Diploma in Automobile Engineering: Details, Scope, Jobs & Salary

Diploma in Automobile Engineering is a 3 years long Diploma certificate program. After passing 10th standard, students are eligible to pursue this course. In this article, you will be reading about Diploma in Automobile Engineering course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, syllabus, further studies, career prospects and job profiles.

 

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Here is a quick overview of Diploma in Automobile Engineering course –

Name of the courseDiploma in Automobile Engineering
Duration3 years
Type of courseDiploma (Engineering)
Format of the courseSemester system

 

What is Automobile Engineering? An introduction

Automobile industry focuses on designing, manufacturing, developing, inspecting and testing motor vehicles and parts. We use motor vehicles extensively in our day to day lives for transportation of people and goods. Also check – List of courses after 10th standard, engineering courses after 12th & merchant navy courses after 12th.

 

An automobile engineer is a person who has been trained to take on various jobs in automobile industry, such as- designing, developing, inspecting, manufacturing and testing motor vehicles and their parts. They are also capable of carrying out diagnostic work (problem finding) and carrying out repair works if necessary! Also check – List of government jobs after completing diploma in India.

 

An automobile engineer is also known by the names of vehicle engineer and automotive engineer. Let’s take a look at some of the qualities and skills required to thrive in this field-

  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good technical knowledge and ability
  • Good drawing/design/plan making skills
  • Problem diagnosis and repairing skills
  • Genuine interest in automobile industry and its latest trends

Diploma in Automobile Engineering: Course details

Diploma in Automobile Engineering is a 3 years long program. It follows the semester system of learning. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, with each semester lasting for a period of 6 months.

 

Diploma in Automobile Engineering course trains students in areas such as- automobile design, vehicle engineering, electrical and electronic systems used in vehicles, braking, material science, engines, fuels and lubricants etc.

 

Eligibility criteria

Students who have passed 10th standard are eligible to pursue this course. This course can also be pursued after 10+2 Science stream (Mathematics group) schooling too!

 

Diploma in Automobile Engineering admission process and colleges

Many polytechnic institutes across India are offering this program. Most institutes usually have the ‘direct admission’ process. Interested students have to approach the institute and fill up the admission form. Seats will be allotted to deserving students on the basis of marks scored by them in 10th board examination (usually in Mathematics and Science subjects).

 

Syllabus

To get a better idea about the course structure, let us go through a list of important subjects present in this program. Note: Only the important subjects have been mentioned.

 

1st semester subjects-

  • Basic Mathematics
  • English
  • Engineering Physics
  • Engineering Drawing/Graphics
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Workshop (Practical)

 

2nd semester subjects-

  • Computer Applications
  • Thermodynamics and Hydraulics
  • Material Science and Metallurgy
  • Hazard Management
  • Basics of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

 

3rd semester subjects-

  • Automobile Transmission and Mechanism
  • Automobile Electrical System
  • Automobile Engines
  • Automobile Component Design
  • Fuels and Lubricants
  • Automobile Pollution Control Engineering

 

4th semester subjects-

  • Modern Vehicle Technology
  • Vehicle Body Engineering
  • Vehicle Kinematics and Dynamics
  • Automobile Industrial Management
  • Automobile Manufacturing Technology
  • Automobile Trade Practice

 

5th & 6th semesters-

  • Industrial training

 

Note: This is the syllabus of GTU (Gujarat Technological University). Syllabus and course structure may vary from one University/State to another. However, the core subjects and syllabus will remain the same. Most of the subjects mentioned above have both theoretical studies and practical sessions associated with them. In case of last year (5th and 6th semesters), industrial training program is present. This program has been introduced with the aim of giving hands on experience and industrial exposure to students.

