In the age of electronics and technology, there is a huge demand for people with knowledge of electronics and electrical engineering in most public and private organizations. Pursuing a degree in electrical & electronics engineering through distance learning can open up many lucrative career opportunities.
Distance Learning Institutes Offering Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Some of the most popular institutes offering electrical & electronics engineering through distance learning are as follows:
Name of the Institute | Contact Details |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kukatpally,
Hyderabad – 500 072, Andhra Pradesh, India Phone: 040-3318055 Fax : 23372662 Email : scdejntu@hd2.dot.net.in Web Site: http://www.jntu.ac.in/academics/scde.htm |
Acharya Nagarjuna University | Centre for Distance Education,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar-522510 A.P Phone: 0863-2293299,2293356 Fax: 0863-2293223 Web Site: http://www.anucde.com/ |
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, India
Phone: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508 Fax: 91-11-29536588 E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website : www.ignou.ac.in |
Alagappa University | Karaikudi – 630 003
Tamilnadu India Tel :91-4565-228080 to 228095 Fax : +91 – 4565 – 225202 E-mail : registrar@alagappauniversity.ac.in |
Department of Distance Education Thapar University | P.O Box 32, Patiala,
Pin -147004 Phone : +91-175-2393021 Fax : +91-175-2364498, 2393020 |
Annamalai University (Directorate of Distance Education) | Annamalai Nagar – 608 002
Tamil Nadu India Phone : 91 – 4144 – 238248/263/796 Fax : 91 – 4144 – 238080 |
Centre for Distance Education (CDE) (Anna University) | Centre for Distance Education,
Anna University, Chennai – 600 025 04422203112 |
MET Institute of Distance Learning, Mumbai | MET Complex,
Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West) Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: 02226440446 Website: http://www.met.edu |
JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University | 93 Parshwanath Colony, Ajmer Road, Jaipur
Phone: 0141-2811581,2810455,2811530 Fax:2810467 |
Karnataka State Open University | Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006
Phone: +91 8212519940 / 48 |
Singhania University | Address: V.P.O. – Pacheri Bari,
Dist. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan – 333 515, India Phone: +91 – 1593 – 271299/300/005, Fax: +91 – 1593 – 271003 Email: info@singhaniauniversity.co.in |
St. Peter’s University | Avadi, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, India. Pin Code: 600 054. Phone : 044 – 26558080 – 85 E-Mail: spiher@stpetersuniversity.org |
EIIILM University | Admission & Administrative Campus
Jorethang, District Namchi Sikkim- 737121 India Main Campus 8th Mile, Budang Malabassey West Sikkim E-mail : info@eiilmuniversity.ac.in |
The Global Open University
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Opposite Railway Station
Dimapur 797112, Nagaland Phone: 03862-231959, Cell : 0-9436640061 Fax: 03862-231959 New Delhi Address A 15, Paryavaran Complex Maidangarhi Road, New Delhi – 110030 |
Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure
The minimum eligibility to pursue electrical and electronics engineering through distance mode is having a diploma in the particular stream of engineering from a recognized institute. Individuals possessing a bachelor of science degree with mathematics as a compulsory subject in degree or +2 level are also eligible for the course. People working in government or private sectors (minimum 2 years of work experience) and having mathematics and physics as compulsory subjects in senior secondary level are also eligible to apply for the course. Some institutes may conduct separate entrance examination to admit students.
Duration of the Course
The degree (graduation) for the course is of 4 years. However, the distance learning students can extend the duration still further as per their convenience.
Career Prospects
In the age of electronics and technology, skilled people in this stream are needed in every small and large organization. Starting from small business houses to large industries, demand for electrical and electronics engineers are very high. There is huge demand of electrical engineers in sectors like atomic power plants, thermal power plants, electricity boards, power corporations, hydroelectric power plants, production plants, steel and chemical plants, robotics, natural gas plants, robotics, petroleum, and biomedical electronics. Some of the job designations, as per work experience and individual skills are -
- Electrical Product Design Engineer
- Verification Engineer
- Consultants
- Development and Test Engineers
- Project Head
- Workshop Manager
- Chief Engineers
- Engineering Technologist
- Operations Manager
Apart from the conventional job designations, one can also pursue higher education in the field and take up research or teaching jobs. People with entrepreneurial skills can also start their own business and manufacture electronic goods or parts. One can also start up a repairing or assembling shop.
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