyyy worth to study mechanical engineering in today's day and age. If you have interest in this domain, you will not only love to study, but also you can live a very good lifestyle. From my personal experiences of two of the long relatives cousins- 1. He did his bachelors in mech engg. and then PhD in mech. from Purdue. He is now placed as a chief scientist in leading research firm. 2. She did her bachelors in mechanical from IITK and then cracked UPSC ESE in the very first attempt itself and now serving in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. She is enjoying the work related to her domain of study with all the perks and privileges given to her.
Thank you Aryan for highlighting these concrete examples from your own family. If you don't mind me asking, how long ago did they complete their Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering?
@@Prof_JC Sir, one of them completed his bachelors in 2015 and PhD in 2021. And she completed her bachelors in 2019 from IITK. The point is unlike CS branch, core branches require some time, patience and hard work to develop a good career in it. And obviously not many students are ready for that path. It is not like you just practice coding and get a job because they are abundant in the market right now(on a lighter note XD..)
@@aryanmandal4109 So, very recent! This information will really helpful to the junior students. Thank you for sharing again and congratulations to both of them!
@@Prof_JC i was so sad and anxious with so much negativity surrounding mechanical engineering in our community these days i am currently studying mechanical engineering and preparing for GATE examination from my 2nd year. profs like you maintain the positivity in me ❤
That's really true sir.. one of my senior cracked GATE and instead of joining PSUs he joined IISC Bangalore mechanical engineering..(i must say, interest plays an important and major role) And one of my known, he was from NIT warangal cracked gate in final year and joined IOCL( Psu) worked there for 4 years then wrote gate again got AIR 40 now he left Psu and joined IITb design when i asked him he said job satisfaction was not there n all and told me if you want growth in even in core field u must have a masters degree .. But in today's time people taking mechanical and competing with CS/IT guys and getting job in IT field..
Absolutely appreciate your presentation. Youngsters need this kind of insights and advice as their only source of information and knowledge is social media and market trends over core values.
As an experienced HR person of the biggest govt organisation ie Indian Railways I have found them as men of initiative, accurate planners & expeditious product & service delivery 😊
Sir, you should also have mentioned the growth that aviation and automobile industries have seen in the past decade and this will again open many new opportunities for core disciplines of engineering as well as the growing industries in India .
Professor, I've been watching some of your videos since last 2 yrs since the Tarun sir video reaction. Now I am in Jadavpur University Mechanical department as a 1st year ug student. Quiet frankly the choice of branch nowadays is based on rank, nonetheless I have looked into the core industry and I'm hopeful about it. I've made up my mind to stay in core... Your videos are always insightful and helps me gather perspective. Its always refreshing to know from your experience and knowledge . Thank you Sir.
Thank you Navoneel. Actually, the choice of branch based on rank has been happening since our time ... and even before us. So, nothing new about it. Jadavpur Mechanical has a very strong UG training program. If you stick to the discipline, and be patient, I think you can reach great heights.
Sir In my honest opinion there are too many mechanical and core engineering graduates now a days with respect to the job opportunities available to them. Here in private engg and govt engg colleges the placements for core jobs are non existent I honestly don't think that core engineering departments in these lower colleges (aka 90% of colleges) should exist as they are unable to provide core placements nor the students are capable of acquiring them We still have IITs and NITs and other top colleges if there need to be a demand for core jobs Sir as you even said that not everyone even in those top colleges are placed in core which could speak towards the saturation of the field (too many people)
You are right. I have stated this in a couple of my earlier videos also. The number of graduates in Mechanical and Civil with the kind of sophisticated theoretical knowledge is probably way higher than the industry needs. They may need low-level maintenance type of engineers but not the kind of engineers we are educating.
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Thank you Professor Gupta. Please let me know what you think of the discussion. I didn't try to paint an unrealistically rosy picture. Just stated how things are, in reality.
@@Prof_JC I agree with your views. Unfortunately, our society and technocrats have over-glamourised AI/ML due to which applicants get seduced by their aura, a decision which in most cases leads to alarming consequences (student losing interest, disillusionment with education and availability of choices, depression) as it is not driven by core values. I keep telling students a parable that is similar to the famous line that James Bond said, i.e., "you need someone who could decide when to pull or to not pull a trigger, which is hard to decide using laptops (or in pajamas)", or something to that effect :).
@@profamitgupta Thanks. You are absolutely right on the over-glamourisation leading to the disillusionment. And, good story about James Bond ... he think he says that line to the tech wizard character called Q! :)
As an graduate Student from Diploma + degree in mechanical... I would suggest new comers to select a Precious college with less Theory and more practical subjects. Kindly research and about the payment you will Get a good life in USA CANADA & Least opt gulf countries
Core branches will always be worth a shot, no matter who claims whatever. That said, syllabus (both theoretical and practical domain)must be updated to match present requirements as well as emerging future challenges . Also creativity can be garnered more efficiently if several departments collaborate together.
Thank you for making this video JC Sir. I would be very thankful if you would read and reply to my question. I myself am a mechanical graduate from a Tier 3 college (2022 batch). Right now I am 0 gate preparation level. I wish to pursue a masters degree from IIT Bombay (30 min away from my home and frequently ill parents). I have a practical responsibility of supporting my parents as soon as possible (probably within 3-4 years). I consider myself patient with studies and research but have lacked in discipline as well as practical resource like career guidance and money). I chose mechanical engineering because I was good at physics and maths, and no doubt I have enjoyed the core Mech subjects. But gradually I became fascinated with computer science as well, not only its career prospects but also technicalies. So right now I feel like I am equally interested in both. Although keeping in mind the current job scenario and my responsibility to support my parents fully in 3-4 years, I am confused which should prepare for, Gate ME or Gate CSE? I would be really thankful if you could provide some direction and pointers to me to decide. I am stuck in overthinking.
