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Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more
Abhinab Question by Abhinab on Sep 20, 2024Hindi
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I am studying Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering in RGIPT, Assam and aspire to do B.Tech in same branch of Engineering. I am interested to know job opportunities in govt sectors and overseas after doing Diploma and B. Tech in Fire & Safety Engineering. Secondly, can I appear in GATE and IES exams? kindly guide me. With Regards Abhinab

Ans: Hi Abhinab! Your choice of pursuing Fire & Safety Engineering opens up multiple career pathways both in the government and overseas
PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings):

Oil and Gas companies such as ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, GAIL, etc., regularly recruit Fire & Safety engineers.
Power Generation Plants (NTPC, Power Grid) and Steel Plants (SAIL, RINL) also require Fire & Safety experts.
Middle East (Gulf countries):

Countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait offer excellent job opportunities for fire safety engineers, especially in the oil & gas, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering):

Fire & Safety Engineering is not currently a dedicated subject in GATE, but you can appear in related branches such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering depending on your interest and specialization.
IES (Indian Engineering Services):

The IES exam is conducted for core engineering branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics. Fire & Safety Engineering is not a standalone branch in IES.
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Hello I'm 54 yrs old and working in oil and gas construction as HSE Trainer and officer in Kuwait one of corporate company past 8 yrs .My qualification are M.E and NEBOSH,NEBOSH investigations certification,IOSH,HABC IADT level3,Diploma Industrial safety,Diploma in petrol refinary engineering,D.E.C.E. Now interest to study M.S Fire and Safety engineering at England it possible . please inform me.
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First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am happy to hear that you wish to study Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering in England. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that considering your strong credentials and experience in the industry, pursuing this degree is absolutely possible. You would be glad to know that such programs are offered by a number of universities in England. Moreover, owing to your background in HSE training and the number of certifications you have completed, you are an excellent applicant for admission.

Remember, the universities that provide this program may require you to meet particular entrance prerequisites, generally entailing holding a Bachelor’s degree in an associated subject (which you have), work experience, and, if English is not your first language, you may need to demonstrate English language proficiency through tests viz., TOEFL or IELTS.

I would recommend that you conduct an all-round study on universities where M.S. programs in Fire and Safety Engineering are available. Examine their prerequisites for admission, as well as acquire clear advice through getting in touch with their admissions departments. They might be able to assess the credentials you currently hold as well as offer advice on any further courses or prerequisites you might need to take before the program commences.

You are qualified to succeed in an M.S. program in Fire and Safety Engineering due to your extensive professional background and several certificates.

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