Automobile Engineer
Designs, develops, manufactures, tests and services automobiles and their systems.
Overview
Automobile Engineering deals with the designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, repairing and servicing automobiles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters etc and the related sub engineering systems. Automobile Engineering uses the features of different elements of engineering such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering. It forms a subset of the larger automotive engineering.
Where they work
- Automobile Engineering industry
- Production plants
- Service stations
- Insurance companies
- Transport corporations
- Vehicle design companies
- Motorsport companies
- Fuel companies
- Research labs
- Defense and Aerospace Companies (with automotive divisions)
Work environment
You will work in an office environment. You may occasionally require to work extended hours to meet deadlines. You may work on a full-time basis with an organization, part-time or hourly basis as a freelancer. You may be required to work on rotational shifts.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have an analytical mind and can think critically
- You enjoy solving problems
- You like being creative
- You like Science and Maths
- You would like to develop design skills
- You have adaptability
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Automobile Engineering
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete B.E./B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, followed by Master's degree in Automobile Engineering or Automotive Engineering
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- 2For admissions to the UG course, you must qualify entrance examinations that are conducted on national/state/university level such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, MHT CET, etc.
Forms, exams and applications
JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, MHT CET and similar national/state/university-level entrance exams, depending on the institute. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Automobile/Automotive Engineering.
Government institutes
- Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- National Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar
- Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (R.G.P.V.), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Government College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Maharashtra
- PSG Tech Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Presidency University, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, Punjab
- PGP Polytechnic College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
- KE Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Uran Islampur, Maharashtra
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Automobile Engineer → Project Engineer → Senior Automobile Engineer → Automobile Engineering Manager
- 2Automobile Engineer → Product Engineer → Product Engineering Manager
Expected income
₹16,333 – ₹2,00,000 per month or more
Figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Poonam Singh — The first woman in the country to complete her Automobile Mechanic course followed by an apprenticeship from a government-run Industrial Training Institute (ITI). Won a President's Award for the same; as a supervisor at Maruti Suzuki Mann Service Center, Meerut, her job includes assessing every car that enters, ensuring proper servicing and handling client queries.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 451 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/automobile-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,19.htm
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.