Career Option in Ceramics
A. Field description:
Ceramics is the art and science of making things from inorganic, non-metallic materials by the action of heat. The term refers to the study of those materials, their purification and combination, and their formation into useful objects. Ceramic materials may have a crystalline or partly crystalline structure, or may be of glass. They are formed by the action of heat and subsequent cooling.
B.Education Guide:
Education Details & Eligibility:
To become a Professional in the Ceramic engineering one should have a graduate degree (B.E.) or at least a diploma.
People from the following streams can also become a Ceramic engineer.
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Chemical
- Materials
The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the private and government colleges in India and around the globe.
Basic eligibility criteria:
10th, +2 (Higher Secondary students) with science group as the majors can choose Bachelor degree in Ceramic engineering fields (B.E).
Course Duration:
Training in this field is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. These courses are offered at the levels of
The course duration for the various programs is as follows:
- Diploma in is around two years.
- B.E is around four years.
- M.E is offered as a two yearprogra
Approximate Education Expenses:
The Total expense for doing degree is as follows
- B.E-Rs.45000/ per year-(4 Years)
- M.E-Rs.55000/ per year-(2 Years)
Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the college administrative.
Higher Education Options:
After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for postgraduation Diploma or pursue his/her Master's.
C.Institutions that Offers this Education:
Almost all the deemed and general university offer Bachelor degree in Ceramic engineering. Some of these institutes are:
- College of Ceramic Technology, Calcutta.
- Indian Institute of Ceramics, Calcutta.
- Institute of Technology, Varanasi-221.
- P.D.A. College of Engineering,Karnataka.
- University College of Science and Technology Calcutta.
D.Job Opportunities and Job Roles:
Some of the job openings/Departments available are:
- Jr. Engineer.
- Electrical Technologist
- Consultant
- Tutor
- Research,
- product development, and
- production areas
E.Approximate Salary Range:
The salary can be from Rs.10, 000 to Rs.16, 000 for starters and increases with the persons experience and knowledge.
F.Related Links:
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) continues its century-old mission to serve the informational, educational, and professional needs of the international ceramics community.
Web site link: http://www.ceramics.org/
