My son got JEE advance rank four thousand+and eight thousand+ rank in JEE mains. He has applied for IITs only and get energy engineering in IIT Delhi campus Abu Dhabi in the first councelling and remained the same as of fourth councelling. I have two questions
a) future of energy engineering
b) In last year councelling, we have noticed too many upgradation in branch, but this year no changes despite fourth round councelling has been completed. What are the chances for upgradation of branch in the fifth/sixth round? If not the reasons thereof.
Ans: Energy Engineering, rooted in sustainable power generation and efficiency, is poised for strong growth as India targets 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and expands solar, wind and hydrogen programmes. Graduates work on designing, optimizing and maintaining renewable and conventional plants, energy management systems and smart grids across public utilities, EPC firms and R&D centres. As an emerging discipline at IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus, the Energy Engineering curriculum integrates core engineering, thermofluids, power systems and decarbonization technologies in cutting-edge labs, backed by 90%+ placement rates and a median package around ?20 LPA over the last three years. Career paths include renewable project engineer, energy analyst, policy advisor and system designer, with government and private recruiters like NTPC, Adani Green, BHEL and Siemens actively hiring.
In JoSAA 2025, branch upgradation depends on vacancies in higher-preference programmes and your “float”/“slide” options. Maximum upgrades historically occur in the final counselling round as seats vacated by withdrawals are re-allotted, but top IIT branches often fill quickly and some IITs (e.g., Bombay, Kharagpur, Madras) have closed post-admission branch changes, while IIT Delhi still permits them through Round 6. Given limited intake at the Abu Dhabi campus and high demand for core streams, significant upgradation there is unlikely beyond minor shifts unless substantial withdrawals occur.
Recommendation: Embrace Energy Engineering at IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi for its strong placement momentum, future-focused renewable curriculum and research facilities, and maintain “float” choices through JoSAA’s final round to capitalize on any branch upgradation opportunities. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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