My son's CAD passion: What engineering to choose?

Ans: Hi Mandar,

As a mechanical engineer with a background in production and quality control in the fabrication sector, you have several options to pursue a career in design. Here are a few suggestions for courses that could be beneficial for you:

CAD/CAM Course: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are essential tools for mechanical design. With a CAD/CAM course, you can learn how to use software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA to create designs, simulate product behavior, and prepare manufacturing instructions.

Product Design Course: A product design course can help you develop your skills in conceptualizing, prototyping, and developing a product from start to finish. This course will teach you about materials, production processes, and the design principles that ensure a product's functionality, aesthetics, and usability.

Finite Element Analysis Course: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a simulation technique used to analyze a product's behavior under different loading and boundary conditions. A FEA course can help you learn how to create and analyze designs using software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.

Industrial Design Course: Industrial design is a broad field that encompasses the design of consumer products, appliances, furniture, and more. This course will teach you about the design process, aesthetics, ergonomics, and market research, among other things.

Ultimately, the choice of the course depends on your interests and career goals. Consider your strengths and what you enjoy doing, and then choose a course that aligns with those factors. Good luck!

Regards,
Abhishek Shah

Ans: Dear Mr.Arun

Please allow your son to enjoy is childhood :-)

If he is interested in automobile, he will figure his way out.

All the best.

Ans: Thank you for your enquiry. Choosing an engineering field of study depends on various factors such as personal interests, career aspirations, aptitude, and job prospects. Here are some of the popular engineering fields that your son can consider based on his interests and strengths which include Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Quantum Computing, Nanotechnology, Robotics and Automation, Environmental Engineering and Electrical Engineering. These options reflect the evolving needs of society and industry but ultimately, your son should choose an engineering field that aligns with his interest, strengths and career goals. It is recommended to encourage him to explore career prospects and seek guidance from professionals in those fields to make an informed decision to become successful in the future. Best of luck! Feel free to contact me on Rediff Gurus if you require further guidance or assistance.

Ans: If he has a liking for IIT, let him join there for his mental satisfaction and to maintain his level of motivation throughout his next 4-years. The only thing he should definitely do is, he should keep upgrading his skills. Also, as IIT-M has the QS Working Ranking Ranking of around 227, it will help him for his Abroad Studies also in future for his Masters/PhD, if you will be able to afford for it.

Ans: Pradeep Sir, Graphic design offers numerous career opportunities in advertising, branding, publishing, digital media, gaming, and animation. A Bachelor's Degree in Design (B.Des) in Graphic Design or Communication Design is a 4-year degree that provides in-depth knowledge of graphic design, typography, branding, and digital design. Top colleges offering B.Des include National Institute of Design (NID), MIT Institute of Design, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, UPES School of Design, and Anant National University. A Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (BFA) in Applied Arts or Graphic Design is a 3-4 year course focusing on artistic skills along with graphic design. Diploma courses in Graphic Design are also available, such as MAAC, Arena Animation, Pearl Academy, and National Institute of Fashion Technology. Online graphic design courses can be a flexible option for flexibility. After completing studies, graphic designers can work in advertising agencies, branding and marketing firms, digital media and social media companies, e-commerce and IT companies, publishing and print media, gaming and animation (2D graphic designer), and freelance. IMPORTANT NOTE: As already March has started, it is advisable to apply for 3-4 entrance exams of concerned Colleges and also UCEED, NID-DAT, SEED, MIT-DAT, SEAT, NIFT, Pearl Academy etc. If your son wants to study in top government institutes, he should prepare for UCEED or NID DAT.
If he prefers top private design colleges, exams like SEED, MIT DAT, SEAT, UPES DAT, and Pearl Academy are good choices.
If he is open to fine arts-based programs, NIFT and BFA Applied Arts exams (like MH-AAC CET for J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai) are also good options. All the best for your Son's admissions, Pradeep Sir!

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