Try mechatronics masters It's a interdisciplinary course which is combination of mechanical, electrical and a bit of computer science Tho it's job opportunities in India is quite less it has good job opportunities abroad . I wish well for Ur career and parents
I would say sir materials science is perhaps the most creative part of mechanical engineering although I did my masters from thermal but still I keep seeing most cutting edge technologies related to materials science. But still sir most of the jobs are software base simulation based nothing like a lab setup in india especially. I understand only iits and iisc has that lab setup but not in a hard core company most of them outsource that we simply don't have in india. I hope you take it positively.
I understand and appreciate the real picture you have put up here. And, it is correct. As far as I understand, many companies implement things which are passed on to them from R&D divisions elsewhere. There are maybe only a handful of very big companies which have proper R&D divisions in India with proper Mechanical Engineering graduates (Masters and PhDs) working there. And, a lot of it is indeed simulation work. Materials Science is an immensely active field and certainly there is immense potential for innovation there too.
tbh, in this age of smart cars, automatic fans / lights, and smartphones with > 8 GB RAM( pretty crazy in context of workstations 20 years ago ), a few unsupervised lines of code can cause serious hazards to life. In a modern setting, pretty much anywhere you are, there will be computers working and lines of code running on them :)
I am a 2025 JEE aspirant, and im really interested in Mechanical Engineering, specifically the robotics part. I am aiming for IITD and I aim to be the leader of development after 10 or so years. I would have wanted mechatronics if it was a choice, but due to my visualization power and my interest I am picking Mechanical Engineering.
Thanks a lot to you. You have very clear and smart understanding of how mechanical engineer suffer. And, ofcourse you explained in very well manner. I am a graduate mechanical engineer 2023 i.e. 1 year passout and do not have a job.....but yes instead I really say that it is worth to study ME because there is exploration in Mech.
Thank you sir to bring this topic. Coming from a lower middle class family we are always in dilemma that "is master/Phd a good option for us"? Because we are told by somewhat our friends / society ki " Masters k badh naukri nahi milegi". But my teacher always told me agar automobile/mechanical engineering feel karna ha to atleast Masters to karna chahiye. This year I am going to apply various direct phd/dual degree programme in Top IITs since I crack gate this year. Thank you to bring this topic.
I totally agree with your first point. When my batchmates say look, he is getting 1 lakh Indian rupees per month salary while going to USA to do post doc. What are you doing in the country with such a low salary? I would like to say that the salary is given according to the minimum cost of each place. In our India, salary is different in different states and fields. It is difficult to convince these people.
Sir, I am currently in my 2-2 of Mechanical Engineering... I am aspiring to pursue my Masters in Biomedical Engineering and want to work in a core-firm in the future, particularly in the field of design engineering ( design of prosthetic systems )... Currently, I am taking an NPTEL course on Biomechanics(Introductory) and another on Soft Robotics...I am also regularly following all the latest research in the field and the models of prosthetics made by hobbyists or by commercial firms ( there are surprisingly large amount of hobbyists working on prosthetics )... currently I am trying to make my own prosthetic which is based on pneumatic air muscle (mckibben muscle)... ( attaching the system to the human body is the main challenge to be overcome in such a design...)... Am I in the correct path professor?..Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you.
*“Money doesn’t buy happiness, It buys crazy ass happiness!” - Eminem* As someone who belongs to a lower middle class Family where there is enough to put good food on the table but not enough to handle finances if something goes even a little bit left or right, this Quote has always been my personal Principle of life !
This is so important to understand. Anyone who says these hi-fi things that "Money doesn't buy happiness" ... we can be sure he has more than enough of it to not be able to realize first-hand the kind of things one has to forego for lack of money.
Remember Rajagopala Chidambaram who did enough works in nuclear engineering in nutrino crystallography responsible for Pockaro nuclear fussion, All these credits goes to Indian Institute of Science which moulded Hon. Rajagopala Chidambaram.
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I find it very cute how this dude rationalizes the fact that he's in a field that's almost 100% subsidized by the government, almost all its research is people putting stuff in a code and getting it out, even though he tries really hard to pretend it's not, forces students to do menial work in long MSc and PhD programs because it's intellectually satisfying, and when data from the real world comes in proving no one cares about this it's because the OTHERS are self centered. It's way past time that the government defunds this garbage so that we don't waste more creative potential than what we have already.
Hello sir I am a really like your way to realise reality of mechanical engineering in future,I am also 1st sem mechanical engineering student what should I do for my good career in this field
Sir, could you make a similar video for biotechnology with the help of maybe the biotech professors at IIT KGP? Also, would you recommend someone to do undergrad in mechanical engineering who wants to do biomedical engineering in masters ?
Dear sir This year i have given gate mechanical and got air 1630 and now I am thinking to go for masters but looking for current trends i feel like switching to interdisciplinary branches like mechatronics or data science would be a good option to me as i don't want to opt phd so i am hesitant about taking core disciplines for masters. Could you suggest me something I will be very thankful to you
Sorry about not replying earlier. With your GATE rank, do you have some idea of the kind of institutes you will probably get? (I am not familiar with the GATE rank vs Institute trends). If you are not interested in PhD, then surely you are looking to get a job as soon as you complete your Masters. Doing your Masters in an Interdisciplinary program can certainly give you an edge. But at the same time, before joining, you should try to find out the placement statistics of the Department/Institute that you would be joining for such a program. We have to keep in mind long-term potential vs the immediate need for a job after the degree.
Well said Prof. JC! But a quick question for thought, isn't this analogous to what happened to Physics major some decades ago? I have a feeling that MechE is trailing towards the same trend.
Sorry, I am not very sure about this trend in Physics you mentioned. Would you mind elaborating a little? Did you perhaps mean Physics graduates getting industrial-type jobs or something else?
@@Prof_JC Well the outcome is same for both the disciplines i.e.most graduates settling down for an industrial job. But don't you think that this declining trend in both of them as an effect of students' lack of interest in Math and Physics?
