How is a career in petroleum engineering? How much salary can I expect after it?

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

India has a very well developed and maintained petrochemical industry in both government and private sector with ample opportunities for petroleum engineering graduates. But it is a niche branch of engineering with a limited and lesser scope in comparison to chemical and mechanical engineering. Fres

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

Girls are eligible for all the branches of engineering based on my experience. CSE and ECE is best for you.

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