The B.Tech/BE Automobile Engineering is a 4-years undergraduate course that is divided into 8-semesters. The course deals with the study of various engines and their construction, electrical systems, alternative fuels, safety, economics and quality of an automobile. The course gives a detailed understanding and working of the vehicles. The course trains the students on various aspects of automobiles like engines, design, electronics, comforts etc. The course trains the students on special skills so that they can understand the work ethics required in the industry.

The students with the B.Tech Automobile Engineering  specialisations will be studying the following topics during their course duration

Mathematics	Physics
Chemistry	Basic Engineering
Material Science	Engineering Mechanics
Thermodynamics	Electronics & Instrumentation
Manufacturing Technology	Fluid Mechanics
Mechanics of Solids	Applied Thermal Engineering
CAD/CAM	Fundamentals of Vibration & Noise
Materials Technology	Automotive Chassis
Fluid Power Control	Automotive Engine Systems
Automotive Transmission	Vehicle Testing Lab
Engine & Fuel Testing Lab	Economics and principles of Management
Alternative Fuels and Energy Systems	Vehicle Body Engineering & Safety
Automotive Aerodynamics	Vehicle Dynamics
Computer Simulation and IC Engine Processes	Two and three Wheeled Vehicles
Off Road Vehicles	Tractors and Farm Equipments
Modern Vehicle Technology	Vehicle Performance Characteristics
Modern Manufacturing Techniques	Precision Engineering
Production Management	Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems
Process Planning and Cost Estimation	Tool Engineering and Design
Flexible Manufacturing Systems	Non-Traditional Machinery Techniques
Foundry Engineering	Combustion Engineering
Gas Turbine Technology	Fuel Cell Technology
Refrigeration and Air Condition Systems	Alternative Sources of Energy
Automotive Air Conditioning	Automotive Pollution and Control
Microprocessor Application in Automobiles	Automotive Electronics
Instrumentation and Control	PLC and Data Acquisition Systems
Microprocessor Based System Design	Industrial Engineering
Material Management	Human Relations Management
Entrepreneurship Development	Facilities Planning
Industrial Safety and Environment	Supply Chain Management
TQM and Reliability Engineering	Marketing and Sales Management
Vehicle Transport Management

Salary Package

The fresh B.Tech Automobile Engineering students will usually start their careers with a salary package of around 4 lakhs to 6 lakhs per annum. The pay scales increase according to their experience.The salaries also depends upon the skills and academic performance of the students.

Job Roles

Some of the job roles available for B.Tech Automobile Engineering are:

• Vehicle Inspector
• Auto Mechanic
• Auto Engineer
• Auto Designer

Top Colleges offering B.Tech Automobile Engineering course are:

• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
• Christ University
• Acharya Institute of Technology
• New Horizon College of Engineering
• Jain University