If you have some interest in Thermodynamics and its applications, Metallurgy can be a great choice. If you are interested in higher studies later on, there will be really great opportunities in the Materials Science aspects of Metallurgy.
I have a query or say topic to get your views about. These days I see there are lot institutes mushrooming to teach robotics tomkids of grade 5 onwards. Is it necessary or kods should focus on core subjects of their school curriculum and take robotics as a stream in higher studies if serious about it ? What is your virws dear professor ?
hello sir, I have completed 12th this year .I am a little hesitance to do mechanic from a private college. In my kcet (karnataka entrance exam) I have got nitte meenakshi college bengaluru(its a decent college as per my knowledge) in my mock allotment counselling, do you think should I still do core then cse or ece(where college may differ).My seniors or most people learn coding/DSA for backup and get jobs in a tech companies do you think from private colleges we could get a job in core sectors. Please guide in such case ,your video got recommended at right time thank you . Please give guidance and roadmap for students like me , waiting for your reply.
Sir, Is opting mechanical engineering from nit calicut good? I am not sure about which career I should choose. But I am interested in automotive and designing using CAD
As an experience person, please.dont work on mechanical It's bullshit wrt to career No updation only conventional All credits will be taken by electrical and electronics Mechanical = Bikari ###
Sir can you tell us more about the new trend of taking CSE in 4yrs btech plan in almost every college just because of CR job packages . Actually I'm in trouble, right now I'm persuing my btech ME and Also want to start preparation for Gate exams , but after seeing lot of yt videos I can't decide whether to prepare for gate for the same ME branch or should I change the branch for masters .
Sir I am an masters in English but I have an desire to study engineering so which field an which domain is suitable for me please suggest me sir thank you
Hello Professor ! I obtained deep insights from this video, beautiful crafted to address this tough question. I want to work with machines and build robots/automobiles or perhaps do innovations. As of now , I am a first year student of MechE in NIT Durgapur. How should I proceed to pursue a MS in mechanical Engineering from Germany? Have no idea how to prepare. Would be obliged if I could get your valuable insights on this.
Sir I've option of ME MANIT Bhopal, or taking drop I and my family, both are ready for both the decision What should j choose? (I had a interest in robotics, from quite a time and was thinking of doing CSE in bhed chal 😢)
Interest is not a substitute of reality. Take it only if you are comfortable with being unemployed for some or long time. Other than IITs or NITs, average college won't get you placed. Companies hi nhi aayengi to kya karoge ? Also, vacancies in PSUs are in single digit or double digit less than 40 (being too generous, usually 13, 15 like that). And you will be facing students from IITs.
Hello sir. I am curretly pursuing electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur. An overwhelming majority of my batchmates (~95% of the EE people) do the departmental courses as if they were a burden. I personally enjoyed the first few courses this semester (Electronics, Signals and Systems). I am of the opinion that these students should be allowed to change their branch to CSE, and only those people should take EE courses who are interested in it. Jobs are scarce, but do exist, so for someone who is passionate, there are no restrictions I believe. But passion is rare too. Same applies to other core branches.
Sir would a student who is intrested in physics be ablecto take up Engineering physics in iits and later on pursue electrical engineering in universities abroad
Sir, I'll be persuing Btech CSE this year, 2023. Is there anything on this channel or if there's any paid course of yours that could help me in my upcoming 4 years? Yes! I do have visited this channel and i kind of have some idea what could be helpful for me, but still just to make sure if I'm not missing something, i would love to see your answer, sir.
There is nothing "paid" anywhere in this channel or elsewhere. :) The kind of advice I share through most of my videos is applicable to almost all Departments. But I don't have anything particular for CSE (I am after all from Mechanical). But all the best to you in your studies.
@@Prof_JC Respected professor,What Advice can you give to a VIT cse student who's gonna start college in 1-2 months. Like what can I do to compete with those in IITs. I wish to put hard work from 1st year itself and not repeat mistakes of my JEE.
2023 droper jee main jan 85%tile Apr 86%tile . 2022 12th 93.% cbse 10th 96.7%. l want in cs , it, ece or cce .MIT Pune Material Science and Thaper Patiala Chemical Engneering is avilable . What I should do for better scope . Sir pl advice soon .
Professor ,It is a new India.. if he is good if IIT standard ranking in top 5000 he wants good money. it is not like before that only businessman will enjoy life and engineer will have a scooter and a annual visit to Rajasthan or Himachal. now Dil mange more. very good change
Sir am average student but from my childhood i was always into engeneering... My father is from Army... Sir am not into software part... That's why i never took CSE in my 11th and 12th... More into things which u can touch and do something creative am really into it.. But confused whether to take mechanical or electrical branch... Rockets and missiles and engines really fascinates me .. I can love alone being a mechanics in a shop for whole life... It would be great uf you can give me any advise ... It would be great help sir
hi uhm im in my 4th year mechanical from a tier 3 college from what i get is (Im not 100% sure pls don't hate) its diminishing bad even the teachers used to work in dustries have come to teach there now because the industry was collapsing .We hardly get placements as well
No. They don't hire BTech guys, because they ask more money. They hire diploma guys. Also, everyone expects you to be an experienced guy with salary expectation of an apprentice.
He is just a fool. Who is fooling everyone else. That money is paid in foreign currency gets converted. At the end of the day you need money to sustain a good life which you never get in Mechanical or can say in core branches like electrical civil as well. It's very simple to check go around and check the packages of people in diffrent branches.
Sir, Is Mechanical in DTU as good as its said? I've been meaning to join their because now I'm not sure if i do have an interest in Computer Science. So, I was thinking of taking DTU Mechanical and then explore the field. Will it be a tough course? PS: sorry for asking this layman questions but I am really confused.
with all due respect sir , Mechanical engineering is not a worth of option in India . The work phenomenon ,the culture , and the prospect are diminishing here . if you want to pursue the academics then it is good . All the talk of interest and passion wane up .Practically , there is no scope in job , marriage or dating zone back here . We cant just live off the interest . When you see the people of IT and computer earning leaps and bounds adn visiting the foreign more often then you would question was it worth ? . you will earn money out of experience but what if i give money to a 99 year old person who was all beggar throughout his prime . Many of the people move towards IT where they earn easy money and enjoy all the perks of the european standards .
