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Metallurgical Engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with all sorts of metal-related areas. It is branch of engineering that deals with a study of Science of metals and their properties, including separating metals from their ores, the making and compounding of alloys, and the technology and Science of working and heat-treating metals to alter their physical characteristics. Metallurgical Engineers can become a part of the industry that produces, buys, sells refines or manufactures metals or metallic products. In India metallurgical graduates can expect some exciting career opportunities in government undertakings as well as in private companies. One can also be a research fellow or a scientist or professor in various labs and universities located in India and abroad. Apart from the traditional metallurgical jobs, Metallurgical Engineering also has scope in defense, aviation, and nano Science. Even quasicrystals were discovered here! Last years noble prize for chemistry went to researcher in this area. You can also go for research abroad if you have decent research credentials.

If you are interested to study more in this field then you can go for higher studies. You have the option to purse M.Tech after B.Tech. Master of Technology (M.Tech) is the advancement in this field through which you are particularly specialised in one area. Some candidates also choose MBA after B.Tech. One can also opt teaching field and become professor after M.Tech. Candidates can also pursue higher studies along with job. They can pursue courses in distance mode as many Universities in India offers distance education. It will not adds value to your academic qualification but also helps you to secure good position in an organisation. After M.Tech, one can also enter in research field by pursuing Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. in related discipline. If you have the capability to open your company then you can go for it and became an entrepreneur. Nowadays, many talented graduates in engineering are working on their own startup. If talking about job then, career scope is really good in this field. Depending upon your skills and knowledge, you will get the job. In India, there are many private companies that recruits a large number of engineers every year. Jobs availability is not only in private sectors but public sector organizations also recruits engineers. Top Recruiters:
Accenture
TCS
Infosys
Cognizant
BHEL
SAIL
Tata Motors
DRDO
Bajaj
ONGC
GAIL
HPCL
CPCL
Salary
In this field, salary completely depends upon experience. Once you gain experience, salary is beyond expectation. Starting salary of an engineering graduate will be Rs 20,000 to 30,000 per month. After earning experience, you may get the handsome salary in this field. Remuneration of an experienced graduates will be 5 lacs to 10+ lacs per annum depending upon organisation you are working for. Engineers are also demanded abroad countries with attractive salary package.