Nuclear Science and Engineering is the branch of engineering includes the study of nuclear physics. Aspirants who are hailing from a background in science with an interest in nuclear science can opt for this course. Nuclear Science and Engineering is an emerging field as nuclear energy is being used for many purposes in many fields as well as other areas of life.

Nuclear Science and Engineering

The course is aimed at students who are interested in the practical applications of theoretical ideologies used in nuclear power plants, weapons, reactors and others which makes use of nuclear applications. The main objective of the course is to make the students proficient in the fusion process and breakdown of atomic elements. A nuclear engineer is expected to wor towards the development and research in the field of nuclear reaction, radiation and energy at the same time.

Top engineering colleges in India offering undergraduate/ postgraduate course in Nuclear Science and Engineering are IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, School of Nuclear Energy, Gandhinagar, IIT Madras, etc. If you have passed the qualifying examination and the Joint Entrance exam with a higher score, you are very likely to get selected to one of these said institutes/colleges in India.

How to Join

One who wants to join Nuclear Science and Engineering should pass the qualifying examination with an aggregate score of 75% in physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. After completing the same, the student has to appear for the Joint Entrance Exam Main (JEE - Main) to get admission into one of the top college or universities in India.

Most of the engineering colleges in India offer admission to students based on the JEE Main examination. It is a national level entrance examination done by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India.

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the national level apex authority responsible for the regulation and control of all engineering colleges and courses available in India. AICTE is the statutory authority responsible for proper planning and coordination on the development of the technical education system in India.

Career Prospects of Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear engineering can find better job opportunities in research institutes and as engineers in nuclear reactors, nuclear power plants and Research and Development organisations in the country. They can start their career with a monthly salary of 20k - 45k and this depends on the performance and as well as the experience you gain over time in the field.

If you are interested in the teaching profession, career opportunities as professors or lecturers are available in top institutes in India. Both private and public sector institutes are hiring professors in Nuclear Science and Engineering.