I have not seen the US europe standards of mechanical engg so cant comment but through my friends i hear that atleast they enjoy the work that is demanding and innovative rather than back in india where they were just punching two times and eating luch one time .
Sir, Your analysis very natural and actual , I think. I want a Review of IIT Patna 3 Years BSc. in Computer Science & Data Analytics course in Hybrid teaching system. Saptarshi Saha.
In a Quick recap, it is better to study computer science than mechanical engineering. If you want to make something creative with your knowledge. unless you want to end up in administrative jobs as mechanical engineer
As a Mechanical Engineer in the Railways, I totally appreciate what you say at around 06:00 about people's life depending on engineering. Remember shaking in my boots when I moved to the site of a passenger train derailment a few years back. Fortunately, nobody died that day.
Thank God there was no loss of life.
@@Prof_JC unfortunately it happened in odisha few days back 😔.. rip
New trend:--
I want to persue Btech CSE either from IIT,NIT,IIIT,IISC,Government clg or private clg..but only cse..no other branch..
Yeah. I don't what will next Gen do without computer hardwares
@@scar5511we have robots for that
That's real, at last money is what you need
Mechanical love = Pure love
Pure love never exists,
Politics make hell in mechanical can make dumb toooo
In short, if you love and are passionate about the subject you go and grab. But if your aim is money and other worldly things and if you can be influenced by social media , then do what is really required for that. Great respect for you professor you told it in a very sensitive and mature way. I hope the majority of teachers and professors were like you.
Thank you for getting the gist of the message here.
dont underestimate the power of capitalism
@Prof_JC How to learn to become a true engineer ? I am an engineering student currently studying at a government university in srilanka. Now I am feeling like I can't become a true engineer. Because I am not a top level student with high iq. I am an average or slightly above average student. The reason why I am feeling like this is because I have to put a lot of work to understand and learn mathematics and physics. If I can't learn those subject deeply , and fast how can I apply them fluently in real life. Even though I don't have any other choices to take. I have to study it. Is there any way to learn to think like an engineer , I want to learn and understand engineering subjects so deeply and I should be able to use it fluently. Can you guide me
@@mjusama369 bro you don't need "high iq" to be a "engineer" its just focus , hardwork and then comes creativity
Nice video Professor. Especially the definition of high pay is something very much to think about. True that people earn in foreign and convert it in INR and feel proud about. But what u said, is the true real sense of high pay.
My cousin is an automobile engineer, but he always cribs about it. I will send this video to him and ask him to watch it. Thank you
Thank you, Madam. I hope your cousin feels a little better. But everyone has their individual preferences. (Sorry, I haven't checked out your son's program yet.)
@@Prof_JC No problem Sir. Pls look at the game, when you find free time. My cousin, took automobile stream, because of very less marks in 12th as well as engineering entrance. Due to lot of layoff, in automobile industry over the years, he used to regret about his past mistakes. He is not that down, but I thought, if he sees ur video it would be a motivation factor for him.
Thanks a lot sir. I have always wanted to pursue mechanical engineering. But all anybody wants to do is computer sciences and related courses. Thankfully, my parents have always been supportive of my dream.
Your video was recommended to me at a perfect time. Thank you again for your wonderful insights.
All the best!
Same but i want mechattonics / mechanical but mechatronics is not available in any nits i want to know is it subset of ece or mechsnicsl
@@Aditya-xb4cd It is available in IIIT Bhagalpur.
You all often talk about taking up what you're interested in. But a 12th pass-out student doesn't know enough about the branches to understand what they teach. And if they watch a 10-minute video, they decide based on that whether they like it or not, which isn't enough to understand. The truth is they don't know yet what their interest is, and even if they find out that their interest lies in a particular branch, you know that in India, you don't get branch based on your interest, but based on your rank. That's the sad reality of our education system.
Respected Sir,
Yes it is 100% absolutelyyy worth to study mechanical engineering in today's day and age. If you have interest in this domain, you will not only love to study, but also you can live a very good lifestyle. From my personal experiences of two of the long relatives cousins-
1. He did his bachelors in mech engg. and then PhD in mech. from Purdue. He is now placed as a chief scientist in leading research firm.
2. She did her bachelors in mechanical from IITK and then cracked UPSC ESE in the very first attempt itself and now serving in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. She is enjoying the work related to her domain of study with all the perks and privileges given to her.
Thank you Aryan for highlighting these concrete examples from your own family. If you don't mind me asking, how long ago did they complete their Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering?
@@Prof_JC Sir, one of them completed his bachelors in 2015 and PhD in 2021. And she completed her bachelors in 2019 from IITK. The point is unlike CS branch, core branches require some time, patience and hard work to develop a good career in it. And obviously not many students are ready for that path. It is not like you just practice coding and get a job because they are abundant in the market right now(on a lighter note XD..)
congratulations to both of them for their hard work btw
@@aryanmandal4109 So, very recent! This information will really helpful to the junior students. Thank you for sharing again and congratulations to both of them!
@@Prof_JC i was so sad and anxious with so much negativity surrounding mechanical engineering in our community these days i am currently studying mechanical engineering and preparing for GATE examination from my 2nd year. profs like you maintain the positivity in me ❤
That's really true sir.. one of my senior cracked GATE and instead of joining PSUs he joined IISC Bangalore mechanical engineering..(i must say, interest plays an important and major role)
And one of my known, he was from NIT warangal cracked gate in final year and joined IOCL( Psu) worked there for 4 years then wrote gate again got AIR 40 now he left Psu and joined IITb design when i asked him he said job satisfaction was not there n all and told me if you want growth in even in core field u must have a masters degree ..