 

Higher studies and PG courses

After completing Diploma Automobile program, one may go for Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Automobile Engineering! In most Degree Engineering colleges, certain amount of seats are reserved for Diploma certificate holders. This entry is known as the lateral entry. Diploma holders with good grade may make use of lateral entry and join B.E./B.Tech. Automobile Engineering program’s 2nd academic year (directly). This way, Diploma holders may make the ‘D2D’ switch and earn a Bachelor of Engineering/Technology Degree!

 

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After that, one may go for Master’s education. M.E./M.Tech. program will enable one to specialize in disciplines within the Automobile industry. If you are interested in management program, you may go for MBA program!

 

Diploma in Automobile Engineering scope & jobs

Transportation is a need that we can’t ignore. Automobile industry is a key part that caters to our transportation needs. Thanks to the ever increasing demand, the automobile industry is growing at a decent pace. This growth has resulted in creation of numerous job opportunities for automobile technicians and engineers! Diverse job opportunities are available for Diploma holders in this field.

 

Automobile manufacturing firms and servicing firms are the prime recruiters. One may get hired by firms manufacturing automobile parts and components. Self employment is another option available in front of Diploma holders.

 

Some of the well known job profiles available are-

  • Automobile Engineer
  • Designer (CAD)
  • Material specialist
  • Technician
  • Inspection and Quality Control professional

 

Some of the well known recruiters are-

  • TATA Motors
  • JBM Auto
  • TVS Motor Company
  • Vehicle Service chains
  • Mahindra and Mahindra
  • Yamaha Motor
  • Hero Motocorp
  • Bajaj Auto

 

Job opportunities are present in the Government sector too. Diploma holders may make use of state wise PSC exams and join Motor Transportation Boards (State wise). Some of the well known job profiles available in the Government sector are- Assistant Engineer, Assistant Motor Inspector, Technical Assistant, RTO Employee and Apprentice.

 

Also read: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

 

Salary

In case of Government jobs, the salary will be based on a fixed Pay Band. The pay depends on the department and job grade. In case of private companies, freshers may expect a salary around 15-20K Rupees per month (average figure). Salary depends on a number of factors (like profile of employer, grades attained by employee etc).

Arun Kallarackal
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41 thoughts on “Diploma in Automobile Engineering: Details, Scope, Jobs & Salary”

  1. Avatar of Sharath s
    Sharath s

    My name is Sharath s now I am studying 10th next year I want to join diploma….

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  2. Avatar of ateesh kumar
    ateesh kumar

    I Pass 12th with pcm. i want to do cource of auto mobile tech

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  3. Avatar of Sayan Karmakar
    Sayan Karmakar

    I want to be a automobile engineer

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  4. Avatar of prathamesh
    prathamesh

    my name prathamesh i am 10th std i want join to diploma in car disigning course

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    • Avatar of Dhruv patel
      Dhruv patel

      Listen prathamesh First you have to take admission in automobile engg egg in diploma in a good collage which take your 3 year there are 6 sem in 3 year after completing it you have to go for degree for 2 years and than apply at designing workshop or a known compney

      Reply
  5. Avatar of jay
    jay

    I am 10th pass after car designing course

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  6. Avatar of vignesh
    vignesh

    My name Vignesh Kumar I am studying in 10 std next I will studying in automobile

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  7. Avatar of mayank mishra
    mayank mishra

    My name is mayank Mishra as I wanted to do diploma in the automobile engineering can you please suggest me something about this.

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  8. Avatar of shubh chandra
    shubh chandra

    my name is shubh chandra i want to join automobile engineer this year after my 10 results so pl,z tell me the instruction to get addmision her

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  9. Avatar of saurabh
    saurabh

    i want join it

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  10. Avatar of saravana
    saravana

    I am saravana .I want to join in to diploma in automobile

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  11. Avatar of RAKESH PATIL
    RAKESH PATIL

    Im complete my 10th i want to do automobile engineering in your college in diploma which is doing after 10th please ask me how percentage need in 10th for admission

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  12. Avatar of Sufiyan
    Sufiyan

    I have completed my diploma in automobile engineering
    Except Be/Me what i can do….
    Can i do any of automobile business?

