Automobile Engineer
Automobile engineers in India work on designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing cars, two-wheelers, trucks, and electric vehicles. With India being one of the world's largest auto markets and a growing EV ecosystem, demand spans OEMs like Tata, Mahindra, Hero, and global giants like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai. The field blends mechanical, electrical, and software engineering as vehicles become smarter and cleaner.
Actions for your grade
- Choose PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) stream for Class 11 — mandatory base
- Participate in science exhibitions with vehicle or mechanism models
- Start exploring free CAD tools like TinkerCAD or Onshape
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Automobile Engineer
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Automobile Engineering as a dedicated branch is offered by select NITs and private colleges; IITs typically offer Mechanical with auto electives.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
- DegreeB.Tech in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering (4 years)
- CollegesIIT Madras · IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi
- CareerAutomobile Engineer
GATE score required for M.Tech admissions at IITs and NITs; boosts R&D and core OEM roles significantly.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main
- DegreeM.Tech / ME in Automotive / Thermal / Design Engineering (2 years)
- CollegesIIT Madras · IIT Bombay · NIT Trichy
- CareerAutomobile Engineer
Cost-effective route; lateral entry to 2nd year B.Tech via state-level CET after diploma.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsMHT CET
- DegreeDiploma in Automobile Engineering (3 years) + Lateral Entry B.Tech (3 years)
- CollegesGovernment Polytechnic Mumbai · Government Polytechnic Pune · Sri Sairam Polytechnic College
- CareerAutomobile Engineer
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
BITSAT BITS Pilani | Class 12 PCM, 75%+ | Hard | May-Jun |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.