But in today's time people taking mechanical and competing with CS/IT guys and getting job in IT field..
Thank you for sharing these real examples!
Absolutely appreciate your presentation. Youngsters need this kind of insights and advice as their only source of information and knowledge is social media and market trends over core values.
As an experienced HR person of the biggest govt organisation ie Indian Railways I have found them as men of initiative, accurate planners & expeditious product & service delivery 😊
Thank you, Mr Singh for sharing this feedback regarding Mechanical Engineering graduates!
Sir, you should also have mentioned the growth that aviation and automobile industries have seen in the past decade and this will again open many new opportunities for core disciplines of engineering as well as the growing industries in India .
very informative indeed, Thank you for the insight sir will really appreciate more of such oriented videos which present the correct pov! ,
I am glad you found it insightful.
You are so much understanding person,
I wish i could have my PhD guide like u ❤
Professor, I've been watching some of your videos since last 2 yrs since the Tarun sir video reaction. Now I am in Jadavpur University Mechanical department as a 1st year ug student. Quiet frankly the choice of branch nowadays is based on rank, nonetheless I have looked into the core industry and I'm hopeful about it. I've made up my mind to stay in core...
Your videos are always insightful and helps me gather perspective. Its always refreshing to know from your experience and knowledge . Thank you Sir.
Thank you Navoneel. Actually, the choice of branch based on rank has been happening since our time ... and even before us. So, nothing new about it. Jadavpur Mechanical has a very strong UG training program. If you stick to the discipline, and be patient, I think you can reach great heights.
I think that you still have enough time to explore various fields(including core), as much as you can, and keep your options open.
Navoneel... Can you share some of your insights that made you choose and stay in core itself?
Hello sir😃🤗🤗 I am persuing mechanical engineering from chitkara University 2nd semester And I am completely happy that I chose this branch
Hi bro
Sir In my honest opinion there are too many mechanical and core engineering graduates now a days with respect to the job opportunities available to them. Here in private engg and govt engg colleges the placements for core jobs are non existent
I honestly don't think that core engineering departments in these lower colleges (aka 90% of colleges) should exist as they are unable to provide core placements nor the students are capable of acquiring them
We still have IITs and NITs and other top colleges if there need to be a demand for core jobs
Sir as you even said that not everyone even in those top colleges are placed in core which could speak towards the saturation of the field (too many people)
You are right. I have stated this in a couple of my earlier videos also. The number of graduates in Mechanical and Civil with the kind of sophisticated theoretical knowledge is probably way higher than the industry needs. They may need low-level maintenance type of engineers but not the kind of engineers we are educating.
স্যার, আপনাকে অনেক শুভেচ্ছা। একদম ঘরের দাদার মত আদর করে বুঝিয়ে দিচ্ছেন, যারা শুনে কাজে লাগাচ্ছে এই পরামর্শ, সারাটা জীবন ঋণী হয়ে থাকবে আপনার কাছে।
Onek dhonyobaad!
Sir u should start podcast like lex Friedman since u have such good communication skills.
I really like Dr Lex Fridman's podcast! In fact, I have already tried a few discussion sessions:
With Dr Ondrej Certik (creatory of Symbolic Python): ua-cam.com/video/GtjmLWrJ83w/v-deo.html
With Prof. Richard Felder (pioneer in active learning and teaching styles): ua-cam.com/video/uxZgXku3V9w/v-deo.html
There is another one with Prof. Anandaroop Bhattacharyya. I released parts of those discussions as separate videos.
I absolutely loved having those discussion sessions. But the whole thing takes quite a bit of time.
And, it seems Lex does not sleep. I need to sleep! :)
@@Prof_JC 🤣🤣 ok sir
Excellent topic JC.
Thank you Professor Gupta. Please let me know what you think of the discussion. I didn't try to paint an unrealistically rosy picture. Just stated how things are, in reality.
@@Prof_JC I agree with your views. Unfortunately, our society and technocrats have over-glamourised AI/ML due to which applicants get seduced by their aura, a decision which in most cases leads to alarming consequences (student losing interest, disillusionment with education and availability of choices, depression) as it is not driven by core values. I keep telling students a parable that is similar to the famous line that James Bond said, i.e., "you need someone who could decide when to pull or to not pull a trigger, which is hard to decide using laptops (or in pajamas)", or something to that effect :).
@@profamitgupta Thanks. You are absolutely right on the over-glamourisation leading to the disillusionment. And, good story about James Bond ... he think he says that line to the tech wizard character called Q! :)
As an graduate Student from Diploma + degree in mechanical... I would suggest new comers to select a Precious college with less Theory and more practical subjects. Kindly research and about the payment you will Get a good life in USA CANADA & Least opt gulf countries
Professor....another great video!
Long time! How have you been?
@@Prof_JC doing great prof. Got a bit occupied at work.
@@amolauliyan7318 All the best for your work.
Core branches will always be worth a shot, no matter who claims whatever. That said, syllabus (both theoretical and practical domain)must be updated to match present requirements as well as emerging future challenges . Also creativity can be garnered more efficiently if several departments collaborate together.
Thank you for making this video JC Sir.
I would be very thankful if you would read and reply to my question. I myself am a mechanical graduate from a Tier 3 college (2022 batch). Right now I am 0 gate preparation level. I wish to pursue a masters degree from IIT Bombay (30 min away from my home and frequently ill parents). I have a practical responsibility of supporting my parents as soon as possible (probably within 3-4 years).
I consider myself patient with studies and research but have lacked in discipline as well as practical resource like career guidance and money). I chose mechanical engineering because I was good at physics and maths, and no doubt I have enjoyed the core Mech subjects. But gradually I became fascinated with computer science as well, not only its career prospects but also technicalies. So right now I feel like I am equally interested in both.