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Yes, you may.

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      • Avatar of PURVI
        PURVI

        MY BRO COMPLETED 10TH THIS YR
        WANT TO JOIN DIPLOMA COURSE
        INTERESTED IN HARDWARE,SOFTWARE & PHOTOGRAPHY
        PLS SUGGEST ANY SHORT TEARM COURSE

        Reply
  13. Avatar of Pradeep
    Pradeep

    i am pradeep i want be an automobile engineer through diploma this year i gave tenth just waiting for results can anyone give me guidelines to be an automobile engineer.

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  14. Avatar of parvej
    parvej

    I got passed out the 10th exam. I really wanted to join automobile engineering after 12th, if some support me I will definitely get successful.

    Reply
  15. Avatar of Abhilash
    Abhilash

    I m abhilash, i passed 10th from u. p board so i can join automobile engineering

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  16. Avatar of Manojprabhakar.A
    Manojprabhakar.A

    My name is Manojprabhakar I complete 12 the STD and also I finished a course MIS Smart professional program.I want to join diploma in car and bike machenic.If any course are available please give me a reply

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  17. Avatar of Ahtisham Ahmad
    Ahtisham Ahmad

    I want to be Automobiles design and scratches course please suggest me.

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  18. Avatar of Markush t sangma
    Markush t sangma

    i want to be automobile enginering

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  19. Avatar of vishal
    vishal

    I am vishal saroha i passed 10th so i can join automobile enginerring.

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Yes – Diploma course. But I suggest you to complete 10+2 with Science stream (PCM subjects). After that, you may pursue B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering.

      Reply
  20. Avatar of mayank mishra
    mayank mishra

    i have passed 10th can you please give me the link for filling the form

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  21. Avatar of mayank mishra
    mayank mishra

    hy i am mayank as i justly passed 10th and i want to do diploma in automobile engineering can anyone please give me some guide line that in which way i have to go

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  22. Avatar of Gaurav singh
    Gaurav singh

    Im complete my 10th i want to do automobile engineering in your college in diploma which is doing after 10th please ask me how percentage need in 10th for admission

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  23. Avatar of Hamza nisar
    Hamza nisar

    My name is hamza nisar and I have passed 10th in UAE Ajman university so I want to join automobiles engineering

    Reply
  24. Avatar of sagar chapagain
    sagar chapagain

    its me sagar chapagain one of the student who has just completed the examination pf SEE though there is time for the result but i have thought to have a DIPLOMA course in related with automobile engineering.so i would like to request humbly to some university to provide me chance…..

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  25. Avatar of Sunil
    Sunil

    How I join it

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  26. Avatar of Prince pathak
    Prince pathak

    My name is Prince pathak. I want to know that if i shall do tha polytechnic (diploma) after i.sc then shall I get more value in automobile company. Please give me reply sure.

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  27. Avatar of Manoj
    Manoj

    Sir i have a question that is that after completing my 10 i have pursed diploma in automobile and now i have been asking that is it equals to 12 is it true if true how can i prove that

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  28. Avatar of Hamza naseem
    Hamza naseem

    What is the Procedure of admission

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  29. Avatar of pritam sharma
    pritam sharma

    Sir I want became automotive mechanics how
    After 10th diploma

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  30. Avatar of Anil
    Anil

    I’m anil arya…i passed 10th but unfortunatelly i choosed arts stream…i want to rechoose stream for automobile engineering…should i came to your collage after my 11th class….for deploma in automobile enhineering….?

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  31. Avatar of Sabid
    Sabid

    I am sabid I passed 10+2 and ITI passed so I can join automobile engineering

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  32. Avatar of Vishwal Gajjar A.
    Vishwal Gajjar A.

    But I have a Question..
    Is it good if I choose automobile engineering ..or Not ???

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      It’s good branch.

      Reply

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