I am planning to Pursue Mtech in environmental engi from manipal institute of Technology.What is the scope of studying environmental and is the course worth studying in manipal.After Mtech in Environ what are the exams for government job or research And what is the payscale in private sector.

Hello,

M.tech in Environmental Engineering is a 2 years PG program

After, M.Tech you will get a low stress level job with a good work life balance.

There are various job opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES :

Government sector

• PWD department
• Muncipal and Public offices
• Town planning department
• Agriculture development boards
• Pollution control board

Private sector

• Food Processing technology and industry
• Teaching in Private Institutes

If you want to do Research, you should pursue higher studies like PhD.

JOB PROFILES :

• Society worker
• Pollution control officers
• Professors
• Designers
• Planners
• Researcher
• Lead project engineer
• Drilling personnel
• Seismic acquisition consultant
• Senior ROV Technician
• Technical engineering manager

SALARY :

Starting salary is around Rs 30 k - 50 k depending upon your job profile, skills, knowledge, grades and experience

PhD holder can earn Rs 50 k - 75 k

Licensed environmental engineer can earn up to Rs 1 lakh/ month

You can earn Rs 12 k - 18 k / month as a starting salary in government sector

It has little scope in private companies with lower salary

It is always best to choose government sector jobs

So all depends on your choice, experience, skills and education level to be paid higher salary

Hope it helps

Good luck!