Although keeping in mind the current job scenario and my responsibility to support my parents fully in 3-4 years, I am confused which should prepare for, Gate ME or Gate CSE? I would be really thankful if you could provide some direction and pointers to me to decide. I am stuck in overthinking.
Try mechatronics masters
It's a interdisciplinary course which is combination of mechanical, electrical and a bit of computer science
Tho it's job opportunities in India is quite less it has good job opportunities abroad .
I wish well for Ur career and parents
BUT 8 OUT OF TOP 10 IITS ALLOW ONLY CSE AND SOME OF THEM ALLOW ECE GRADUATES ONLY TO TAKE ADMISSION IN MTECH CS , PLS CRCT ME IF IM WRONG
I would say sir materials science is perhaps the most creative part of mechanical engineering although I did my masters from thermal but still I keep seeing most cutting edge technologies related to materials science. But still sir most of the jobs are software base simulation based nothing like a lab setup in india especially. I understand only iits and iisc has that lab setup but not in a hard core company most of them outsource that we simply don't have in india. I hope you take it positively.
I understand and appreciate the real picture you have put up here. And, it is correct. As far as I understand, many companies implement things which are passed on to them from R&D divisions elsewhere. There are maybe only a handful of very big companies which have proper R&D divisions in India with proper Mechanical Engineering graduates (Masters and PhDs) working there. And, a lot of it is indeed simulation work.
Materials Science is an immensely active field and certainly there is immense potential for innovation there too.
tbh, in this age of smart cars, automatic fans / lights, and smartphones with > 8 GB RAM( pretty crazy in context of workstations 20 years ago ), a few unsupervised lines of code can cause serious hazards to life. In a modern setting, pretty much anywhere you are, there will be computers working and lines of code running on them :)
Professor, I feel like it is so tough to learn!!! But I love it as well ughhh
I am a 2025 JEE aspirant, and im really interested in Mechanical Engineering, specifically the robotics part. I am aiming for IITD and I aim to be the leader of development after 10 or so years. I would have wanted mechatronics if it was a choice, but due to my visualization power and my interest I am picking Mechanical Engineering.
It's good in IIT and NIT. But not for the average colleges, because sadly, NO Placements. Sorry sir, but it's just my opinion.
Thanks a lot to you. You have very clear and smart understanding of how mechanical engineer suffer. And, ofcourse you explained in very well manner. I am a graduate mechanical engineer 2023 i.e. 1 year passout and do not have a job.....but yes instead I really say that it is worth to study ME because there is exploration in Mech.
R u going for higher studies??
@@pluto-rixw9 actually not higher studies, but finding job in mechanical field
@@dj_boss236 okey
Love from IIT BHUBANESWAR 😊 mechanical engineering
Thank you sir to bring this topic. Coming from a lower middle class family we are always in dilemma that "is master/Phd a good option for us"? Because we are told by somewhat our friends / society ki " Masters k badh naukri nahi milegi". But my teacher always told me agar automobile/mechanical engineering feel karna ha to atleast Masters to karna chahiye. This year I am going to apply various direct phd/dual degree programme in Top IITs since I crack gate this year. Thank you to bring this topic.
I wish you all the best in your efforts!
@@Prof_JC thank you sir.
But why masters btech is not enough?
Thanks for valuable advice sir
NOT EVERYTHING IS FOR EVERYBODY
THIS TWICE BEFORE YOU CHOOSE YOUR DEPARTMENT
I totally agree with your first point. When my batchmates say look, he is getting 1 lakh Indian rupees per month salary while going to USA to do post doc. What are you doing in the country with such a low salary? I would like to say that the salary is given according to the minimum cost of each place. In our India, salary is different in different states and fields. It is difficult to convince these people.
If educated people can't seem to understand a basic thing, what can you do?!
@@Prof_JC true. Let them keep their opinions to themselves, and I keep mine. There is a difference between an educated person and a thoughtful person.
Thanks sir for your words
Sir, I am currently in my 2-2 of Mechanical Engineering... I am aspiring to pursue my Masters in Biomedical Engineering and want to work in a core-firm in the future, particularly in the field of design engineering ( design of prosthetic systems )...
Currently, I am taking an NPTEL course on Biomechanics(Introductory) and another on Soft Robotics...I am also regularly following all the latest research in the field and the models of prosthetics made by hobbyists or by commercial firms ( there are surprisingly large amount of hobbyists working on prosthetics )... currently I am trying to make my own prosthetic which is based on pneumatic air muscle (mckibben muscle)... ( attaching the system to the human body is the main challenge to be overcome in such a design...)...
Am I in the correct path professor?..Do you have any suggestions for me?
Thank you.
Best of Luck!! 👏👏👏
Please make a video on metallurgical materials engg
*“Money doesn’t buy happiness, It buys crazy ass happiness!” - Eminem*
As someone who belongs to a lower middle class Family where there is enough to put good food on the table but not enough to handle finances if something goes even a little bit left or right, this Quote has always been my personal Principle of life !
This is so important to understand. Anyone who says these hi-fi things that "Money doesn't buy happiness" ... we can be sure he has more than enough of it to not be able to realize first-hand the kind of things one has to forego for lack of money.
Remember Rajagopala Chidambaram who did enough works in nuclear engineering in nutrino crystallography responsible for Pockaro nuclear fussion, All these credits goes to Indian Institute of Science which moulded Hon. Rajagopala Chidambaram.
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What differs me studying b tech in a state engineering college to a student who is studying in a reputed engineering college sir?
I find it very cute how this dude rationalizes the fact that he's in a field that's almost 100% subsidized by the government, almost all its research is people putting stuff in a code and getting it out, even though he tries really hard to pretend it's not, forces students to do menial work in long MSc and PhD programs because it's intellectually satisfying, and when data from the real world comes in proving no one cares about this it's because the OTHERS are self centered. It's way past time that the government defunds this garbage so that we don't waste more creative potential than what we have already.
