Robotics Engineer
Robotics Engineers design, build, and program robots and automated systems used in manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and agriculture. India's push toward Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and DRDO-led defense projects is driving strong demand. Graduates work at companies like Tata Advanced Systems, ABB, Fanuc India, ISRO, and global robotics startups.
Actions for your grade
- Build a line-following or obstacle-avoiding robot using Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
- Strengthen Maths in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry — the foundation of kinematics.
- Take a free NPTEL or Coursera introductory robotics or electronics course online.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Robotics Engineer
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi have dedicated robotics research groups and elective tracks.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced
- DegreeB.Tech in Mechanical / Electronics / Mechatronics (4 years)
- CollegesIIT Delhi · IIT Bombay · IIT Kharagpur
- CareerRobotics Engineer
BITS Pilani's strong industry linkages and active robotics club make it a top non-IIT choice.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsBITSAT
- DegreeB.E. in Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics (4 years)
- CollegesBITS Pilani
- CareerRobotics Engineer
Strong software-hardware blend — well suited for AI-driven and perception-heavy robotics.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main
- DegreeB.Tech in ECE / Computer Science with Robotics specialisation (4 years)
- CollegesIIIT Hyderabad · IIIT Bangalore · IIIT Allahabad
- CareerRobotics Engineer
VIT and Manipal offer dedicated Mechatronics programmes with well-equipped robotics labs.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsMHT CET
- DegreeB.Tech in Mechatronics / Electronics & Telecommunication (4 years)
- CollegesVIT Vellore · Manipal Institute of Technology · Mit Pune
- CareerRobotics 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.