byGaganDeep
Updated on - 2 Jul, 2024
B.Sc (Instrumentation) is an undergraduate programme that duration 3 years and is designed to teach students about the basic principles of measurement and control of processes using different instruments. Students get acquainted with the variety of instruments and their operation, for instance electronic instruments, sensors, transducers, control devices. Some of the subjects studied are instrumentation basics, devices of measurement, sensor technology, signal conditioning, control of processes, data acquisition and treatment.
The most popular entrance tests for admission to the B.Sc (Instrumentation) course are JEE-Main conducted by CBSE, CET’s of various states and entrance tests conducted by various deemed and private universities across the country. It is also worthy of note that numerous institutes rely on the scores of class 12th PCM for admission.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science (Instrumentation) |
| Duration | Typically 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), National Institute of Instrumentation (NIIT), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) |
| Entrance Exam | JEE Main, state-level engineering entrance exams |
1. Science group passed 10 + 2 examination with Physics, chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from any Govt. recognized board.
2. Generally, colleges have minimum cut off of 60% of the total aggregate without any particular branch preference. Some of it even reduce it to 50% in favor of reserved categories.
3. As far as the educational qualification is concerned, student from any stream can apply provided they have passed in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in their 10+2 exams.
4. While some of the college and universities have their own entrance exam there are those who accept scores of national level exams.
5. English is mandatory in 10+2 along with other science subjects mentioned for eligibility for in B.Tech.
6. Most of the colleges have the age criterion of up to 20- 21 years for general category students.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Matrix Algebra, Differential Equations |
| Physics | Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Thermodynamics |
| Basics of Electronics | Semiconductor Physics, Diodes and Transistors, Amplifiers, Digital Electronics |
| Instrumentation Techniques | Sensors and Transducers, Signal Conditioning, Data Acquisition Systems, Measurement Techniques |
| Control Systems | Feedback Systems, PID Controllers, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), Control System Design |
| Analog and Digital Circuits | Analog Circuits Design, Digital Circuits Design, Microcontrollers and Microprocessors |
| Industrial Instrumentation | Process Control Instruments, SCADA Systems, Industrial Automation, Calibration Techniques |
| Analytical Instrumentation | Spectroscopy Techniques, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Sensors |
| Communication Systems | Analog Communication, Digital Communication, Modulation Techniques, Communication Networks |
| Project Work | Practical Application of Instrumentation Principles, Project Planning, Report Writing |
| Specialization | Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Instrumentation | Instrumentation Engineer (Assistant), Quality Control Engineer (Instrumentation), Field Service Engineer | 3.20 - 4.50 |
| Process Instrumentation | Process Control Engineer, Plant Instrumentation Engineer, Calibration Engineer | 3.50 - 5.00 |
| Biomedical Instrumentation | Medical Equipment Technician, Healthcare Product Specialist (Instrumentation), Junior Research Assistant (Biomedical) | 3.80 - 4.80 |
| Industrial Automation | Automation Engineer (Instrumentation), Control System Engineer, Industrial Instrumentation Technician | 3.50 - 5.00 |
| Nondestructive Testing (NDT) | NDT Technician, Quality Control Inspector (NDT), NDT Level 2 Engineer (with certification) | 4.00 - 5.50 |