I want you to say something about M. Tech ( chemical engineering) and also bring any guest to guide us
Sir should we go with mech in top 10 IITs or cse, eee, ece in top3 NIT s sir what should we prefer
Hello sir I am a really like your way to realise reality of mechanical engineering in future,I am also 1st sem mechanical engineering student what should I do for my good career in this field
Sir, could you make a similar video for biotechnology with the help of maybe the biotech professors at IIT KGP?
Also, would you recommend someone to do undergrad in mechanical engineering who wants to do biomedical engineering in masters ?
Dear sir
This year i have given gate mechanical and got air 1630 and now I am thinking to go for masters but looking for current trends i feel like switching to interdisciplinary branches like mechatronics or data science would be a good option to me as i don't want to opt phd so i am hesitant about taking core disciplines for masters.
Could you suggest me something
I will be very thankful to you
Sorry about not replying earlier. With your GATE rank, do you have some idea of the kind of institutes you will probably get? (I am not familiar with the GATE rank vs Institute trends). If you are not interested in PhD, then surely you are looking to get a job as soon as you complete your Masters. Doing your Masters in an Interdisciplinary program can certainly give you an edge. But at the same time, before joining, you should try to find out the placement statistics of the Department/Institute that you would be joining for such a program. We have to keep in mind long-term potential vs the immediate need for a job after the degree.
Sir I'm getting mech at bits pilani and eni at goa which should I choose? Considering the high fees of bits
But the thing is ... salary...you can't survive 30-40k salary....i know it is a good branch ....
Do you get even that much?
Well said Prof. JC! But a quick question for thought, isn't this analogous to what happened to Physics major some decades ago? I have a feeling that MechE is trailing towards the same trend.
Sorry, I am not very sure about this trend in Physics you mentioned. Would you mind elaborating a little? Did you perhaps mean Physics graduates getting industrial-type jobs or something else?
@@Prof_JC Well the outcome is same for both the disciplines i.e.most graduates settling down for an industrial job. But don't you think that this declining trend in both of them as an effect of students' lack of interest in Math and Physics?
Now a days people take CSE to just earn money not to learn anything
Hi sir can you make video on taking aerospace engineering afternoon mechanical?
"sir , i am getting mining department in iit kgp and metallurgy in Roorkee what to choose please reply....
If you have some interest in Thermodynamics and its applications, Metallurgy can be a great choice. If you are interested in higher studies later on, there will be really great opportunities in the Materials Science aspects of Metallurgy.
@@Prof_JC thank you..sir 😊
Sir, mechanical vs production vs energy branch?
thanks sir. I am going to nit allahabad mechanical dept this year
any idea abt avg pckgs in mechanical, if done from iit,bits.......is there a lot of struggle in terms of finance and opportunities in this??
I have a query or say topic to get your views about. These days I see there are lot institutes mushrooming to teach robotics tomkids of grade 5 onwards. Is it necessary or kods should focus on core subjects of their school curriculum and take robotics as a stream in higher studies if serious about it ? What is your virws dear professor ?
I want mechatronics eng but its not available in any nit ? What should i do
hello sir,
I have completed 12th this year .I am a little hesitance to do mechanic from a private college. In my kcet (karnataka entrance exam) I have got nitte meenakshi college bengaluru(its a decent college as per my knowledge) in my mock allotment counselling, do you think should I still do core then cse or ece(where college may differ).My seniors or most people learn coding/DSA for backup and get jobs in a tech companies do you think from private colleges we could get a job in core sectors. Please guide in such case ,your video got recommended at right time thank you . Please give guidance and roadmap for students like me , waiting for your reply.
Im working for industry 4.O, EMS systems in ITC .
Sir, Is opting mechanical engineering from nit calicut good? I am not sure about which career I should choose. But I am interested in automotive and designing using CAD
As an experience person, please.dont work on mechanical
It's bullshit wrt to career
No updation only conventional
All credits will be taken by electrical and electronics
Mechanical = Bikari ###
Sir mba after this , how would that be?
Sir can you tell us more about the new trend of taking CSE in 4yrs btech plan in almost every college just because of CR job packages . Actually I'm in trouble, right now I'm persuing my btech ME and Also want to start preparation for Gate exams , but after seeing lot of yt videos I can't decide whether to prepare for gate for the same ME branch or should I change the branch for masters .
Definitely not worth it in anything below IITs imo
Sir I am an masters in English but I have an desire to study engineering so which field an which domain is suitable for me please suggest me sir thank you
Hello Professor !
I obtained deep insights from this video, beautiful crafted to address this tough question.
I want to work with machines and build robots/automobiles or perhaps do innovations. As of now , I am a first year student of MechE in NIT Durgapur. How should I proceed to pursue a MS in mechanical Engineering from Germany? Have no idea how to prepare.
Would be obliged if I could get your valuable insights on this.
Aisa hai kya?
Wce jana kabb hai tereko??
@@gateme3247 Matlab? Thoda clearly batao, kehna kya chahte ho?
@@suddhasattasaha4793 matlab mereko bhi jana masters ke liye Germany .... Tumhara kabb takk ka plan hai??
@@gateme3247 2026 me graduate hunga, uske bad shayad
Meachincal Engineering is a Dead End.
Sir I've option of ME MANIT Bhopal, or taking drop
I and my family, both are ready for both the decision
What should j choose? (I had a interest in robotics, from quite a time and was thinking of doing CSE in bhed chal 😢)
Interest is not a substitute of reality. Take it only if you are comfortable with being unemployed for some or long time. Other than IITs or NITs, average college won't get you placed. Companies hi nhi aayengi to kya karoge ?
Also, vacancies in PSUs are in single digit or double digit less than 40 (being too generous, usually 13, 15 like that). And you will be facing students from IITs.
2:44
Sir
In IIT Madras mechanic or Eng design which is better...
Pls give ur suggestions.
