Opportunities after completing their M.Tech

Career opportunities after the completion of M.Tech can be broadly divided into four parts. The four categories are: 

• Going for a research degree such as a PhD
• Doing Job right after completing M.Tech
• Joining engineering college as a teacher

PhD–Doctoral degree after M.Tech

If you wish to get into the teaching profession or have a passion for working in Research & Development organizations, you must do a PhD after M.Tech in the area of interest. Now that you have decided to pursue PhD after M.Tech, your objective should be clear on teaching or research as your career option.

To promote higher education in India, the Government of India has granted R&D organizations and Central Universities like IITs and NITs. The job role in the teaching profession is undoubtedly lucrative but also challenging at the same time. Depending on your interest and passion, you must choose your career after M.Tech.

Am I doing a job right after completing my M.Tech?

Seeing the trend, you may get the same job profile after M.Tech as after B.Tech. However, the job role and position will develop more responsibilities, and the salary package will also be comparatively higher. Moreover, since you will have a better grasp of the technical things and a more precise thought process for the assigned tasks, you will be able to complete all the tasks productively.

After M.Tech, you can easily find a job in research and development organizations, manufacturing firms and IT companies as a Project Manager, Research Associate and Senior Engineers.

Taking up a Job in the Teaching Profession

Generally, after completing their M.Tech, most students go for academic jobs. Today, the educational sector in India for higher studies is multiplying, which has created a demand for teachers and professors at deemed universities, educational institutes and colleges.

To join the teaching profession after M.Tech, students must consider the importance of communication and presentation skills. These skills are crucial for becoming a teacher. Moreover, you must have a passion for teaching and be patient and calm enough to deal with students. In addition, you need to build the habit of reading books and journals to keep abreast with prevailing trends in the respective subject.

Specialization in PhD

A PhD holder is always valued and respected. And, if you have thought of pursuing doctoral study after M.Tech, it will work wonders for you, provided you work with passion and dedication. The area of specialization in M.Tech will eventually decide the scope of your study in PhD. For instance, if you have done your M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, your area of specialization in PhD will be related to Mechanical Engineering. Nevertheless, the actual scope of research will be finally decided by the respective department of the institute committee depending upon the knowledge base and aptitude of the students.

Nowadays, the inter-disciplinary approach to PhD is gaining popularity. It means that candidates can opt for two PhD specializations, where more than one expert will be needed for guidance.

Fellowships:

Reputed engineering institutes like NITs, IITs and IISC Bangalore have separate funding policies for PhD students. The fellowships range from Rs.19,000 to Rs. 64,000 per month. Usually, the time duration for this would be three years, which is extendable as per the requirements.

Scholarships:

Department of Information Technology, Department of Science and Technology, UGC, AICTE and CSIR offer Scholarships to PhD students. There are separate scholarship schemes for women scientists as well.

Besides the government above institutions, private companies such as Shell and Microsoft also provide scholarships to PhD students specializing in industry-related problems. In addition, many private companies also invest and contribute to enhancing Research and Development activities. 

Students who are looking forward to pursuing PhD in India should keep the following things in mind:

• Before choosing an institution, students must check the Institution’s infrastructural facilities and other things like the condition of the library, equipment, lab, etc.
• The experts must be chosen as per the area of specialization in PhD. Otherwise, there will be a disconnection between the PhD Student and the respective guide.
• A PhD programme is an open-ended program, and it will not be considered complete unless students do their research work properly. Therefore, make sure to take your research work seriously from the very first year of your PhD

Pursuing PhD in abroad:

There is a bright prospect for students who want to pursue their PhD abroad. Universities such as Stanford, Pittsburg, Berkeley and Wisconsin are highly regarded. They are fully equipped with all the modern facilities required to complete your PhD hassle-free. To pursue PhD in abroad, students have to take TOEFL and GRE examinations. Based on your scores in these exams, you will get admission to prestigious international colleges.

Germany and Australia are also considered the preferred destinations for pursuing PhD programmes. The tuition fee for pursuing PhD in European countries is minimal; however, the cost of living can fall on the higher side.

Don’t fall into the trap of spurious universities.

It’s good that you plan to pursue your PhD from international universities. However, be careful while choosing the Institution and double-check its credibility and accreditation. Like AICTE in India, the accreditation process in the USA is maintained by ABET. Therefore, students must check the ABET accreditation rating of the respective university and then decide accordingly.

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