Electrical Engineering Courses: 2025 Admissions,
Top Colleges, Career Scope & Salary
In simple terms, electrical engineering is the application of electronics, electricity, and electromagnetism. The undergraduate programs in electrical engineering in India offer students an opportunity to select courses with a focus on areas of high demand. TKM College of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering leads quality education, preparing students for jobs in academia, government, and the private sector.
Through diverse courses and dynamic campus life, we have molded skilled, innovative, and socially committed professionals out of our graduates. In this blog, we discuss the entrance exams, top colleges, and careers for electrical enegineering courses in India.
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Electrical Engineering Admissions in 2025: Key Dates
Key Dates of Important Electrical Engineering Entrance Exams in 2025:
- ● Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) 2025: April 24 to 28, 2025
- ● Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 (Session 2): April 1 to 8, 2025
- ● Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2025: April 21 to 27, 2025
- ● SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2025 (Phase 1): Tentatively April 22 to 27, 2025
- ● Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2025: April 19 to 27, 2025 (except Apr 24, 2025)
- ● Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) UGET 2025: May 10, 2025
- ● Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2025: May 2 to 5, 2025
- ● Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025: April 16 and 17, 2025
- ● West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2025: April 27, 2025
Top Electrical Engineering Colleges in India
These are some of the top electrical engineering colleges in India in 2025:
| College/University | Department |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Electrical Engineering |
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Vellore Institute of Technology | School of Electrical Engineering |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| National Institute of Technology, Trichy | Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) | Division of Electrical Engineering (EE) |
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Government Engineering College, Thrissur | Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| TKM College of Engineering, Kollam | Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
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Why Choose TKM College of Engineering for Electrical Engineering?
TKM College of Engineering started its dedicated electrical engineering department in 1958 with 40 students. The electrical engineering courses offered in this department include undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. programs.
| UG Programs |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| PG Programs | M.Tech. in Electric Vehicle Technology |
The department's laboratories are designed to equip every graduate student with the necessary practical skills for different industries. Our comprehensive courses and dedicated guidance have equipped our students to excel at university-level exams right from 1962 until the present.
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Electrical Engineering Career Scope
A B.Tech Electrical Engineering degree prepares you for a wide range of options in your career. Some of the profiles that you might consider include:
- ● Electrical and Electronics Engineer
- ● Electrical Design Engineer
- ● Power Systems Engineer
- ● Broadcast Engineer
- ● Systems Analyst
- ● Control Systems Engineer
While considering the electrical engineering career scope, it is better to focus on aspects such as your skill sets, scenarios in the local job market, and your interests. Further, after your B.Tech Electrical Engineering degree, you can expect to be recruited by these top recruiters in India:
- ● Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- ● Alstom India Limited
- ● Microtek
- ● Siemens
- ● Crompton Greavest
- ● Adani Power Limited, etc.
Electrical Engineering Salary in India - Trends
The average electrical engineering salary in India in an entry-level position ranges between ₹3 to ₹6 LPA. This rises to ₹8 to ₹15 LPA or even more with a candidate's experience. Some of the other factors that influence the compensation for electrical engineering posts include specialization, location, industry, company size, education, certifications, overtime, and experience with project management. Renewable energy, electrification of transportation, and smart grid technologies are some of the fields in India in which the demand for electrical engineers is expected to grow in the years to come. Other than these, electrical engineers should also find many opportunities globally.
Preparing for Electrical Engineering Entrance Exams in 2025 - Useful Tips
Students preparing for the electrical engineering entrance exams in 2025 can follow these practical tips to ace their exams:
- ● Focus on understanding the concepts instead of rote memorization.
- ● Follow a consistent study schedule to cover your syllabus steadily.
- ● Focus on time management to study multiple subjects without stress.
- ● Use multiple resources to study complex topics and subjects easily.
- ● Make use of study groups to clear doubts and share knowledge.
- ● Regularly practice problem-solving questions to improve your analytical skills.
- ● Revise definitions, formulas, and concepts quickly using flashcards.
- ● Pay attention to documenting the reports of lab sessions for later revision.
- ● Eat and sleep well and exercise regularly to maintain your physical and mental health.
- ● Seek help from your professors, study groups, online forums, and seniors when you need it.
Conclusion
Electrical engineering jobs in India in 2025 involve the designing, development, and application of electronic and electrical systems. With job profiles such as power systems engineers, telecommunications engineers, instrumentation engineers, and more, the career scope for graduates of electrical engineering in India is myriad. The electrical engineering courses offered by TKM College of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering cover topics such as computational dynamics and machinery of micro-size to mega-size for comprehensive knowledge. The department also leads research on topics such as power systems, control systems, power electronics drives and control,embedded systems , biomedical instrumentation, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.
To know more about the department and its activities, contact us at:
- ● Phone: +91 474-2712024
- ● Email ID: principal@tkmce.ac.in
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