Hello sir. I am curretly pursuing electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur. An overwhelming majority of my batchmates (~95% of the EE people) do the departmental courses as if they were a burden. I personally enjoyed the first few courses this semester (Electronics, Signals and Systems). I am of the opinion that these students should be allowed to change their branch to CSE, and only those people should take EE courses who are interested in it. Jobs are scarce, but do exist, so for someone who is passionate, there are no restrictions I believe. But passion is rare too.
Same applies to other core branches.
Do mtech in mechanical from iit have good placements??
Sir would a student who is intrested in physics be ablecto take up Engineering physics in iits and later on pursue electrical engineering in universities abroad
Yes.. in fact in IIT-B Engineering physics is jointly designed by electrical and physics Department
Sir, I'll be persuing Btech CSE this year, 2023. Is there anything on this channel or if there's any paid course of yours that could help me in my upcoming 4 years?
Yes! I do have visited this channel and i kind of have some idea what could be helpful for me, but still just to make sure if I'm not missing something, i would love to see your answer, sir.
There is nothing "paid" anywhere in this channel or elsewhere. :) The kind of advice I share through most of my videos is applicable to almost all Departments. But I don't have anything particular for CSE (I am after all from Mechanical). But all the best to you in your studies.
@@Prof_JC Respected professor,What Advice can you give to a VIT cse student who's gonna start college in 1-2 months. Like what can I do to compete with those in IITs. I wish to put hard work from 1st year itself and not repeat mistakes of my JEE.
@@SN-nl8tm abhi jo josh hai uski chaar saal maintain karke rakhna that's it 💀💀
Aren't robotics and drones startups a emerging field which need innovative mechanical engineers?
same quest..
Cutting edge requirement in those fields are also more for AI/ML engineers for developing algorithms, most of them just import hardware parts
2023 droper jee main jan 85%tile Apr 86%tile . 2022 12th 93.% cbse 10th 96.7%. l want in cs , it, ece or cce .MIT Pune Material Science and Thaper Patiala Chemical Engneering is avilable . What I should do for better scope . Sir pl advice soon .
What did you chose
Professor ,It is a new India.. if he is good if IIT standard ranking in top 5000 he wants good money. it is not like before that only businessman will enjoy life and engineer will have a scooter and a annual visit to Rajasthan or Himachal. now Dil mange more. very good change
Sir am average student but from my childhood i was always into engeneering...
My father is from Army...
Sir am not into software part...
That's why i never took CSE in my 11th and 12th...
More into things which u can touch and do something creative am really into it..
But confused whether to take mechanical or electrical branch...
Rockets and missiles and engines really fascinates me ..
I can love alone being a mechanics in a shop for whole life...
It would be great uf you can give me any advise ...
It would be great help sir
Will mechanical engineering be useful after 4years FROM A COLLEGE THAT IS NOT IIT, NIIT or BIITS ??
Please tell
hi uhm im in my 4th year mechanical from a tier 3 college
from what i get is (Im not 100% sure pls don't hate) its diminishing bad even the teachers used to work in dustries have come to teach there now because the industry was collapsing .We hardly get placements as well
No. They don't hire BTech guys, because they ask more money. They hire diploma guys.
Also, everyone expects you to be an experienced guy with salary expectation of an apprentice.
He is just a fool.
Who is fooling everyone else. That money is paid in foreign currency gets converted. At the end of the day you need money to sustain a good life which you never get in Mechanical or can say in core branches like electrical civil as well. It's very simple to check go around and check the packages of people in diffrent branches.
Sir, Is Mechanical in DTU as good as its said? I've been meaning to join their because now I'm not sure if i do have an interest in Computer Science. So, I was thinking of taking DTU Mechanical and then explore the field. Will it be a tough course? PS: sorry for asking this layman questions but I am really confused.
Iska jawaab mile to btana mains mein kitni percentile hei vro
man its not a layman question its genuine ....i also have same problem should i opt for dtu mechanical
I am having same problem can u plzz help should i do cse in private college or mechanical in govt. Clg?
@@ashispurohit2424 depends on which private and govt college u are getting. Can u pls tell?
@@arushjain1470 vssut - govt. Clg(tier2)
Iter - private clg (tier 2)
Sir i am getting mechanical engineering in Jadavpur University...is it worth taking?
Mechanical at JU is very, very good.
Which is difficult mechanical or computer science
Mechanical. More syllabus, less jobs, less payment, less social life.
with all due respect sir , Mechanical engineering is not a worth of option in India . The work phenomenon ,the culture , and the prospect are diminishing here . if you want to pursue the academics then it is good . All the talk of interest and passion wane up .Practically , there is no scope in job , marriage or dating zone back here . We cant just live off the interest . When you see the people of IT and computer earning leaps and bounds adn visiting the foreign more often then you would question was it worth ? . you will earn money out of experience but what if i give money to a 99 year old person who was all beggar throughout his prime . Many of the people move towards IT where they earn easy money and enjoy all the perks of the european standards .
I have not seen the US europe standards of mechanical engg so cant comment but through my friends i hear that atleast they enjoy the work that is demanding and innovative rather than back in india where they were just punching two times and eating luch one time .
I agree with you the workplace enviorment is bad and even growth is very limited for now at least
Sir your glasses are acting weird
Sir,
Your analysis very natural and actual , I think. I want a Review of IIT Patna 3 Years BSc. in Computer Science & Data Analytics course in Hybrid teaching system.
Saptarshi Saha.
Boss if you have more than abundance to eat in your food regime, naturally they discard you....Let them suffer with deficiency may breed....
Mechanical rests world rusts internet quote.
Sirf kehne ki baat hai
In a Quick recap, it is better to study computer science than mechanical engineering. If you want to make something creative with your knowledge. unless you want to end up in administrative jobs as mechanical engineer
That is absolutely NOT the recap of this video.
@Prof_JC 😂
mechanical = unemployment