It is said that engineering is not just a degree, but a way of thinking. Even though the number of engineers in India has proliferated over recent years, the demand for good engineers has remained constant. Engineering continues to be a popular option for higher education among students as indicated by the rising number of candidates who appear for engineering entrance exams like JEE Main (previously known as AIEEE) and JEE Advanced (previously known as IIT-JEE.)
Engineering is one of the few professions where creativity meets originality and innovation and this explains its popularity.
It is also said that the amount of work that you need to put in is high relative to expected returns.
An engineer should have curiosity and a bent of mind to discover something new. If you merely study science with the objective to score and do not find much interest in the experiments and the numerous applications possible through the formulas and concepts, it is unlikely that you would want to make a career in the same.
Money is always an important consideration when choosing a career and engineering can offer tremendous opportunities for growth. The expansion in the services sector, growing stress on manufacturing and a large number of emerging fields may all contribute to income growth for engineers.